granda080 Posted November 9, 2009 Report Share Posted November 9, 2009 Yeah I had a slight hiccup... or a high-side. I can't, and won't, place blame on anything but me. I went into a turn to hot (40ish in a suggested 15mph sharp right), was mid shift and already leaning into the turn, tapped the back brake and let out the clutch...exactally what one should not do. It is a strange thing being thrown from your bike, I'm sure most people reading this know the feeling. I had about 4 thoughts while I was skidding across the pavement. In order they were:1. Is this for real?2. How did I end up here?3. I'm okay.4. (seeing the bike slide towards me) Please don't hit me!I thank God that I didn't hurt anyone else, or myself majorly. I really want to thank Oldschoolsdime and his friend Zach for being so concerned. I hope that this is the first and last time I have this happen.Here is a pic There are more in the album. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kawi kid Posted November 9, 2009 Report Share Posted November 9, 2009 damn dude sorry to hear glad you are ok tho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jporter12 Posted November 9, 2009 Report Share Posted November 9, 2009 Ooo 40MPH is fast enough to be MUCH worse than you experienced from a highside.Glad you made it ok, and from the pics it doesn't look like the bike is too bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevysoldier Posted November 9, 2009 Report Share Posted November 9, 2009 Yeah, glad you came out alive. What's the damage to you and the bike? Oh and I've notice those speed sign, usually double minus 5mph is a good rule of thumb, least the ones around Ptown.Edit: Nm, saw you had pics posted up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doomking Posted November 9, 2009 Report Share Posted November 9, 2009 I am glad to hear you're OK.Now ...welcome to the club.I think there are two kind of riders, the ones that crashed and the ones that will.I am sure you're going to learn from this like most of the riders will, just as you pointed out the mistakes you made, to lead you to crash, you'll remember for sure what not to do in a similar situation.Don't you find kinda of weird how time slows down while all that shit is happening? You can recall some details that would be hard to remember otherwise.Once again, I am glad you're OK, now you got all winter to fix your bike ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_silverfox Posted November 9, 2009 Report Share Posted November 9, 2009 Yeah, not fun. I had a nice spill mid-October and was fortunate that the only rash was my bike and helmet. Bike parts are replaceable; you're not. Glad you're ok! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jporter12 Posted November 9, 2009 Report Share Posted November 9, 2009 I remember when I first started riding this year, Chevysoldier was following me, and told me I had better quit braking in turns, but I was actually just pulling the brake enough to turn on the lights to worn that I was slowing (with engine braking). That is after I had learned about why not to brake in turns (on here, I think) then later learned that the rear locking up = highside, front = lowside. Now I don't bother with tripping the lights, as I'm usually accelerating out of turns anyway! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OsuMj Posted November 9, 2009 Report Share Posted November 9, 2009 woah! glad you're ok! sounds scary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSVDon Posted November 9, 2009 Report Share Posted November 9, 2009 Glad to hear you're okay man! The bike looks a little buggered, but it's replaceable. You seem to have gotten off really lucky if that was a high-side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NightRider Posted November 9, 2009 Report Share Posted November 9, 2009 Sorry to hear you went down bud, glad to know your ok though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Punk Posted November 9, 2009 Report Share Posted November 9, 2009 1. Is this for real?2. How did I end up here?3. I'm okay.4. (seeing the bike slide towards me) Please don't hit me! My first crash same thing almost, sliding down the road thinking well I can't believe I finally wrecked a bike, I wonder what happened, I'm not getting too hurt, (Hearing the bike slide along with me.) I hope that fucking thing doesn't come over here and hit me. I guess it's universal, welcome to the club, glad you're okay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anden Posted November 9, 2009 Report Share Posted November 9, 2009 Where did you do this at? Just curious. I've gone down twice now, and I'm pretty sure I'm working on my third (gotta find the limit some time). Glad your ok and the bike doesn't look too bad. The nice thing about this time of year is that the corn starts coming down so you can blast a once blind corner and know another vehicle isn't waiting for you around the bend.But in a group I'm capt. Slow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohdaho Posted November 9, 2009 Report Share Posted November 9, 2009 Any crash you walk away from is a good one. Glad your safe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buildit Posted November 9, 2009 Report Share Posted November 9, 2009 Glad your okay and hope the damage to the bike is repairable. Man, give you guys a couple nice days in November and see what happens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSVDon Posted November 9, 2009 Report Share Posted November 9, 2009 One question? Did you see God? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buildit Posted November 9, 2009 Report Share Posted November 9, 2009 Sounds like God was busy trying to keep the bike from reconnecting with him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cdubyah Posted November 9, 2009 Report Share Posted November 9, 2009 Good to see that it wasn't any worse.Welcome to the club! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DGTL GRL Posted November 9, 2009 Report Share Posted November 9, 2009 I'm sorry to hear about your accident but SO GLAD you're still here to post about it and share your own 'lesson' with us. Be careful out there EVERYONE! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsxr750girl Posted November 9, 2009 Report Share Posted November 9, 2009 Yes welcome to the club! Glad you are okay! Take it as a lesson learned I did from my two wrecks! Bike can be fixed easily! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbctown Posted November 9, 2009 Report Share Posted November 9, 2009 Glad your OK and Welcome to the club. Oh and now the real fun begins with the insurance co. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Likwid Posted November 9, 2009 Report Share Posted November 9, 2009 Pfew, glad you're ok!!Stay safe, rubber side down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadMadame Posted November 9, 2009 Report Share Posted November 9, 2009 Glad you're ok! I lowsided back in July due to an unfortunate encounter with a minivan...it was a week and a half before a road trip and all I could think as I stopped sliding and was watching the bike slide down the hill was "aw fu**, I still gotta use that thing..." lol...Fortunately, I only lost a few small patches of skin, and between the frame sliders and my tailbag the bike was pretty much ok too. Lady got out, said it wasn't her fault (of course! why would it be), and followed me the last 1/2 mile to work to make sure I was really ok. Ah well, life goes on, and we keep gearing up for the next one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mellogsxr Posted November 9, 2009 Report Share Posted November 9, 2009 Don't use your back brake on corner entry...Glad your ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadMax33 Posted November 9, 2009 Report Share Posted November 9, 2009 Most 15mph turns that I encounter can be taken at about 35mph on my liter and I don't push it. The bitch of it is not all turns are the same but that's why I like to ride on familiar roads. Gravel scares me the most when it comes to hitting the curves. Heal up and get back out there... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldschoolsdime92 Posted November 9, 2009 Report Share Posted November 9, 2009 glad you made it out alright man! shook me up pretty good seein your bike slide across the road in my mirror. We will ge your bike straightened up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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