tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post252784354462486829..comments2023-12-11T03:32:58.722-05:00Comments on Twisted Roads By Jack Riepe: "Blueballs" Goes Down... Forever!Jack Riepehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07531160098262862027noreply@blogger.comBlogger49125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-38189942330656887852011-03-26T10:02:01.813-04:002011-03-26T10:02:01.813-04:00Great story Jack. I'm glad you got back in the...Great story Jack. I'm glad you got back in the saddle and continue to ride (and write). Comparing the photos I like your "new" K75 more than the old. The red looks better to me with the shape of the bike.Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06606446271603142230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-54175750209607870062011-03-23T14:39:47.366-04:002011-03-23T14:39:47.366-04:00Dear Jack,
Finally I get the actual story of the ...Dear Jack,<br /><br />Finally I get the actual story of the end of Blueballs, recanted as only you can. If only all motorcycle accidents were 100ft from an ambulance, firefighters, and police. So tell me, were you Grand Marshall at the next parade ;-)<br /><br />Glad you are here to tell this tale and so many others. Cheers.Classic Velocityhttp://www.classicvelocity.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-3333667828773835602011-03-20T21:12:17.539-04:002011-03-20T21:12:17.539-04:00Dear BlueKat:
There was never any doubt that I wo...Dear BlueKat:<br /><br />There was never any doubt that I would ride again, but there was a question of when. Not to get on another bike would have been to admit I really wasn't a "rider." And I wasn't anywhere near that point yet. <br /><br />The advantage to getting a "younger" K75 as a replacement, meant not having to worry about aging seals and stuff for another few years. I will keep this K75 forever... But my next rig is going to be a 2003 BMW K1200GT. I think this model is the best looking bike every built by BMW. <br /><br />Thanks for reading and for writing in. <br /><br />Fondest regards,<br />Jack • reep • toadJack Riepehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07531160098262862027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-82021974873900232252011-03-20T21:08:26.926-04:002011-03-20T21:08:26.926-04:00Dear IronDad:
Your comment made me laugh tonight,...Dear IronDad:<br /><br />Your comment made me laugh tonight, which sent a spasm through my asthmatic bronchitis. I had a CAT scan at the hospital that day, which came up negative. In fact, they couldn't see that there was anything in my head to damage. <br /><br />I believe the driver of the minivan was a woman in her early 60's. I also understand thay she never got out of the vehicle, but that she called the cops that night to see if I had died. I hold no animosity against her. Since there is no evidence that she and I were ever involved, that rules out a motive for murder. <br /><br />But I do think there is something aboutr minivams tha make their operators a trifle dopey. <br /><br />And for your information, I did the embankment thing when I met Leslie. <br /><br />Thanks for reading, and for writing in. <br /><br />Fondest regards,<br />Jack • reep • ToadJack Riepehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07531160098262862027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-75437470161861184332011-03-20T19:24:15.967-04:002011-03-20T19:24:15.967-04:00Great read! If it was a book I couldn't have p...Great read! If it was a book I couldn't have put it down. As it was a computer screen...well you get the picture! <br /><br />Sorry that Blueballs met her fate, but I'm glad you survived to ride another day. I'm always impressed when someone goes through something like you did and musters the courage to get back on the bike. Kudos!Bluekathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13485258388887249275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-8376058144894611832011-03-20T14:40:39.152-04:002011-03-20T14:40:39.152-04:00The great part is that this is behind you by sever...The great part is that this is behind you by several years. Probably mostly healed. Although I disagree with Bobskoot about no lasting damage.<br /><br />Perhaps a CAT scan as a follow-up?<br /><br />You didn't mention the gender of the minivan driver. As I read the post I was thinking that only you would crash into a MILF in a minivan right next to an ambulance with every emergency services person in town right next to it.<br /><br />A real stud would have crashed down a 200 foot embankment and had to live off the land for three days before being adopted by rabid wolves.irondadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17821323482397075170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-91131755221175562672011-03-19T16:34:19.958-04:002011-03-19T16:34:19.958-04:00Knowing I don't need to watch my tongue while ...Knowing I don't need to watch my tongue while commenting is half of why I keep coming back. I've got a fat joke or two left over from my college days, my roommate was of hardy stock, 300 (and quite a few plus pounds) Not that it ever got him down. He somehow managed to become high school homecoming king. That's personality. If you ever called him fat, he'd just say, "Am I? REALLY?! Oh my GOD, you're right, look at my FINGERS... THEY'RE LIKE BRATWURST!<br /><br />Brady <br />Behind Bars - Motorcycles and LifeAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03424120592303852860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-64784547951143555492011-03-19T14:31:29.079-04:002011-03-19T14:31:29.079-04:00Dear Brady:
I just opened your signature picture,...Dear Brady:<br /><br />I just opened your signature picture, and realized you are the spitting image of my younger defacto son-in-law, and he's a real prick too. <br /><br />I never take offense when rider pals and acquaintances of mine have fun at my expanse... Because retribution is a bitch and I have the tune down pat. On the other hand, it's kinda hard to deny the truth. <br /><br />Let me tell you something, if the nice lady in the ambulance could remove my watch with her sugar scoop, and be cruising Strasburg looking for minivans every weekend! (That was one of your funniest lines.) <br /><br />As I stated, this was my third crash with a car, and I have to get a ticket or a summons... But I would have been delighted to forego the whole experience. <br /><br />Thanks for reading Twisted Roads and for writing in... Have a great riding season. <br /><br />Fondest regards,<br />Jack • reep • ToadJack Riepehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07531160098262862027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-26486039988501240702011-03-18T16:41:31.186-04:002011-03-18T16:41:31.186-04:00Jack, I'm happy to hear you're not so fat ...Jack, I'm happy to hear you're not so fat anymore. I was debating on how much shit I could get away with, given the 'I-got-fucked-by-a-van' nature of this story, but thankfully you took care of it for me. You've got to do it before others can. It's the same reason I pass out fliers warning about my bird legs in February, "May-Sept. beware anorexic model legs in this vicinity. Owner will trade to a field hockey player or softballer of appropriate height. Perfect for "Whole Foods" style woman, otherwise, need shaving. That way when they're actually unleashed on the world, there is no fodder left.<br /><br />Good story, I particularly like the part where you tried to give your watch away while your hand was between a woman's legs. If she was the kind of woman who pull a watch off a wrist with the equipment god gave her, you might want to check your hospital invoices for vague entries of 'services rendered.'<br /><br />In all seriousness, I'm glad you're still with us. The risks, man, they're great, but the rewards we all understand.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03424120592303852860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-3611076291223592042011-03-18T16:14:05.313-04:002011-03-18T16:14:05.313-04:00Dear NorcalBarney:
I intend to get a CyclePort ri...Dear NorcalBarney:<br /><br />I intend to get a CyclePort riding outfit the instant my weight falls within acceptable parameters. As it is right now, I cannot see the point of spendng $900 for a custom pair of riding pants with my weight in flux. I didf invest in a pair of fat man's "Defender Jeans," which are Kevlar lined. Who knows how good these would be in a rolling dump? But they might be better than nothing.<br /><br />I tend to define things like the "rare" Sprint Fairing when I write about them as they are obscure to even most BMW riders, and I often get emails asking about the odd K75 in the picture. But I will take your comment for a hint and go easier on it :). <br /><br />I'm glad you liked my piece, and I started to read your blog last night. I will add it to my destinations file this weekend.<br /><br />Fondest regards,<br />Jack • reep • ToadJack Riepehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07531160098262862027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-33991548411812514082011-03-18T16:08:59.982-04:002011-03-18T16:08:59.982-04:00Dear George F:
Your concern was genuinely touchin...Dear George F:<br /><br />Your concern was genuinely touching... But if I am writing about it, you can bet I survived and the outcome is somwhat ludicrous. Of course, that could be different if the headline reads, "So Long, Fatass." I'm glad you like the story.<br /><br />Fondest regards,<br />Jack • reep • ToadJack Riepehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07531160098262862027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-60248935586876389802011-03-18T15:10:25.260-04:002011-03-18T15:10:25.260-04:00Dear ADK (Chris Wolfe):
Fuck you, you British twi...Dear ADK (Chris Wolfe):<br /><br />Fuck you, you British twit. Strong letter to follow. <br /><br />I look forward to riding with you in your neck of the woods when the snow melts, around July 4th. In the meantime, eat shit and die.<br /><br />How's the duct tape look on the "Yellow Peril?"<br /><br />Fondest regards,<br />Jack • reep • ToadJack Riepehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07531160098262862027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-57978552145400215312011-03-18T15:07:38.665-04:002011-03-18T15:07:38.665-04:00Dear Scooter In The Stix (Steve):
I am so thrille...Dear Scooter In The Stix (Steve):<br /><br />I am so thrilled that my blog has proven to be a learning experience for you. I hate riding in the heat almost as much as I do sitting in the saddle in intense cold. <br /><br />But I am going to tell you something about speed. IT IS FUCKING ADDICTIVE AND I PUSH THE ENVELOPE WHENEVER I AM CERTAIN I WILL NOT INVOLVE ANYONE ELSE AND WILL AVOID AGGRAVATING THE AUTHORITIES. <br /><br />I was on a stretch of unnamed roadway in a beautiful unnamed state on a day when this curvey piece was nearly deserted. I was in pain and hotter than a fuck. That German workhorse gave it everything, and I remember leaning into a curve with the concrete barrier about two feet to my left. <br />That red son of bitch followed the slightest handlebar input like it was fly-by-wireless.<br /><br />And the pain left me... And the heat dissolved... And I wasn't old any more... And I had a huge cock... (Well, that goes without saying, BMW and all.) And I passed some asshole kid on a crotch rocket, wearing "Team FujiFuki" colors. And I realized that my throttle wouldn't budge another fraction of an inch. <br /><br />There was an explosion behind me as that kid kicked his bike in the balls and came after me. The outcome was never in doubt, but it took him four miles to catch up. I exited and stopped at a light. A horse might have snorted... The equivalent on the K75 is hearing the cooling fan come on. On this highly overdesigned bike, the cooling fan is proportionate to the impeller on a GE jet engine. <br /><br />And I got old and gimpy again in an instant. And yes, a tire could have blown (they're new), the forks could collapsed (they're serviced), the brakes could have failed (brand new), and I could have been killed. At that moment, it would have been okay. I have started to understand Hunter S. Thompson. <br /><br />The "K" bike is an abomination in one regard... They all laugh, and sometimes, not in jest.<br /><br />Thanks for reading and for writing in. <br /><br />Fondest regards,<br />Jack • reep • ToadJack Riepehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07531160098262862027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-54260862580198904552011-03-18T14:48:34.650-04:002011-03-18T14:48:34.650-04:00Dear MTL Cowgirl:
"Fireballs" came with...Dear MTL Cowgirl:<br /><br />"Fireballs" came with a red hot-looking Sargent seat, that in no way was designed for my ass. It was like riding on a piece of slate. It made the riding position a trife uncomfortable. I really started to wam up to it with the Russell Day-Long saddle, which was a $700 (Plus) enhancement. <br /><br />Thanks for reading and for writing in.<br /><br />Fonbdest regards,<br />Jack • reep • ToadJack Riepehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07531160098262862027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-57238292542047190012011-03-18T14:44:37.602-04:002011-03-18T14:44:37.602-04:00Dear Keith:
Another day, another wreck... Hopeful...Dear Keith:<br /><br />Another day, another wreck... Hopefully not. It is my desire to one day have a whole garage full of "balled" motorcycles. "Steel Balls... Brass Balls... Stone Balls."<br /><br />Thanks for reading and for writing in.<br /><br />Fondest regards,<br />Jack • reep • ToadJack Riepehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07531160098262862027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-10304346010073637512011-03-18T14:42:42.424-04:002011-03-18T14:42:42.424-04:00Dear Charlie6 (Dom):
I hope three is the charm. T...Dear Charlie6 (Dom):<br /><br />I hope three is the charm. This is the third time I have ben hit by a car or a truck and lived to tell about it. I have never been cited as a result of a crash with another vehicle, but there are times when discretion is the better part of valor. <br /><br />Fondest regards,<br />Jack • Reep • ToadJack Riepehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07531160098262862027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-53106593731860826562011-03-18T10:47:14.522-04:002011-03-18T10:47:14.522-04:00Jack, an outstanding account of the events leading...Jack, an outstanding account of the events leading up to and including your accident on Blueballs....outstanding!<br /><br />Can't imagine a better testimonial to the benefits of riding ATGATT than this posting of yours. <br /><br />dom<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://redlegsrides.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Redleg's Rides</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.examiner.com/x-14097-Colorado-Motorcycle-Travel-Examiner" rel="nofollow">Colorado Motorcycle Travel Examiner</a>redlegsrideshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10927757855921321097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-32381491929658104122011-03-18T10:36:28.892-04:002011-03-18T10:36:28.892-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.redlegsrideshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10927757855921321097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-9922190530635762852011-03-17T22:02:19.554-04:002011-03-17T22:02:19.554-04:00Dear Jack,
I am acquainted with both broken and b...Dear Jack,<br /><br />I am acquainted with both broken and bruised ribs. My experience of them was the same as yours. The pain is the same. The only way to keep them from hurting is not to breath which needless to say is not a workable strategy.<br /><br />Glad you lived to tell the day and get another set of balls, I mean wheels in your life. <br /><br />Sincerely,<br />KeithKeith - Circle Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11992667666539622569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-87991036923664052732011-03-17T17:01:19.204-04:002011-03-17T17:01:19.204-04:00Dear Minivan Target,
Another winner. I laughed. ...Dear Minivan Target,<br /><br />Another winner. I laughed. I cried. I am also happy you and Fireballs have grown to love each other. I remember when Mack and I met up with you on the Haggis Ride you saying you were still uncomfortable with it.<br /><br />At least you got some respectful street creds. I got a broken leg at 3 miles an hour. How pathetic is that?mtlcowgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09381815597714496485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-46464669347423326342011-03-17T16:23:26.776-04:002011-03-17T16:23:26.776-04:00Dear Conchscoter:
I noticed your comment at the e...Dear Conchscoter:<br /><br />I noticed your comment at the exact moment you called me this afternoon. The prayer worked great. I said, "Lord, please take the pain from my chest and move it to my ass. I met you two days later. I call that pretty good service. <br /><br />I look forward to riding with you this summer, and promise to keep secret your desire to ride out to Boalsburg, to see Scooter In The Sticks. <br /><br />Fondest regards,<br />Jack • reep • ToadJack Riepehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07531160098262862027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-54175522563143219602011-03-17T16:19:22.036-04:002011-03-17T16:19:22.036-04:00Dear Sojourner (Sharon):
So where have you been, ...Dear Sojourner (Sharon):<br /><br />So where have you been, my pretty? I had all but given up on you. We met once in a Chicago hotel (you can explain that), and then you disappeared. Some said you ran off on a Harley? Others said you joined the Vespa crowd. <br /><br />I just assumed you got my number right.<br /><br />Yeah, that crash did make a splash, in a matter of speaking. Not only did I live to tell the tale, but to spin it a little as well.<br /><br />Glad you got a laugh out of it. So, are you riding these days?<br /><br />Fondest regards,<br />Jack • reep • Toad<br />Twisted RoadsJack Riepehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07531160098262862027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-38769463831663244142011-03-17T16:03:52.138-04:002011-03-17T16:03:52.138-04:00I remember well when this accident happened and it...I remember well when this accident happened and it was THE talk of the about.com motorcycle forum. I didn't know you then but had become a fan of your writing. This was an excellently rendered story with all the sense tapped--as you usually do in your storytelling. The cutting off of your gear had me laughing aloud--although I didn't like reading the part about your body meeting the ground. <br /><br />I have missed you!Sojourner's Moto Taleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02235661849993752840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-1991217017865227782011-03-17T11:55:44.765-04:002011-03-17T11:55:44.765-04:00Dear Jack,
Congrats to your ghost writer who has y...Dear Jack,<br />Congrats to your ghost writer who has your style down perfectly. Are you going to finish croaking anytime soon?<br />By the way how did the prayer work for you? Did St Jude appear in a magnificent halo? The bastard failed to show up for me when I took a header over a car in my impetuous youth and I stopped parying for him to show up after that. I think he must be a union member on strike because he's never been seen since.<br />In solidarity.Conchscooterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08016331487463993200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6428154721977251894.post-71480081270756374942011-03-17T11:06:45.168-04:002011-03-17T11:06:45.168-04:00So many lessons in this parable. I had to take ou...So many lessons in this parable. I had to take out a sheet of paper and take notes. Before I go on I am glad that your injuries were relatively minor and lived to go on to found Twisted Roads and provide your readers, or at least me, frequent reminders of the joys of riding, friendship, and fantasy.<br /><br />Heat. It was the first note I jotted down. For some reason you don't appreciate the sun other than a potential tanning source. Don't you know that without the sun none of us would be riding?<br /><br />Then came speed. This isn't the first time I felt impotent after reading of your breakneck pacing on the highway. I picture the little wheels on my Vespa spinning madly until the rubber comes apart and I shriek to a stop in a cascade of sparks.<br /><br />The next note "he's touchy about his clothes." Your strong response to disrespect on riding clothes had me thinking you are a lot like Tim Gunn on Project Runway.<br /><br />Durable. That's the last note. Slam into a minivan and hobble away with just some bruises and road rash. Nothing that a few Tylenol won't take care of.<br /><br />All in all, your crash story was outstanding. And as these kind of stories go it's nice to read one with a reasonably happy ending. The only sad part was you got another K bike.<br /><br />Steve Williams<br /><a href="http://vespalx150.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Scooter in the Sticks</a><br /><a href="http://twitter.com/ScooterNSticks" rel="nofollow">Follow me on TWITTER</a>Steve Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04540977884513559091noreply@blogger.com