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scout · 03-13-2010, 10:28 AM

Were you airborne or did a cager throw some gravel where you needed to flick?

Been there, if the latter one. We can all identify, for sure. Hope you can snap some photos of the area, but that may be hard to do now.

What I love about the net is that we can bounce stuff off each other that no one in our family understands about, or about anyone else. With enough photos we can figure out the happened.

Also, what tires you running?

You'll be sore tomorrow, and your confidence will drop a notch. You'll just have to get a new bike now. Maybe the new FZ or R1? That'll make ya feel better!

Wait...you already rode like 190 MILES? Exhaustion could be a factor, if 200 miles of twists are involved, bro.

johnnyontherocks · 03-13-2010, 11:01 AM

Sorry to hear of your mishap. as the quote you reffered to it is almost un avoidable. If you put on engough miles eventually we all go down. As metioned you will loose a little confidence but it will come back. My new FZ1 is my re entry to the road again after a tangle with a car and my beloved Daytona T595. Unfortunately the T 595 did not survive

but bikes are replacable we are not. Get the bike going and get back riding and all will be good again.

pjspin0331 · 03-13-2010, 01:01 PM

i have been in 2 accidents, and in my experiences the thing that was injured the most was my pride. but i have been lucky and got away with very minor injuries that healed quickly, the bikes....well let's just say they were unridable. but through my crashes (one was on a sharp turn in the rain, the other one i wasn't paying attention and t boned a car) i have learned a lot and it changed how i ride. as silly as it sounds, i realized that i don't have to get from point a to b in the fastest time possible. but that was a few bikes back and i i'm not glad i crashed, but i am glad that i learned from them. but that's just me. sorry to hear about your accident! just go out and do some of this

to keep your mind off it!

mcouldrey · 03-13-2010, 01:17 PM

Thanks for all the support guys. I am a little sore today. My ankles have swollen up, sore back and arms, but apart from that i cant believe how well i pulled up after suck a big off.

Its a funny feeling when you know your about to get thrown from the bike. It all happens so quick but i had time to react and put both my hands on the road to soften my landing. I didnt have the best riding gear on yesterday, so considering that, i am very very lucky. And lucky not to scratch up my Rossi helmet. In fact, not a scratch!

I cant really remember what i was thinking as i came across the bridge, however considering the road went left and a gravel laneway went straight, i dont think i realised the road went left and therefore i couldnt pull up in time to make the turn.

Once my mate emails me the pics you can see for yourself and try and figure it out.

The bike has insurance which is lucky, the speedo, headlight, mirror, indicators, tank, handlebars, rearset, pillion seat, tail are all broken. With scratches on other parts like the swingarm. I am guessing it will be a write off. Well i am hoping anyway. Pics to come soon!

**FZ1inNH** · 03-13-2010, 01:18 PM

Sorry about the off! A bike is either fixed or replaced. You, on the other hand, are not replaceable. Thank God you're here typing about it!

scout · 03-13-2010, 01:34 PM

With above info, I suspect three possible conditions led up to the crash: unknown, or relatively unknown road; somewhat tired; and if you ate lunch prior, slowed down reactions.

I hate unknown roads, as I geek on them. I can always tell when I begin to get tired, like on my 350 mile loop, as I begin to slow down the last 20/25 miles. When I do, then I know what's up and that I'm not doing 110%, so have to be extra careful; when I ride with a little hunger, I know my brain is sharp. Food slows the brain down, at least me.

Amazing the helmet came out so nice. Great that you have photos.

CANONFUJI · 03-13-2010, 02:44 PM

The main thing is your here and able to tell your story. Always can replace your bike. I hope you feel feel better soon, sorry about your bike.

mcouldrey · 03-13-2010, 04:14 PM

Ok, here they are,

1st Pic. the bridge i cam across

2nd Pic. Looking at the road after the bridge. i am guessing i saw the gap in the trees and thought the road went straight and was shocked to see it went left.

3rd, the skid mark coming all the way from the lip of the bridge

More bike pics to come

scout · 03-13-2010, 05:17 PM

bro, I think I have it. Error, locked rear with target fixation on the dirt lane.

In the twists, I NEVER use the rear on our bike.

Get well soon. Bike looks good to me.

rossi46 · 03-13-2010, 06:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scout

bro, I think I have it. Error, locked rear with target fixation on the dirt lane.

In the twists, I NEVER use the rear on our bike.

Get well soon. Bike looks good to me.

Im glad to hear your ok and able to walk away.

Scout, how long have you been riding for?

03-13-2010, 10:28 AM	#11 (permalink)
scout Banned Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: san carlos Posts: 440 Thanks: 197 Thanked 79 Times in 68 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Were you airborne or did a cager throw some gravel where you needed to flick? Been there, if the latter one. We can all identify, for sure. Hope you can snap some photos of the area, but that may be hard to do now. What I love about the net is that we can bounce stuff off each other that no one in our family understands about, or about anyone else. With enough photos we can figure out the happened. Also, what tires you running? You'll be sore tomorrow, and your confidence will drop a notch. You'll just have to get a new bike now. Maybe the new FZ or R1? That'll make ya feel better! Wait...you already rode like 190 MILES? Exhaustion could be a factor, if 200 miles of twists are involved, bro. Last edited by scout; 03-13-2010 at 10:31 AM.

03-13-2010, 01:01 PM	#13 (permalink)
pjspin0331 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Boston Posts: 163 Thanks: 26 Thanked 33 Times in 25 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	accident i have been in 2 accidents, and in my experiences the thing that was injured the most was my pride. but i have been lucky and got away with very minor injuries that healed quickly, the bikes....well let's just say they were unridable. but through my crashes (one was on a sharp turn in the rain, the other one i wasn't paying attention and t boned a car) i have learned a lot and it changed how i ride. as silly as it sounds, i realized that i don't have to get from point a to b in the fastest time possible. but that was a few bikes back and i i'm not glad i crashed, but i am glad that i learned from them. but that's just me. sorry to hear about your accident! just go out and do some of this to keep your mind off it!

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03-13-2010, 04:14 PM	#18 (permalink)
mcouldrey Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Australia Posts: 24 Thanks: 2 Thanked 15 Times in 6 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Ok, here they are, 1st Pic. the bridge i cam across 2nd Pic. Looking at the road after the bridge. i am guessing i saw the gap in the trees and thought the road went straight and was shocked to see it went left. 3rd, the skid mark coming all the way from the lip of the bridge More bike pics to come Last edited by mcouldrey; 03-13-2010 at 10:41 PM.

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03-13-2010, 11:01 AM	#12 (permalink)
johnnyontherocks Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Bethlehem PA Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Sorry to hear of your mishap. as the quote you reffered to it is almost un avoidable. If you put on engough miles eventually we all go down. As metioned you will loose a little confidence but it will come back. My new FZ1 is my re entry to the road again after a tangle with a car and my beloved Daytona T595. Unfortunately the T 595 did not survive but bikes are replacable we are not. Get the bike going and get back riding and all will be good again.

03-13-2010, 01:17 PM	#14 (permalink)
mcouldrey Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Australia Posts: 24 Thanks: 2 Thanked 15 Times in 6 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Thanks for all the support guys. I am a little sore today. My ankles have swollen up, sore back and arms, but apart from that i cant believe how well i pulled up after suck a big off. Its a funny feeling when you know your about to get thrown from the bike. It all happens so quick but i had time to react and put both my hands on the road to soften my landing. I didnt have the best riding gear on yesterday, so considering that, i am very very lucky. And lucky not to scratch up my Rossi helmet. In fact, not a scratch! I cant really remember what i was thinking as i came across the bridge, however considering the road went left and a gravel laneway went straight, i dont think i realised the road went left and therefore i couldnt pull up in time to make the turn. Once my mate emails me the pics you can see for yourself and try and figure it out. The bike has insurance which is lucky, the speedo, headlight, mirror, indicators, tank, handlebars, rearset, pillion seat, tail are all broken. With scratches on other parts like the swingarm. I am guessing it will be a write off. Well i am hoping anyway. Pics to come soon!

03-13-2010, 01:34 PM	#16 (permalink)
scout Banned Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: san carlos Posts: 440 Thanks: 197 Thanked 79 Times in 68 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	With above info, I suspect three possible conditions led up to the crash: unknown, or relatively unknown road; somewhat tired; and if you ate lunch prior, slowed down reactions. I hate unknown roads, as I geek on them. I can always tell when I begin to get tired, like on my 350 mile loop, as I begin to slow down the last 20/25 miles. When I do, then I know what's up and that I'm not doing 110%, so have to be extra careful; when I ride with a little hunger, I know my brain is sharp. Food slows the brain down, at least me. Amazing the helmet came out so nice. Great that you have photos.

03-13-2010, 02:44 PM	#17 (permalink)
CANONFUJI Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Bronx, NY Posts: 58 Thanks: 11 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts Blog Entries: 1 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	The main thing is your here and able to tell your story. Always can replace your bike. I hope you feel feel better soon, sorry about your bike.

03-13-2010, 05:17 PM	#19 (permalink)
scout Banned Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: san carlos Posts: 440 Thanks: 197 Thanked 79 Times in 68 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	bro, I think I have it. Error, locked rear with target fixation on the dirt lane. In the twists, I NEVER use the rear on our bike. Get well soon. Bike looks good to me.