Someone binned it...

[Gazdaman]

https://www.gaz-racing.co.uk/bike/xj600/DSCI0126(Small).JPG

Mr bike is now quite good friends with mr crash barrier.

Damage to me:
Nothing, scuffed leathers

Damage to bike:
Fucked right handlebar and mirror, very scuffed fairing, broken cooling fin.

Damage to parents heart rates:
sever.

Anyway, I was on my way to meet some guys off another forum for a rideout, didn't quite make it all the way. You can see the scrape marks I made, and the car just to the right is an ambulance.

https://www.gaz-racing.co.uk/bike/xj600/DSCI0124%20(Small).JPG

New handlebar, bit of a spray job, new throttle, new grips and I'll be back on the road.

The funny thing is, I was wearing sunglasses when I crashed, and I have no idea where they went!

Gaz

[Claud 14.7 to 1]

Crapper. What happened?

Lucky you didn't hit anything mate. Hope you heal up soon: those bruises and bump etc.

[Gazdaman]

No damage to me whatsoever.

I laid it down with a nice low side very slowly, it's surreal, you think, whos bike is that sliding next to me? And why is my arse getting hot?

I was arsing about, getting knee down with cold tyres, they decided they didn't want to grip like usual. I learned my lesson not to do that again.

Bike'll be back in action soon, new mirror, right bar, new throttle, spray the fairings and it'll be all good.

Time to MOT the MZ methinks.

Gaz

[JonB]

All I can say is that at least you have the decency not to blame it on a car driver of which most people who bin it are too scared to admit rider error.

Moral: - Don't try high technique turns on cold rubber.
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[Sparks!]

Sorry to hear you crashed, but to be honest if you was doing knee down on that roundabout then you deserve to crash.. maybe it'll bring you back down from the clouds and into reality

Knee down is cool and good, but time and a place and all that... look how busy that roundabout is? thank fuck you didn't hit anyone!!

No offence... some traffic on a roundabout is one thing but from your pic theres a LOT of traffic, looks like city centre type roundabout, serves you right to be honest and just be happy you/somoene else isn't dead!

And surely you should know better than trying it on cold tyres??

Just because you can get your knee down doesn't mean you gotta try and do it everywhere
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[Metal_Mickey]

Unlucky mate. I will probably be gutted (hopefully not literally) the first time this sort of thing happens to me

[Gazdaman]

Obviously I understand what you're saying Yams.

It wasn't that busy at the time, and you've gotta lean over to get round the roundabout anyway, so I think it makes little difference if your knee drags or not.

I think this was a lesson learned the hard way, and it's made me more deturmined to get out on the track, maybe it'll calm down my road riding.

Gaz

[tony532]

unlucky mate

you're lucky no one else was involved

but you already know that


stay safe in the future

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[JonB]

That was my point. Most people come on here and say "oh some chav wanker in a Nova/Fiesta/mercedes cut me up and I was angry and I am crying and I never skidded!!!" Some people just have too much pride.
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[dodsi]

Dont worry gaz. one day you will get that darwin award you crave so much!

[Josh|RD125LC]

Thats a bummer mate. But I wouldn't worry too much, they're strong bikes, take a battering. At least you can learn from your mistake, but I know if I had a powerful bike like that, I'd also be dangerous

Glad your alright anyway matey.
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[Gazdaman]

I agree Dodsi, it does seem like I'm attempting to obliterate myself.

I lesson learnt the hard way is a lesson learnt well I suppose.

This one hit me right in the bank balance.

Gaz

[dodsi]

Your a sensible guy gaz.

Hope it doesnt cost too much!

[Chriss]

I'm sorry to hear that mate. Before I was a member, I used to follow your progress on getting your knee down, and it's a shame it's ended like this. Question is, in crashing, have you learnt anything?

I had my front tyre let go today, as fluke had it, I (or the bike) saved it. What's a good way of warming up the tyres? Like, both sides? That's what stops me from just swooping down I think, I like to go round a few times and build up confidence. Any hints on tyre warming? (Sorry to hijack the thread)
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[HurtMePlease]

Glad your ok mate

Probably need to ring up some breakers and get round to ebay.co.uk asap
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[Gazdaman]

[rsc]

I think my old man is breaking a P Plated Diversion. He has a full bike, I could see what he wants for the bits you are talking about. He has stripped it and was going to get the frame etc, powder coated, but can't be bothered putting it back together.
I don't know if it would fit yours though, and its in Scotland.

[rsc]

Sorry, I have just seen the picture of your bike in another post, and doubt it would do you.