roostwear
09-21-2003, 03:58 AM
I'm up a little early, can't sleep, and haven't been able to for hours. I thought I'd let the family get some sleep before they take me to the hospital. You see, I did something stupid yesterday, and hopefully others can avoid this. I bought a 23 roadster, and rebuilt the brakes yesterday. Everything checked out ok, so I thought I'd run down to the gas station to put a few gallons in it.
I'm in the process of sorting out a few minor problems with it.... the most annoying, a slow cranking problem. Anyhow, my oldest son and I go to the gas station and fill up, and guess what.... it won't start. I figured why block the pump, so let's push it off to the side to get it started. We start pushing, and the driveway starts to slope down, and we pick up a little speed. Here's where a little explanation is required. My roadster has 16x15 track tires on the rear.... kinda wide. Anyhow, mt son says we're picking up speed, shouldn't we slow it down. I go to jump in to put on the brakes, and here's where it goes bad. Anybody ever have an ATC? Remember why they always said don't put your foot down? Well, it goes for ALL open wheeled vehicles! The tire ran up the back of my left leg and since my ankle only bends so far... well you get the idea. Cars are alot less forgiving than a ATC. I stumped around yesterday to get my stuff done, but it's time to go to the hospital for a cast (hopefully that's all).
Sorry this is so long winded and pointless, but I couldn't find the "who's still up" thread j/k. It's almost 5am now, so I'll let 'em sleep a couple hours longer. Ever notice how stupid shit like this kills a weekend?
I'm in the process of sorting out a few minor problems with it.... the most annoying, a slow cranking problem. Anyhow, my oldest son and I go to the gas station and fill up, and guess what.... it won't start. I figured why block the pump, so let's push it off to the side to get it started. We start pushing, and the driveway starts to slope down, and we pick up a little speed. Here's where a little explanation is required. My roadster has 16x15 track tires on the rear.... kinda wide. Anyhow, mt son says we're picking up speed, shouldn't we slow it down. I go to jump in to put on the brakes, and here's where it goes bad. Anybody ever have an ATC? Remember why they always said don't put your foot down? Well, it goes for ALL open wheeled vehicles! The tire ran up the back of my left leg and since my ankle only bends so far... well you get the idea. Cars are alot less forgiving than a ATC. I stumped around yesterday to get my stuff done, but it's time to go to the hospital for a cast (hopefully that's all).
Sorry this is so long winded and pointless, but I couldn't find the "who's still up" thread j/k. It's almost 5am now, so I'll let 'em sleep a couple hours longer. Ever notice how stupid shit like this kills a weekend?