And sometimes none...

[sapperj]

Yep,

Hit a patch of gravel mid corner yesterday, drifted across the lanes, hit gravel on the other side too then into a drainage ditch. Smash bang flip and roll etc.

Couldnt ride bike home... had to get it picked up.

Left side is totaled.

Now about christmas.... everyone is getting a card this year as all my cash will be getting flushed down the Hyolet

One of those things I guess... Me? nothing broken, just a few bruises.

[Edbear]

Don't worry, Katman will be along shortly to explain how it's your fault and you should have been able to avoid the crash... :innocent:

Seriously, mate, that sucks and glad you're not badly hurt! Similar accident happened to me except it was oil and I was in my van. However I did break my back despite being in a big cage and at a low speed, so to walk away as you did is a huge relief!

[The Baron]

Hell .
Not good to hear.
Glad you are OK.

[yungatart]

Was it signposted? If not, report it to the relevant council.

[Dogboy900]

At least you are OK thats the main thing.

Bikes will come and go and hopefully you get this one up and running again soon :)

[sapperj]

Yeah I thought about reporting it, there are roadworks futrher along the same road. Maby some loose chip fell out of a truck. I was gona drive there today and take some photos. Will have to do that tomorow afternoon.
Thanks for the supportave comments. I will be Oscar Mike again soon.

Jas

[Katman]

That's why it pays to ride with your eyes open.

[Vinz0r]

That's why it pays to ride with your eyes open.


Hehe, I'm not sure if he's being funny or not :P


Sad to hear about your crash mate, got to watch out for that damned gravel!
You inusured?

[Katman]

Hehe, I'm not sure if he's being funny or not :P


Neither am I.

[FJRider]

Was it signposted? If not, report it to the relevant council.

Gravel on the road does not necessarily mean road works ... often large truck and trailer units drag it out onto the road (by the trailer cutting the corner) when the drivers dont ... or cant, take them wide ...

I have struck similar many times ... a few "offs" too ... sometimes not ...

[EJK]

Bad luck man. We all hit rough patches (irony).

P.S. Nice joke: "Hyolet".

[avgas]

Lifes a bitch.
Sometimes she's kickstart

[Rych]

That's why it pays to ride with your eyes open.
lol so cynical, I'm learning to enjoy your posts though Katman. :blink:

sapperj, at least you're all good though mate, gravel sucks, especially the gravel tractors covering roads in fresh gravel, ie Woodcocks Rd the other week.

[Edbear]

lol so cynical, I'm learning to enjoy your posts though Katman. :blink:

sapperj, at least you're all good though mate, gravel sucks, especially the gravel tractors covering roads in fresh gravel, ie Woodcocks Rd the other week.

Great ride on a cruiser, must be a bit frustrating these days on the R6 though...

[Rych]

Great ride on a cruiser, must be a bit frustrating these days on the R6 though...
Yea although there are a few nice tight twisties closely linked together once you get onto West Coast Rd before you hit the gravel. A nice loop up SH1 Warkworth, Woodcocks, West Coast Rd, Kaipara Coast, Helensville and back home to Whangaparaoa. :yes:

[Edbear]

Yea although there are a few nice tight twisties closely linked together once you get onto West Coast Rd before you hit the gravel. A nice loop up SH1 Warkworth, Woodcocks, West Coast Rd, Kaipara Coast, Helensville and back home to Whangaparaoa. :yes:

Yup! Must use that route for my rehab once I get back on the bike! Nice easy pace, nice roads and scenery!

[sapperj]

Yeah I am looking forward to getting the bike back on the road again. Cant b fuked with Insurance, I will buy what I need to get it going then save for the other stuff... like farings and paint etc.
Well I sure will be keeping my eyes open lol, but shit happens and will probally happen again.

Off to the shed for a tinker...