[dradylee]

I wanted all you Pelicans to hear about this: In the last session of a really enjoyable track day today at Road America on my R12S, I experienced a (relatively) minor crash-pilot error, should have quit earlier, brain just wasn't up to it.
When the crashwagon got me back to the pits, N8! came over to see how I was doing along with Bill and Todd from BMW Motorcycles of Atlanta. Nate reminded me gently that he had suggested I consider leaving a session or 2 on the table as rider errors are common in the late sessions. I'm not particularly famous for taking good advice.
Now, remember, I only met these three men earlier that day. I must
have mentioned that I ride my bike to and from the track, or maybe it was the license frame and mirrors all sparkly on the table next to my R12S which looked a little weary from the bout with the gravel trap.
Bill, N8!, and Todd took the bike to their pit, blew out a few tons of gravel, and proceeded to tie wrap the damaged front fairing brace, replace a missing widget or two, check the bike over really thoroughly, and had me ready to head for home in half an hour. Only then did they go back to packing up their gear for the day. I made it home without (further) incident. Guys, I can't thank the three of you enough. Thanks also for reminding me to never take our Beemer community for granted. BMW Explor Team rocks!