KPX went for an unexpected dip in the creek, and so did I.

Bill Hilly · 05-02-2024, 10:57 PM

I went to mow my place out in the county, and decided to take a " long cut" home. I hit a rock so slick that I don't think any kind of tire would have made a difference. I normally wear boots, but today I just had tennis shoes, and no sock, because I was wearing shorts under my long pants, so I could be comfortable mowing. I can't believe the bike is not damaged.

jsumd · 05-02-2024, 11:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Bill Hilly

I went to mow my place out in the county, and decided to take a " long cut" home. I hit a rock so slick that I don't think any kind of tire would have made a difference. I normally wear boots, but today I just had tennis shoes, and no sock, because I was wearing shorts under my long pants, so I could be comfortable mowing. I can't believe the bike is not damaged.

That was a pretty hard hit! Glad you and the bike came away ok!

**JerryHawk250** · 05-03-2024, 07:32 AM

Ouch! Glad you okay. My question is, Did you get the grass mowed?

Thumper · 05-03-2024, 08:04 AM

The KPX sounds nice! Smooth runner.

Aren't you glad it's not a 400+ lb bike!?

That would have been an "adventure", especially in that slippery stuff

And the extra weight would have broken a mirror, or lever, and bent the handlebar.

It happened quickly, but it always does. Good recovery.

Bill Hilly · 05-03-2024, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by JerryHawk250

Ouch! Glad you okay. My question is, Did you get the grass mowed?

Yeah, I was on my way back home. I don't know why I dread mowing so much, but enjoy riding a motorcycle.

**JerryHawk250** · 05-03-2024, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Bill Hilly

Yeah, I was on my way back home. I don't know why I dread mowing so much, but enjoy riding a motorcycle.

That's because riding is more fun. lol

Bill Hilly · 05-03-2024, 10:32 AM

This is the same creek ( Steer Lick) from the other direction. I was on the Hawk. The water was higher , so I didn't try to take the creek any further than necessary, which is what I should have did yesterday on the KPX .LOL

Phane · 05-04-2024, 11:32 AM

I have to admit those KPXs are way better than what I had read about online from those Chinese bike haters! I have become a believer!

Bill Hilly · 05-04-2024, 11:42 AM

I looked it over really good yesterday, and the only damage I saw was the ball end of the front brake lever has a little bit ground off. I looked at the video again, and it's visible in the video as well. I got lucky in that regard, because that whole creek bed is hard smooth rock.

Zapkin · 05-13-2024, 04:41 PM

glad you and the bike are okay!!!

Bill Hilly · 05-13-2024, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Zapkin

glad you and the bike are okay!!!

Thanks !!! I appreciate it.

05-02-2024, 10:57 PM	#1
Bill Hilly Join Date: Feb 2021 Posts: 931	KPX went for an unexpected dip in the creek, and so did I. I went to mow my place out in the county, and decided to take a " long cut" home. I hit a rock so slick that I don't think any kind of tire would have made a difference. I normally wear boots, but today I just had tennis shoes, and no sock, because I was wearing shorts under my long pants, so I could be comfortable mowing. I can't believe the bike is not damaged.
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05-03-2024, 08:04 AM	#4
Thumper Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: Kansas City Posts: 2,283	The KPX sounds nice! Smooth runner. Aren't you glad it's not a 400+ lb bike!? That would have been an "adventure", especially in that slippery stuff And the extra weight would have broken a mirror, or lever, and bent the handlebar. It happened quickly, but it always does. Good recovery. __________________ -2022 5 speed Templar X Orange, OEM 51T rear sprocket, 14T front sprocket -NOS 2020 KTM 250SX (2-stroke motocross), less than 10 hours on it
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05-13-2024, 04:41 PM	#10
Zapkin Join Date: Sep 2022 Location: Ohio Valley Posts: 686	glad you and the bike are okay!!! __________________ 2022 Hawk 250
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05-03-2024, 10:32 AM	#7
Bill Hilly Join Date: Feb 2021 Posts: 931	This is the same creek ( Steer Lick) from the other direction. I was on the Hawk. The water was higher , so I didn't try to take the creek any further than necessary, which is what I should have did yesterday on the KPX .LOL
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05-04-2024, 11:32 AM	#8
Phane Join Date: Jan 2024 Posts: 17	I have to admit those KPXs are way better than what I had read about online from those Chinese bike haters! I have become a believer!
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05-04-2024, 11:42 AM	#9
Bill Hilly Join Date: Feb 2021 Posts: 931	I looked it over really good yesterday, and the only damage I saw was the ball end of the front brake lever has a little bit ground off. I looked at the video again, and it's visible in the video as well. I got lucky in that regard, because that whole creek bed is hard smooth rock.
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