Got in a fight II

[avrflr]

I had a pretty nasty get-off on Thursday evening, you can read my blow by blow account here:

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...t=25215&page=4

I my first look at the crash damage at Colemans this morning. It didn't look as bad as I thought it would, luckily I had only put crash bungs on the morning before it happened. However, on closer inspection things were pretty grim. The front wheel had bashed the radiator, oil cooler and headers, and the rear rim and most of the plastics were fucked. I bought the bike a few months ago for $12500, so obviously not worth fixing. Of course, it's not insured because there's no point - I never crash.

The source of the oil that caused the accident seems to have come from the oil filter (maybe insufficiently tightened?), although Colemans will do further investigation.

The bike was magnificent, the Yoshi adjustable swingarm pivot really did improve the handling and the motor was a monster. The higher compression was really useful on the street because you had more grunt everywhere. The Yoshi cam and chip made it smooth and gave it a screaming top end few could match. They have dyno sheets of this motor making 175hp. So if anyone wants to buy the motor or any other bits that may be salvageable, get in touch.

[mr me]

Sorry to hear about your MISS HAP .Is there any chance of getting some detailed photos of all the damage, do you know if frame is bend.THANKS.

[R6_kid:Me]

not that i can afford it, but how much would you want for it complete? It would make a good track bike considering that those parts are cheap via EBAY

perhaps you should check there before you sell it up, because it will be cheaper than you thought, and means not having to sell you baby.

[hazard02]

Bummer man. My damages seem rather meager in comparison, but it sucks all the same when you bail..

[Sniper]

Shit man, sorry to hear.

[avrflr]

Here are some pics I took of my bike at Colemans this morning. The frame and forks are straight and the bits that are broken can be fairly cheaply replaced via ebay. This bike was originally prepared by Ray Clee for Andrew Stroud as his spare race bike. With a yoshi pipe the engine made 175hp. It was an utterly brilliant road bike and could still make a pretty handy race bike for someone. I'd fix it and have it myself but I've lost my nerve If anyone wants to take it off my hands as is for a few grand that would be cool. It has a milled head, yoshi cam and ecu and yoshi adjustable swingarm pivot inserts.

[ManDownUnder]

sorry to see that dude... not good at all...

[bugjuice]

that's crap luck..

did you find out what caused it?

[avrflr]

Coleman's initial assessment was that the oil filter was not properly tightened and worked loose (no, I didn't put the bike together). Sometimes fate just shits on your carpet, doesn't it?

[Fishy]

Shit that really sucks man!. Sorry to hear.

[bugjuice]

ouch.. that's real bad luck.

Also just shows, something so simple, can happen to anyone

[avrflr]

I can still tell myself that I'm an awesome rider with 1337 skillz .

On the other hand, it's not nice to think that at any moment something like this can happen even if you don't make a mistake.....

[Drunken Monkey]

Ah, that bike! Saw that sitting outside Coleman's on Saturday morning and had a bit of a giggle.
Erm...I mean, "my condolences"

[2much]

How the fuck did all 4 indicators survive??? Usually they're the first victims.

[avrflr]

I know! I had just put on the crash bungs that morning. I guess they are good for something. Plus the indicator stalks are flexible aren't they? I'm surprised the screen survived.