Not a weeble

azoomm · 07-26-2008, 12:51 PM

.... it DOES fall down.

My husband slid my bike. Actually, he sharpened it.

He broke the windshield with his right leg as the bike highsided him off - and in doing so, he pushed the bike to the ground and got hung up on the left clipon with his left leg. So, there he was, sliding down the back straight facing backwards in front of the bike. He cracked a rib, and has a bone bruise from the windshield.

The bike is fine, though not her pristine self. The left rearset ground down about an inch from the left. MUCH better than it breaking off. The panel is nicely (ugh) buffed. Left clip-on is sharpened, and the lever has caramelized.

Not bad, knowing that he slid for about 70 feet...

Mr Lefty · 07-26-2008, 12:57 PM

OUCH!!! glad it wasn't a total loss... and your husband is alright

Mrs. Colleen · 07-26-2008, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Ebbs15

OUCH!!! glad it wasn't a total loss... and your husband is alright

Most important part.

BobTheBiker · 07-26-2008, 01:14 PM

glad he's alright. its totally fixable.

azoomm · 07-26-2008, 01:14 PM

The funny part was when he came up from the session I was in the clubhouse - the guys just said "I guess the 998 is done".

I just questioned... "the tires?"

"No, Evan crashed"

I ran out there "Is he OK??!!?"

The answer was deadpan "Oh, the bike is fine"

neebelung · 07-28-2008, 08:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ebbs15

OUCH!!! glad it wasn't a total loss... and your husband is alright

Absolutely!

Damn!!! Wow..... so glad he's okay!!

PhiSig1071 · 07-28-2008, 11:24 AM

Glad he's allright! And I'm glad it wasn't the Norton!

NeonspeedRT · 07-28-2008, 11:33 AM

I'm glad both him and the bike are fine. It sounds like it could have been much worse for both.

the chi · 07-28-2008, 12:07 PM

Dang, glad he was ok and the bike came out alright too! Sucks to hear but pretty impressive damage to both was so light considering the length of the slide!

z06boy · 07-28-2008, 12:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ebbs15

OUCH!!! glad it wasn't a total loss... and your husband is alright

Agreed

07-26-2008, 12:51 PM	#1
azoomm moderator chick Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Hill Country TX Moto: Pasta Rockets Posts: 8,917	Not a weeble .... it DOES fall down. My husband slid my bike. Actually, he sharpened it. He broke the windshield with his right leg as the bike highsided him off - and in doing so, he pushed the bike to the ground and got hung up on the left clipon with his left leg. So, there he was, sliding down the back straight facing backwards in front of the bike. He cracked a rib, and has a bone bruise from the windshield. The bike is fine, though not her pristine self. The left rearset ground down about an inch from the left. MUCH better than it breaking off. The panel is nicely (ugh) buffed. Left clip-on is sharpened, and the lever has caramelized. Not bad, knowing that he slid for about 70 feet... __________________ We have enough youth. How about a fountain of "smart"? Come Play at the Track!! http://www.elitetrackdays.com

07-26-2008, 01:14 PM	#5
azoomm moderator chick Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Hill Country TX Moto: Pasta Rockets Posts: 8,917	The funny part was when he came up from the session I was in the clubhouse - the guys just said "I guess the 998 is done". I just questioned... "the tires?" "No, Evan crashed" I ran out there "Is he OK??!!?" The answer was deadpan "Oh, the bike is fine" __________________ We have enough youth. How about a fountain of "smart"? Come Play at the Track!! http://www.elitetrackdays.com

07-28-2008, 11:24 AM	#7
PhiSig1071 Let go of my ears. Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Jacksonville, FL Moto: '03 GSX-R600, '04 625SMC Posts: 1,394	Glad he's allright! And I'm glad it wasn't the Norton! __________________ Entia non sunt multiplicanda necessitatem

07-28-2008, 11:33 AM	#8
NeonspeedRT At Large Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Jax, FL Moto: 2005 R1 Posts: 678	I'm glad both him and the bike are fine. It sounds like it could have been much worse for both. __________________ MSF Rider Coach Motorcycle Training Institue Inc "Riding a motorcycle is like playing chess. Anyone can learn the moves, but it takes a lifetime to master the game."

07-26-2008, 12:57 PM	#2
Mr Lefty TWFix Legend Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Denver CO Moto: 01 BMW F650GS Dakar Posts: 15,677	OUCH!!! glad it wasn't a total loss... and your husband is alright

07-26-2008, 01:14 PM	#4
BobTheBiker too much time on my hands Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: the northern district of god damn Moto: 01 ZX6R, looking for more now. Posts: 1,802	glad he's alright. its totally fixable.