First bin - stupid newbie mistake

[MikeyG]

Had my first bin on the way to work yesterday. Straight road in a queue of traffic at only 20-30kph, damp road + too much brake + gravity = pain. I feel stupid having made such a stupid newbie mistake but as everyone says it could have been a lot worse.

The good thing is the bike is fine. I got off lightly with a few bruises and a twisted knee. I'll be back on the road in time for the Taupo trackdays.

[degrom]

Where did it happen?

[fozz rock]

You live you learn

[MikeyG]

Wakefield St. About 8:30am.

Also a big thanks for the people who stopped to help me out, picked me and the bike up and called the ambulance. I didn't really expect people to help like that after all the stories I've seen posted but it shows there are still some good folk out there.

[Kendog]

Arse that it happened matey, you are right, you live and learn, lesson learnt aye!! But glad to hear you are ok and really pleased to hear of people actually helping a biker instead of running away screaming about being beaten up etc, lol.:rockon:
Mrs KD.

[kiwifruit]

glad you are "ok"
hope all is sorted asap

[Str8 Jacket]

Ah the first bin... I still remember mine! Glad to hear your OK and looking forward to getting back out there :) And it was nothing major, more of a lesson than anything. Cool that your bikes sweet, takes the stress of things a bit. Get better soon and let us know if you need anything. See ya on the 1st :D

[Fat Tony]

Whoops, we all make mistakes - part of life's long learning curve. Glad you're OK.

My first off was a headfirst into a bus. I lived and learnt that bikes and bikers are totally invisible and 99% concentration on your surroundings isn't enough

[Skyryder]

All in the learning curve. 'Bout the only time when in the 'twisties there is no fun.

Skyryder

[Crisis management]

Congratulations Mikey, thats got the first one over with, try and avoid any more till you get to Taupo....
Good to hear your ok, now back on it and get back out there:scooter:

[Terminated]

damp road + too much brake + gravity = pain. it could have been a lot worse. bike is fine. I got bruises and twisted knee.

Bugger, glad to hear you're sort of okay - bummer about the knee. Will have to catch you for a coffee run when your the knee is better.
Heads Up and Take It Easy

[terbang]

Ooops shit happens. Glad you are OK. Now back onto the horse that chucked you..

[rwh]

Had my first bin on the way to work yesterday.

Bummer. Good luck with the knee.

Richard

[beyond]

No good mate, but part of the learning process for many bikers. :(

Good to hear you came off not too badly.

Once you get back on the horse, find a carpark and pick a damp day and try even braking techniques and see how far you can go before things break lose.
Always be ready to release the brake at the first sign of a skid adn then reapply a bit more gently.

Don't think you are alone. It's happened to most of us :)

[sels1]

Oh well, thats the first one out of the way....no need to worry about that any more :scooter:

[McJim]

My second bin sounds like yours.

Learn proper emergency braking from someone - practice it too - trick is brake hard, keep eyes forward, keep steering straight. As you practice you'll become more and more confident and will be able to brake harder than you thought you could and still control the bike.

I was taught emergency braking at Ride Right Ride Safe course - dunno if they do Wellington but a Mentor should point you in the right direction.

Any bin you can walk away from is just a learning experience.

All the best.

[Steam]

That's a good luckily small bin for a first time, little bins for new riders.
Good experience.

I'm still on an ACC-funded holiday with my broken hand from my bin two weeks ago, the old wallet is getting a bit thin!

[Arronduke]

I have come off about 12 times, 3 ambilance rides and no broken bones. All my own fault except the big one when an old fart pulled out on the open road. back fracture... ouch. Worst part was I crapped my pants on impact.

killed about 6bikes learning the ropes

RD250CD
RD350LC
CB400super sport
RZ250R
750SS
NS250R

[McJim]

I have come off about 12 times, 3 ambilance rides and no broken bones. All my own fault except the big one when an old fart pulled out on the open road. back fracture... ouch. Worst part was I crapped my pants on impact.

killed about 6bikes learning the ropes

RD250CD
RD350LC
CB400super sport
RZ250R
750SS
NS250R

The legendary RD350! This was the most crashed motorcycle in the UK in the 80's - a bit like Gixxers now in NZ!

[beyond]

Yep, I loved my RD350. OOOps showing my age eh? :)

They were a great bike and cornered fantastic back in there day, considering the tyres we had back then. Ummm, am I alone here, or did tyres last a heck of a lot longer back then?

[gijoe1313]

Oof! :sick: Glad to hear you are okay and able to relate your experience with us. Nice to know that people around helped you out and no cager following behind you didn't do anything stupid!

Ah well, live and let learn - any bin you can walk away from is a good'un? :innocent: Hope your bike is okay and easily fixed and you get back on ASAP! :yes:

[MikeyG]

Ooops shit happens. Glad you are OK. Now back onto the horse that chucked you..

Didn't want to lose confidence so I got a mate to pick me up from the hospital and drop me off at the crash site, then I rode to work from there.


No good mate, but part of the learning process for many bikers. :(

Good to hear you came off not too badly.

Once you get back on the horse, find a carpark and pick a damp day and try even braking techniques and see how far you can go before things break lose.
Always be ready to release the brake at the first sign of a skid adn then reapply a bit more gently.

Don't think you are alone. It's happened to most of us :)

I've done emergency braking on a Roadsafe course but paniced and forgot it all out on the road. The practice in a wet carpark sounds like a good idea.

[judecatmad]

Glad to hear you're OK mate.

Sounds a bit like my hubby's off on Weds of this week. He's at home nursing a stuffed up elbow. The kind motorist behind him stopped to pick him up too so yes, there are some good folk out there still (not like the @rsehole who focred him off the bike in the first place and drove off blissfully unaware...).

Really glad both you and your bike are OK :)

Enjoy the track day!

[rc_36_rider]

Had my first bin on the way to work yesterday. Straight road in a queue of traffic at only 20-30kph, damp road + too much brake + gravity = pain. I feel stupid having made such a stupid newbie mistake but as everyone says it could have been a lot worse.

The good thing is the bike is fine. I got off lightly with a few bruises and a twisted knee. I'll be back on the road in time for the Taupo trackdays.

im sure most of us have done this once or twice,shit happens!!
just dont let this make you affraid of the front break because that could get you killed, as they say you live an learn ;)

[Lias]

We've all done it, at least you limped away fromit without too much damage other than pride.