Had my first crash

[Feisty92]

Two weeks ago I had a lapse of judgment. Im extremely angry with myself as it was easily avoidable.
I glanced at a couple of bikers coming towards me and by the time I looked back there was a corner that was far too close for me to do much about.
As well as severely damaging my pride I also fractured my back, bruised a lung, tore a whole bunch of muscles on my left side and various other bruises, scrapes and sprains.
On top of this I did a good deal of damage to my zxr400 which Im rather fond of.

Im posting this as a reminder to BE FUCKING CAREFUL!!!! I was lucky but it wouldnt have taken much to be a lot worse

Regards
Jono

Btw if anyone has a zxr400 L parts bike or bits kicking around please let me know

[awayatc]

Bummer....

First crash....
make that your last crash as well.....
hope you recover completely
You will find your bike bits if you give it some time...

[Doppleganger]

Bugger.....
Quick recovery dude and hope the bike comes through it too

[nodrog:Me]

thanks for the reminder

[Big Dog]

Hey Zeus! If that is the scale of damage to yourself you managed with your first one I recommend not having a second.

Most corners can be taken a lot faster than you think if you have to.
I thoroughly recommend you check out the NASS thread and the acc funded courses.


Heal well, fix your bike then: Rubber side down, shiny side up.


Stupid phone / Tapatalk, apologies in advance.

[Ocean1]

Two weeks ago I had a lapse of judgment. Im extremely angry with myself as it was easily avoidable.
I glanced at a couple of bikers coming towards me and by the time I looked back there was a corner that was far too close for me to do much about.
As well as severely damaging my pride I also fractured my back, bruised a lung, tore a whole bunch of muscles on my left side and various other bruises, scrapes and sprains.
On top of this I did a good deal of damage to my zxr400 which Im rather fond of.

Im posting this as a reminder to BE FUCKING CAREFUL!!!! I was lucky but it wouldnt have taken much to be a lot worse

Regards
Jono

Btw if anyone has a zxr400 L parts bike or bits kicking around please let me know

Probably not much use but I have a ZZR400 engine complete with zorst, loom etc.

[Swoop]

Sounds exactly like the crash out the back of Helensville that I stopped to lend a hand.

We pushed your ride up the road into the driveway with the barrier-arm.
Have you got the bike back yet? Surprised about your back injury from it! Get well soon buddy.

[ducatilover]

I'll give you $10 for the ZXR

and I'll give Ocean1 $3.50 for the ZZR motor

[Feisty92]

Sounds exactly like the crash out the back of Helensville that I stopped to lend a hand.

We pushed your ride up the road into the driveway with the barrier-arm.
Have you got the bike back yet? Surprised about your back injury from it! Get well soon buddy.

Yep that was me. Thanks so much for helping out. Its a minor fracture so should heal up alright

[Feisty92]

Probably not much use but I have a ZZR400 engine complete with zorst, loom etc.

Thanks but there wasnt much engine damage. I just cracked the crankcase cover on the left side

[Feisty92]

Hey Zeus! If that is the scale of damage to yourself you managed with your first one I recommend not having a second.

Most corners can be taken a lot faster than you think if you have to.
I thoroughly recommend you check out the NASS thread and the acc funded courses.


Heal well, fix your bike then: Rubber side down, shiny side up.


Stupid phone / Tapatalk, apologies in advance.

What pisses me off the most is that i probably could have got round fairly easily if i hadn't panicked.
Ill be looking into them when I get the bike back on the road

[Latte]

Thanks but there wasnt much engine damage. I just cracked the crankcase cover on the left side

If it's only cracked it can probably be repaired. "The Reibz" on here could fix it for you.

[Feisty92]

I'll give you $10 for the ZXR

and I'll give Ocean1 $3.50 for the ZZR motor

Nope lol Im fixing her up if i can find the bits.
It took most of the impact on the front where the windscreen is. So need new controlls, speedo and fairings but thats about it

[ducatilover]

Thanks but there wasnt much engine damage. I just cracked the crankcase cover on the left side

ZZR motor is completely different anyway

Good luck getting parts, the UK has plenty of ZXR bits (I'm after a few H1 bits myself)

[Swoop]

What pisses me off the most is that i probably could have got round fairly easily if i hadn't panicked.

Yup. A simple mistake with a bit of distraction. I laughed when the cop pulled up and skidded on the loose chip on the intersection. He then proceeded to park right in the middle, making it awkward for every other road user.
Hopefully you blew a zero reading and he will not be sending anything to you in the mail?