Biker down - Takas claims another one (1 July)

[Kinje]

Going for a wee ride to Wellington this afternoon. Having a great ride up the hill, roads a bit damp but still feels good.

Second right hand passing lane something lets go and I end up lowsiding. I slide a little bit and watch my pride and joy keep sliding towards the rock wall on the outside of the corner.

Bike hits the wall with the front end, must have turned around and hit back end somehow as damage there too and bike ended up facing back towards the road.

Adrenaline kicks in and I pick the bike up like it weighed nothing and stand it up. Quick check revealed destroyed rear tail piece, scratched RH fairing, crack in front fairing around headlight, broken front wheel hugger. Closer inspection revealed twisted forks and crease in one.

A car load of dirt bike riders stopped to check what was going on. They made sure me and the bike were OK then followed me down to Featherston at about 30-40 km/hr.

Back home adrenaline is wearing off so will see if I get any pains as the night and next couple of days wear on.

Lissa has a few pics and will post them up shortly.

[cowpoos]

buggar dude...you have discovered the fastest way of making a honda look and feel like a suzuki though!!

[Madness]

It was bloody slippery up there today, I had the '11 sideways, moto-x style.

Glad you're here to tell the story, hope the damage aint too crippling.

[skelstar]

Thats a bit shit Brent, sorry to hear about your crash dude.

[Trudes]

Oh Kinjie!!!!! That's tearing my nightie!!! (not as much as yours though I would assume!) I'm very happy you're ok though, make sure that if anything really hurts that you get it checked out ok! Awaiting the photos, but that's stink!!!

[Kendog]

Yeah, that sucks arse.

Hope there is no serious damage to you that you notice later.

[VasalineWarrior]

How very gay, sorry to hear about that. Insured?

[u4ea]

Bummer dood but glad you're here to tell the tale of woe!Hopefully the damage isn't too major after first inspection.Good thing the motox guys were there too.Heal up soon matey!

[Lissa]

I hope you arent too bruised Brent. Got a bit of a shock when you came around to show me the bike... but really glad you are ok, but ya buggar thats one less of the Rapa Crew to ride with!!! At least Shaun gave you a good (nice) talking too.... get out the Arnica Cream and have a lie down aye!

Photo one: the back end.. .. had to crop this cause someone got their big fat head in the way!

[Hitcher]

I saw the CBR and a whole bunch of folk standing around, some in fluffy slippers...

It's good to know you're OK, Kinge. I had an encounter with a rock on the road the next corner up a few years ago on by ZRX1200R and low-sided into the gutter.

On the whole the Hill was pretty tidy today -- a few diesel splashes on the east-bound side.

[dogsnbikes]

Bummer at least you could ride home and your here to tell

I guess it will be a busy couple of weeks too fix her up

[Darkman]

ahh bummer dude..not good....if its a write-off let me know, i need a good street fighter.Hope you insured? You running contis?

[Kinje]

Cheers for comments guys.

Yep, full insurance so I'll give them a buzz tomorrow.

Yeah, Conti Road attack on rear and Sport attack on front. Why?

[Darkman]

Yeah, Conti Road attack on rear and Sport attack on front. Why?

just asking..another guy low sided the other day when the road was cold..had contis on too

[elle-f]

Ya know Mel, he adores us two. The first people he goes to see are his Rapa chicks!

Kinje - get into the bloody bath mate or you are gonna be sore. and stop bloody worrying me like that.

Yep, he's insured of course.

Hugs,
Elle