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Re: On the way to Eureka Springs, or Going down on I-40 W.
« Reply #15 on: May 18, 2016, 08:18:34 AM »
Hate to hear this but glad you are OK....Be safe on the rest of your trip!

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Re: On the way to Eureka Springs, or Going down on I-40 W.
« Reply #16 on: May 18, 2016, 08:23:51 AM »
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"and have always said having a trailer on saved my butt. Now you prove it again".................. :nixweiss:

2K,  I read thru these post entries pretty fast,  but don't believe I saw anyone address the (cause) that Mikey got into a "tank slapper" in the first place.

Personally,  instead of "praising" the trailer as (saving his azz),  I would point directly at the TRAILER as the primary cause for the slapper scenario to occur.

It's been a long time back,  but my return ride from the 100 yr HD anniversary deal in Milwaukee,  we encountered the immediate aftermath of an overturned Harley (with  trailer) in the middle of the interstate.  I chatted with the car driver that was directly behind the bike/trailer rider.  He said that the trailer started fishtailing and caused the rider to loose control and he was thrown from the bike to the pavement and the bike/trailer ended up in the ditch upside down with the trailer tires still spinning when I was there.

BOTTOM LINE...............In that case,  I imagine the trailer load front to back (re: tongue weight) was not as should be and created the problem.   I have no clue as to Mikeys situation other than to say.................My bet would be he would NOT have gotten into a "tank slapper" had he NOT been pulling a trailer in the first place. :soapbox: 
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Re: On the way to Eureka Springs, or Going down on I-40 W.
« Reply #17 on: May 18, 2016, 08:33:54 AM »
Glad to hear your okay Mikey. Hope the rest of your trip goes well.
Wish I could have made it. I could have helped you with the refreshments.
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Re: On the way to Eureka Springs, or Going down on I-40 W.
« Reply #18 on: May 18, 2016, 08:35:41 AM »
Happy to hear that you're OK Mikey.  The bike doesn't sound that bad, either, if you're still riding it.

Easy to play arm chair quarterback and a lot of people did it after my accident so I'll keep my thoughts regarding how it happened, to myself.  Just be sure to get the neck bearings and the fall away checked ASAP!  :2vrolijk_21:
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Re: On the way to Eureka Springs, or Going down on I-40 W.
« Reply #19 on: May 18, 2016, 08:54:40 AM »
Mikey so glad you are OK and it wasn't any worse.


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Re: On the way to Eureka Springs, or Going down on I-40 W.
« Reply #20 on: May 18, 2016, 10:23:15 AM »
Glad to hear you're okay Uncle Mikey!!
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Re: On the way to Eureka Springs, or Going down on I-40 W.
« Reply #21 on: May 18, 2016, 10:53:59 AM »
Quote from: moscooter on May 18, 2016, 08:23:51 AM
:-\

"and have always said having a trailer on saved my butt. Now you prove it again".................. :nixweiss:

2K,  I read thru these post entries pretty fast,  but don't believe I saw anyone address the (cause) that Mikey got into a "tank slapper" in the first place.

Personally,  instead of "praising" the trailer as (saving his azz),  I would point directly at the TRAILER as the primary cause for the slapper scenario to occur

It's been a long time back,  but my return ride from the 100 yr HD anniversary deal in Milwaukee,  we encountered the immediate aftermath of an overturned Harley (with  trailer) in the middle of the interstate.  I chatted with the car driver that was directly behind the bike/trailer rider.  He said that the trailer started fishtailing and caused the rider to loose control and he was thrown from the bike to the pavement and the bike/trailer ended up in the ditch upside down with the trailer tires still spinning when I was there.

BOTTOM LINE...............In that case,  I imagine the trailer load front to back (re: tongue weight) was not as should be and created the problem.   I have no clue as to Mikeys situation other than to say.................My bet would be he would NOT have gotten into a "tank slapper" had he NOT been pulling a trailer in the first place. :soapbox:

I easily see where an improperly loaded trailer could cause a problem rather than prevent one. I would bet the farm this wasn't the case with Unc. He has pulled that trailer and it precious cargo for several years now behind both Scooters & trucks and knows how to load it. In my case, how many times have you heard of someone hitting a deer at 60mph killing it on impact and not even laying down? I passed 2 emergency vehicles as I was going down the mountain, stopped in Silverton and called 911 and told them I had hit a deer and my scoot was damaged pretty good ($4100). They said thanks for calling cause they were looking to scrape me off the road. A car behind me called 911 and told them a motorcycle had hit a deer......then the azzholes passed me without stopping to see if I needed help, of course they probably couldn't pull a trailer either!!! Ask Grandpadoc if his trailer helped him. :nervous:
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Re: On the way to Eureka Springs, or Going down on I-40 W.
« Reply #22 on: May 18, 2016, 11:09:01 AM »
Brother Mike as you know I can relate to your experience and I am so pleased that God had has arms all around you.  May your bumps and bruises heal quickly and the remainder of your journey be well.

Take it easy and ride safe brother as I know you will.

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Re: On the way to Eureka Springs, or Going down on I-40 W.
« Reply #23 on: May 18, 2016, 11:34:38 AM »
I am glad you made it through this OK.  I was going to ask if you knew what caused the problem. I am not sure what "tank slapping" is but I assume this when you fishtail hard. 
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Re: On the way to Eureka Springs, or Going down on I-40 W.
« Reply #24 on: May 18, 2016, 11:51:48 AM »
Quote from: RonandJanet on May 18, 2016, 11:34:38 AM
I am glad you made it through this OK.  I was going to ask if you knew what caused the problem. I am not sure what "tank slapping" is but I assume this when you fishtail hard.

Speed wobble, head shake, death wobble and shimmy are different terms used for the same action of a "tank slapper." It's slang which refers to the action of the front forks violently moving side to side and the handlebars almost slapping the tank.
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Re: On the way to Eureka Springs, or Going down on I-40 W.
« Reply #25 on: May 18, 2016, 11:57:36 AM »
Mikey just seeing this, thanks to our God for his mercy. Glad you are here and nothing broken. How is the Bike? If I can help from Greensboro let me know!

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Re: On the way to Eureka Springs, or Going down on I-40 W.
« Reply #26 on: May 18, 2016, 01:38:10 PM »
Quote from: BigLew on May 18, 2016, 11:57:36 AM
Mikey just seeing this, thanks to our God for his mercy. Glad you are here and nothing broken. How is the Bike? If I can help from Greensboro let me know!

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X2, Mikey!  So glad you're ok!  We'll talk about it over a "Bison-Burger" again, sometime!  Later--HUBBARD
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Re: On the way to Eureka Springs, or Going down on I-40 W.
« Reply #27 on: May 18, 2016, 01:46:21 PM »
Quote from: HUBBARD on May 18, 2016, 01:38:10 PM
X2, Mikey!  So glad you're ok!  We'll talk about it over a "Bison-Burger" again, sometime! Later--HUBBARD

X3 Mikey. All I can say is HOLY chit!!!!! If you need anything call THE DAWG!!!!!

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Re: On the way to Eureka Springs, or Going down on I-40 W.
« Reply #28 on: May 18, 2016, 02:52:47 PM »
Sure is good to still hear from you Mikey.
Hope you have safe travels the rest of the way.
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Re: On the way to Eureka Springs, or Going down on I-40 W.
« Reply #29 on: May 18, 2016, 03:51:38 PM »
Scary stuff!  Glad you're OK and were able to continue on, Mike! 
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