Biker Down on the Takas. It was me (19 August)

[Lord Derosso]

ouch... sorry to hear that. That must be some wind.... CB900's are exactly light to blow around...

Same thing happened to me back in 1982 on that same side. Theres gullies which direct severe wind gusts down onto the road and I was blown 10 feet sideways in an instance. I have lived in the Far north and Wellington for 25 years BUT nothing compares to what you might encounter on that gorge. Every year TRUCKS get blown over onto their sides so it doesnt matter how big your bike is. Thats why the Takas inspire awe and legend. The weather has been quite gray most of the day so not surprised its a bit nasty up there.

As to the forum leader, glad you made it back OK and hopefully like me in front of the heater with a beer. Cheers.

[Colapop]

That's why you weren't concentrating - looking wistfully off into the distance thinking of what might have been. As for my Momma - it's about time you started giving her some regular service - some gigolo you turned out to be... She'll be sending the invoice shortly.

[gijoe1313]

Sorry to hear about your off. Glad that nothing else too serious occured after you got windblasted! Ironic, I was looking at CB900s in a showroom today. Well, pull up your comfort items and relax - tomorrows a new day and you can take a look at her then.

[Lord Derosso]

Is it because I am old and sore but weren't the Takas a lot more to take on 25 years ago or is it because the bikes are sooooooooo much better than back in 1980. I had friends whom rode HR1's and 2's over that hill in a weekend ride whilst I had an original GS750, and others had GT550's etc.
Did anyone esle catch that clip on SKY1 today about the Extreme bikers in LA or Las Vegas on Sports Disasters ? I wish I had watched it last night so then I would have had time to record todays repeat, but Firefly wasn't on.

Getting back to the point. I remember watching from the cafe on the top as super bikes use to take on the Takas and it was amazing to watch these riders coming up the gorge from about 2 kms away. To think they were doing this on serious machines long before the 100HP standard was broken too.

[Bonez]

Sorry to hear about the off.

[sunhuntin]

bugger. heres hoping you heal up ok...lucky as it could have been a lot worse! havent ridden the takas myself, but will get around to it i guess. lol.

rest up and be safe.

[Beemer]

I was a bit worried when I saw the title, until I noticed the "it was me" bit! Sorry to hear about your accident but I'm so pleased it wasn't a fatal. Accidents are crap in any circumstances but a bit of pain and a bit of damage to the bike are certainly much better than the alternative.

Windy as hell here today in Levin too, nice to be inside studying for a change! Look after yourself and I'd go with the drowning the sorrows bit, works for me every time!

[apteryx_haasti]

Sorry about your downer! Hope things aren't too bad and that the next time over the Takas is more pleasant. I haven't been yet. It's on the to do list!

Take care and feel better soon....

[Dafe]

Damn dude, that really sucks. Hope the damage is minimal! (To you and the bike).

[Matt]

Sorry to hear that man - sure was windy today around UH so the 'takas must have been a nightmare

Hope the damage isn't too bad...

Matt

[andrea]

Well i was thinking of you and the hug you gave me and tried to hold my hand when we meet for Lunch on Friday......
I told you your not my type and your mother says hi

oh man i would pay to see that, so umm was there a romantic kiss french style? "jokes" its good to hear that your ok, rest up and take it easy for abit, dont worry bout the bike, look after yourself first. i hope you have a speedy recovery

[Zed]

Sorry to read of your accident pasty, sounds like it was out of your hands, bummer about your bike blowing over a 2nd time too!! Reminds me of the many threads in here where we've discussed the wind and how ferocious and uncontrollable it can be. A mate of mine was fatally injured many years ago when his Fiat Bambina got 'picked up' by the wind and thrown into oncoming traffic whilst driving over a bridge...thankfully you weren't blown over a cliff on that hill today! Get well soon.

[Kyle]

wow, ive heard of trucks blowing over, but they are big and catch alot of wind, but trains weight alot, i wouldnt of expected that. Ive had my bike blow over in the wind but never picked up! Forgive my ignorance but just where are these "takas"? I must remember to take extreme care if i ever go that way. maybe take a parachute?

[StoneChucker]

Sorry to read your story, it sucks going down in any situation, with the double insult of injury and bike damage. Still, it's really good to read your humerous foot antics with your bike, it shows you weren't too badly bumped

That wind could lift the skirt off a nun, so I can just imagine it taking your bike (or any one of the trucks that regularly get blown over). Car drivers haven't even heard the concept of caring for your fellow man/woman. Their only concern is to get past you, while rubber-necking, without causing any further accidents.

Hope your bike is lightly damaged, maybe it'll polish out...
Dave.

[Zed]

Car drivers haven't even heard the concept of caring for your fellow man/woman. Their only concern is to get past you, while rubber-necking, without causing any further accidents.

I take it such an opinion is formed through your own personal experiences Dave, which is fine, but as for me I was flabbergasted 6 weeks ago when a mate wrote his bike off in front of me up north in a rural area and at least 10 cars stopped and wanted to assist, one guy got out of one car and helped pull the fence away from my mates bike, and another lady got out of another car and offered her nursing skills if required. Another time last year I remember a guy just out of the blue stopping and using his van to take away a fellow KBers binned bike!! Not all cagers are uncaring ignoramous's is what i'm saying.