Pyes Pa Petrol Run Crash

[ZeroIndex]

Yup, that's correct folks..... before the Pyes Pa Run even started, I crashed (on my way to fuel up).

Was on a left corner, and the back suddenly went loose, came out on the right (which i knew was not good): i remember thinking *hmm.... i'm drifting, and this is gonna hurt*

managed to tuck the rear tyre back under the bike, make it through the last bit of the turn, then it jumped out again and here's the pictures of the following events.

Also, I got a ride in a Ambulance - I don't know what the hype is about... hospitals suck... the stupid bitch-doctor was trying to get me to leave way earlier than i felt comfortable with. I reckon that's the last time I'm going to a hospital... :D

Accident details: low-sided on left, then bike jumped around to the right and scratched the right footpeg till it went in the ditch

[ZeroIndex]

the scratch on my face i reckon is from the belt buckle, and if my car had been sold, QuasiMoto leather's woulda protected my hide... instead a old pair of blue trackpants, and a crappy fake leather Hallensteins jacket stopped me from damaging too much

[Buster]

Thats no good mate. Bummer man. Your lucky it wasnt worse i spose. It highlights the need for good safety gear eh? Ya bike doeant look too bad from the pics...

Well at least you can spend more time on KB while the rash clears up!

[kickingzebra]

Remember to replace helmet!!! easy to forget, but next time it won't protect as well! And leathers etc are a good investment too!
Get better soon

[Waylander]

Next time perhaps you could wear jeans. May not be as good as leather but better than those thin plastic based track pants anyday.

Heal fast and ride again soon.

[metric]

poor bastard binning it... hope ya fix up quick

[quickbuck]

Ouch, that is a bummer. I bet a bath will hurt for a while.
Hope you get well soon.

[Mental Trousers]

ummm, that's twice in 3 weeks. Dude, take it a bit easy for a while.

[kiwifruit]

Hope u heal quickly man.
Take it easy out there :)

[BEAMER89]

Bummer mate, some nasty gravel rash you have there, l hope you heal up soon matey:scooter:

[babyB]

u was very lucky. you take it easy oks. & rest that ankle

[Leong]

Not good at all.... Hope the wounds heal quick and the bike's fixed easily!!

[Smokin]

Bad luck buddy, hope you and your bike have a speedy recovery.

[bladez]

bugger hope ya heal quick and i bet ya carnt wait to get back on:slap:

[Big Chim]

Bro that suxs to hear. Hope everything heals and fixes soon

[Shadows]

Fuck that sucks. Get well soon. Any ideas on the cause?

[jimbo]

bad luck mate.glad injuries aint too major.you aint alone.had a wee skid myself this weekend.:doh:

[Sniper]

Bugger mate. Heal fast

[WildBoarMouse]

Dude, bugger about the crash. Hope that heals up quick. Look on the bright side, at least you didn't hit that nasty looking concrete thing on the side of the road! :)

[DemonWolf]

Rest up and heal.. hope ya get the bike back on the road soon.

[ZeroIndex]

Dude, bugger about the crash. Hope that heals up quick. Look on the bright side, at least you didn't hit that nasty looking concrete thing on the side of the road! :)
would you believe i was about 5 meters away from that?

[Matt Bleck]

Stink bro, hope you get back on two wheels soon!!

[ZeroIndex]

Well, I managed to remove the right bar end *see pic of before and after*
Started the bike up after a few attempts (after realising the kill-switch was on, and the fuel tank was set to 'off' position - silly technicalities), to find there is a small hole in my exhaust (which I'll get my welder friend to fix or maybe make me a new one...
Also, here is a pic of my right boot (left side), from scraping along the ground behind my bike, I plan to get proper bike boots when i get money :)

The right footpeg, to get back to normal working order, is gonna be a mission and a half, considering the footpeg is one whole bar, from left to right (kinda like handle bars bolted onto the bottom of the bike frame. If anyone wouldn't mind helping a tiny bit (if someone knows how to straighten metal for example), I'd appreciate it.

Haven't got to thinking about the rear-tyre yet, but as far as i can tell, it's just in need of a tube replacement (anyone know how much that is?)

[ZeroIndex]

Well... I just got the BEST letter i've had in ages :pinch:

nah, it's pretty funny :)

LETTER READS:

RE: Traffic Crash, Pyes Pa Road, Tauranga 25/30/2006
File: 060325/8835

Enquiries have been completed in respect to the above traffic crash at 8.25am on 25/03/2006, whilst driving your Kinetic Motor cycle, *****. <licence plate>

As previously discussed, it appears that your rear tyre has punctured causing you to lose control of the motorbike and sliding off the road.

Consideration has been given and NO Charges or Infringement Notice will be laid in respect to this matter and there will be no further Police action.

If you have any further queries, please do not hesitate to contact me.

We wish you a speedy recovery from your injuries.

Yours sincerely,

Jenny WRIGHT
Constable F609
Grteerton
TAURANGA


Well, my thoughts are: Yes, I've been lying in bed, and trying to sit on my chair comfortably at my computer for 3 days now... so considerate that you decided not to make me pay money for something I'm trying to recover from. haha sliding off the road... you make it sound so... trivial. I recall the time a police car was making sure one of the Targa Rally tracks was clear and his vehicle 'slid off the road... INTO A F**KING DITCH' TRIVIAL ISN'T IT YOU SMUG BASTARDS!!!

Oh, well, rant over...

[ZeroIndex]

YAY!!! just managed to take off my footpeg 'rail' and the back tyre... now i have to straighten out the footpeg 'rail' and take the back tyre to Boyd Honda to get the tube replaced... hmmm.... My bike may be in working condition this weekend ^_^ although i'm not gonna get too 'up' myself with the little ability i am capable of...

[Big Chim]

so you'll be riding this weekend then??

[ZeroIndex]

so you'll be riding this weekend then??
Hopefully... just got my tire back, so i'm gonna put that on then play with my footpegs and hammer for a bit...

Road Rash: Do remember Wayne (used to have a Toyota Starlet)? Anyway, he's gonna make me an exhaust like yours :D

[Maha]

Well they could have charged you with ' failing to stop'......:shit: ' being caught with no visible means of support".....:nono: all jokes aside it aint good, i have a scar on my head that took 18 stitchers and theres no way im telling you how that happened...........:innocent: all the best mate

[Teflon]

YAY!!! just managed to take off my footpeg 'rail' and the back tyre... now i have to straighten out the footpeg 'rail' and take the back tyre to Boyd Honda to get the tube replaced... hmmm.... My bike may be in working condition this weekend ^_^ although i'm not gonna get too 'up' myself with the little ability i am capable of...

I could straighten your foot peg next week (i dont work weekends).

[Insanity_rules]

Hope it heals fast. Damage doesnt look too bad all things considered. How considerate of the police not to charge you.
Loved the wording of the letter, did you feel like cordually inviting the sender to go and pleasure themselves in a sexual manner?

[ZeroIndex]

I could straighten your foot peg next week (i dont work weekends).
Awesome Teflon. Would appreciate it. Have done minor straightening, but i don't have a vice, so it's a half-job, but would be great if I could get 'professional' assistance :D Just PM me whatever day / time is most suitable to you, since I'm not currently working

[ZeroIndex]

...well... Teflon is straightening my footpegs today *Thanks Teflon :D*

Got some new indicators, all I need to do now is get a bit of plastic welding done to attach a small piece of plastic back in place for the rear indicator... does anyone in Hamilton know how to do plastic welding (or have any contacts)?

[ZeroIndex]

Well... installed my new carbon fibre style indicators on the front of my bike. Turned out to be REALLY easy :D just 3 screws took off the front of the headlight, and I had instant access to the necessary cables to unplug from the old indicators and insert the new ones. Now I've got 2 spare big indicators for the back of the bike (in case I bin it again)... but yeah, getting the back bracket thing plastic welded tomorrow morning :)

[ZeroIndex]

well... my bike's all fixed up and roadworthy again... and I've got a job interview tomorrow :) ooooh, and 500 POSTS!!! :D

[Mrs Busa Pete]

Glad to hear bike is on the road again and good luck with the job interview let us know how you get on.

[ZeroIndex]

...job interview went well... should be finding out on Tuesday if i get a job with ...wait for it, wait for it.... DX Mail :D yes, pretty lame, but it is money, and i will get good biking experience.

On my way home (scenic route as always), I decided to pop into the BMW/Hyosung motorcycle shop (BP side of Te Rapa Straight, for all Hamilton people). Anyway, my reason for being there is my switch thingy for the front brake stopped working again and I couldn't get it working. Turns out the only part that would fit, wasn't Hyosung... I'm proud to say my bike should go up in value, cause it's now fitted with a 5 cm switch manufactured for BMW!!! :D yeah, cheesy. I'm happy though