SHIT! Add me to the spill counter

[5v3d3b0]

I lowsided at near 50mph.

Me and my friend had no lessons between break and lunch, so we ate lunch during that time period, and then went to ride some twisties during lunch break.
We we went up, and then down, expecting to ride up and down again. There is a lookout point with a lovely 180 degree corner. I came in at about 60mph, braked hard, put the bike down right to the maximum without kd (no leathers, only textile jacket). Coming out of the corner I gave it my all. For about 0.1 second. I was on the floor and sliding with the bike in front of me for about 10m. I went to turn the bike of and started screaming cause I was only thinking one thing: I can't sell it and no 600cc for me in a long time.

Damage to me: Tiny scratch on the arm where my jacket burned me.

Bike: All left side fairings are scratched, exhaust is scratched, gear shifter ir fooked but still functional to a minimal level. Front indicator is broken. Left side of the handlebars in completely loose. Just about "on" enough to ride, but certainly not feeling safe...

I'll post some pics tonight.

What can I do in terms of repairs? How much will the value drop?

[Kris]

Ah bugger Sorry to hear but unfortunately at this time of year it's all too easy to misjudge grip levels I'm afraid.

Your first port of call should be to get the basics of the bike fixed first. Start by making sure the bars are straight, fixing (usually replacing) any broken levers or brackets that hold important stuff needed for MOT's. I'd check the engine's not been damaged/ leaking oil etc and try and source second hand top fairing pieces if broken beyond repair.

Basically try to get yourself back on the road with working lights, indicators, brakes and steering but leave the cosmetics until next spring.
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[5v3d3b0]

I just bought a new gear shift lever. 35 fucking euros! That's what? 23 quid! And it's ONLY the lever and the rubber. Basically all fairings are scratched, but none are cracked at all. The engine seems to be perfect.
The handlebar seems a little bent...Will I have to get a new one or can I bend it back no an unnoticable level? It's really loose and I can twist the whole thing quite a bit. Any ideas what can be done?

[Charlie]

If I remember rightly when my friend drove his RS125 into the back of my city fly, his bars came loose and all he did was tighten it with the two allen key bolts.
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[5v3d3b0]

Hope that's the case cause I'm not too hot on buying a new pair...

[Stu_666]

for fairings there are a few on ebay at the moment:
https://search.ebay.co.uk/search/search.dll?from=R40&_trksid=m37&satitle=rs125+fairings
as for the other parts could ring around a few bike salvage breakers and see if they have them in stock.

[nick606]

not your week is it.

[McGee]

Hey man at least your ok.
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[h00dwink]

Not to be rude, but why did you think it would be a good idea to go pushing it when the weather's so shit?
It's not exactly summer by anyones standard. So to push it so hard (granted you're probably exaggerating) into such a corner is a trifle silly.
Sorry to hear about the off anyway. Chalk it up as live and learn I guess.
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[McGee]

[h00dwink]

Ahh he lives in Spain, fair play.
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[5v3d3b0]

It's been bloody cold here by Spanish standards, and yesterday was a really nice sunny warm day. Almost 2o degrees. My tires were warm. I think there may have been some very fine sand at the exit of the corner, but I really didn't care what made me fall, just the fact that I did...