My First real crash...

**gamgee** · 27th April 2005, 15:44

just thinking about it, that would be a farken fun project, imagine how much fun you'd have on a track with it, a nice set of sticky tyres and you'd probably be able to get pretty close to your 260, probably not very safely though

**badlieutenant** · 27th April 2005, 15:46

Arven!!! dude is this why you werent at the last Farmlan ?? bummer to hear mate. might have to pm you regarding exhaust cans seen as youll have extra time now.
sorry to hear this man.

**gamgee** · 27th April 2005, 15:48

something like this could work:
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Mo...n-26299583.htm
i'm sure you could figure out a way to do the engine transplant

**Mr Skid** · 27th April 2005, 15:48

Originally Posted by Arven

Considering I got the bike up to 260kph!

So you'd say speed wasn't a contributing factor?

Glad to hear you're on the mend. Last time I was through that way, there was a still a good bit of clay on the road from where you'd made the acquaintance of the bank..

**Motoracer** · 27th April 2005, 15:55

That's a damn shame man! Shit you'r a great rider but unfortunatly some of us have to learn some lessions the hard way. Remember me and my stupidity for running a rear tire with wires showing through at rather high speeds? I was lucky to have gotten away with it and I guess you weren't lucky this time round. At least this will teach us all to respect the importance of good rubber on a bike, specially the front wheel.

Anyway, hope you heal fast and it's good that the insurance paid out. I was affraid that they might not because technically they could have said that the front tire you were running didn't comply with WOF standards, therefore no payout. But it's good to hear that this was not the case.

Hope you get back on the saddle asap when you are all fixed up.

**John** · 27th April 2005, 15:56

Bloody hell mate bad luck, at least you got the bike back thats pretty cool - so you can sell that and get your excess back woot

So in other words a full new bike without much loss, and minimual pain, hope you mend up soon, and then go get a nice white ZX6R.

**Arven** · 27th April 2005, 16:21

Well the front tire was actually warrantable! It had a good 2 or 3mm worth of tread left... The rear was OK round the sides, but was pretty warn in the middle from commuting (and the previous owner)... But I think the problem was that they were old rubber and was getting a bit dry. Now in hindsight I should not have been pushing them, but I had never had any problems with them in the past so I thought they must be fine! AHH well...

Definitely need good rubber! It’s the only thing keeping you from the ground!

**250learna** · 27th April 2005, 16:43

sorry to hear bout your crash, atleast teh injuries are not too serious and your head/back are ok judging by the photos you took the fall prety well yourself compared to the bike.
Get well then get riding

vik

**hondacmx450** · 27th April 2005, 16:44

260kph not bad think how fast you could go if you bilt the kart vidio that i want to c get better man

**Waylander** · 27th April 2005, 16:46

Originally Posted by hondacmx450

260kph not bad think how fast you could go if you bilt the kart vidio that i want to c get better man

GSXR 750 chopper? Hmm this has to be interesting ya got any pics?

**gamgee** · 27th April 2005, 16:49

i'm gonna do it, i'm hooked on this idea now, once i've saved up the 5 or so grand it will cost to build i'll make a kart out of a superbike engine, be a good project, but probably won't have time to do it for a couple of years

**Waylander** · 27th April 2005, 16:51

Originally Posted by gamgee

i'm gonna do it, i'm hooked on this idea now, once i've saved up the 5 or so grand it will cost to build i'll make a kart out of a superbike engine, be a good project, but probably won't have time to do it for a couple of years

Hehe I'm keeping an eye on some virago parts on trade me at the moment. It comes with the engine, tranny, tank and tires and a half adoze little bits. I dont need most of it but I plan on using the engine and tranny for either building myself a nice little 250cc chopper or a dune buggy.

**louisb** · 27th April 2005, 17:01

Just wondering...

Were you wearing motorcycle boots or normal shoes?

If you were, aren't they suppose to protect you from this kind of injury, at least a bit anyway?

If you weren't, do you think it would have helped?

thanks

**Dafe** · 27th April 2005, 17:25

So what will the next bike be??? Don't you dare say a Goldwing!!!
Did the insurance company pay out fully? How's your riding gears/helmet etc? I hope your ankles OK. Safe riding in future too.