First bin - stupid newbie mistake

**MikeyG** · 7th September 2006, 17:39

Had my first bin on the way to work yesterday. Straight road in a queue of traffic at only 20-30kph, damp road + too much brake + gravity = pain. I feel stupid having made such a stupid newbie mistake but as everyone says it could have been a lot worse.

The good thing is the bike is fine. I got off lightly with a few bruises and a twisted knee. I'll be back on the road in time for the Taupo trackdays.

**degrom** · 7th September 2006, 17:44

Where did it happen?

**fozz rock** · 7th September 2006, 17:45

You live you learn

**MikeyG** · 7th September 2006, 17:48

Wakefield St. About 8:30am.

Also a big thanks for the people who stopped to help me out, picked me and the bike up and called the ambulance. I didn't really expect people to help like that after all the stories I've seen posted but it shows there are still some good folk out there.

**Kendog** · 7th September 2006, 18:52

Arse that it happened matey, you are right, you live and learn, lesson learnt aye!! But glad to hear you are ok and really pleased to hear of people actually helping a biker instead of running away screaming about being beaten up etc, lol.

Mrs KD.

**kiwifruit** · 7th September 2006, 18:54

glad you are "ok"
hope all is sorted asap

**Str8 Jacket** · 7th September 2006, 19:04

Ah the first bin... I still remember mine! Glad to hear your OK and looking forward to getting back out there

And it was nothing major, more of a lesson than anything. Cool that your bikes sweet, takes the stress of things a bit. Get better soon and let us know if you need anything. See ya on the 1st

**Fat Tony** · 7th September 2006, 19:52

Whoops, we all make mistakes - part of life's long learning curve. Glad you're OK.

My first off was a headfirst into a bus. I lived and learnt that bikes and bikers are totally invisible and 99% concentration on your surroundings isn't enough

**Skyryder** · 7th September 2006, 20:03

All in the learning curve. 'Bout the only time when in the 'twisties there is no fun.

Skyryder

**Crisis management** · 7th September 2006, 20:07

Congratulations Mikey, thats got the first one over with, try and avoid any more till you get to Taupo....
Good to hear your ok, now back on it and get back out there

**Terminated** · 7th September 2006, 20:12

Originally Posted by MikeyG

damp road + too much brake + gravity = pain. it could have been a lot worse. bike is fine. I got bruises and twisted knee.

Bugger, glad to hear you're sort of okay - bummer about the knee. Will have to catch you for a coffee run when your the knee is better.
Heads Up and Take It Easy

**terbang** · 7th September 2006, 20:55

Ooops shit happens. Glad you are OK. Now back onto the horse that chucked you..

**rwh** · 7th September 2006, 21:08

Originally Posted by MikeyG

Had my first bin on the way to work yesterday.

Bummer. Good luck with the knee.

Richard

**beyond** · 7th September 2006, 21:09

No good mate, but part of the learning process for many bikers.

Good to hear you came off not too badly.

Once you get back on the horse, find a carpark and pick a damp day and try even braking techniques and see how far you can go before things break lose.
Always be ready to release the brake at the first sign of a skid adn then reapply a bit more gently.

Don't think you are alone. It's happened to most of us