There is a disruptive force in the house that has thrown the gravity well around our little universe out of balance. What was up is now down. What was left is now right. So dressing down the bike after our ride on Monday had me going to the left side instead of the normal right. Having removed my armored pants left my exposed little knee a prime target for the mean exhaust can to reach out and suck the flesh from it. Which it did quite eagerly.
The sharp scream of pain had Mr. Oilburner running to find out what had happened. Ensuing chaos then sent my camera tumbling off of the saddle onto the floor. Luckily it was in it's padded backpack. Though I still haven't tested if the lenses are okay, I'm sure they are. This isn't really the first time they have taken some hard knocks.
This is the third time in my life a leg has been burned by motorcycle exhaust. First time was age 11 while riding my mother's Honda 90. I misjudged a u-turn and rode the bike into some ice-plant on a slope. The bike promptly slide out and placed the back of me knee in direct contact with the pipes. That was a painful experience and healing process. The second time was 3 years ago with Mr. Oilburner's first Harley. He was adamant about me sitting on it before purchasing. I didn't want to since I had no intention of riding it. Stupid me did it anyways...in shorts. And had a nice triangular shaped scar for 2 years on my calf. It wasn't even my bike and it was abusing me already! This time I can't blame my bike. She has been very good to me. This damn black hole in the house needs to be corrected!
Lori:
ReplyDeleteIt would appear that you have bonded with your bike and are "blood" brothers (or sisters) and have the scar to prove it.
I also burned my inner legs many times on my exhaust. It's a badge of honour. welcome to the club
PS: I hope your camera is okay. I mean, a Blog with no photos, is just a Blog with no photos
bob
bobskoot: wet coast scootin
Woe!
ReplyDeleteDid you slap some Aloe Vera on it? T. swears that it works, and makes me use it every time I burn something (usually, in the oven, trying to pull stuff out without a proper mitt).
(To be fair, it does help.)
ReplyDeleteHi Bob!
ReplyDeleteAs long as this is the only way that we mar each other for a very long time, I will be happy. :-)
So in addition to the crocs, you sport some honour badges to show off? ;-)
I still haven't looked at the camera. But what you are telling me is that I don't paint enough of a picture with my prose...you still would rather have pictures... LOL
-Lori
Hi David!
ReplyDeleteYes, that is the same question that my mother asked me. And I am ashamed to say that I still do not have an aloe vera plant even after using it throughout my childhood and knowing that it works quite well. (Black thumbs and all that...I would just kill it.) T. is a smart and knowledgeable woman...you doubt her? LOL. Impatiently trying to extract your baked goods without proper mittens...tisk.
But I have been slathering lotion that contains aloe vera on it. Does that count? Nah...I didn't think so either. But it is feeling quite well right now. :-)
Let's see how it is after the weekend of rubbing against my armored knee in high temps for the MS Ride. :-)
-Lori
Go to the health food store and buy some 100% aloe vera gel in a bottle. It lasts forever, just keep it in the fridge so it's nice and cold.
ReplyDeleteDid not know that aloe vera gel had been extracted...what will they think of next? But Thank You! Very helpful and will pick some up! -Lori
ReplyDeleteOuch, my skin is tingling while reading this. I 'bonded' with my previous bike (a Honda Hawk) in very similar manner. Didn't happen with my Beemer yet...
ReplyDeleteOuch! Hopefully, it is well on its way to healing by now. No burns, yet. A record I wouldn't mind keeping intact.
ReplyDelete~Keith
Hi SonjaM, It may be a right of passage. Or a "bonding". But it doesn't make it any less painful does it? :) I hope the Beemer treats you better and spares you this form of bonding.
ReplyDelete-Lori
Hi Keith!
ReplyDeleteAnd just were is the exhaust tucked up on your little scoot? Would think the only way you could burn anything would be your hand when you curled it under to pick the scoot up and over something. :)
As predicted, it didn't do well on the first day of the ride down to the MS staging area. The second and third days were no longer a problem because of the constant layer of lubrication in the form of sweat!!! LOL
-Lori