Gutted man! I was lucky with my first bin - it was on a shitty honda gl145, no plastic to worry about. The worst part isnt the actual crash, its the "oooh, shit!" feeling just before it happens...
Two-stroke convert.
Gutted man! I was lucky with my first bin - it was on a shitty honda gl145, no plastic to worry about. The worst part isnt the actual crash, its the "oooh, shit!" feeling just before it happens...
Forum whore
Sorry to hear that you had an off! I didn't see any gravel (wasn't looking for it either) when I went through before you so it could have been me! Gleep!
Still, a little less damage than was related to me! The crankshaft still appears to be attached to the bike!
Paul N
the middle path
I just missed seeing it happen, you had just gone out of sight after passing those cars. Sorry to see the mess yr bike's in, but at least you are ok and the bike can be replaced - thats why we pay insurance eh? Didnt think to take a photo - had the camera in the topbox.
When we were coming home there was a Fulton Hogan guy cleaning up the oil spot.
Experience......something you get just after you needed it
Weekend cruiser
I rather it is written off and then I can go shopping (though I really liked that bike).Originally Posted by alarumba
all seasons rider
bro I gota say you were lucky. your bike was munted mirror crankcaseclutch lever..... I remeber stopping there was oil all over the road traffic had come to a stop. other motorcyclist were directing the trafic around the crash. you helmet is a right off I could see how deep those scratches were. That helmet did it's job. & that was all after you hit the barrier (on the other side of the road) That's the wrose accident I've ever seen. Am glad your ok & am alive to ride another day. (when you get a new bike) Also good on you for getting insurance. I still don't know what that cop was on about :I hope you all learn from this especially the way your all riding" something along those lines. we wern't even speeding it's a newbie ride we don't go faster than 100km/h. There should've been signs telling us to reduce our speed & warning us of gravel. There could've been many more accidents there. I noticed signs on the way back warning of road works & to reduce speed to 30km/h. Too late I say. Yeah put signs up after someones crashed not before. Anyway like I said mate am glad your ok. could've been a lot worse
wanted: a tacho for GSXR 1100 1993 please Pm me if you have one.
Tearing Choppa a new A'Hole
Was at an incident fairly recently when a rider (of reasonable experience) dropped there bike on "unmarked" gravel from past road works. After much stomping of feet and swearing by ALL present parties, a crew turned up who had been performing said roadworks.
We abused the fuck outta these blokes and they apologetically said they were sure the signs were there and took off to have a look. "Fuck that!" sez I and chased them down the road, eager to catch them erecting the signs "after the fact". Well fuck me if the sign weren't there all along and nobody had bothered to notice them.
Take from that what you will.
Vote David Bain for MNZ president
#3
They erected them on their way TO the crash after having it phoned in....
You can call me old, but you can't call me stupid....or slow.
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Sorry mate. I'd buggered off home by that point. Sorry to hear about the crash. Glad you're ok. Have fun shopping for your new ride, I know I would
Norf Welly Massif
As I rode past and was doing a bit of rubber necking, the bike had a bit of a wiggle, just like when you momentarily lose traction...I wonder if I hit that bit of oil.
OMG, I would have stopped but it looked like you were sorted, the mufti ute had just left and the bike was on the back of the tow truck.
The Unknown Rider
Hardcore Biker
I came back past after i stopped and had a chat with you (XJR1300), The councill was busy putting signs in place. Bugger it was to late. You may be able to ask the council for a bit of a hand out, The officers where there as the council where putting the signs out, Could be worth asking the question.
Dont sweat the small stuff, It only makes you stressed,
all seasons rider
yeah like a new bike lol
wanted: a tacho for GSXR 1100 1993 please Pm me if you have one.
...there lurks the skid demon
Ye Olde Gravel strikes again.
My first bin was almost exactly the same:
Overtook a car, entered a little too fast for the corner, went wide, gravel, slip, and bike spat me off. Got up all sheepish as the car passed by me...
Since then I treat gravel with the utmost respect.
Good to hear no permanent (physical) damage done.
Take it easy.
Keep it rubber-side down...
*waits for motu and lou to join the 'there should be gravel signs everywhere' discussion*
Large Falcon Collider
Unlucky mate.
Saw ya when riding mack from Slingy's ride. Plenty of cops so didnt stop as you had plenty of help. Couldnt tell what happened but you were standing up. Bike 'looked' ok but couldnt work out the clump of clay/stones in middle of road. Guess cleaning up oil stuff maybe.
"If life gives you a shit sandwich..." someone please complete this expression
Fully qualified Sifter.
If it WASN'T sign posted, you will be able to go the contractors.
I binned my old GSXR a couple of years ago on some sand that was spread all over the road, went WCC and after annoying the fuck out of them for about 8 months finally got paid out for the damage to the bike AND my gear.
Sound like you'll have plenty of people to back you up if there were no signs..
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