McDuck had a bin last night....

**McDuck** · 22nd April 2008, 13:14

Well guys last night a went for a slide. i was about 40kms towards wairoa (sp) coming out of one of the low speed hair pins and i went down. I think i hit desial but all i know is the back end went out and left me on the ground. It happened very quickly.

Damage report:
ME
few grazes and bruises, will be sore for a few days but nothing worth worrying about.
BIKE
One indicator smashed, both leavers smashed and there is a hole in the engines side cover.
GEAR
Pants are totally and absolutely stuffed. Brand spanking new to.
Jacket, small tear in elbow, will still replace
Helmet, no damage, will replace.
Gloves, no damage will re-use
Boots, no damage will re-use.

Lessons Learnt:
Good quality tyres on the back. I think if i had a good tyre on the back i may have been able to save it.
ATGATT. I would be in a large world of hurt if i hadn't been in full gear.
Keep a better eye on the road surface.
and real leather next time.

**McDuck** · 22nd April 2008, 13:15

Oh BTW i was going not more than 60-70kph at the time.

**MSTRS:Me** · 22nd April 2008, 13:18

This thread is useless without pics....

**chubby** · 22nd April 2008, 13:19

Sorry to hear about the spill but glad that your all ok. Tis good to hear about these as its always a little reminder to us all. Hope the $ damage isn't too great and that your back up to full speed (sorry couldn't resist it) soon.

**McDuck** · 22nd April 2008, 13:21

Originally Posted by chubby

Sorry to hear about the spill but glad that your all ok. Tis good to hear about these as its always a little reminder to us all. Hope the $ damage isn't too great and that your back up to full speed (sorry couldn't resist it) soon.

It will cost more to replace gear than fix the bike. Will take the riding pants around to show MSTRS and he can take a photo (or two)

**007XX** · 22nd April 2008, 13:26

Oh no...what crap news! Really glad you're ok though...

Get better soon

**oldrider** · 22nd April 2008, 13:41

Originally Posted by McDuck

Oh BTW i was going not more than 60-70kph at the time.

Don't forget "speed kills" even though everybody seems to fall off and get hurt at slow speed!

If the cops etc spent a bit more time making sure all those other bastards kept our roads clean and safe we would be better off.

The more other road users foul the roads, the more "we" have to pay in ACC etc.

How wrong is that!

Glad that you are OK. Cheers John.

**firefighter** · 22nd April 2008, 13:56

note to self......stop riding in shorts and jumper!

**Grub** · 22nd April 2008, 14:36

Was it night time Donald, any chance it was frost or ice? Some of those corners are pretty sheltered during the day. But yeah diesel sounds like a fair bet too for a low-speed loose. Unless you fed it a handful of juice while nicely leaned over.

I guess you didn't go back and check it out while you picked up the pieces. Both levers must mean that the bike flipped?