Wasp just crashed his bike

**Wasp** · 6th October 2006, 11:44

mmm not like that Drum, if i was dressed like that i'd probably be in intensive care at the moment.

reality is starting to sink in now, i really loved this bike so im starting to feel really emotionally shitty

does anyone know a fair bit about the bandit gsf250? i need to know what options i have in replacing the forks should it get writted off.

afaik (havnt spoken to the bike shop or seen the bike again yet) the list of damaged parts are:

-Forks are bent
-front wheel mud gaurd is snapped in 2 and mounting bracket is damaged
-cycleworks exhaust is dented banged up etc etc, it was actually sepertaed from the pipe the leaves the headers (not sure if that pipe is damaged)
-right hand side plastic panel that runs beneith the seat is scratched but i could live with it how it is (not that its not fixable)
-right hand handle bar is probably bent

so....
cycleworks exhaust $200-$300
new forks $2kish?
front mud gaurd $100ish
right handle bar, $100?

we'll see, we'll see......

**crazybigal** · 6th October 2006, 12:03

fork inner tubes are $445each or $500 each if you buy them from those colmans pirates!
front guard $220-$250 depending on the colour.
bars, who knows but id say 200+ odd
Is the disc bent? if you went down on your left it prob is. thats another $230
who is your insurance company?

Originally Posted by Wasp

mmm not like that Drum, if i was dressed like that i'd probably be in intensive care at the moment.

reality is starting to sink in now, i really loved this bike so im starting to feel really emotionally shitty

does anyone know a fair bit about the bandit gsf250? i need to know what options i have in replacing the forks should it get writted off.

afaik (havnt spoken to the bike shop or seen the bike again yet) the list of damaged parts are:

-Forks are bent
-front wheel mud gaurd is snapped in 2 and mounting bracket is damaged
-cycleworks exhaust is dented banged up etc etc, it was actually sepertaed from the pipe the leaves the headers (not sure if that pipe is damaged)
-right hand side plastic panel that runs beneith the seat is scratched but i could live with it how it is (not that its not fixable)
-right hand handle bar is probably bent

so....
cycleworks exhaust $200-$300
new forks $2kish?
front mud gaurd $100ish
right handle bar, $100?

we'll see, we'll see......

**sels1** · 6th October 2006, 12:14

Originally Posted by Wasp

reality is starting to sink in now, i really loved this bike so im starting to feel really emotionally shitty.

Sorry to hear the news mate, but at least yr ok. Dont worry, you will soon learn to love another bike!

**Darkman** · 6th October 2006, 12:37

glad to hear you are okay dude...on a day like this, scew the leathers and Drive!!

**Zed** · 6th October 2006, 12:37

Glad you're in such good spirits about your bin Wasp, tis never a pleasant experience!

May you and bike get well soon.

**Madness** · 6th October 2006, 17:19

10 bonus points for riding in that shit weather we had thismorning. Having to drive a company cage weekdays sucks sometimes, seeing bikes out on nice days. I wasn't missing my bike at all this week, so good on ya!

Now hurry up and buy a litre bike will ya, or are you going 600/750 next?

**Kendog** · 6th October 2006, 17:41

Glad you're ok Wasp. Maybe it's an omen and you should be looking for that Hornet now, buzzzzzzzzzz. (Bumble bee races!!)

How much longer till you can get your full licence?
Mrs KD.

**Leong** · 6th October 2006, 18:19

Bugger! I hope all works out well for you in the end...

**apteryx_haasti** · 6th October 2006, 18:54

Damn Wasp! Hope you are not too sore tomorrow or the next day or the next day...bummer about your bike - hope things get sorted for you soon.

**beyond** · 6th October 2006, 19:33

Hey, pleased to hear you are ok. Yep, good gear certainly is worth it.

**Shadows** · 6th October 2006, 19:37

Aww shit, sorry to hear that dude. I'm glad you're okay. Are you insured? If not maybe a wrecker like Buckets n Bits might have a donor bike?
I wonder if the forks (which will be the dearest fix) are common to other models? Maybe TSS can tell you, this might open up a few options.

or maybe

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Mo...n-72241364.htm

**Clivoris** · 6th October 2006, 19:40

Top marks bro for the calm way you have taken this. Smart fullas wear the right gear aye!

**Wasp** · 6th October 2006, 20:03

I wasn't wearing the back protector, the boots were only 2-3 weeks old the spool leathers were at most 2 months old.

I wouldn't be writing this if had been wearing my old donated shoei and leather jacket, jeans and school shoes