my first off.

Sorry to hear about this. On the plus side, you're a proper biker now.

I've nearly lost it (as in back was skidding about) on approach to roundabout a couple of times. One thing that instigated it for me was breaking from the slippery surface onto the shellac. Presumably, as the front wheel gripped and slowed a bit more, the back (still on the slippy bit) stepped out. Another time it was a dodgy block change (4->2) on my part shortly after an oil change and it didn't want to go into gear, then all of a sudden clicked in violently, locking the back up. The third time was as you describe, no discernable reason, I wasn't even braking particularly hard but the back went all over the shop. I managed to keep it upright, but more through luck than skill. I've tried evaluating what caused it to learn something from it (as I have the other two), but I can't attribute it to anything, so I know how you feel.

[yorkie_chris]

Did feel very greasy this morning, felt very unsure on the white lines and such (more than normal)
Don't worry about the bike, only money and time so long as you're alright.
Have you got some crashbungs? I would reccomend them to anyone.

Chris

Sorry to hear fella.

As many have said before, falling off is almost inevitable.
Every time I ride (every day virtually) I accept that its possible that I will be surfing tarmac. Thats why I put the gear on, i am attached to my skin and would like to stay that way.

Just because falling of is enevitable it doesn't mean that theres nothing that you can do to reduce the frequency. Think about some advanced training, IAM or the like, doing it through a club is bl00dy good cheap fun.

Hope the pains go away soon.

Originally Posted by yorkie_chris

Did feel very greasy this morning, felt very unsure on the white lines and such (more than normal)
Don't worry about the bike, only money and time so long as you're alright.
Have you got some crashbungs? I would reccomend them to anyone.

Chris

I feel a bit more nervous about going over the white lines in the rain, early this week its was raining alot here, I just leave extra time for trip in the rain and execpt it will take longer, no point risking it really is there?

[yorkie_chris]

If i stayed in lane the trip would take me 2 hours instead of 40 minutes, I just go a bit more steady and pick the lane where theres a bit more room with the odd blip of throttle if anybody's in the way, that way I reckon it gives me the balance between still having enough grip and making progress.

Chris

ouch. Oh well, time to get teeny indys & a new shoie!!!!!

[Wideboy]

GWS mate, to you and the bike

Thats why I ride to work becasue it would forever to get there, so I just pick mt chances for filtering and over takes with mind its slippy, by extra time i mean another 10 minutes on top if its crap traffic and weather!

cheers for the replies peeps, ive already ordered a new right hanger and brake pedal (not easy to get hold of!), just gota get some new indicators, a new lid (obvoiusly it took quite a whack), new gloves (all the knuckle guards have split), and consider my leather jacket because there is holes in it where stones have torn it. the biggest lesson up to now is the appreciation of the safety gear i always wear.
advanced course is definately an option, been reading up on a few things about how people have dealt with a slide. its not an exact science but interesting none the less. the hardest part was trying to get it under control because the whole time i was looking at what my body was going to hit, at a certain point i knew i was coming off, maybe with more experience i could have done better, but maybe coming off has giving me a little more experience.
what doesnt kill you makes you stronger

[yorkie_chris]

Yup, and this may be just me, but for controlling, and avoiding panicking if something does start to slide then some off road experience is good. (and just an excuse to wheelie my montesa around in the mud for a while..)