flipped my first vehicle

ben62670
ben62670 Posts: 15,969
edited April 2009 in The Clubhouse
Well I was doing my first drive by lawn mowing. The neighbor has some tall grass I didn't like so I figured I would fire one up and cut the lawn. I found as turtle for my older daughter Ashley to play with(good Karma:)) but while going up the hill I rode a Little wheelie so I figured a more throttle, an d some dumping of th clutch I could ride a longer wheelie. Well it didn't go as planned. I flipped it. The turtle is fine. I received a few scratches, an the th headlight lens popped out and the steering wheel is scuffed, but it was all fun. I want to put some wheelie bars on it for entertainment purposes. I R A redneck.
Ben
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  • engtaz
    engtaz Posts: 7,663
    edited April 2009
    Your dangerous to your self. LOL :)
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  • Willow
    Willow Posts: 10,997
    edited April 2009
    ben62670 wrote: »
    Well I was doing my first drive by lawn mowing. The neighbor has some tall grass I didn't like so I figured I would fire one up and cut the lawn. I found as turtle for my older daughter Ashley to play with(good Karma:)) but while going up the hill I rode a Little wheelie so I figured a more throttle, an d some dumping of th clutch I could ride a longer wheelie. Well it didn't go as planned. I flipped it. The turtle is fine. I received a few scratches, an the th headlight lens popped out and the steering wheel is scuffed, but it was all fun. I want to put some wheelie bars on it for entertainment purposes. I R A redneck.
    Ben

    Remind me to stay off your grass if I ever make it down.
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  • Jstas
    Jstas Posts: 14,806
    edited April 2009
    I don't think I ever flipped a lawn mower. It's not that I haven't tried but push mowers aren't quite as fun to try on.
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  • mhardy6647
    mhardy6647 Posts: 33,711
    edited April 2009
    I jack-knifed a lawn tractor and its teeny little trailer once, if that makes you feel any better...
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  • Jstas
    Jstas Posts: 14,806
    edited April 2009
    this dude flipped a school bus...well, more like the "Cool Bus".

    <object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/nMBa0Tfzei8&color1=0xb1b1b1&color2=0xcfcfcf&hl=en&feature=player_embedded&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/nMBa0Tfzei8&color1=0xb1b1b1&color2=0xcfcfcf&hl=en&feature=player_embedded&fs=1&quot; type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>

    I dunno, Ben. Seems like a challenge to me. You gonna take that from some dude that rides at the FRONT of the bus?
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  • nadams
    nadams Posts: 5,877
    edited April 2009
    I had a tractor on the two left side wheels once... One of the scariest feelings 'til I wrenched the steering wheel around and brought it back down. I've gotten myself into lots of interesting situations with tractors in the years that I used to cut 7 acres of "not flat" land every week.
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  • zingo
    zingo Posts: 11,258
    edited April 2009
    My friend's grandfather killed himself by rolling his tractor. Watch out for that lawn equipment and I'm glad you're okay Ben.
    Jake
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  • Polkersince85
    Polkersince85 Posts: 2,883
    edited April 2009
    Famous last words, "HEY!... WATCH THIS!"









    p. s. Put some weight on the front end to get the proper balance.
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  • lightman1
    lightman1 Posts: 10,788
    edited April 2009
    Dumbass.
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,536
    edited April 2009
    Maybe we should start calling you "bubba62670"..? :D
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  • lightman1
    lightman1 Posts: 10,788
    edited April 2009
    steveinaz wrote: »
    Maybe we should start calling you "bubba62670"..? :D

    hehehehe..chuckle....snort!
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,536
    edited April 2009
    ...I'm just hatin' cause my mower won't wheelie.
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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited April 2009
    lightman1 wrote: »
    Dumbass.

    Yes sir. Wheel get a video the next time you come down:D
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  • Hillbilly61
    Hillbilly61 Posts: 702
    edited April 2009
    Yea, the torque present on even small tractors is suprisingly large. Unfortunately for a small tractor, you tend to sit over the rear wheels, so your weight will not to add much counterbalance. Front bumper weights help out a lot, as they maximize the fight against the lifting torque in the rear wheels.
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  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    edited April 2009
    Definitely be careful with the lawn gear. Though I work the Forestry & Construction Div for Deere, I know some of our small engines are well capable of some very good power. Just would hate for you to have the green and yellow take you out.

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  • lightman1
    lightman1 Posts: 10,788
    edited April 2009
    Ben just called. I'll start mocking up the wheelie bars for him. Pics and vids to follow.
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  • Conradicles
    Conradicles Posts: 6,079
    edited April 2009
    Did you burn your hand on the muffler...LOL
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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited April 2009
    Conradicles wrote: »
    Did you burn your hand on the muffler...LOL

    No but after reading my first post I realized that I did smack the back of my head harder than I originally thought. The under side of the lawn mower is in great shape. Three Aleves and I was back out on the track. We need I am an F-tard emoticon:o
    Please. Please contact me a ben62670 @ yahoo.com. Make sure to include who you are, and you are from Polk so I don't delete your email. Also I am now physically unable to work on any projects. If you need help let these guys know. There are many people who will help if you let them know where you are.
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    Ben
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,380
    edited April 2009
    ben62670 wrote: »
    No but after reading my first post I realized that I did smack the back of my head harder than I originally thought. The under side of the lawn mower is in great shape. Three Aleves and I was back out on the track. We need I am an F-tard emoticon:o

    way to go there Slingblade:p
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  • lightman1
    lightman1 Posts: 10,788
    edited April 2009
    ben62670 wrote: »
    We need I am an F-tard emoticon:o

    As such you are, my friend.
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  • BeRad
    BeRad Posts: 736
    edited April 2009
    Polkersince85 wrote: »
    Famous last words, "HEY!... WATCH THIS!"

    In Canada it's "Hold my beer and watch THIS!"
    :D
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  • Conradicles
    Conradicles Posts: 6,079
    edited April 2009
    steveinaz wrote: »
    ...I'm just hatin' cause my mower won't wheelie.

    Me too...Ha!
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited April 2009
    That's suprising.
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  • thsmith
    thsmith Posts: 6,082
    edited April 2009
    Dangerious at any speed Ben!
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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited April 2009
    dorokusai wrote: »
    That's suprising.

    I am an idiot, but I can detect sarcasm:D
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  • Jstas
    Jstas Posts: 14,806
    edited April 2009
    ben62670 wrote: »
    I am an idiot, but I can detect sarcasm:D

    Good one Dick Tracy, where'd you park the squad car?






    Or did you burn that down too?
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  • dudeinaroom
    dudeinaroom Posts: 3,609
    edited April 2009
    The worst part is this thread is titled "I flipped my first vehicle" so Ben do you intend to do it again. Man when I flipped my little bronco II I was done, nuff flippin fo my po white butt.

    still it was kinda fun, in a sadistic sort of way.

    later all,
    dude
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  • mrbigbluelight
    mrbigbluelight Posts: 9,679
    edited April 2009
    As long as no chickens were injured, than all is well.
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  • lightman1
    lightman1 Posts: 10,788
    edited April 2009
    I have eaten all but one of the chickens. Sumbitch is quick!
    No worries about running them over.
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