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I have now joined the real ranks of the track day or race enthusiast....my first crash.
Whilst coming into Quarry the front wheel decided I had passed the limit of grip and gave up trying to turn. I slid for what seemed an age before hitting the kerbs and flipping over a few times. The bike is a bit sad, the boots will need replacing as will the gloves, I can't see any marks/swelling/heat patches on my body so am guessing nothing is broken.
The Doctor at the track examined me and couldn't see/feel any breaks, and the hospital won't x-ray my legs for fear of hurting me with radiation! Luckily it was the SV and not the GSXR, so I still have one bike left to ride at Snetterton Race track on 19th!! Got to get back on the horse as soon as possible.
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Blimey mate. Good attitude get back on and all that. Hope all is well.
mister c
07-07-10, 01:39 PM
Looks like the bike got off lightly, nice to hear you're not too badly hurt & back out very soon
Milky Bar Kid
07-07-10, 01:40 PM
I take it it's mainly cosmetic damage to the bike then?
You're not hurt so thats the main thing!
gruntygiggles
07-07-10, 01:42 PM
Wow...judging by that rear tyre, you were certainly having fun up until the off. Very good that you're getting back on though and even better that you are all ok.
_Stretchie_
07-07-10, 01:42 PM
Glad your ok, some of us should be there (hopefully not doing the same) on the 1st September
It is mainly cosmetic, what totally gets me is that the exhaust was brand new on today (having bought it from a member here). Was sounding great, going great. However, we think that I shouldn't have been pushing so hard as I had a full tank of gas. That, in conjunction with the fact that I can't hang off the bike, and was still trailing the front brake into the corner, meant that the front was overloaded. Never mind, we live and learn. At least it wasn't as bad as my last crash....ha ha.
barwel1992
07-07-10, 02:02 PM
ahh that will buff out with a bit of t cut and a hammer ;)
glad your ok
gruntygiggles
07-07-10, 02:03 PM
Yeah, shame about the zorst. Didn't see you are only in Bath! Just down the road...fancy the Sept 1st Track day at Castle coombe. You could just use the SV as a dedicated track bike now ;-)
glad youre ok. Next thing to learn is how to save a front end wash out with your knee! :-)
barwel1992
07-07-10, 02:12 PM
whats the device in the bottom right hand corner of the first picture ? just below the exhaust
Yeah, shame about the zorst. Didn't see you are only in Bath! Just down the road...fancy the Sept 1st Track day at Castle coombe. You could just use the SV as a dedicated track bike now ;-)
Hi there, I am aiming to use the SV as a racebike. The ACU just gave me the go ahead to race, all that stands in the way of me being awarded my race licence is getting the stabilisers sorted (and now getting it fixed up!). I had to prove I take the same lines as able-bodied riders, which I can up to a point. Just found out that you can't go as fast around a corner as someone who can hang off the bike!!
gruntygiggles
07-07-10, 02:19 PM
Hi there, I am aiming to use the SV as a racebike. The ACU just gave me the go ahead to race, all that stands in the way of me being awarded my race licence is getting the stabilisers sorted (and now getting it fixed up!). I had to prove I take the same lines as able-bodied riders, which I can up to a point. Just found out that you can't go as fast around a corner as someone who can hang off the bike!!
Well, you're not the only person I have (or this forum has) known ride a bike with a disability. I used to do a lot of work with riding for the disabled with my horse. I can understand the need to make sure you can do what needs to be done for safety, but now you have that all sorted, bring it on...lol.
You should deffo come to CC in Sept. :-)
Specialone
07-07-10, 02:29 PM
Bugger :( glad you're ok, shame about the can though.
Hope things arent too bad with the sv.
Phil
_Stretchie_
07-07-10, 02:31 PM
glad youre ok. Next thing to learn is how to save a front end wash out with your knee! :-)
You say that but it seems he went the extra mile and tried it with his knee... elbow.... head.... R's...... bum...
:)
Hi there, I am aiming to use the SV as a racebike. The ACU just gave me the go ahead to race, all that stands in the way of me being awarded my race licence is getting the stabilisers sorted (and now getting it fixed up!). I had to prove I take the same lines as able-bodied riders, which I can up to a point.
Ahhhhhh and the penny drops. I remember you joining up last year.
Apart from the off, how you doing?
You say that but it seems he went the extra mile and tried it with his knee... elbow.... head.... R's...... bum...
:)
Ahhhhhh and the penny drops. I remember you joining up last year.
Apart from the off, how you doing?
Hi, all is going really well. The ACU have given me the green light to race once I get the stabilsiers sorted, so can't wait to do my first race. Apart from that, the Paralympics went well, managed a 15th in the GS, but the ice meant I struggled in the Super G.
Would love to try and save it with my knee, but as I can't move from the nipples down I'm a bit stuffed. We reckon that I need less weight on the front as I lean the bike over so far without hangin off. If riders can help with tips that would be great. Try riding around the track as fast as possible whilst only moving your head from one side of the screen to the other, as that's all I can do. If you can figure out how I can go faster it would be much appreciated. We also think that not brimming the fuel tank might help and braking earlier so I'm not trailing the brake into the sharper corners.
Hope to have the SV ready in a few weeks, at least I have the gixxer as back-up!
Thank you for all the messages posted here too, I appreciate your thoughts and support.
Talan
I was certainly thinking that last night, that if I can get my weight off the handlebars when I tip it in for a corner it must help the front wheel from being overwhelmed. Sorry not sure how much of an option that is for you. - edit: or even if according to the laws of physics it's true :???:
All the best with it.
_Stretchie_
08-07-10, 07:27 PM
Bloody hell, talk about not letting things get in your way.
Well done mate, I wish I had a 10th of your drive. So how often are you at Castle Coombe? It'd be nice to come watch you and say hi
Nobbylad
08-07-10, 07:50 PM
Well in Talan, you managed a decent off and still looks like the bike can be sorted quickly. Glad to see you didn't have my rear on, so you can't blame me! :rolleyes:
Good luck for the 19th!
Hard to say "well done" without it sounding a tad patronising. Glad you didn't get too battered, and the bike looks like it came out of it all pretty well.
I'm interested in your rig, I see the stabilisers on the bike, but is that just a normal seat with some kind of friction strip around the tank?
I can see how it must hold you back in terms of cornering. I suppose any kind of weight shift to the inside would be of help.
Big respect! :)
Nothing wrong with leaning your head over on each side. The further the better. To compensate with just this amount of movement, as you realise is going to be tough.
Get stuck in and give them hell! :D
C
Weirdfish
11-07-10, 11:25 AM
Yikes! Glad you're OK tho. Did a tarck day at Brands last week and saw a few riders get offed, hey ho so long as you're ok and remaining philisophical about it no real harm done eh!:)
Hard to say "well done" without it sounding a tad patronising. Glad you didn't get too battered, and the bike looks like it came out of it all pretty well.
I'm interested in your rig, I see the stabilisers on the bike, but is that just a normal seat with some kind of friction strip around the tank?
I can see how it must hold you back in terms of cornering. I suppose any kind of weight shift to the inside would be of help.
Hi, I have the stabilisers which are operated by an electric motor, the seat is a regular one as I have lost the muscle from my backside and the pressure from the pelvic bones can quickly mark my skin if I don't have proper padding to sit on. There are two velcro straps that wrap around the front of the knee and secure onto the knee slider patches. I also have a pair of old fashioned bicycle toe clips with velcro on them and velcro on the underside of the boots to hold my feet in position. At least I know from the fall that I have the right amount to hold in place but not so much that I don't get stuck to the bike.
Have just booked CSS Level 4 at Silverstone on 18th Aug, so the personal approach with the instructors should come up with a few more ideas.
I am also aiming to be up at Castle Combe for the race on the 4th Sept, so will be up there on 1st Sept for more practice.
Thanks for the ideas about riding. Will be putting them all together and trying stuff out.
Talan
gruntygiggles
11-07-10, 10:57 PM
Yay, we'll see you on the 1st September then...ace!
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