I crashed today! Ahh (1 July)

**Biff** · 3rd July 2007, 09:02

Glad to hear you didn't kill any innocent pedestrians or car passengers. Oh...and that you're ok as well.

Slow down boy - You're not bullet proof!

**babyblade250rr** · 3rd July 2007, 09:46

well id also like to thank everybody for their support on this topic, i think it's great advice y'all have given and kept a fellow biker on the streets.

well done team

**ManDownUnder** · 3rd July 2007, 09:54

Originally Posted by Macktheknife

Almost everyone has little crashes in the early part of their riding experience, don't let that bother you, learn from the incidents and make sure that it is a positive thing. Highly recommend doing Ride Right, Ride Safe course, and getting some help with your riding, makes a huge difference to confidence and skills.
Take care.
Mack

I only snipped the rest because it's been quoted and requoted - with good reason

Originally Posted by sidecar bob

Dont sell the bike mate, you have just learned the lesson that will save your life & its only cost you a sore wrist, NEVER TRUST THE CAGE!!!

Hera hear. Trust no-one. Anything that can kill you should be treated accordingly. A rule for life in general.

Originally Posted by Monolith NZ

Dotn stop riding because of a crash, you will get better at riding in time. and those situations will come rarely

Exactly. My last crash was... umm... 1994... I think...

I'm a good enough rider, but it is my experience that keeps me alive on a daily basis. That ability to see what's going on around me. To "read the road", and "Own the road". Get your technical skills up, and don;t push the envelope too far to start with.

You'll be sweet mate and - as I hope you've seen in here. The community is strong in here. Do us all a favour and get the mobile number of a few people willing to help, and if you find yourself in the poo at any point... ring. At the very least they'll be able to put a thread in here and the help coming at you WILL be significant.

Trust me on that one.

Happy riding...

**Kinje** · 3rd July 2007, 10:57

Originally Posted by phiretrojan

im all good and bike still alive, the thing that pissed me off is .... alot of cars stopped but didnt even helped , i had to walk up to one and said in correct words "if there was a car crash would you get out and help, " he said " yes" then i said "why are you on your f^^^^ ass, get out and help me or is it cause im on a motorcycle," "he said yes" omg!!!!!! i just wanted to whack him one, " so all i did is take my time getting my bike off the road, damn i was mad, then a lady pulled over from the other side and helped me, my left wrist is bloody sore, =( hard to type, and im at work .. =(

Sorry to hear about your bin, not a good day for you either- I crashed on the 1st too. Don't know what it is about the cage drivers? I had a few drive past me while the bike was still fallen over in the gutter, but then a nice car load of motoX riders who were coming over from Wellington stopped and checked me and bike out. They even follwed me back down the hill to Featherston.

Originally Posted by phiretrojan

im having second though about this bike, i might go for a car now, i dnt know, or is it im just scared as its my first crash, everyone has little crashs, im sure, im a bit shaken about going home today

It shakes you up for sure, and watching your pride and joy slide down the road is something you won't forget. Get back on the bike when you can though. Use this experience to learn from, and make sure you focus all the time. Cage drivers are all out to get you.

Ride like they have never seen you and will pull out in front of you.

Good luck getting back into it

**Nasty** · 3rd July 2007, 11:38

Originally Posted by phiretrojan

i notice the FXR150 Mirrors are usless all i can see is my elbows, and the lights on it, as i was riding home from work aat 9pm last night, in the rain i couldnt see much, what is a good bulb to get for a fxr150? thats a little better? aprt from that thanks for all the info, im feel more better and i cant wait to end work to ride again

Ok had an FXR for a year .. mirrors were real bad .. I bought bar end mirrors and my god they were great ... meant slightly more vibration in the handlebars .. but who gives a shit if you can see!!!

keep with it ... you had a scare .. but I hope it makes you realise you have to think for everyone out there not just yourself .. that is the thing with riding a bike ...

Check out the bar end mirrors they don't cost too much.

Kari

**buellbabe** · 3rd July 2007, 12:04

Not fun hitting the road eh?... Fortunately you're ok and no-one else was hurt either...
Bummer about yr bike being a bit dinged...but thats fix-able as well...
On the positive side, you have learnt an important lesson. ( well more than 1 actually)...
Most of us have learnt our lessons the same way so don't feel bad about it, sounds like you are aware of your limitations which is a good thing.

I wish you well for future biking!

**Renegade** · 4th July 2007, 19:07

yip, learnt my lesson the same way after having my licence for 2 months....cars come from nowhere suddenly if you are'nt expecting it...so expect it.

still riding and loving it.

**Skyryder** · 4th July 2007, 20:48

Nothing I can say that has not already been said. There's some sound advice here. Take notice of it and you'll be fine................ignore it.............at your peril.

Skyryder

**EnzoYug** · 5th July 2007, 11:38

So you and your FXR survived the off? Good to hear.
Sounds like you got the best outcome in a bad situation.

I got taken out on my little FXR a few months back. Tincan pulled an illegal right straight into me and I just woke up in hospital. So you coulda done worse

Yes the mirrors are for shit, but the FXR has great brakes for a bike it's size (too bad the stock tyres arn't up to it) and I but you only fill up one a year.

Anyway, the FXR is a great starter bike - especially since you shouldn't be able to get it passed 130. Just take it easy, and don't worry about your nerves.

Fear will keep you alive.

**delusionz** · 11th July 2007, 13:21

Originally Posted by phiretrojan

i Crashed

I have a small tip for you which saves my ass every time in the wet.

Be observant of the what type of road you're riding on as it changes alot, Handling on each are very different.

The smooth stuff: Roll off the throttle a little bit before you get on it, Very slippery in the wet and avoid downshifting on it until your revs drop below 1/3rd of your range approximately or wherever your low power is, ease your clutch, don't drop it.

The rough stuff: This is the road you use to accelerate and get up to speed, Traction isn't affected quite as much in the wet.

Painted shit and black road repair shit: Brace yourself for a possible slide, be ready to put your feet down the moment you get on it as it is the most notorious crap for triggering a slide, just as bad as oil and gasoline on the road, same applies for road covered in leaves and tree crap. - This still applies in the dry.

Potholes & manholes: If you're going too fast to safely dodge them then keep your throttle steady, do not slow down if it's too late as the impact will be greater if you're slowing down at the time you hit it. - This still applies in the dry.