My first crash [Archive] - Kiwi Biker forums

TwoShades

2nd January 2006, 13:20

Was riding around my normal loop on Sunnyside Rd in Coatesville this morning and tried to take a corner a little faster. Half way through the corner i realised i wasn't going to make it. I straightened up and tried to brake as best as i could but by that time i was already on gravel driveways and grass. I lost traction on both wheels and narrowly missed someones letterbox as the whole bike tipped over and skidded on its side into a fence.
I came out of it fine because i landed on grass and it was only about 20-30k when i dropped it. The bike however...

The front forks have bent after being wedged under a fence. Now the front wheel points 5 degrees left of centre.
The front brake lever and right side indicator have been snapped off in the slide and now there are cracks through the right fairing and windshield.

I have had a few close calls up till now and have always known i would have a crash one day. Glad i've got time to sort it out.

The bike is insured for $1200 with an excess of $500 but i dont think it should cost more than that.
Does anyone have any idea of how long and how much it would cost to get it fixed?

Highlander

2nd January 2006, 13:27

Not good to hear you binned it, one of live and learn things though I'll bet you are better off for the experience (just don't be in any hurry to repeat the exercise). Lucky you landed on the grass not the fence.

No idea about fixing the bike, just glad not to reading about you in the paper.

Edit; After thought - Welcome to KB.

Sniper

2nd January 2006, 13:40

Bugger to hear about the spill. Hope it sorts itself out.

Wasp

2nd January 2006, 14:11

bad luck mate, good to hear your ok.

EZAS

2nd January 2006, 14:17

I have a complete, GPX 250, but that back tire is flat when a guy with a baseball bat was chasing me down an Auckland City CBD main road. I pulled a wheelie up the curb and canned off down the footpath ... :Oops:

Anywayz ... since pulling that wheelie the back tyre is flat, I started it cold one day, took off down the road, then it started making a funny clicking noise ... like a ... "Oh sh*t another engine already?" kind of noise. :sweatdrop

So apart from the funny engine noise flat tyre, and the fact the fairings have all been ripped off, you'd be more than welcome to put in an offer for it.

froggyfrenchman

2nd January 2006, 15:13

Good to hear youre ok, youre lucky, that was a relitivly minor way to enter the crash club.

ducatilover

2nd January 2006, 15:26

fucken bugger mate:slap: good thing youre alright, i'm sure trying to brake in a corner is the worst thing to do, isnt there a thread on this?:2thumbsup

Zed

2nd January 2006, 15:37

Welcome to the KB crash club! :pinch:

I'm glad you weren't hurt dude, pity about the damage to the bike but you've got your health and that is the most important thing! :niceone:

marty

2nd January 2006, 15:44

I have had a few close calls up till now and have always known i would have a crash one day. Glad i've got time to sort it out.

and having said that, no sympathy from me.

grow up, or you'll be the next on the RIP list.

scumdog

2nd January 2006, 16:24

and having said that, no sympathy from me.

grow up, or you'll be the next on the RIP list.

Wot he said - and you've blown your excess easily -and that's if the bike isn't written off (which i.m.h.o. it is given the damage listed)

Potzman

2nd January 2006, 16:37

Bugger dude!

Your lucky to come off fine tho, might be good to help you slow down a bit and learn ur limits aye.

The bike should be all good, wedge the front wheel against a post or wall and try forcably twisting the handle bars back so the wheel is pointing straight again( used to work for the dirt bikes, not sure about roadies but its worth a shot), new lever and indicator shouldnt be too much to pick up and for the fairings, might not be worth fixin up just yet as this( god forbid) may happen again so just make sure they are holding together alright with some cable ties or lock wire etc.

Should be good to go!:scooter:

LXS

2nd January 2006, 16:53

Ring Henry @ Takanini Motorcycles, he helped me out when I had a slight bin on my gpx.

22 Oakleigh Ave Takanini Auckland 0-9-268 9657

Madmax

2nd January 2006, 17:58

My first bin involved a lady doing a Uturn and me putting her in hosipital
(i just went over the top) i wound up 200 mts down the road
then had to walk all the way back up the road with lots of dullards
asking me if that hurt (she had about 18 bits put back on her head, i had
to hav some skin stuck back on my but a bit later)
have never trusted anyone comming out of a drive since:violin:

erik

2nd January 2006, 19:16

The front forks have bent after being wedged under a fence. Now the front wheel points 5 degrees left of centre.
The front brake lever and right side indicator have been snapped off in the slide and now there are cracks through the right fairing and windshield.

Have the forks bent or have they just twisted in the tripple clamps?
If they're just twisted (which is what it sounds like) try what Potzman suggested, or try loosening the tripple clamps while someone holds the rear of the bike down while it's on it's centrestand and twisting the forks straight again. Then tighten it back up.

Good luck with finding a replacement brake lever and indicator.

XTC

2nd January 2006, 19:39

Skyryder

2nd January 2006, 19:50

Had the front brake lock up on me today. Was on the Old West Coast Road heading up to the Waimak Gorge. Nearly overshot the turnoff, braked hard into the turn. Checked out the sighn post as I went past and found myself heading into the grass verg. Braked again and the front wheel locked up and I went roling into the grass verge. Stayed upright but gave me a fright.

Skyryder

sels1

2nd January 2006, 19:52

and have always known i would have a crash one day.

...the power of negitive thinking....you got what you expected.
Still, least you're ok and the bike can be fixed or replaced.

myvice

3rd January 2006, 09:42

Anything you walk away from...
Good luck with the bike!

scumdog

4th January 2006, 08:59

So how much DID it cost to get your bike back as good as pre-crash?