Lamb anybody?

[sunhuntin]

went with a buddy up a new road today... he led for most of that way, which was good, cos im a slow sucker on corners... we got to a resting point and decided to head back to meet some others...
i left a bit ahead of him, and we quickly ran out of straight road for him to pass on... again, im a slow one for corners, so im creeping around. finally find one that seems to have a big enough gap that he could slip past...started the move a bit shy of the corner, but it closed in on itself as soon as he was in front of me.
now, for the last 3 days ive had niggly feelings when im on the bike, and as a result, ive been riding a lot slower than i would normally.
anyway, corner closes in, his brake light comes on in an attempt to slow down enough to take it. i try and brake, and change my line to avoid connecting with his back tyre. i dont actually recall hitting the brakes, but i must have.
my options were: either try and correct and end up going ass over kilt, lay it down and do a lot of damage to both bike and me [in a place with likely no cell coverage and very little traffic] or go straight and hope for the best.
i went straight...front wheel ended up jammed between a large and small fence post. i came up off the seat and what felt like half over the bars, and then came back down.
i slide off bike and wave hopelessly at his departing back. start disentagling bike...i was totally on the wrong side [exhaust side] and once i got it half free of the two posts holding it up, it was basically on top of me.
buddy comes racing back and helps me drag it out. get it onto road and check the damage... ute comes along, but bike is ridable, so thank them and off they go.

for running into a fence at about 60k [100k road, with no speed suggestions for that corner, or warning of it being tight] the damage seems to be only slightly crooked legs and bars. also lost some brake fluid from the front. there is not a dent or scratch or chip anywhere.
ive got two nice bruises inside my thighs from clamping on to the seat, and a scratch on one finger. im guessing ill be bloody sore tomorrow..my right upper arm is sore from the changed bar position [slightly higher than it should be]

i was wearing: tshirt under 2 jackets, jeans, sneakers, open faced lid and fingerless gloves. think i did very well all things considered...if that fence hadnt been there it might have been a different story.

virago will be taken to the shop on monday [she needed the choke looked at anyway, cos the cable snapped] hopefully it wont be too much, but she rode home with no worries at all.

[MSTRS:Me]

If only Yungatart had been that lucky...
Get yourself some good gear - next time (if) you may not be so lucky.

[Steam]

Hit at 60kph and didn't come off the bike? Hmmm.

Anyway, dude you are Lucky lucky lucky. I wear more gear than that to go to the supermarket.

[sunhuntin]

Hit at 60kph and didn't come off the bike? Hmmm.

Anyway, dude you are Lucky lucky lucky. I wear more gear than that to go to the supermarket.

yeh...i think it was instinct that kept me. first accident, i knew i had to let go or risk be burned by th exhaust. this time i had to stay on or risk being broken.

mstrs...aside from the sneakers [cos id just finished work] that is what i normally ride in.

[gamgee]

I hope you abused the fuck out of your so called friend for trying to kill you

[davereid]

Pleased to hear you are ok, and not too much damage. Maybe you should spend an hour or so practising counter steering. It may be that you could have braked hard and then still managed to get around the corner by countersteering. Hope the yammy fixes up well, they are lovely bikes.

[Scorpygirl]

Not good news to hear Sunhuntng!! You were very lucky indeed!! Go buy a lotto ticket!! Hope you get the Virago back on the road soon!! Take care girl!

[Nasty]

...
...aside from the sneakers [cos id just finished work] that is what i normally ride in.

I think that is what they are worrying about ... jeans and stuff just don't protect that well . .I have seen the results with my sister and her many surgeries - scaring and lovely ability to not be able to bend her leg much no more ... mind you was the boots that really saved her ankle ...thank god she had those on ... first thing I got before i got on the bike was good protection

[MSTRS:Me]

mstrs...aside from the sneakers [cos id just finished work] that is what i normally ride in.

But that's scooter gear - you have a proper bike...
seriously, think about at least getting draggins, cordura jacket and full gloves - your skin will thank me

[sunhuntin]

But that's scooter gear - you have a proper bike...
seriously, think about at least getting draggins, cordura jacket and full gloves - your skin will thank me

ive got draggins, but not gonna wear them at work and get em covered in petrol. thats what the ralph laurens are for
and yeh..it is scooter gear. the way the bike went, i was never in any danger unless id let go of the bars. thats why i chose to go upright rather than drop it.

dave..some counter steering lessons might do the trick. might find out where the closest mentor is, just for some pointers. i remember seein him in front of me, braking and then shooting off, i tried to brake and lean, but think i freaked myself out and stuffed up.

nasty....normally i wear boots when out in the country, but i cant work all day in those either, and didnt expect my buddy to show up. he came to fill just as i was finishing.

[Drum]

Glad to hear the damage is minor. I agree with MSTRS about the gear - it's a must for "real" bikers.

Also, one should never assume that just because a corner doesn't have a sign then it is not tight - signs get removed and not replaced all the time.

[davereid]

I'm in Levin, so I'm sure you can find someone closer who can help, but if not let me know. But you can easily practise on your own, both countersteering and braking. Just do a ride where you deliberately countersteer around easy corners at low speeds. Get used to it, so you will be able to rely on it when you need it. The technique is easy - turn you head and look where you intend to go. Push the bar on the side you want to turn towards, and then let your eyes follow your exit. Do it on corner you know you can get around, and soon it will become second nature.

[beyond]

That was very lucky mate

Please, please, please, get yourself full gloves.
5mm of skin and flesh are ripped from your body for every second you slide down one of our fair countries roads.

You haven't got 5mm of skin and meat on your fingers so we are now talking about scratching right into bone

Imagine for a minute trying to clean up after a number two without fingers?????

[crashe]

You are lucky girl.......
Rest up and get back on the bike soon.


Ok so what do you need to replace on your 250 VIRAGO ??????


I know to get new handlebars are about $120 as I got a quote after my off last Feb. So check to see if they can be straightened first.


Remember I scored all the stuff for a VIRAGO up here recently.

They still have a rear wheel left that I didnt grab.

Can you list in a post what you need.
I can go to the Yamaha dealer up here to get quotes for you.

[yungatart]

You are one lucky young lady!!
Now, do like everyone else is saying and please get yourself some decent gear - and wear it at all times!
Get a back pack to chuck your work gear and sneakers in.
Quasi's gear is good, I can vouch for it, PM him and I'm sure he will look after you!