Binned the KTM

**DMNTD:Me** · 12th August 2007, 13:34

Got my bum high sided yesterday after what had been a awesome ride through parts of the Coromandel.
Rear tyre hit a bit of diesel(cheers The Stranger for checking that) and the bike stepped out and biffed me over the top before I knew anything had happened.
Fortunately I always wear good riding gear which saved my bones this time.
The Superduke isn't too bad considering it went down the road at 90-ish kmph and I've just got some heavy bruising.

Shit happens at anytime...good gear is essential!

**Kendog** · 12th August 2007, 13:37

Crap.

Glad to hear you are not feeling too bad.

**Cr1MiNaL** · 12th August 2007, 13:39

Bugger Chris,
Just goes to show that even experienced riders go down occasionally. Shit happens to the best of us. Glad ur ok and even better that you can now bring the 10 for the coro loop on the 18th

**mattimeo** · 12th August 2007, 13:46

Ahh I feel your pain! Glad you're alright anyway... Totally agree about the gear thing. Makes all the difference. Hope your Duke isn't too scratched up.

**Nasty** · 12th August 2007, 13:51

Dude .. bruising hurts so heal well and fast ... bummer that this happened but you are so right about the gear!!

**Maha** · 12th August 2007, 13:52

Whats the 'Buy Now' price?....might have me good little collection by weekends end....

**Mom** · 12th August 2007, 14:12

Ouch mate! fuken diesel! But like you said good gear is the way to go. Take it easy for a bit eh?

Mom

**Grub** · 12th August 2007, 14:19

So quick, so vulnerable, so pointless, so much a piss-off.

I feel for you Chris, did anyone get to see it from start to finish? My greatest regret is not having anyone to tell me what happened and not getting any style-points.

**Blondini** · 12th August 2007, 14:20

FARK mate

Glad you are okish,

**DMNTD:Me** · 12th August 2007, 14:28

LOL! Sorry Grub but alas no there were no motorcycling witnesses to said event to give me a score on style! I did give myself a solid 9/10 though.

However I'm very grateful to the 4 car loads of people that stopped to check me out. They were more than a little surprised when I got up,took my helmet off to reveal a big arsed cheesie smile...I mean fark...I survived being flung on to the oncoming lane.

**gijoe1313** · 12th August 2007, 14:30

Crikey!

I didn't mean for you to take it literally about flying! :slap: Glad to hear you are okay, shucks! Poor ol'KTM doing supermotard action in a way unintentioned!

Hope you heal up quick and leave that fun stuff out for a while!

**Mom** · 12th August 2007, 14:30

Originally Posted by DMNTD

LOL! Sorry Grub but alas no there were no motorcycling witnesses to said event to give me a score on style! I did give myself a solid 9/10 though.

However I'm very grateful to the 4 car loads of people that stopped to check me out. They were more than a little surprised when I got up,took my helmet off to reveal a big arsed cheesie smile...I mean fark...I survived being flung on to the oncoming lane.

Might buy you some spurs and chaps for your birthday Flyboy. That way when your steed throws you you will have appropriate attire which will add to your style points for sure!