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  1. 05-02-2008, 01:54 AM #1
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    Goddamn it.














    Got blinded coming out from under the bridge, knew I wasn't going to make the turn so stood it up and tried to pull it up, hit the gravel then wound up on my side in the ditch. Damage is the usual, levers, bars, indicators, screen, one of the covers. But the dash is farked as and it'll probably be a bitch to replace.

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    what about the important part, yourself?
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    Bit of a friction graze on my knee that'll probably turn into a nice bruise, and a bit sore from clean lifting 170kg off the ground, and a bruised ego, but I'll live.
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    Quote Originally Posted by 2ndclasscitizen View Post
    Bit of a friction graze on my knee that'll probably turn into a nice bruise, and a bit sore from clean lifting 170kg off the ground, and a bruised ego, but I'll live.
    good, did you wear a full leather outfit?
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    at least you're not badly injured. repairable?
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    Sucks for you, at least you're alright.
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    Quote Originally Posted by henk4 View Post
    good, did you wear a full leather outfit?
    Nope. Kevlar jeans and a cordura jacket.

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    at least you're not badly injured. repairable?
    Yeah should be. Bit worried about trying to get another dash and engine cover, plus I don't know how bad the hit to the radiator and engine mount are yet.
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    It's good to hear you're alright.
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    Glad to hear you're OK. Bike is repairable -- who needs a dash anyway ?

    Intrested in the condition of the kevlar jeans. Thought about these in the past, but stuck with leathers as I wasn't convinced of multiple drops My leathers have survived a few skids along the black stuff

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    Don't even know whether you're lucky or the opposite, 2nd
    Don't think you're the only one here - I smashed my friend's scooter once (almost a year ago) slightly - a piece of plastic came undone (was later applied back using screws), ignition lock went off a bit, but was just put back by me with hands after a minute tries (Taiwan lolz), and the only serious was a bit bended steering column - it appeared to be weak, but it works good up to the moment.

    Maybe it will help you to overcome your 'bruised ego' Take care.

    BTW, have you tried a darkened helmet visor or at least sunglasses?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Matra et Alpine View Post
    Intrested in the condition of the kevlar jeans. Thought about these in the past, but stuck with leathers as I wasn't convinced of multiple drops My leathers have survived a few skids along the black stuff
    They've held up really well. I probably hit the ground at about 15-20kmh, and the only damage is a small hole I can just fit my pinkie finger through. I've seen them hold up really well to 60kmh slides before. You'd probably still wanna replace them after anything faster than that. (I have Hornee's Hornee® Jeans - The Official Website - Protective motorcycle gear, with style.)

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    BTW, have you tried a darkened helmet visor or at least sunglasses?
    Was wearing sunnies.
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    Tough sledding (forgive the pun) - Glad you're ok though. Sleds can be fixed, or replaced. People can't.
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    Glad to hear you're ok, and with some luck the engine and radiator might not be damaged at all... well that's life, some more experience earend for you unfortunatly it was not the the nice way...
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    I'm glad you're alright 2ndcc, you bike riders have a lot of balls.
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    Ouch, glad to hear you're alright, my mate wasn't so lucky last week. Hope it doesn't cost you too much to sort.
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