sparky3008
Finally got my collarbone fixed!!!
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I have been getting better and better all around in my riding since getting the gsxr. Not because of the bike but I have been working on my skills more than usuall lately. I took the Lee Parks ARC class not long ago and even though at slow speeds the throttle on the 1000 is very touchy I was almost dragging a knee on those 40ft circles. Between that class and just reading a lot more my cornering approach, throttle maintenance, body positioning and looking through the corner I really felt better. While I only increased my speed a little on the street in corners I have been doing for sometime I now was doing them feeling like I was in perfect control and not afraid I was at the edge.
Onto my accident:
I was on the way to work and decided to take some back roads to have some fun. Very short into this I spotted some rocks in the middle of the road so instead of aggresively taking this corner I slowed. Focusing on keeping my bike to the left of the rocks I saw in front of me all of a sudden my rear end came loose. I was very surprised as I still hadn't gotten to the rocks that I could see yet. Going back later showed a layer of fine sand like gravel in the road that must have done me in.
As the rear went to the left (this was a right hand turn) I rolled slowly off the gas to straighten the bike. As it straightened I was now pointed towards the oncoming lane yet the bike wasn't under control yet. The whole bike was whobbling from front to back as I headed across the oncoming lane toward the grass. I hit the grass, which was somewhat at an incline and wet from the morning dew.
Instantly the front end went under and as the bike landed in the grass it slammed me onto the street. My right side hit with my arm out and instantly I thought to myself "broken ribs damn". My head hit the street and my next thought was how nice and comfortable it was and the Shoei helmet did a great job.
As the bike slide on its side it hit a mailbox and broke it like butter. The tip over switch did its job and the bike was out when I got to it to turn it off.
A man and his little girl stopped to check on me. He helped get my bike up and refused to leave until someone came to get me. I really appreciated his help and someone there to help me get my head straight.
Bike Damage:
Looks pretty light considering. The sliders did their job. Grass scratches on the right side, slider is bent and so is the bar end bolt. Looks like the Micron Slip-ON didn't take any damage but maybe some scratches.
The real damage came from hitting the mailbox. On the bottom the left lower fairing is cracked in 2 places and the exhaust manifold is dented on all 4 pipes pretty bad.
My Shoei Nerve, Leather Joe Rocket Blaster 3, Leather Joe Rocket Speed Blaster all did their job very well along with my gloves. If I didn't have these on I know my right arm, back and hip would be road rashed. My gloves have the carbon fiber at the knuckles and they were ground down pretty bad.
I wish I had been wearing my back protector as it may have saved me my broken ribs or a few but equipment can't do anything if you aren't wearing it.
I suffered about 5 broken ribs on my right side and a broken left middle finger.
My tires are Pilot Powers and very good tires but my friend who went to pick it up with me said they felt hard and dry. I have about 3500 miles on them and Smitty I think did about 1000.
Feeling a friends brand new Avons this morning, mine don't feel tacky like his anymore. My tires are also pretty worn when comparing them to new tires. This may have been a bit of a contributor.
Also if after I got the rear stopped from slidding if I had gotten my focus back on the turn instead of the grass I know I could have save it. I was looking at the grass by this time and right where I went. Man it is hard to do what you know to do sometimes.
I love this bike and as long as the insurance man doesn't do something crazy I will fix it.
I am already looking at Tsukigi Stepped full Exhaust for it.
I came out lucky no car was coming but I think my increasing speed on the street is going to be saved for the track next year!
Will post some pics tonight!
By the way the Horse farm has a gravel driveway that washes into the road. The Lady who lives there told me I was about the 25th bike that has gone down there in the 28 years she has been there. Lucky me, I have never been part of a club before
Onto my accident:
I was on the way to work and decided to take some back roads to have some fun. Very short into this I spotted some rocks in the middle of the road so instead of aggresively taking this corner I slowed. Focusing on keeping my bike to the left of the rocks I saw in front of me all of a sudden my rear end came loose. I was very surprised as I still hadn't gotten to the rocks that I could see yet. Going back later showed a layer of fine sand like gravel in the road that must have done me in.
As the rear went to the left (this was a right hand turn) I rolled slowly off the gas to straighten the bike. As it straightened I was now pointed towards the oncoming lane yet the bike wasn't under control yet. The whole bike was whobbling from front to back as I headed across the oncoming lane toward the grass. I hit the grass, which was somewhat at an incline and wet from the morning dew.
Instantly the front end went under and as the bike landed in the grass it slammed me onto the street. My right side hit with my arm out and instantly I thought to myself "broken ribs damn". My head hit the street and my next thought was how nice and comfortable it was and the Shoei helmet did a great job.
As the bike slide on its side it hit a mailbox and broke it like butter. The tip over switch did its job and the bike was out when I got to it to turn it off.
A man and his little girl stopped to check on me. He helped get my bike up and refused to leave until someone came to get me. I really appreciated his help and someone there to help me get my head straight.
Bike Damage:
Looks pretty light considering. The sliders did their job. Grass scratches on the right side, slider is bent and so is the bar end bolt. Looks like the Micron Slip-ON didn't take any damage but maybe some scratches.
The real damage came from hitting the mailbox. On the bottom the left lower fairing is cracked in 2 places and the exhaust manifold is dented on all 4 pipes pretty bad.
My Shoei Nerve, Leather Joe Rocket Blaster 3, Leather Joe Rocket Speed Blaster all did their job very well along with my gloves. If I didn't have these on I know my right arm, back and hip would be road rashed. My gloves have the carbon fiber at the knuckles and they were ground down pretty bad.
I wish I had been wearing my back protector as it may have saved me my broken ribs or a few but equipment can't do anything if you aren't wearing it.
I suffered about 5 broken ribs on my right side and a broken left middle finger.
My tires are Pilot Powers and very good tires but my friend who went to pick it up with me said they felt hard and dry. I have about 3500 miles on them and Smitty I think did about 1000.
Feeling a friends brand new Avons this morning, mine don't feel tacky like his anymore. My tires are also pretty worn when comparing them to new tires. This may have been a bit of a contributor.
Also if after I got the rear stopped from slidding if I had gotten my focus back on the turn instead of the grass I know I could have save it. I was looking at the grass by this time and right where I went. Man it is hard to do what you know to do sometimes.
I love this bike and as long as the insurance man doesn't do something crazy I will fix it.
I am already looking at Tsukigi Stepped full Exhaust for it.
I came out lucky no car was coming but I think my increasing speed on the street is going to be saved for the track next year!
Will post some pics tonight!
By the way the Horse farm has a gravel driveway that washes into the road. The Lady who lives there told me I was about the 25th bike that has gone down there in the 28 years she has been there. Lucky me, I have never been part of a club before
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