Fair weather rider
Yep,
Hit a patch of gravel mid corner yesterday, drifted across the lanes, hit gravel on the other side too then into a drainage ditch. Smash bang flip and roll etc.
Couldnt ride bike home... had to get it picked up.
Left side is totaled.
Now about christmas.... everyone is getting a card this year as all my cash will be getting flushed down the Hyolet
One of those things I guess... Me? nothing broken, just a few bruises.
"UBIQUE"
Forum whore
Don't worry, Katman will be along shortly to explain how it's your fault and you should have been able to avoid the crash...
Seriously, mate, that sucks and glad you're not badly hurt! Similar accident happened to me except it was oil and I was in my van. However I did break my back despite being in a big cage and at a low speed, so to walk away as you did is a huge relief!
You don't get to be an old dog without learning a few tricks.
Shorai Powersports batteries are very trick!
Hardcore Biker
Hell .
Not good to hear.
Glad you are OK.
Ride it until the wheels fall off...
Mad nagging bitch!
Was it signposted? If not, report it to the relevant council.
Diarrhoea is hereditary - it runs in your jeans
If my nose was running money, I'd blow it all on you...
Weekend hooner
At least you are OK thats the main thing.
Bikes will come and go and hopefully you get this one up and running again soon
Fair weather rider
Yeah I thought about reporting it, there are roadworks futrher along the same road. Maby some loose chip fell out of a truck. I was gona drive there today and take some photos. Will have to do that tomorow afternoon.
Thanks for the supportave comments. I will be Oscar Mike again soon.
Jas
"UBIQUE"
Forum whore
That's why it pays to ride with your eyes open.
Hardcore Biker
Originally Posted by Katman
Hehe, I'm not sure if he's being funny or not :P
Sad to hear about your crash mate, got to watch out for that damned gravel!
You inusured?
Forum whore
Neither am I.
Smarty pants... since ages ago
Gravel on the road does not necessarily mean road works ... often large truck and trailer units drag it out onto the road (by the trailer cutting the corner) when the drivers dont ... or cant, take them wide ...
I have struck similar many times ... a few "offs" too ... sometimes not ...
When life throws you a curve ... Lean into it ...
BMW Motorrad
Bad luck man. We all hit rough patches (irony).
P.S. Nice joke: "Hyolet".
If you can make it on Kiwibiker you can make it anywhere.
Come warm yourself by the fire
Lifes a bitch.
Sometimes she's kickstart
Reactor Online. Sensors Online. Weapons Online. All Systems Nominal.
Ride Ride Ride
lol so cynical, I'm learning to enjoy your posts though Katman.
sapperj, at least you're all good though mate, gravel sucks, especially the gravel tractors covering roads in fresh gravel, ie Woodcocks Rd the other week.
KAWASAKI --> YAMAHA --> HONDA --> TRIUMPH
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Great ride on a cruiser, must be a bit frustrating these days on the R6 though...lol so cynical, I'm learning to enjoy your posts though Katman.
sapperj, at least you're all good though mate, gravel sucks, especially the gravel tractors covering roads in fresh gravel, ie Woodcocks Rd the other week.
You don't get to be an old dog without learning a few tricks.
Shorai Powersports batteries are very trick!
Ride Ride Ride
Yea although there are a few nice tight twisties closely linked together once you get onto West Coast Rd before you hit the gravel. A nice loop up SH1 Warkworth, Woodcocks, West Coast Rd, Kaipara Coast, Helensville and back home to Whangaparaoa.
KAWASAKI --> YAMAHA --> HONDA --> TRIUMPH
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