It happened

[750Y]

geez it looks like it really is game over with the big sale n all. You're not put off riding for good are You?

[wkid_one]

No - gear did the trick really well.  Fucked my bad shoulder - and it hurts like crap as I landed on it.  However didn't dislocate it etc which was a bonus.  Landed on my hip so I can't walk and my right leg is badly bruised as is my left ankle.  Left elbow is swollen.  Biggest issue was the head - I got home and threw up and wanted to go to sleep so Kat called the ambulance and they rushed me off to hospital.  Had the obligatory CT Scans and Xrays - but nothing to worry about thankfully.  Apparently I wasn't remembering too well and was forgetting shit people told me 5 mins before hand.  I couldn't even remember I had bought the dog home with me or anything like that.

The guy coming down the hill in the opposite lane said the accident looked fucken primo - apparently I was about 6 foot in the air and landed on my head and shoulder (left)......crash bungs did their job tho - only some small scraps on the fairing ( one small crack near the head light) and the engine casing ground through so the oil spat everywhere.  Other than that no damage to the frame or the other side of the bike.  Lost a Mirror.  No bad for a high side really. 

The guy said I was about 12 inches from going under the wheels of the bus behind him - so at least I provided someone with some entertainment in the weekend.

My old man went up and had a look and apparently coz of the Toast Martinborough Fair - it looks like one of the buses was dumping diesel.  I had been up and down the hill 3 times that day for the hell of it.  My bad.

ANyway - enuf gory details.  Everyone ride safe and I will see you in my rear view mirrors some time.

Signing out

Dan

[riffer]

Sorry to hear about it Dan.

You know, living at the base of the Rimutakas I know I too tend to take them very much for granted.

I did kind of the same thing on the Kaitokes (Twin Lakes Lookout point corner) about ten years ago in a 318 V8 Valiant Regal - hit some diesel and went for a slide. Walked away too but wrecked the car.

I guess its a good reminder to myself about that hill. It's a great ride but it sure can bite, even if you think you know your bike and you've ridden the road a zillion times.

Actually I pulled up behind an R1 on Friday evening about 6-ish at Totara Park lights dropping mine off home so I could go back to a barbecue and drink. I thought it might have been you but no vanity plate. Maybe it was you, fritter? Can't be too many of them blue R1's about.

Hope you get the bike up and going and gradually get back into it though mate.

Sounds like you're going to be a bit of a passenger for a while however. Glad to hear you've got someone to look after you.

All the best for your recovery.

Si

 

[Lou Girardin]

Think it over slowly, wkid. You've sounded too committed to bikes to chuck it in. You'll probably feel different in a few days.
Lou

[bungbung]

Can't be too many of them blue R1's about.

Ha! there seem to be more blue R1's on the Rimutaka hill than anything else. Of course it's probably the same 2 or 3 going over and back again and again...

[wkid_one]

I am more committed to life Lou -and I can't make myself the promise that I will ride safely, it is my nature to push the limits - this time I pushed too far and got away with it, next time who knows.  I knew it was going to happen and made a pact with myself that I would give up if it was serious and I class lying on a CT Tray serious enuf.   If I do get back in to bikes it will be strictly at the track - if at all.  I enjoyed it while it lasted - time for a new challenge.

The scary thing is that I wasn't even pushing the bike - people that have ridden with me up the hill will attest I normally ride up there at 11/10ths.  I was doodling up the hill and still came a cropper......I was honestly luck I had my knee down to a degree - coz had I lower sided I would have slid straight into the oncoming traffic.  All I remember is the bike sliding and thinking - FARKKKKKKKKK keep the throttle open.

Anywho - enuf discussing this crap - buy my gear instead - I need to buy some new toys (jetski - summer will be here soon they promised me, iPod),... My aim in life now - to do the 2004 NZ Targa - I need a co-driver so be in quick!

[Lou Girardin]

I was just in the Suzuki Owners Club website and they have set up a petition to the Gummint about preventing diesel spills from vehicles. I thought that's a bloody good idea, then realised the futility of petitioning the people that erect wire rope barriers.
Lou

[bikerboy]

Good to hear you have come out of it in one piece. Sorry to hear you are quiting though I can certainly understand.

Perhaps later you'll feel differently?

Good luck with the sale and the bikeless future.

[KiwiDan]

Thats a bit of bad news m8, shame considering all the work and nice bits you were putt'n on,, how about some photos, before with all the nice shinny bits and after with all the fucked bits ??.

A lesson for all newbies and not so experienced,,

Ya can own em , but can ya ride em ????? 

[mangell6]

Dan,

Sorry to hear about the off, you must have been dawdling up the hill to hit some 'die sel', as you would usually skip over it.

I remember following a trail up and over the hill one day nice and wide it was screwed all the corners up and caused me to use the whole lane, had to cross over the trail and even vertical could feel the bike slipping.

On a brighter note there are several options here:
1. The bike can now be officially made into a real race bike.
2. The bike can be swapped for a couple of 'bucket' racers
3. The bike can be swapped for a slightly faster race bike.
or
4. Donate the bike to one of the racing ladies, one careful owner.

Mike

PS It is good to see that all our ACC money going to some proper use.

[Blink]

sorry to hear dude


didnt even get a chance to go for a ride with ya

best wishes for ya recovery


-Lewis

[bikerboy]

Kiwidan, the point to your post?

Talk about kick a man when he's down,

lame dude, really lame.

[wkid_one]

Don't worry BB - I didn't read it as he is ignored. Why bother responding - it is easier for some people to be fuckwits with the safety of distant and technology, it makes them feel tuff, go figure what pushes some peoples buttons.

PS - buy my stuff - I have found the jetski I want! - yes swapping one evil for another!

Yes Mangell - racing is still an option as I said before......but I need to buy a house first (and the jetski).

[What?]

Dan, bikes can be a bit like women. Just coz one dumps you, doesn't mean you will turn gay.

Hope you heal soon.

[mangell6]

hmm

Taking the other side of KiwiDan's post, this is a good reminder to all, new and old riders, that no matter how careful you are shit happens.

And I think that is his standard "signature" at the bottom of his post hence the emoticons.



So Dan will you hang around here or move to the "KIWIPWC" forum???

Mike