My first stuff up

[MystikEagle]

Hey guys. So, did the Pro Rider course in Taupo today. I absolutely loved it! My cornering has improved a crazy amount! Had an awesome day, great ride home (thanks to those of you who rode home with me! Especially Gene), until I got to my gravel driveway.

Having spent the day going fast and lent over through corners and also because I was so tired and not concentrating properly, I turned into my drive too fast and lent over too far. End result being that the back wheel disappeared from under me and myself and the bike ended up in the gravel. Not a good look

So, I am ok, just a little sore from trying to stand the bloody thing back up again. Bike is not so good. Got some pretty serious gouges in what I would call the engine cover. Nothing broken though which is always good. Does anyone know if it would be fixable and if my insurance would cover an accident like that? I'm in no rush to get it fixed, just would be nice to know

Anyway, I look forward to getting out there with a few more of you now I'm not so worried about holding anyone up by being slow!

[jellywrestler]

a picture tells a thousand words....

[Usarka]

Tiredness. Just as bad as pints.

Better falling on the driveway than in front of a truck!

[FJRider]

Having spent the day going fast and lent over through corners and also because I was so tired and not concentrating properly, I turned into my drive too fast and lent over too far. End result being that the back wheel disappeared from under me and myself and the bike ended up in the gravel. Not a good look

So, I am ok, just a little sore from trying to stand the bloody thing back up again. Bike is not so good. Got some pretty serious gouges in what I would call the engine cover. Nothing broken though which is always good. Does anyone know if it would be fixable and if my insurance would cover an accident like that? I'm in no rush to get it fixed, just would be nice to know

Anyway, I look forward to getting out there with a few more of you now I'm not so worried about holding anyone up by being slow!

Glad you're ok to post about it. Shit does happen.

For a start ... never worry about holding people up on a ride. They were newbies once too. Any that get upset/comment ... stuff them. Ride as you see suitable for your piece of mind. Your bike should keep up at 100 km/hr. (most places)

As far as the gouges go ... if nothing is leaking ... there is no urgency. Check out prices of replacement parts (new vs secondhand) ... then compare them with your insurance excess ...
You decide if it's worth the trouble.

I personally would wait untill I was ready to sell it before I put shiny bits on. The learning process is a school of hard knocks ... and hard knocks are common. Your decision though ... and I know you want to keep your bike as pristine as you can. And scars are cool ... right ... ??????

[carburator]

post a pic to two, the gs500e and the gsx250 ( invader share the same parts )
as for insurance, id the excess is more than a replacement cover / parts ..

with the bikes and certainly the race car's i always work on the ten minute rule
from home, and go into putt putt mode

[Geeen]

Oh bugger. You sure you ok? You might find extra aches when you get up tomorrow. As has been said just check nothing is leaking and check the price difference between your excess and second hand parts.

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[arcane12]

Doh! I am glad to hear you came out of it not to worse for the wear.

With the insurance it would be best to see if it's worth it. I would be assuming your excess is quite high, not being on a full license? Plus, not to be too mecenary about it, but how much will the repair cost you, versus how much value will you lose? If you spend $500 to fix it, and you only would have lost 100-200 on the eventual sale...

Man, now I'm getting nervous... I have yet to have a spill or drop (knock on wood)...

[MystikEagle]

with the bikes and certainly the race car's i always work on the ten minute rule
from home, and go into putt putt mode

Thanks for that. I was hoping I might get a little advice from some more experienced riders. I think I might put that rule into practice from now on

[Tigadee]

So, I am ok, just a little sore from trying to stand the bloody thing back up again. Bike is not so good. Got some pretty serious gouges in what I would call the engine cover. Nothing broken though which is always good. Does anyone know if it would be fixable and if my insurance would cover an accident like that? I'm in no rush to get it fixed, just would be nice to know

If you can still ride it, just get it checked by a mechanic. Scratches on the engine cover is not serious unless it's been cracked or broken off/leaking. Just looks ugly - live with it.

Don't get insurance involved, it's not worth it unless the bike is seriously damaged (un-rideable). The excess is a hefty sum and your premium goes up, at least for a year if not longer.

[MystikEagle]

Oh bugger. You sure you ok? You might find extra aches when you get up tomorrow. As has been said just check nothing is leaking and check the price difference between your excess and second hand parts.

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Yeah, thanks. All good. Just a few sore muscles either from a full on day or fighting to get the bloody thing picked up again. Was hard work milking this morning!

Nothing is leaking, purely cosmetic damage luckily. Will probably get them to check it over for me when it's in for a service next week though. It ran real rough for a few minutes once it was up and also leaked a little fuel(?) when it went down

[MystikEagle]

If you can still ride it, just get it checked by a mechanic. Scratches on the engine cover is not serious unless it's been cracked or broken off/leaking. Just looks ugly - live with it.

Don't get insurance involved, it's not worth it unless the bike is seriously damaged (un-rideable). The excess is a hefty sum and your premium goes up, at least for a year if not longer.

That was what I was thinking. Might just see if I can sand it down a little, bog it and re paint. Won't be perfect but will look nicer

[Paul in NZ]

Its no biggie... Chances are it will happen again so just live with it for now. If you get a new one leave it until you are ready to sell the bike.

Look - we ALL topple off at a standstill (or close to it) at some point or other. Even if its just putting your foot onto the ground and the ground is suddenly not there... Its more embarrassing than anything but you got back up and picked the bike up - good skills

[HenryDorsetCase]

Its no biggie... Chances are it will happen again so just live with it for now. If you get a new one leave it until you are ready to sell the bike.

Look - we ALL topple off at a standstill (or close to it) at some point or other. Even if its just putting your foot onto the ground and the ground is suddenly not there... Its more embarrassing than anything but you got back up and picked the bike up - good skills

Thats good advice. When I decked my Hornet I did just that and the buyer was happy: got a new cover in a box. Bet its not been installed yet!

The stupidest thing I have done lately was ride off with a disc lock engaged. thankfully no more damage than to my pride. and a speedo cable.

If you really want to ghetto fix that, a bit of sandpaper and a black Sharpie, bada boom bada bing.

[duckonin]

Hey guys. So, did the Pro Rider course in Taupo today. I absolutely loved it! My cornering has improved a crazy amount! Had an awesome day, great ride home (thanks to those of you who rode home with me! Especially Gene), until I got to my gravel driveway.

Having spent the day going fast and lent over through corners and also because I was so tired and not concentrating properly, I turned into my drive too fast and lent over too far. End result being that the back wheel disappeared from under me !

'Pro rider course', Go back and find one that would match your ability.

[GrayWolf]

Hey guys. So, did the Pro Rider course in Taupo today. I absolutely loved it! My cornering has improved a crazy amount! Had an awesome day, great ride home (thanks to those of you who rode home with me! Especially Gene), until I got to my gravel driveway. Pro Rider? Ok it's helped you to corner faster. Has it solidified the BASICS? That's the question I'd be asking. It's so easy to shhot people down in flames and going on ANY course is not to be discounted. Really though, you need to go to ones that match your ability and skill

Having spent the day going fast and lent over through corners and also because I was so tired and not concentrating properly, This is a good demonstration (NOT GOOD IN THE DROPPING RESPECT) of my comment a while ago re leaving the EPIC bends ride alone, a day of concentrating and thinking of what you are doing left you tired.
Taupo race track, does not require the added concentration, of assessing blind corners, pot holes, gravel, mud banks etc that obscure line of sight... I am glad you are alright, and it's cosmetic damage on the bike. Learn the lesson, you overdid it as far as your 'mental abilities' are concerned. = fatigue

So, I am ok, just a little sore from trying to stand the bloody thing back up again. Bike is not so good. Got some pretty serious gouges in what I would call the engine cover. Nothing broken though which is always good. Does anyone know if it would be fixable and if my insurance would cover an accident like that? I'm in no rush to get it fixed, just would be nice to know

Anyway, I look forward to getting out there with a few more of you now I'm not so worried about holding anyone up by being slow!

<<<< This worries me..You are allowing the speed others travel at to dictate how you are riding. DON'T DO IT. Ride at YOUR speed, You've just experienced what over reaching yourself can do, don't repeat the lesson at 100kph, huh?