Castle Combe Crash

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.

Blimey mate. Good attitude get back on and all that. Hope all is well.

[mister c]

Looks like the bike got off lightly, nice to hear you're not too badly hurt & back out very soon

I take it it's mainly cosmetic damage to the bike then?

You're not hurt so thats the main thing!

[gruntygiggles]

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_]

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.

ahh that will buff out with a bit of t cut and a hammer

glad your ok

[gruntygiggles]

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!