Just lost my virginity!!!

**justsomeguy** · 23rd April 2005, 20:30

I'm not a virgin anymore, yipeeee!!!!!!!!

Just did SH22 in the morning with the rest of the crew who did Death's ride down 22. Was riding back home in the pouring rain, just before the Tuakau bridge. Slowing down to take the turn and lost the front. On reflection I feel it must have been a spot of diesel on the road. Cos one moment I was fine the next I just lost it. And all the time I was in full control, never even expected it to happen. My mistake I know better than to approach intersections in the middle of the lane where the bl00dy trucks drop off their deposits, anyway now I'll remember

The front slid out under me and I just went into a fast roll lying straight on the ground, got my hands in front of me like in a boxers stance guarding against a straight punch to the face and kept rolling till I stopped. Bit surprised seeing how far I rolled probably atleast a good 10 meters. Now that I was rolling and in sort of a stable (versus an uncontrolled) roll, I was just anxious to come to a stop so I could get off the middle of the road........ as I really didn't want to get run over.

Luckily it was at a slow speed only around 50-60. I slid straight down the road and the bike to the left gutter. Luckily there was heaps (big mounds) of gravel and that sort of slowed the bike as it went into the gutter.

Helmet is all scratched really badly and the front chin piece broke off. The right hand side fairings are all cracked and the foot-brake lever and foot rest assembly broke off...... all easily repairable and everything should be fixable for under $500 so no point even bothering with insurance......

Since this is new zealand the first passing car stopped and the blokes there gave me a hand and did what New Zealanders do - sorted me out and assisted in every way they could.

Then Death showed up followed by Draco...... as they had stopped to swap bikes. A few mins later and Zed, 6Chris6 and Wonko showed up, thanks for turning back to check up on me guys!!! You KB'ers are AWWWWWWWESOME!!!!

Went over to Deaths to look at the beasts in his garage and for a very tasty cuppa (thanks Draco) and ended up watching some nice stunt clips.

The bikes fine and I'm sort of fine starting to get a headache and neck ache in the right hand side... rode it back home and now have another adventure to add to my life.

Not bad for my first bin aye??!!

Hehehehe

**k14** · 23rd April 2005, 20:32

Ohh guttered to hear. I joined the same club today (twice)

. Don't think about it too much, you seem in fairly good spirits.

Hope you get your bike fixed up sweet. You'll be back on the road in no time.

**justsomeguy** · 23rd April 2005, 20:33

Originally Posted by k14

Ohh guttered to hear. Atleast you had the company of me today doing the same thing (twice).

Hope you get your bike fixed up sweet.

Oh NO!!!!........ out at guyfield??? what happened matey?? You ok?? And the little wee fella?? Shit!!!! That beeeeeeeaauuuuuutiful paint job......

So wha appund??

**k14** · 23rd April 2005, 20:36

Yeah will tell my story when I can be bothered. I'm sweet though, bike is a little scratched (on both sides) but nothing too bad.

**Gazzar** · 23rd April 2005, 20:41

Hi JSG, Glad to hear you are ok after the spill, I am suprised you were in front of Death given usually he is always ahead on most of the rides I have done with him.
Will you be on the ride on Monday now as if you need a helmet to borrow I have a spare dependant on the size you need.

**justsomeguy** · 23rd April 2005, 20:44

No I'm working...... need the cash..... and the time and a half pay......

Thanks for the offer though. I'll need to get a new helmet.

Shiny black this time

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**ricksta** · 23rd April 2005, 20:45

oh man.... thats quite scary to hear.... i'm not lookin forward to the day i crash my bike.. i'll be very very sad

, and mad

**justsomeguy** · 23rd April 2005, 20:52

Originally Posted by ricksta

oh man.... thats quite scary to hear.... i'm not lookin forward to the day i crash my bike.. i'll be very very sad

, and mad

I was getting worried, 3 months of riding and no crash........ naah joking. There's a reason they are called "accidents".

Don't sweat it.

JUST MAKE SURE YOU HAVE FULL INSURANCE!!!!!!!

**Teflon** · 23rd April 2005, 21:02

Bad luck dude.

I would try and avoid rolling, tumbling etc, thats how you break bones.

**SPORK** · 23rd April 2005, 21:03

Crap... Just wait for Alarumba's story of his day at manfield....

It's far worse...

**Madguitarist!** · 23rd April 2005, 21:18

Good to hear you're ok dude, if you need a hand if the bike fixing give me a yell... I'm kinda more free than I was the last time you needed a hand....

Man, you got a really cool attitude bro!

**Sensei** · 23rd April 2005, 21:19

Bad luck dude .Will only make you a beter rider for it tho
SENSEI

**justsomeguy** · 23rd April 2005, 21:27

Originally Posted by Teflon

Bad luck dude.

I would try and avoid rolling, tumbling etc, thats how you break bones.

I was rolling like in the pic - but with my elbows together.

and I wasn't exactly doing it by choice

.... just ended up like that

**justsomeguy** · 23rd April 2005, 21:29

Originally Posted by Madguitarist!

Good to hear you're ok dude, if you need a hand if the bike fixing give me a yell... I'm kinda more free than I was the last time you needed a hand....

Thanks MG....... I need a good plastic welder and a new foot backet bit and a new indicator. Will have a look at the full extent tomorrow when the sun comes out.

Originally Posted by Madguitarist!

Man, you got a really cool attitude bro!

........... you have to take such things as life dishes them out to you, I'm just happy nothing happened and I'm here happily talking to my friends at home on a comfy chair...