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killernoodle · 02-26-2006, 08:25 PM

So heres what happened. Pulling into the wal mart parking lot, backpack on and appropriate cold weather gear. While making a left down one of the lanes, I hit some sand and the back tire went out from under me, while falling, my gloves (extra grippy), grabbed a handful of throttle and spun the tire some more, it caught suddenly and threw me over in a high side, the bike landing on its right side really hard. Weird thing is I saw it all happen right as it was about to happen... I was probably going 15 mph. So the bike is on its side, revving like crazy since it jammed the throttle tube wide open, so I got up quickly and hit the kill switch. Guy runs up and wanted to call an ambulance, I had to convince him otherwise. Then he said we should probably get the bike up so a cop doesnt come over and write me a ticket (can they do that? Would they do that after seeing me hurt and my bike smashed? I think not)

My knees were shaking like a mofo, but I managed to pick the bike up and get it on its stand. Quick visual inspection found the frame slider did its job all right, bending in the process and grinding to about 3/4 its original length but still holding. Frame, cases, everything all right.I was able to ride it home after removing some of the busted plastics and bending the brake lever back ino place, but it felt a little funny with the handlebar bent. Tank is smashed, still holds gas, but I'm not concerned because I have a spare. Handlebar was bent, front end trashed pretty much, including:

Right mirror, not busted but ripped up pretty bad.
Front fairing piece, the big one.
Inner right front fairing piece
Headlight assembly is busted
Windscreen is busted
Fairing stay is bent in a few places

Things I will not have to replace:
Colored plastic piece on the right of the front fairing
Turn signals are scratched up but ok
Controls are all fine, minus a few scratches.
Pegs withstood the impact all right, and I'm not worried about the brake lever.

So do you guys think it'll be more economical to go naked or to replace all the busted/bent parts? I really like the looks of the naked one as well. I'll take pics of the damage for you guys tomorrow.

And I still didnt get to pick up my milk, snacks, and socks I went out for...

02-26-2006, 08:25 PM	#1 (permalink)
killernoodle Theres no I in threesome SBN Contributor Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Charlotte, Greenville (ECU), NC Age: 24 Posts: 6,108 Casino Cash: $45611 Sportbike: 2005 Yamaha FZ6 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 1	My turn to go down today... So heres what happened. Pulling into the wal mart parking lot, backpack on and appropriate cold weather gear. While making a left down one of the lanes, I hit some sand and the back tire went out from under me, while falling, my gloves (extra grippy), grabbed a handful of throttle and spun the tire some more, it caught suddenly and threw me over in a high side, the bike landing on its right side really hard. Weird thing is I saw it all happen right as it was about to happen... I was probably going 15 mph. So the bike is on its side, revving like crazy since it jammed the throttle tube wide open, so I got up quickly and hit the kill switch. Guy runs up and wanted to call an ambulance, I had to convince him otherwise. Then he said we should probably get the bike up so a cop doesnt come over and write me a ticket (can they do that? Would they do that after seeing me hurt and my bike smashed? I think not) My knees were shaking like a mofo, but I managed to pick the bike up and get it on its stand. Quick visual inspection found the frame slider did its job all right, bending in the process and grinding to about 3/4 its original length but still holding. Frame, cases, everything all right.I was able to ride it home after removing some of the busted plastics and bending the brake lever back ino place, but it felt a little funny with the handlebar bent. Tank is smashed, still holds gas, but I'm not concerned because I have a spare. Handlebar was bent, front end trashed pretty much, including: Right mirror, not busted but ripped up pretty bad. Front fairing piece, the big one. Inner right front fairing piece Headlight assembly is busted Windscreen is busted Fairing stay is bent in a few places Things I will not have to replace: Colored plastic piece on the right of the front fairing Turn signals are scratched up but ok Controls are all fine, minus a few scratches. Pegs withstood the impact all right, and I'm not worried about the brake lever. So do you guys think it'll be more economical to go naked or to replace all the busted/bent parts? I really like the looks of the naked one as well. I'll take pics of the damage for you guys tomorrow. And I still didnt get to pick up my milk, snacks, and socks I went out for... Last edited by killernoodle : 02-26-2006 at 08:28 PM.