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I went down last night on Redwood rd

996_Rider said:
I bought the bike with all of that already installed... it didnt have the optional leathers installed.
And I just get to this area and started learning the roads, I wasnt out riding hard like most of the others guys go up there for.
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You can pick up great deals on used gear online, even here on BARF, as well as new stuff (see my post above). Also, you don't need to be "riding hard" to have bad things happen (as evidenced by your crash).

I'm glad that you walked away from your crash... you're alive, you aren't in the hospital, and everything that's broken will heal up. Come away from it with some kind of "lesson learned", and it's not all bad! :)
 
Agreed! Thanks for the link, those pants are similar to what I used to have. And will fit my First Gear jacket too
 
Hurts just looking at the pics...what's the prognosis on your hand?
 
996_Rider said:
Agreed! Thanks for the link, those pants are similar to what I used to have. And will fit my First Gear jacket too
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And you can't beat the price! Hope you pick some up before you get back out there... :cool
 
CaptCrash said:
Hurts just looking at the pics...what's the prognosis on your hand?
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I have to follow up with a specialist but at first glance I fractured at least one metacarpal (pinky finger) and possibly my ring finger as well.

Wont be giving the barf greeting :)twofinger) anytime soon but well see what the doc says this week.
 
You may not quite share our thoughts right now - but we here are all so happy that you are alright. Here's to a fast recovery. And enjoy the vicodin!


:thumbup
 
996_Rider said:
I was in a left sweeper, and the bank flattened out quicker than i anticipated.
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996_Rider said:
First off I dont need nor want a scolding. I wasnt racing nor was i riding like an idiot.
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First off, I am not a saint by any means (ask Paroxysm) but you were riding like an idiot and I am giving you a scolding whether you think you need one or not.

It was daylight, it was dry, your bike did not explode, a deer did not jump out in front of you - you pointed your bike at a rock wall and - surprise - hit it. I would be less inclined to scold if you had crashed before you rode into the dirt (unless it was because you stabbed your brake, an idiot maneuver).

It is very very very very unlikely that you were going so fast your bike could not have physically made the turn. I have seen people overcome the physical capabilities of their motorcycle but most of them get paid to ride.

I was once given very sound advice, "If you think you are in a turn too fast, just flick the bitch in there, you'll probably make it." Please try it once your bike is fixed. WARNING: This advice was directed at sportbike riders, may not work with cruisers or other low-clearance bikes.

What if it hadn't been a rock wall? What if it had been a little girl on a bicycle riding legally on the side of the road? What if it had been a right-hand sweeper that 'flattened out quicker than you anticipated' and a school bus had been coming the other way?

I don't know you, you probably are not an idiot, but you were absolutely riding like an idiot, at least for a split second. I have ridden like an idiot on more than a hundred occasions and for this I apologize.

I ride a black KTM Duke II, a green EX500, or a blue and yellow Husky on the street. If you see me riding like an idiot (and I'm sure I will again), please stop me and remind me that this is not acceptable behavior.

I don't care if you wear leathers or if you speed or if you ride wheelies or back 'er in or drag your knee (James Randolf can drag knee at 4 mph). Just please try and avoid riding like an idiot and for those times that you do, own it.

Accidents happen and I'm truly sorry that you had one. I am grateful that you are not hurt worse. I am also grateful that you did not hurt others.

My dad is not a TV repairman but if I can help with your bike, please ask. I love you as I love all my riding brothers and sisters but damn-it, when you ride like an idiot, don't deny it.

I just realized something, I am giving myself a scolding, not you. I wasn't there, I have no idea what happened except for your own account ("I rode my bike off the road") You just happened to post at a bad time for me. I need to scold somebody.

Brett
 
OaklandLion said:
hey Adam, hang in there buddy.


Can someone please google map this turn for me? Thank you in advance.
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Just ride on out there and look for the pieces of black plastic. :teeth

(too soon?)
 
hahahaha gixxerjeff! Actually the plastics made it, the carbon fiber wheel...? Well theres plenty of shards for you to find im sure!

Brett, I dont deny that I rode like an idiot even if for a split second when I took my eyes off the exit... I honestly dont know what happened. i have been trying to remember the chain of events but i cant right now. maybe in a few days it will jog into my head i donno.

I dont feel like you guys are picking on me, i f-ed up i admit it. Its all good.

I hated my ex500 btw... too little power, tires, too heavy and annoying noisy lol
 
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That was my cuzz-n who crash on that video. LOL. I went down on the same ride, but we both was able to ride home.
 
There is a bright side though. You learned from it, I'm sure you're going to approach the twisties a bit differently than previous rides.

Acknowledging our mistakes is what makes us all better riders. Unlike somebody that goes down, and goes completely unheard of as they're bike sits in the garage while they wonder what they could have done differently.

Theres so many guys out there that aren't on the forums, and granted while some may not have the time to network and so on, It only benefits you in the longhaul.. I wish more would and we would probably have alot less incidents on the weekends.
 
Hate to be Captain Buzzkill here but....after you add up the damage to your bike and well, you.....makes a track day sound like a screaming deal.
 
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