In a bad wreck over the weekend

**Reckless** · 16th May 2008, 09:41

yeh I've been following the thread as well over the last couple of days. Looks to me like you where extremely unlucky to get that damn pole exactly in the visor hole. The Helmet doesn't show to much damage.

Very emotional reading especially the first few pages. Glad your slowly on the mend. Keep your chin up, we are with you mate!!

BTW I read Shark mentioned earlier. I have a Shark RSR2 very thick visor, damn good locking system. Venting really good as well. And I found it really quiet to ride with, if it fits properly no need for ear plugs ( I hate them anyway, cant seem to understand why a rider doesn't want to hear the song of the bike under him/her???). I didn't think I'd find a Helmet better than my $1000-00 Shoei but this is better. The only bad thing I can think of is you get the odd dead bug in through the top vent. Not to keen on that Visor tint thing I have on there at the moment either I'll have to fork out for a proper tinted visor before next summer!

Couple of quick pics attached for your reference. If you have a Shoei Shaped head this will do you well!

Something for you to watch to waste 10 mins of your day! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kADDJ4UdRDs

Don't know if any helmet would have prevented that sorted pole damage though.

I know I've rambled on a bit but now the main drama is getting less you probably need a distraction from your present hardships while your waiting to heal.

Have a good day mate!!

**FkNAmerican** · 16th May 2008, 09:50

I like the look of that helmet!!!

Oh and as for earplugs....I would HIGHLY recommend you wear them. I used to hate 'em as well because it dulled the sound of the engine and made it hard to talk to my mates at stop lights and such. THEN I started noticing my hearing going to shit.

Wind noise is the main culprit in hearing loss for motocyclists......not the high pitched exhaust or engine noise as many assume. If you ride for more then 2 hours without ear portection at speed you WILL damage your hearing temporarily. Over time you will permenantly damage your hearing.

So, I wear earplugs. I suggest you do the same. Trust me, you'll get used to them.

**FkNAmerican** · 16th May 2008, 10:06

Condition update: Pissed off

So my insurance agent got back from estimating the damage to my R-6 and, surprise surprise, he estimated $3,600 for the repairs which I knew was low. Then later today my dealer, where the bike is located, calls to tell me they estimate $8,000 not including my aftermarket parts which are covered by insurance.......with those its close to $9,000.

Of course, the insurance agent knows NOTHING about motorcycles so why they have him doing his own estimate is completely beyond me (other the the obvious reason of low balling thier clients of course).

Insurance companies are the most corrupt bunch of pricks on planet earth. I'd vote for universal healthcare for no other reason at all then to put those bastards out of buisness.......I realize that would only put some health insurance companies out.....but hey its a start.

Im gonna have the agent go back out to my dealer so they can run over the damages with him and explain why thier estimate is DOUBLE his. My fingers are already twitching over the phone to call my lawyer hehehehe.

**HornetBoy** · 16th May 2008, 10:16

Shit ,whats new ae ,they are cheeky bastards like that tho huh!

Always try to play ya like your a complete idiot ,which is the last thing you need to have after a major accident,youd think they would be trying to cause you as little stress as possible .

Have you looked at the KBC VR-2 FKNAmerican?

**motodrummer** · 16th May 2008, 10:26

Dont sweat it bro, just part of the process. I got hit last november and took 3months to get the check- ordering stuff from japan etc...Just getting it back on the road now! Been using a mates K1-750, a kind loan from a great mate. Im sure it'll all work out for you...and you'll be back in the wind. Missed a few pages of this thread, not a lot of free time at the 'mo, but hope you're on the mend and wish you well- See you in kiwiland someday?

**MIXONE** · 16th May 2008, 10:30

Fucking insurance companies.Quick to take your premiums but fucking slow to pay out.
I too have got a shark helmet.A great helmet for sure.

**Swoop** · 16th May 2008, 12:29

Regarding your helmet.
The little lever that opens the visor: are there any signs of scratching on the lever, that would indicate contact with the ground?

**Reckless** · 16th May 2008, 13:25

Originally Posted by FkNAmerican

I like the look of that helmet!!!

Oh and as for earplugs....I would HIGHLY recommend you wear them. I used to hate 'em as well because it dulled the sound of the engine and made it hard to talk to my mates at stop lights and such. THEN I started noticing my hearing going to shit.

Wind noise is the main culprit in hearing loss for motorcyclists......not the high pitched exhaust or engine noise as many assume. If you ride for more then 2 hours without ear portection at speed you WILL damage your hearing temporarily. Over time you will permenantly damage your hearing.

So, I wear earplugs. I suggest you do the same. Trust me, you'll get used to them.

Na you can't convince me there. Get the Shark or a good helmet that fits and wind noise won't be a problem. I can't see how the wind level from my last two helmets would be loud enough to damage my hearing. Even at 140k's cruising speed. Don't forget its also in the fit. My helmets always fit me well around the ears and cheek pad area and that is as good as most ear plugs. I don't struggle to get into them but they hug me firm. My Bell which fitted differently and well was a good $500-00 helmet but bloody awful for noise. I reckon its in the head fitting, the way the visor fits the helmet and the shape . I used to wear the Bell when I was in the mood to hear the twin sound loud when on the VTR. But I wrecked that in the crash, they found it 25 meters away from where I lay still done up. Still have a bit of neck stiffness but I guess I was a bit luckier than you. I face planted a bank at 180K. Oh well that's another story entirely. Been 2 -3 years now. First Bike crash in 20 or more years. It was stupid and I'm very lucky!

Anyway being a Panel beater, then a builder, Kart racer for 20 years and now MX bikes who has always liked a good level of rock music. Between the 2 strokes screaming and the hammering, I'm screwed for hearing LOL!!

btw I do wear ear muffs as often as poss now even mowing the lawns.

Cya dude!

**avgas** · 16th May 2008, 13:39

Originally Posted by HornetBoy

Have you looked at the KBC VR-2 FKNAmerican?

Are they a nice quiet helmet? as i have been looking at them

**SPman** · 16th May 2008, 13:41

Originally Posted by klingon

You should probably replace that helmet. Must be hard to see out of during sun strike

Replaced it with a Shark RSR - great helmet - reasonable price - the visor system is great - noise bearable without earplugs - the ventilation system is crap. Also needed a sun strike band across the top of the visor - I found thin plastic tape (used for taping up underslab plastic) was good.

Still have my HJC AC11, which is good.

**faredce** · 16th May 2008, 13:43

jesus h christ mate.
well firstly well done on the fantastic recollection and detail of ur story made for a good read i needed to go to the bathroom but couldnt leave my computer well done lol.
reali glad ur body is fine ur lucky but dont be to concerned with the face mate u will look different no doubt but u have ur sight and other senses so im sure ull adjust just fine..my only crash resulted in a nasty deep graze on my forearm and even that sucked so my sympathe is with u man.
heal up!!
peace

**HornetBoy** · 16th May 2008, 13:55

Originally Posted by avgas

Are they a nice quiet helmet? as i have been looking at them

Well compared to the HJC CLSP and agv ti tec (or wateva its called) yup

tryed on alot of other helmets -arai,shoei etc and this one felt alot more padded by light years ,you almost feel like you need the next size up as its so much more than most helmets.

Anyway ...Yea It is very quiet has a slight hiss when you turn your head to a certain angle but otherwise its one of the quietest helmets ive owned,wind noise is very minimal too,but i find on 4 cylinders it sort of echoes at times,but i wear ear plugs most of the time anyway when i ride the Katana.

**Renegade** · 16th May 2008, 16:19

mate, i wouldnt wish that kind of crash on anyone (except maybe the scum of the earth) and it sounds like your doing well, any hot nurses?? on the bright side you will get to go shopping for all new gear

a new bike, and after all the plastic surgery you could come out better looking than when you went in, oh and chicks dig scars remember.

get well soon.

**HenryDorsetCase** · 16th May 2008, 19:41

Originally Posted by FruitLooPs

Yeah I think Arai's are most popular choice with IOM riders from memory but dont quote me. And I'm betting they're after the safest stuff they can find.

What helmet was Shaun Harris wearing he had his massive off there? :slap:

Yeah but if off the rack Arai doesnt fit and Shoei does then what do you do.

Remember the sponsored boys helmets are all made to fit them.