I'm down, ahhhh, I dropped me bike...

**Jantar** · 2nd May 2011, 23:58

Originally Posted by hayd3n

ask jantar for a pic of his leg when he was hit with a rock whilst riding his bike

2 months ago today and I'm still bandaged from toes to knee. I hate to think what it would be like if it wasn't for my riding gear. The impact went through my boot, and through the armour.

**mulletman** · 3rd May 2011, 01:15

Wondering what make leathers,gloves,boots did ya have ? Seeing they did the bizzo

**LBD** · 3rd May 2011, 01:20

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**Jantar** · 3rd May 2011, 01:29

Originally Posted by mulletman

Wondering what make leathers,gloves,boots did ya have ? Seeing they did the bizzo

The leathers are Riderz brand. I bought them in Christchurch around 7 years ago, and haven't seen them anywhere since.

The boots are at home, so I'll have to look at them tomorrow to get the brand. At present I can't get boots over my bandages so I'm just riding in shoes. They are just a basic road boot with armour up the shins.

I was hit by a single large rock thrown up by a roadside mower. The impact and results are described here http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...golden-weekend.

**madmartin** · 3rd May 2011, 02:00

Got flattened by some twat in Chch the other month on my nice shiney new K5 gixxer, bike was a write off due to frame damage, otherwise it didn't look so bad. The gear wasn't such a great story either, as someone else has mentioned i got market value for my 1 piece suit and helmet, equalling about enough to buy another lid, but that was it. Some insurance companies also want to old trashed gear but mine did not. Good luck!

**DMNTD:Me** · 3rd May 2011, 07:10

Originally Posted by skippa1

...Protecta give you $500 for your helmet, it is good, but on a $1200 helmet it isn't enough, State may do better.

State have been great with replacing my helmet(s) in the past.
I'd consider going with them but do be aware that if you make a 'few' claims what they will eventually simply just not cover your bike gear anymore

**Oscar** · 3rd May 2011, 08:39

Originally Posted by LBD

Mobil 1 Motorcycle Oils are full-synthetic, high-performance engine oils formulated specifically to meet the demanding needs of motorcycle engines. Mobil 1 Racing 4T 10W-40 is designed primarily for on-road, high-performance, 4-cycle sport bikes. However, it may be used in other types of on and off-road 4-cycle motorcycles, especially where a 10W-40 viscosity grade is specified.

Product Features:
•Maximum shear stability to resist viscosity shear down in high-performance engines and transmissions
•Exceptional thermal stability to resist oxidation and high-temperature degradation
•Outstanding protection against wear of engine and transmission components
•Enhanced lubrication to help maintain maximum power and acceleration over the life of the engine
•Optimized wet-clutch performance; meets JASO MA
•Excellent low-temperature flow characteristics to help minimize engine wear during start-up

Also available in other viscosities...If you value your machine or have a habit of pushing past recomended oil drain intervals then a premium synthetic is probably for you.

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That pretty much guarantees I'll never buy yer product, pal.

**Quasievil** · 3rd May 2011, 09:07

Originally Posted by Oscar

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That pretty much guarantees I'll never buy yer product, pal.

Still in a state of denial then Oscar lol

**Oscar** · 3rd May 2011, 10:51

Originally Posted by Quasievil

Still in a state of denial then Oscar lol

Mate, it ain't about the product - in any other motorcycle forum I belong too, he'd be branded the fucking spammer that he is and banned for eternity.

**LBD** · 3rd May 2011, 11:35

Originally Posted by Oscar

\spamfilter

That pretty much guarantees I'll never buy yer product, pal.

Texaco/caltex guy myself....I was plugging the value of synthetics....not any brand in particular.

**Stirts** · 3rd May 2011, 13:01

Originally Posted by skippa1

Protecta have a claim form, shop has bike and they are saying it doesnt look too hopeful for a repair

Bummer....... but what of the engine?

Originally Posted by skippa1

My health

? Amazing how many new pains you get as time goes on. Some things heal quite fast, some parts of the body that felt fine yesterday are now blue, swollen and sore

. Ahhh well, I live to ride another day

.

Glad to hear that you have not been written off!!

**skippa1** · 3rd May 2011, 19:15

Originally Posted by Stirts

Bummer....... but what of the engine?

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Glad to hear that you have not been written off!!

Looks like it is a write off, frame, 1 leg of the forks, swingarm, tank, rear sub frame, rear hub, front guard, mid pipes and cans, and on and on it goes.
regarding the engine, stator and flywheel buggered at this stage, radiator as well, would need a good clean out, full of stones, grit and sand.

**madmartin** · 4th May 2011, 13:41

it's always your favorite bikes that end up getting trollied...

**Stirts** · 4th May 2011, 14:03

Originally Posted by skippa1

Looks like it is a write off, frame, 1 leg of the forks, swingarm, tank, rear sub frame, rear hub, front guard, mid pipes and cans, and on and on it goes.
regarding the engine, stator and flywheel buggered at this stage, radiator as well, would need a good clean out, full of stones, grit and sand.

Well then.......Welcome to the Triumph Wreckers Club