A little lie down [Archive] - Kiwi Biker forums

slofox

12th February 2015, 12:02

I am in the market for a new helmet.

So this morning, on the spur of the moment, I decide to pootle up to d'Auckland and visit Motomail to try on the Scorpion range.

Get up there, no problems. Ride up College Hill and see Moto on t'other side of the road. So I stop on the centre line to wait for a space which duly arrives (a big one fortunately) and proceed to perform the u-turn. Nek minnit the whole fucking thing falls over, me included. How this happened I really don't know. Possibly too much lean before moving enough to hold the bike up. Aided perhaps by a degree of brain fade induced by d'Auckland motorway traffic. "How embarrassing" I think. :o

Can't pick it up either - too heavy and lying downhill. Fortunately several very charming young ladies turn up and help hoist all back upright. Thanks girls. :devil2:

Minor scuffs on the fairing (they do have a use after all!) and a slightly bent brake lever. No real damage - apart from to dignity of which I have very little anyway so who cares.

Scorpion helmets?

Nothing fitted well enough to be of interest. Best fit was a mere $400 but had a clip fastener instead of D-rings, was tight on the back of the head and showed an alarming degree of lift possible when pulling the front up - even more than my well worn Arai. The more expensive ones were not that comfortable either.

Guess I'll have to save the pennies and stay with Arai. And be more careful when turning around.

gijoe1313

12th February 2015, 12:09

Bugger ... :shutup:

willytheekid

12th February 2015, 12:16

:crazy: Bugger!
...shit, it happens! :yes:

Just glad you & the ride are ok Slo :niceone:

(Ive done similar mate, put the foot down on the guzzi as I pulled over to stop, straight into a "puddle"...nope!!...twas a deep pot hole, and just big enough for my boot to fit in:facepalm:...lie down time :bye: :laugh:)

Stay well chap and hope you find the helmet your after :love:

Murray

12th February 2015, 12:30

There must be easier ways to find dance partners???

caspernz

12th February 2015, 12:35

slofox

12th February 2015, 12:52

There must be easier ways to find dance partners???

I didn't want to dance with her...ermmm well, not vertically, anyway...

caseye

12th February 2015, 12:59

Long as you got out from under with your dignity intact it's all good, no on the helmet but how many phone numbers have you got now????

Gremlin

12th February 2015, 13:07

madbikeboy

12th February 2015, 14:23

Try to not fall over in front of Aucklanders in cars too much aye? They don't need much excuse to keep going...

I tell ya, you let these flatlanders come up north, give them a little hill and they're throwing themselves all over the place ;)

They get bonus points if they run over anything with two wheels.

Slofox, you're in one piece, and no bones are poking out. The rest doesn't matter.

madbikeboy

12th February 2015, 14:25

Guess I'll have to save the pennies and stay with Arai.

I've got an Arai head, for which I am grateful for given I crash other peoples motorcycles with monotonous regularity.

sil3nt

12th February 2015, 15:45

Wait another 4 months for Boyds to have their winter sale!

jasonu

12th February 2015, 16:25

(Ive done similar mate, put the foot down on the guzzi as I pulled over to stop, straight into a "puddle"...nope!!...twas a deep pot hole, and just big enough for my boot to fit in:facepalm:...lie down time :bye: :laugh:)

:

You're lucky you didn't snap your fuggin ankle!

WNJ

12th February 2015, 17:14

Glad to hear your ok, can see the trade me ad soon
I am in the market for a new bike selling my gsxr only
Minor scuffs on the fairing (from previous owner)

_Shrek_

12th February 2015, 17:42

Minor scuffs on the fairing (they do have a use after all!) and a slightly bent brake lever. No real damage - apart from to dignity of which I have very little anyway so who cares.

I got help after they took pic's :laugh:... & dignity went right out the door :facepalm:

Swoop

12th February 2015, 18:12

As long as the KB rule applies: that the bike didn't travel more than its length - so it isn't classed as a "crash"...

Glad you're OK Slo!
(Dinner date tonight with one of the Ladies???):devil2:

samgab

12th February 2015, 18:19

So... Do Motomail sell frame sliders? They're just down the road from me, and I don't want to put any road decorations on the new Gixxer Sixxer. Sorry to hear about your experience, but at least there were some ladies around to help a gent in distress...

nzspokes

12th February 2015, 18:25

I got help after they took pic's :laugh:... & dignity went right out the door :facepalm:

Thats a good effort. Least we know its not a staged photo.

vifferman

12th February 2015, 18:28

vifferman

12th February 2015, 18:32

As for helmets, I went from Arai to Shoei years ago and never looked back.
If you've got a "Shoei head", then there's only one Arai that will fit, as the shell shapes are different.
Did you get a Shoei with removable lining/padding? It's a great feature - just washed mine, and it's like a new helmet.
I really love my XR1100 - it was a revelation after years of AGVs.

slofox

12th February 2015, 19:41

Just as well you admitted it was you, the video is already on Youtube...

As for helmets, I went from Arai to Shoei years ago and never looked back. Wife has a Givi and loves it.

And you don't call them scratches on the fairing, character is the correct description. Ladies helping a bike off you, I'm sure there'll be a pun or three coming about that :killingme At least it ended without a hospital stay.

I've got an Arai head, for which I am grateful for given I crash other peoples motorcycles with monotonous regularity.

I do have a Shoei which I used for only 6 months - after which time it was loose. So I went Arai and, like MBB, I have an Arai head. Scorpions came nowhere near a good fit really.

slofox

12th February 2015, 19:43

What time was that? I work a few doors down from there. and didn't notice any commotions.

About 11.15ish I think. I tried not to draw too much attention y'know...:shifty:

mossy1200

12th February 2015, 20:04

I got help after they took pic's :laugh:... & dignity went right out the door :facepalm:

The lengths people will go to to save opening a gate.

spanner spinner

12th February 2015, 20:31

techmoto are having a Arai sale starting from $459 see the following link for there curent flyer http://manager.synapsemail.co.nz/t/ViewEmail/r/574B4174DF15D8222540EF23F30FEDED/6AACC8F0F95EE3240B3A73003FEB3522

insomnia01

13th February 2015, 06:12

Glad to hear your OK Slo :sweatdrop

slofox

13th February 2015, 06:18

techmoto are having a Arai sale starting from $459 see the following link for there current flyer

I got a Vector 2 from Cycletreads for $585.00. Instead of $749...or $799.

caspernz

13th February 2015, 07:16

If you've got a "Shoei head", then there's only one Arai that will fit, as the shell shapes are different.
Did you get a Shoei with removable lining/padding? It's a great feature - just washed mine, and it's like a new helmet.
I really love my XR1100 - it was a revelation after years of AGVs.

Neotec, and yep you unclip the inner. Clean helmet is always a nice start to a big day out.

_Shrek_

13th February 2015, 10:27

Minor scuffs on the fairing (they do have a use after all!) and a slightly bent brake lever. No real damage - apart from to dignity of which I have very little anyway so who cares.

have you tried the scratch repair stick from repco.... works not to bad... good to see you can still ride etc...

slofox

13th February 2015, 11:47

have you tried the scratch repair stick from repco.... works not to bad... good to see you can still ride etc...

I haven't used the repair stick but have been curious about them for ages. Might have a go. Either that or The Touch Up Guys. Had great results from them before at low cost as well.

Incidentally, I took the bike to Boyds today to get the brake lever checked. Straightened out at no cost. Great service as usual.

unstuck

13th February 2015, 12:21

Shows the generational gap, most fellas these days would have had their phone cameras out trying for an upskirt shot.:shifty:

Ya silly old coot, you need a spider.:innocent:

_Shrek_

13th February 2015, 12:23

I haven't used the repair stick but have been curious about them for ages. Might have a go. Either that or The Touch Up Guys. Had great results from them before at low cost as well.

Incidentally, I took the bike to Boyds today to get the brake lever checked. Straightened out at no cost. Great service as usual.

I've used it on mrs Shrek's bike & you really have to be looking hard to find the marks

MisterD

13th February 2015, 12:54

Scorpions came nowhere near a good fit really.

I'm really liking my new Exo-1000, should have got pinlock and a built in sun thingy yeears ago.

caspernz

13th February 2015, 16:45

Shows the generational gap, most fellas these days would have had their phone cameras out trying for an upskirt shot.:shifty:

Ya silly old coot, you need a spider.:innocent:

I reckon it's a safe bet a portion of the gopro kinda cameras are used in illicit operations too...:blink:

unstuck

13th February 2015, 17:47

I reckon it's a safe bet a portion of the gopro kinda cameras are used in illicit operations too...:blink:

Yeah, caught an Indian guy in queenstown trying that with a selfie stick on my daughter a few years back, those dudes sound so much funnier with broken noses.:Punk::Punk:

AllanB

13th February 2015, 18:22

Must be a less expensive way to get a couple of girls to bend over for you.

yevjenko

13th February 2015, 18:54

What's wrong with clip fasteners?

Glad the bike is OK

Moi

14th February 2015, 11:59

Glad you and bike OK...

Not a good look on College Hill... were the 'young ladies' dressed the same? - could have been a couple of Yr13s from the girls' college out for a stroll...

PrincessBandit

14th February 2015, 13:59

I didn't want to dance with her...ermmm well, not vertically, anyway...

Ah, the silver lining of every cloud...drop the bike, but rescued by a gaggle of lovelies?? (well, plural seemed to be indicated; horizontal dancing suggests that perhaps they were "lovelies")
Bugger about dropping ya bike but it makes me feel better to know that when I can't pick up the bandit by myself it's not just 'cos I'm a girl :eek:

Seriously, just glad to hear you're in one piece and damage to your ride seems to be fairly mild :yes:

p.s. the first few times I went to motomail I hated getting in and out of their driveway (as a n00b rider).

Damantis

14th February 2015, 14:20

Big Al had a scorpion lid and it stood up very well. Haven't seen any details of his accident on her so won't share anything else publicly.

madbikeboy

17th February 2015, 08:53

Ah, the silver lining of every cloud...drop the bike, but rescued by a gaggle of lovelies?? (well, plural seemed to be indicated; horizontal dancing suggests that perhaps they were "lovelies")
Bugger about dropping ya bike but it makes me feel better to know that when I can't pick up the bandit by myself it's not just 'cos I'm a girl :eek:

Seriously, just glad to hear you're in one piece and damage to your ride seems to be fairly mild :yes:

p.s. the first few times I went to motomail I hated getting in and out of their driveway (as a n00b rider).

It's purely technique, the whole lifting a motorcycle back into the position where it can fall over again thing.

p.s. The last time I was in motomail, I needed to be lifted up after fainting at the prices...

Ribit

17th February 2015, 10:41

Holeshot are 'clearing out' some arai helmets for about $600, but if your from the tron, Boyds would prob do ya a good deal.

slofox

18th February 2015, 06:32

Holeshot are 'clearing out' some arai helmets for about $600, but if your from the tron, Boyds would prob do ya a good deal.

Boyds do Shoei, not Arai. Hamilton Motorcycles do Arai. But they are pissed about the change in distributor so may or may not continue with Arai.

5150

18th February 2015, 09:12

I got help after they took pic's :laugh:... & dignity went right out the door :facepalm:

How the fuck did you park the 1150 on the fence post without breaking the fence? :eek5:

unstuck

18th February 2015, 10:10

How the fuck did you park the 1150 on the fence post without breaking the fence? :eek5:

Southern skills, you north islanders wouldn't get it.:rolleyes:

_Shrek_

18th February 2015, 18:10

How the fuck did you park the 1150 on the fence post without breaking the fence? :eek5:

I think unstuck understands :laugh: actually I gave it a hand full as bike & I went down & it climbed the fence all on it's own, psi in rear was low for traction the post I hit didn't fare so well :facepalm: but the standard held the bike & fence up quite well :corn:

Southern skills, you north islanders wouldn't get it.:rolleyes:

I like your train of thought :drinkup:

madbikeboy

21st February 2015, 16:11

I think unstuck understands :laugh: actually I gave it a hand full as bike & I went down & it climbed the fence all on it's own, psi in rear was low for traction the post I hit didn't fare so well :facepalm: but the standard held the bike & fence up quite well :corn:

I like your train of thought :drinkup:

This thread is useless without pics.