Hard S-Curve + 65 mph + Gravel = BAD JUJU

Osiris · Post by **Osiris** » Mon Aug 14, 2006 11:15 pm

Well folks...it's happened!!
I layed down my RR yesterday. It was a wicked spill, but thankfully nobody was hurt. A few bruises on my arm and leg were the product of my ride yesterday. I think that my pride was hurt more than anything!! Haha.

I need to replace the fuel line, turn signals, headlight brackets, one foot peg and the handlbars. But, all in all it was fairly tame. All of the damage was done to the right hand side. Thank goodness for modern technologies in safety!!

I guess this just kinda speeds up my mission to upgrade a few parts on my bike.
I was thinking of going to the F650ST bars like on the "Bobster". Is it true that all you need to do is mount them upside down?? Otherwise, I am considering mounting flipped Rockster bars on my roadster. What do you think?

I want to get my baby back on the road sooooooo bad!!

p.s._I think I was just trying to be cool like DJ (glad you're ok, pal).

domekrome · Post by **domekrome** » Mon Aug 14, 2006 11:19 pm

Glad you're okay-ish. Heal quick, and welcome to the club.

Post by **toner87** » Mon Aug 14, 2006 11:19 pm

Sorry to hear about your spill... Glad you're OK.
T.

Post by **iowabeakster** » Mon Aug 14, 2006 11:54 pm

once again: (from DJ) BUGGER, BUGGER, BUGGER

i am glad to see that your taking the mishap with some humor.

Best wishes for quick mending, and get back on the road soon!

daslimpet · Post by **daslimpet** » Tue Aug 15, 2006 12:23 am

Yikes!!! What a bummer Osiris! And thank goodness you're alright!

Since you're in the states, you might want to check places like: http://www.beemerboneyard.com when you begin replacing some of the non-upgrade parts.

Heal quick my friend!!

p.s. - I didn't know there were any S curves in Florida.

Osiris · Post by **Osiris** » Tue Aug 15, 2006 12:24 am

Thanks for the support.

To be completely honest...I believe I'm more sore from lifting that heavy beast into & out of the back of a truck than from the spill!!

In addition, if we can't laugh about our fudges...we're just not living life to the fullest!!

Post by **DJ Downunder** » Tue Aug 15, 2006 12:45 am

Gees Osiris..that is a bugger.....and I know how you feel..

I'm glad you're not too hurt...Gravel...who invented that stuff...I'm glad I don't see it much of it here.

I don't see how those 650 bars mounted upside down clear the tank on full lock.

If they do clear it it must be only just..that means any slight tip over where the bars get a little bump..there goes the tank..it's maybe not worth it.

I'm also considering Rockster bars on mine.

I hope you heal quick and get back riding soon.

DJ

single650 · Post by **single650** » Tue Aug 15, 2006 1:58 am

What a bummer.

This is getting worrying but it's great that everyone is walking away from the drops.

Hope you get the bike up and running again soon.

chris · Post by **chris** » Wed Aug 16, 2006 2:04 am

single650 wrote:What a bummer.

This is getting worrying but it's great that everyone is walking away from the drops.

Hope you get the bike up and running again soon.

Sorry to hear it, lets hope it ends here!

Post by **scottybooj** » Thu Aug 17, 2006 12:14 am

ewwww.... glad you're ok.