End of Sv Turbo 650, helmet saved another life - SV650.org

27-09-13, 10:43 PM

Well life provided another hurdle my fellow enthusiasts. This one was a bit scarier as I just didn't see her, a lady in a mini van, pulled out in front of traffic trying to get across three lanes of traffic where there is no light. The vehicle next to me must have blocked the view is all I could figure. I've avoided countless collisions by being alert and aware of my surroundings. Maybe I had a down moment in observation. None the less I t-boned her and my face (helmet) went into the windshield. I have facial lacerations from the glass presumably getting in from the vent piece below or under my helmet. I can't even imagine what I would be looking like right now with out my helmet or if at all. I don't remember much of anything, just what I've been told and from damage inspection of both vehicles. I woke up 5 hours later at the hospital. I had the right of way and the cop on scene was very helpfull, so I hear. So were some fellow citizens and awesome paramedics.
I love bikes more than about anything and certainly wont quit, and I will build another turbo SV 650, however will probably turbocharge it and build it more specifically for more power, or not, not sure yet. Have the winter to think all that out.
Bottom line mates, keep that lid on...ride safe my friends of the road and our beloved SV's.

Bibio · 27-09-13, 10:49 PM

oooch. GWS.

27-09-13, 11:01 PM

Glad your able to post this, its a shame you had to tho...GWS

Tomor · 27-09-13, 11:28 PM

Wow, at least you weren't wearing an open face helmet! I guess you were in full kit aswell?

GWS!!

LewSpeight · 28-09-13, 12:51 AM

GWS buddy.
Hope insurance plays in your favour

28-09-13, 08:57 AM

Lucky escape. All the best recovering. Didnt know you could turbo an sv?

ssray · 28-09-13, 01:19 PM

Gws, do you think it will polish out?

Sid Squid · 28-09-13, 01:19 PM

Could be worse - you enjoy building motorcycles right?

Forgive my humour, glad you're still in one piece and able to write about it.

28-09-13, 03:33 PM

Thanks much guys. Still walking like a 90 year old at the moment but getting better. I haven't had a chance to see the damage up close yet. That won't be till next week but I'm already deciding on finding another within 00 to 2002 to build again. Looks like most of the system is fine but I fear the front tire pushed into the front cylinder and broke up the casting. Looking forward to a new build actually as I learned a lot from this one and know what other thoughts to incorporate. For now just trying to walk normal and let my massive black eye go away.

28-09-13, 03:39 PM

Jeez! Glad you're ok!

27-09-13, 10:43 PM	#1
naturalextract Guest Posts: n/a	End of Sv Turbo 650, helmet saved another life Well life provided another hurdle my fellow enthusiasts. This one was a bit scarier as I just didn't see her, a lady in a mini van, pulled out in front of traffic trying to get across three lanes of traffic where there is no light. The vehicle next to me must have blocked the view is all I could figure. I've avoided countless collisions by being alert and aware of my surroundings. Maybe I had a down moment in observation. None the less I t-boned her and my face (helmet) went into the windshield. I have facial lacerations from the glass presumably getting in from the vent piece below or under my helmet. I can't even imagine what I would be looking like right now with out my helmet or if at all. I don't remember much of anything, just what I've been told and from damage inspection of both vehicles. I woke up 5 hours later at the hospital. I had the right of way and the cop on scene was very helpfull, so I hear. So were some fellow citizens and awesome paramedics. I love bikes more than about anything and certainly wont quit, and I will build another turbo SV 650, however will probably turbocharge it and build it more specifically for more power, or not, not sure yet. Have the winter to think all that out. Bottom line mates, keep that lid on...ride safe my friends of the road and our beloved SV's. Last edited by naturalextract; 27-09-13 at 10:49 PM.

27-09-13, 10:49 PM	#2
Bibio Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: here as devil's advocate Posts: 11,569	Re: End of Sv Turbo 650, helmet saved another life oooch. GWS.

27-09-13, 11:01 PM	#3
Dan505 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: End of Sv Turbo 650, helmet saved another life Glad your able to post this, its a shame you had to tho...GWS

27-09-13, 11:28 PM	#4
Tomor Member Mega Poster Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Yateley, Hants Posts: 2,306	Re: End of Sv Turbo 650, helmet saved another life Wow, at least you weren't wearing an open face helmet! I guess you were in full kit aswell? GWS!! __________________ Yam XT125R - Sold SV650 -Sold DL 650 K6 - Sold 2012 Street Triple R - For Sale - Linky here

28-09-13, 12:51 AM	#5
LewSpeight Member Mega Poster Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Halifax, UK Posts: 1,167	End of Sv Turbo 650, helmet saved another life GWS buddy. Hope insurance plays in your favour __________________ BREAKING MY SV - CLICKY CLICKY You laugh at me because i am different.. ....................................I laugh harder because you are all the same.

28-09-13, 08:57 AM	#6
RedTop Guest Posts: n/a	Re: End of Sv Turbo 650, helmet saved another life Lucky escape. All the best recovering. Didnt know you could turbo an sv?

28-09-13, 01:19 PM	#7
ssray Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 10	Re: End of Sv Turbo 650, helmet saved another life Gws, do you think it will polish out?

28-09-13, 01:19 PM	#8
Sid Squid No, I don't lend tools. Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Skunk Works, Nth London Posts: 8,680	Re: End of Sv Turbo 650, helmet saved another life Could be worse - you enjoy building motorcycles right? Forgive my humour, glad you're still in one piece and able to write about it. __________________ If an SV650 has a flat tyre in the forest and no-one is there to blow it up, how long will it be 'til someone posts that the reg/rec is duff and the world will end unless a CBR unit is fitted? A little bit of knowledge = a dangerous thing. "a deathless anthem of nuclear-strength romantic angst"

28-09-13, 03:33 PM	#9
naturalextract Guest Posts: n/a	Re: End of Sv Turbo 650, helmet saved another life Thanks much guys. Still walking like a 90 year old at the moment but getting better. I haven't had a chance to see the damage up close yet. That won't be till next week but I'm already deciding on finding another within 00 to 2002 to build again. Looks like most of the system is fine but I fear the front tire pushed into the front cylinder and broke up the casting. Looking forward to a new build actually as I learned a lot from this one and know what other thoughts to incorporate. For now just trying to walk normal and let my massive black eye go away.

28-09-13, 03:39 PM	#10
coopesh56 Guest Posts: n/a	End of Sv Turbo 650, helmet saved another life Jeez! Glad you're ok!

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