Biker Down on the Takas. It was me (19 August)

**pastybee** · 19th August 2006, 14:44

Drove over the hill this arfo from Carterton to see the kiddies all was well until i hit the hill rain and alot of wind.
I took it easy over the hill as there was plenty of oil and the conditions werent the best but have ridden over the hill in the wind many a time.
Was cruising up the hill from Feathers and got to a bendy corner where the wind ripps through so just cruised around...all of a sudden the wind picks my cb900 up and blows me over the other side of the rode I couldnt do anything ..bang the bike goes down with me on it, the first thing i do is look up and see a car commin down i rasie my hand to signal stop hoping he dont run me over and it stops in time.

Three cars stop and yell out there windows are you ok getting up feeling i am ok i give the thumbs up,

Get my bearings and the leg and arm start to throb i push my bike up the hill to a safer place...bang the wind comes again and over it goes again, at this stage my boot comes in contact with the bike with quick thrusting jabs and swearing under the helmet, a couple of cars drive by and have a good gork (none stop) eventually get it going and then i have the task of going home down the hill and through through the dreaded corner went through it about 5km and made it home to examine the bikes scars....

Oh well on to the couch to feel sorry for me and the bike, will look it over tomorrow when i get the courage to see the full extent of the damage

Cheers
P

**Steam** · 19th August 2006, 14:51

Well done that man! Thanks for the story, have beer and feel sorry for yourself, you deserve it.

I'm heading up and over for the first time this week, just to see what everyone's talking about. Will be a bit slower on my Ginny!

**quickbuck** · 19th August 2006, 14:53

Sorry to hear that.
It must be horrid down that way today.

Rest up, and put some ice on the swelling. I hope the machine isn't too messed up.

**pastybee** · 19th August 2006, 14:55

Originally Posted by Steam

Well done that man! Thanks for the story, have beer and feel sorry for yourself, you deserve it.

I'm heading up and over for the first time this week, just to see what everyone's talking about. Will be a bit slower on my Ginny!

Enjoy the ride over i am sure you wil love it

**Zapf** · 19th August 2006, 14:56

ouch... sorry to hear that. That must be some wind.... CB900's are exactly light to blow around...

hope u & bike are ok.

**Ghost Lemur** · 19th August 2006, 14:56

The important thing is your ok. Bikes mend a lot easier than people.

Drown the sorrows (and pain) with a few cold ones.

Sounds like the damage should hopefully not be too bad.

**pastybee** · 19th August 2006, 14:56

Originally Posted by quickbuck

Sorry to hear that.
It must be horrid down that way today.

Rest up, and put some ice on the swelling. I hope the machine isn't too messed up.

I didnt think it was that bad, check the weater as i always do and it seemed fine...ferkinkin weather people

**Macktheknife** · 19th August 2006, 14:57

You poor bastard! that has got to suck, my sympathies. Glad to hear you are ok though, best of luck with the fixing up of both of you. Remeber to post the photo's hehe

**pastybee** · 19th August 2006, 14:58

Originally Posted by Zapf

ouch... sorry to hear that. That must be some wind.... CB900's are exactly light to blow around...

hope u & bike are ok.

Thats what i thought but no shit the front wheel was in the air ..man i got a good deal in a cb900 flying bike

MD · 19th August 2006, 14:59

That's no good to hear. I suppose now that you are home the soreness is setting in. Could have been much worse if you meet that car a few seconds later head on.
Shit I was all suited up about 10am to head over the hill when it started raining so I pulled the pin. Just as well from the sounds of it. Must have been strong winds, even by Taka's standards, to lift a 900/4. Bet I can guess the corner too. I find I often have to mentally brace myself as you enter a few corners known to throw up a windy surprise.

**Str8 Jacket** · 19th August 2006, 15:16

Hey pastybee, real sorry to hear about your accident. Glad that you are OK... I know how horrible that wind can be, especially those unexpected gusts. They must have been really strong if it took your 900 out. Im really glad that I didnt go over the hill today! Rest up, hope you feel better soon mate.

**judecatmad** · 19th August 2006, 15:31

Hey m8, really glad to hear you're (pretty much) ok! Take it easy.

I chickened out of a ride over the hill today - would have been my first but I had to work being as yesterday was a write off after a night out on Thursday. From the sounds of it, it was a good job I did!

Hope you're feeling a bit better soon [smilie=4,30,15]

**oldrider** · 19th August 2006, 16:04

The wind has blown bigger things than a motorcycle off the road up there, like railway trains and buses, so don't feel bad that it happened to you!
You were probably quite lucky, if you look at it optimistically.
Know how you feel though, with bruises to both you and the bike.
Hope it doesn't cost you too much.

Cheers John.

Edit: Railway trains blown off the road! What was I thinking! Off the "Railroad" perhaps.

**Colapop** · 19th August 2006, 16:19

It's coz you ride like you're gay!! It's all that man-love you been getting....

This is a pisstake people - he's just a little sorry for himself - aren't you bi*ch?

**pastybee** · 19th August 2006, 16:22

Originally Posted by Colapop

It's coz you ride like you're gay!! It's all that man-love you been getting....

This is a pisstake people - he's just a little sorry for himself - aren't you bi*ch?

Well i was thinking of you and the hug you gave me and tried to hold my hand when we meet for Lunch on Friday......
I told you your not my type and your mother says hi