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Old 23-09-09, 09:02 AM   #1
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Default Lube your chain with the engine OFF.
Lifted from pistonheads, I'm reposting this as information for any folks who're just starting out and think they'll save a few seconds lubing their chain with the wheel spinning...

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I will start off by saying that I am a worthless squid rookie and I suck at everything in life.
I was about to go for a ride today and my chain was pretty nasty, so I put it up on the stands and got out the wd-40 and a rag. I started the bike, put it in gear and let it idle. I sprayed the chain down really well and I put the rag up to it and it got caught and took my hand with it through the rear sprocket. I had to have everything above my last joint amputated on my index, pointer and my ring finger on my right hand. Thankfully I am left handed. It was a stupid mistake on my part and now I will forever pay the price for it. Say what you will, flame away, I don't care. I have accepted it and I take full responsibility. I made a choice (not knowing any better) and I will live with the consequences for the rest of my life. I thought I would post this so that 1.) no one else ever makes this mistake and 2.) To show that you don't have to be riding for a bike to get you hurt.














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Old 23-09-09, 09:04 AM   #2
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Hitler warning , didn't our own Balky do this a few years ago?
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Old 23-09-09, 09:05 AM   #3
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Hitler warning
Indeed, I'm not surprised, but it seems plenty of folks still make this mistake and will suffer the consequences for the rest of their lives

So excuse the Hitler, I think it's worth repeating
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Old 23-09-09, 09:07 AM   #4
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Oh My God!!!!!!!!!

Poor bloke, and brave for admitting he was wrong!
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Old 23-09-09, 09:07 AM   #5
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Christ, who does that?!
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Old 23-09-09, 09:09 AM   #6
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euuuuggghhh brekkie back in mouth!!!
At least we were warned!

At least this blonde ain't that dumb!
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Old 23-09-09, 09:10 AM   #7
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ouch. unlucky man.
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the first pic looks as though hes still at home lol .... 1 sec before we phoen the ambulance get us that camera love.... while i take a snap ... lol .
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Old 23-09-09, 09:15 AM   #9
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the first pic looks as though hes still at home lol .... 1 sec before we phoen the ambulance get us that camera love.... white i take a snap ... lol .
I thought this, funny how your mind reacts
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Old 23-09-09, 09:16 AM   #10
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the first pic looks as though hes still at home lol .... 1 sec before we phoen the ambulance get us that camera love.... white i take a snap ... lol .
Yeah, I would have been properly freaking out, would never have taken a pic of it.
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