R1 DOWN!!!

[MSTRS:Me]

That's rough, can you go the owner of the gravel for compensation?

[manuboy]

First up, sorry to hear that Sparky anyway you sound okay - which is sorta cliche-ish but it's the main thing aye.

That SUCKS buddy, and its a new one.. ...worst thing is it duznt sound like it was your fault, hope ya get it sorted soon.

Actually, i don't wanna preach here, but i just finished a book on riding technique and road craft, and the main point made by the author seemed to be that EVERYTHING is your fault. Even when another road user takes you out there's usually something you could have done beforehand to ensure you weren't in a position to be put in danger in the first place.

Which sounds harsh, but it boils down to taking responsibility for everything you do out there, which is what we all should be doing.

[White trash]

EVERYTHING is your fault.

In total agreement.

[sedge]

Yurk... your shiny R1... Sigh... Tell your ins CO what happened... They will find gravel man and remove his testicles... Damn...

Ah well, the R1 is down and your knee is fecked, now may be the perfect time for us to go on that ride over Paekak hill, I'm pretty sure I can take you.

Sedge.

[mini_hooks_]

In total agreement.

i can see why you care that sparky is ok, but who cares about the R1..... na jokes martin, hopefully you can get it all better again, and yourself.....if theres anything you need, don't come here, were usless c*#ts

[vifferman]

In total agreement.

So you admit everything's your fault then, Trashy?

[Paul in NZ]

So you admit everything's your fault then, Trashy?

Excellent!

I'm now officially absolved of all blame! For everything!

Sorry to hear that your bike went down. That really hurts when this happens, yet happen it does! I have to say the contractors down there are a bloody disgrace as that road is just a damned mess.

Paul N

[Motu]

Feelin pretty damn sore this morning.
My knee is the size of a water melon,
Just had a cry over my bike..
The only thing that actually broke was my right hand peg, from when it flipped over.
Left side all scratched up, right bar bent inc lever.
Tank and rear fairings didnt touch. Helmet had a pretty good knock.
Leathers... Well what can i say.. Those who question them can eat shit!
They saved my limbs for sure.

Had crash bungs on it, looks like they did their job. The left one broke off, and right one bent. But all up they saved my bike nicely.
Will get some pics up soon.

So the seats OK?

[Hitcher]

I AM SO GUTTERED!!!!!!!

Are you sure? Are you really sure? Is this really where you ended up?

Anyway, it's good to hear that you have escaped largely unscathed. The planet Earth can be a bit unforgiving on plastic-wrapped bikes.

Take it easy for a couple of days, delayed shock and all that.

[PSYCHO]

Shit Sparky, sorry to hear.

[White trash]

So you admit everything's your fault then, Trashy?

You bin' talking to my (almost) ex-wife, mate?

[750Y]

opps shit happens huh. glad you never hurt yourself bud.

[Slipstream]

You bin' talking to my (almost) ex-wife, mate?

not funny

[StoneChucker]

Sorry to hear that Sparky! You said the fairings weren't actually broken, but if you need it, I have one side (right hand side) of the 04 R1 fairings. You're welcome to them, they are scratched though.

Hope you restore the bike to it's full glory soon as!
Dave.

[Motoracer]

Oh crap... I feel for ya mate

Goodluck with getting things sorted...