I had a chance to take an extended lunch break on the new Redline out in Firestone yesterday to get more familiar with it. Was having a great day in mid 60's sunshine so decided to really push it for a couple laps before a cool down. Had good speed coming out of a rh 90° berm & stomped the fast section going into another rh 90° berm. Didn't know I installed NOS & had way to much speed going in. It tried launching me off the top of the berm & I tried saving it but my weight shifted too high. Lost traction & body slammed into the berm, caught my chin on the top edge & handlebar tried ripping my thumb off.
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Sad to miss mid 60's tems today(probably be fine if I don't get crazy) but think it best to rest & some ice. Fortunately, my beard gave enough protection that I don't need stitches.
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Will try again tomorrow with low 60's projected. Winter weather cones Friday for the weekend.
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There is now interesting skid/splat marks in the last half of the berm above the right grip after this pic was taken.
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How do you know your limits if you don't dance on the edge once in a while?