I flipped the ER... ouch...

[tide]

Aaah crap... on my way home this evening... just after northcote on the Northern...

A car changed lanes a bit too close to me and I emergency braked... mmm well climbed onto the picks a little too hard and lifted the back wheel up and it didn't stop...

Flipped head over heals with the bike coming down kinda on me... well to the side not exactly sure...

mmm damage to me... well sore knees, and hip... nothing serious there... sore right rist and elbow... bike... well not too bad actually... mirrors x2, intrument pannel, levers and gear selector bent... and handle bars are bent I think... didn't see any fluids leaking which is a good sign...

anyway haul myself off to A&E... suspected broken/fractured right elbow, can't see much on the x-ray... will have to wait for the swelling to go down a bit...

ah crap...

[Swoop]

Doh!

Hope it all is fixed up real soon.
Perhaps this (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showpost.php?p=1597277&postcount=1) device would permit full 360 forward flips?

[Renegade]

guess the brakes aint as bad as some ride reports have stated in the magazines then huh :innocent:

[Lord Zod]

Hope you're ok. Bike sounds like it's fixable. I've been up on the front wheel a few times because of stupid drivers.

[tide]

guess the brakes aint as bad as some ride reports have stated in the magazines then huh :innocent:

err nope, they work just fine :crybaby:


Hope you're ok. Bike sounds like it's fixable. I've been up on the front wheel a few times because of stupid drivers.

yeah, will see what insurance has to say. :)

[Kornholio]

Ouch mate... the ER looked so sweet the last (and first) time I seen it

Sell it to Gordie :D

[kiwifruit]

Far kin 'ell! Over the handlebars at motorway speeds isn't good for your health.

Why did the car change lanes into you?
Did the car hit you?
Did the car notice you'd gone over the bars?
Did the car stop?
Did anyone get it on video?

[tide]

Far kin 'ell! Over the handlebars at motorway speeds isn't good for your health.

Why did the car change lanes into you?
Did the car hit you?
Did the car notice you'd gone over the bars?
Did the car stop?
Did anyone get it on video?

mmm was at about 30-40kph... about perfect lane splitting speeds :) not that i was or any thing :whistle:

nope car missed me...changed lanes just infront of me... yes they did stop... think they were in more shock than me.

damit no, no video... :eek:

[sugilite]

Yikes! Sorry to hear that, heal up fast eh Deon

[chanceyy]

ahhh crap Deon, ouch ouch ouch


heal fast matey :hug:

[Pumba]

Guted mate.

Hey try and look at the bright side, bet you never thought you would be doing stoppies on that bike.

[tide]

Yikes! Sorry to hear that, heal up fast eh Deon


ahhh crap Deon, ouch ouch ouch


heal fast matey :hug:

thanks... :hug:

[tide]

Guted mate.

Hey try and look at the bright side, bet you never thought you would be doing stoppies on that bike.

thanks...

haha nope... was considering braided lines... guess it is not required... :blink:

[Maha]

Geez Deon...you and your elbows mate???
What an absolute bastard dude...that mean as bike a bit 2nd hand?
Glad you are not toooooooo broke buddy.....

[jrandom]

haha nope... was considering braided lines... guess it is not required... :blink:

:laugh:

Actually, if you were considering repeating the performance at 10-second intervals for half an hour, they'd help immensely - braided lines help brakes not to fade as the fluid heats up.

Bummer about the crash, though - I've done about the same thing myself (on an FXR150, which also apparently didn't need braided lines).

I take it you had nowhere to swerve to...? Maybe the thing to take away from this one is, always look to steer into a gap rather than try to stop in a straight line, whenever possible.

[tide]

thanks mate... yeah think i did a proper job this time :)

[The Stranger]

mmm was at about 30-40kph... about perfect lane splitting speeds :) not that i was or any thing :whistle:

nope car missed me...changed lanes just infront of me... yes they did stop... think they were in more shock than me.

damit no, no video... :eek:

Damn! Sorry to hear that sir.

Watched a guy do a lane into space occupied by a concrete truck today.
If they can't see a bloody concrete truck how do you expect them to see a bike.

[tide]

:laugh:

I take it you had nowhere to swerve to...?

mmm nope...

[jrandom]

mmm nope...

Bugger!

Ah well.

I shall let this be a reminder to practice my emergency braking.

[kiwifruit]

i'm glad you're ok man and glad you've learned from this(?)

[gijoe1313]

:gob: Crikey! You really gotta cut out that fun stuff mate! Glad to hear you are still with us and able to post. I didn't even get to see your new bike yet mate! :no:

Ah well, hope you are getting sorted and got some droogs to keep it all chillin's.

[DarkLord]

Perhaps this (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showpost.php?p=1597277&postcount=1) device would permit full 360 forward flips?

T'is an invention of pure brilliance! :clap:

[zeocen]

Glad you aren't hurt too much mate, that sucks..

If insurance pays out and decides it's written off, perhaps a faired brother of your fallen sibling is in order? *ahemcometothedarksideahem* ;)

I'm amazed actually, I had an assclinching moment on the motorway and the front brakes just jumped, hurled and spat at me, you must have fists the power of zeus to lock them up! I've migrated to EBC HH sintered pads now hehe.

[Jeaves]

bugger , feel for ya mate. Had a cage decide to occupy my lane on friday.....now have a bent Zeal <_<

[Mrs Busa Pete]

Glad to here you are ok well you know what i mean.:grouphug: You know if you need a hand with anything just give me a ring i'm sure i can fit you into my very busy lifestyle except washing your back.

[yungatart]

You flipped MY bike!!!!!
At least you are here to talk about it.
Heal well and take care :love:

[Pumba]

Glad to here you are ok well you know what i mean.:grouphug: You know if you need a hand with anything just give me a ring i'm sure i can fit you into my very busy lifestyle except washing your back.

I really hope that was Mrs Busa Pete:shit:

How ya felling today?

[MadDuck]

Bummer news Deon. Hell quick and keep your elbows to yourself from now on ah :cool:

Hope you heal fast and the bike is not tooooo bad

[MSTRS]

How's our headlight?

[nodrog]

Aaah crap.....

Dude, ouch! :blink: hope you are not too broken :doctor:



Sell it to Gordie :D

Nodrog Racing :calm:

[tide]

You know if you need a hand with anything just give me a ring i'm sure i can fit you into my very busy lifestyle except washing your back.


I really hope that was Mrs Busa Pete:shit:

How ya felling today?

Haha... I seriously hope that was Mrs BP... :eek:

Feeling heaps better this am...


You flipped MY bike!!!!!
At least you are here to talk about it.
Heal well and take care :love:


How's our headlight?

Haha... Thanks... the headlight doesn't have a scratch... lol




Bummer news Deon. Hell quick and keep your elbows to yourself from now on ah :cool:

Hope you heal fast and the bike is not tooooo bad




Dude, ouch! :blink: hope you are not too broken :doctor:




Nodrog Racing :calm:


haha... nah not too broken, thankfully... just have to use the damn cage for a while... argh...

here are some pics...

[HungusMaximist]

Hey mate I can tell ya I did the same thing except I did a unexpected stoppie and supermanned a good 4-5 metres away from the bike, landing on my head and shoulder first.

I can tell ya, the brakes on sports bikes are pretty good! :msn-wink:

[Mom]

thanks mate... yeah think i did a proper job this time :)

You are going to have to practise the rolling stoppie mate! <_<

Horrible thing to happen, lets hope that elbow is not broken. Take care now.

[fizbin]

Glad to hear your all right man!
Shame about the video that would have been fantastic to see.
The next time you do an unplanned super-fip can you polity ask the poeple if they can pull out the camrea and take the shot :jerry::girlfight::lol:

[tide]

You are going to have to practise the rolling stoppie mate! <_<

Horrible thing to happen, lets hope that elbow is not broken. Take care now.

hehe... yeah... thing I'm gonna have too.... :whistle:

thinking it ain't broken... got heaps more movement this morning and is less painful...

[chubby]

Sorry to hear about the accident and I am glad that your alright (even if you are a little banged up). Platitudes count for little but a few warm fuzzies from those here in KB do help as you sit and recover.

I hope you and your bike get up and running soon. Look after yourself.

[Usarka]

Oh well, at least the bike is not too bad.

You still ok BTW? (no seriously, all finished at the horsepiddle?)

[007XX]

thinking it ain't broken... got heaps more movement this morning and is less painful...

Wtf??? I leave you alone for 5 mins and this is what happens???

C'mere you...*pulls on rubber gloves* :doctor: Let me look ya over :devil2:

[tide]

Wtf??? I leave you alone for 5 mins and this is what happens???

C'mere you...*pulls on rubber gloves* :doctor: Let me look ya over :devil2:

mmm as long as you're in that sexy nurses outfit...:devil2: :chase:

[Stickchick]

Glad to hear it wasn't worse!! Vodka and plenty of it on Saturday night will make you forget you hurt.....well until the morning anyway.:Pokey:

[007XX]

mmm as long as you're in that sexy nurses outfit...:devil2: :chase:

Of course Sweetpea :love:

All kidding aside, I'm glad you're not too banged up! Try not to scare me like that too often please. I'd hate to having to entertain you again in the hospital :laugh:

[tide]

Glad to hear it wasn't worse!! Vodka and plenty of it on Saturday night will make you forget you hurt.....well until the morning anyway.:Pokey:

mmm but that is a different kinda of hurt... lol


Of course Sweetpea :love:

All kidding aside, I'm glad you're not too banged up! Try not to scare me like that too often please. I'd hate to having to entertain you again in the hospital :laugh:

Haha... yeah the other nurses will be jealous... Not too bad thankfully could have been heaps worse...

D

[Mikkel]

Blimey, you must have been serious about braking. At least your technique is good - otherwise you'd have locked the front methinks ;)

Good thing nothing broke! What gear were you wearing?


Feeling heaps better this am...

Was about to ask - usually the soreness doesn't set in until after a 'good' nights sleep. Good to hear it!


Haha... Thanks... the headlight doesn't have a scratch... lol

I think I'll need to have MSTRS cover my entire bike, my helmet and my leathers with that stuff then! :niceone:

There are some obvious benefits to not having any fairings it would appear... :yes:

[MSTRS]

Haha... Thanks... the headlight doesn't have a scratch... lol
Excellent news. And that you are well improved too. A bit of advice...find a nurse that doesn't want to be chased. But does want to be caught.:shifty:


I think I'll need to have MSTRS cover my entire bike, my helmet and my leathers with that stuff then!

$Ka-ching$!

[Mikkel]

$Ka-ching$!

That's what they said on the ferry too ;)

[chubby]

Was about to ask - usually the soreness doesn't set in until after a 'good' nights sleep. Good to hear it!:

Ummm, trust me on this one. I thought I hurt that day and the next but it can continue as bruises take time to come out. I'm a week on and the pain and stiffness from the bruises are still with me, and so are the bruises :mellow:. Take a moment to chill and how are you feeling?

[tide]

Blimey, you must have been serious about braking. At least your technique is good - otherwise you'd have locked the front methinks ;)

Good thing nothing broke! What gear were you wearing?


yeah... was pretty serious braking... :)

gear jacket, gloves, and helmet... normal jeans (yeah I know) but no damage there...

gear doesn't look damaged at all but suspect my elbow would be far worse off if I wasn't wearing any protection...

[Mikkel]

Ummm, trust me on this one. I thought I hurt that day and the next but it can continue as bruises take time to come out. I'm a week on and the pain and stiffness from the bruises are still with me, and so are the bruises :mellow:. Take a moment to chill and how are you feeling?

Oh, that was my point though. But it's still a good sign not hurting too badly the day after! I found that the 2nd day after my crash was the worst when I had my first spill - was stiff and sore, feeling like shit!


yeah... was pretty serious braking... :)

:lol: You've been taking stunting lessons from Carver I believe - otherwise you wouldn't have done it on the highway :p


gear jacket, gloves, and helmet... normal jeans (yeah I know) but no damage there...

gear doesn't look damaged at all but suspect my elbow would be far worse off if I wasn't wearing any protection...

Cordura/leather?, armour/no armour?, touch helmet down at all?, torn any stitches at all?

[tide]

Cordura/leather?, armour/no armour?, touch helmet down at all?, torn any stitches at all?

Cordura with armor...

helmet doesn't have any scratches on at all... and no torn stitches at all...

[Mikkel]

Cordura with armor...

helmet doesn't have any scratches on at all... and no torn stitches at all...

Blimey you've been lucky then! What did you land on, a mattress? :eek5:

[phantom]

Nice to know the brakes work on the mighty ER6 eh but that's taking it a bit seriously. Glad to hear you aren't too badly damaged

[Morcs]

Bugger. Sorry to hear that tide.

Ive flipped backwards twice, havent done frontwards, and from the sounds of it, dont want to do it :crazy:

[ManDownUnder]

I tried a stoppie on the RF once but only managed to get bow wave of tarseal in front of me.

Glad to see you and your sense of humour get to play another day Tide. Could have been a lot worse huh? I fear coming off in traffic... the off is one thing.. being run over is quite another...!
MDU

[Stirts]

POOBUMWEESPUSSNUTS!!!!!!!

That sucks arse D! But glad to hear you ok, albeit battered and more than likely bruised!

NO MORE STOPPIES ON THE MOTORWAY PLEASE :nono::spanking:

[sels1]

Sorry to hear the news mate, hope all gets fixed up asap.

[Qkchk]

What a bugger eh? :thud:

Look on the bright side - at least it didnt happen in the middle of the summer!

Here I was thinking you were going to start riding on the ATNR again! We will see you @ the pub :drinkup:

[tide]

What a bugger eh? :thud:

Look on the bright side - at least it didnt happen in the middle of the summer!

Here I was thinking you were going to start riding on the ATNR again! We will see you @ the pub :drinkup:

yeah... at least it wasn't summer... :) will be at the pub... on thursday...

[Jacko2]

Glad to hear your relatively OK D.

I see the pink bits are alright.


97866

[carver]

:lol: You've been taking stunting lessons from Carver I believe - otherwise you wouldn't have done it on the highway :p





ER6's are ok for stunting but the brakes and suspension lack feedback

[Mom]

POOBUMWEESPUSSNUTS!!!!!!!

That is definately worthy of inclusion on Mrs Kendogs thread of favourite sayings...LOL


yeah... at least it wasn't summer... :) will be at the pub... on thursday...

Photos of bruises! We want to see!

[Lucy]

Aaah crap... on my way home this evening... just after northcote on the Northern...

...

So you could say the Tide turned?

Is it because the bike is called "Er"? Is that like having a bike called "Doh"?

Just joking, glad you are ok. Love those bikes, be more careful with them ok! :2guns:

[Hinny]

Very bad news Deon. I feel for you.
I believe roads aren't as soft as they used to be.
All the best for your recovery.

[tide]

Photos of bruises! We want to see!

lol just for you :bleh:

mmm went to the specialist yesterday, turns out I have a small fracture in the "radius head".

[Mrs Busa Pete]

So are they going to put it in a cast or do they leave it to heal on it's own.
Arm looked much worse the last time i have to say.


On another note will you be wright for thast pick up today.

[tide]

So are they going to put it in a cast or do they leave it to heal on it's own.
Arm looked much worse the last time i have to say.


On another note will you be wright for thast pick up today.

no cast... just a sling and heal on its own :) yeah pics don't do justice for depth of colour. :) and infections look more impressive. :)

no prob for that pick up :)

[Mom]

lol just for you :bleh:

mmm went to the specialist yesterday, turns out I have a small fracture in the "radius head".

Pretty colours! Any wonder it is sore mate, lucky it is only a crack, having your elbow in plaster stops you from doing all sorts of things :innocent:

[Insanity_rules]

Dude....Ouch. Good that you were able to walk away though.

[Stirts]

yeah pics don't do justice for depth of colour.

That's a hickie not a bruise!!!! :bleh:


having your elbow in plaster stops you from doing all sorts of things :innocent:

You a wudie Mom!

[pritch]

Aaah crap... on my way home this evening... just after northcote on the Northern...

Tide

Came across this late. Just as sorry to read it as if I'd read it at the time though. It were a nice bike.

I trust the worst is over now and that it's onward and upward...

[Maha]

mmm went to the specialist yesterday, turns out I have a small fracture in the "radius head".

I had that once.........got it cut off when I was about naught (yes, not even one!)

[Kornholio]

I had that once.........got it cut off when I was about naught (yes, not even one!)

Are you sure youre not mixing it up with another head???........... :Pokey:

[nodrog]

Are you sure youre not mixing it up with another head???........... :Pokey:

like Richead?

[Maha]

Are you sure youre not mixing it up with another head???........... :Pokey:

You're onto it Dick....oops I mean Rick....:eek:

[Gareth51]

Hi Deon
Just found the Thread
All the best for a quick recovery
Gareth

[johns.swifty]

:laugh:

Actually, if you were considering repeating the performance at 10-second intervals for half an hour, they'd help immensely - braided lines help brakes not to fade as the fluid heats up.

Bummer about the crash, though - I've done about the same thing myself (on an FXR150, which also apparently didn't need braided lines).

I take it you had nowhere to swerve to...? Maybe the thing to take away from this one is, always look to steer into a gap rather than try to stop in a straight line, whenever possible.

My accident 2 weeks ago I had no where to go. A guy coming he other direction didn't see me (White Blue Suzuki with the lights on at 8 in the morning) cut across to get into a drive way. - No where to go as there where cars behind him still coming in my direction and I the other option is to jump the kerb into a power poll.

You don't have much time to choose which way to go, I still wonder if I should have gone another direction.

I hope you are part Wolverine and heal quickly.