Not a good morning

[308mate]

Woa brother!

Stay away from PH, your bike and any hospitals (if possible) for a week or so.

Next sunny day, borrow a bike and get back on that horse. Your reaction is understandable but after youve slept on it, reconsider.

Dont hang up the leathers too easily for one accident I reckon.

[Rawwr]

Sorry to hear that, James. Can only hope this isn't a kneejerk reaction.

At least you managed to walk away from it.

[Chilli]

Mate, what can I say. Firstly, I'm glad you can write up the story. However...jesus. That sounded like a nasty one. Why the loss of grip? Surface or just too many beans? This isn't your first major off though is it? Not just a knee-jerk reaction to giving up the riding? How about just keeping a bike for the track?
Echo the issue of wearing all the gear, but await a caning from the "anti-nanny state" brigade.

I hope you stick around. Think of all the new bikers that could benefit from yours (and others alike) experience....as I have over the months/years.

Once again, glad you're ok ish, and hope you reconsider the end of the biking...you'll miss it too much.

Would like to see pics...not sure why, but I would.

Cheers.

[veetwin]

Edited by veetwin on Thursday 2nd August 17:44

[The Tramp]

Glad you ok and still typing after what sounds like a major incident!!.....

Proves a point about the kit.....

Edit : just seen the pics, oh my god!!!

Edited by The Tramp on Thursday 2nd August 16:46

[veetwin]

Bugger.

I will miss the old girl. She always looked after me.

Now, the road was slippery so diesel may have been the cause. Both front and rear weant at the same time. Not too many beans, I would be the first to admit it!! Medium throttle picking the bike up through the bend (exit in sight). I did the same bend yesterday with no issue in the same manner.

Now, tyres could be the question. Since my Michelin saga two weeks ago. There is a small issue that I don't want to discuss. I will keep you up to date in good time.

[Biker's Nemesis]

Glad you are OK.

I'm all for wearing full gear, as it's impossible to predict when something is going to happen. As regards selling the bike, only time will tell if you really want too give up. Last time I had a big one, I was sitting at home thinking about what I had to loose, and seeing how upset my whole family were. It's the sort of thing that will happen to anyone who "pushes on", and it's a helluva fright when it does.

My last one, Two and half years ago.

[Chilli]

Mate,

Those pictures are awful. That was some impact.

By your second post I guess it's still sinking in. You gotta look at it as a result you weren't seriously injured or even worse.

[Busamav]

Oh dear , so sorry to see your baby looking like that .

Good that you are fine though.

You wont stay away from bikes , just take a short while and a deep breath .

Good luck .

[Andy OH]

Veetwin, glad you're ok mate and it's a testament to the gear you were wearing that you are on here writing about it. I always wear the correct gear as I have experienced sliding down the road at 70 mph with only bruised ego as a result. I saw a guy this morning in the city on a brand new 1098 wearing T-shirt, shorts & trainers and with a lid but no gloves.....my immediate thought was cracking bike shame about the cock on it!

Keep your chin up mate and take some time out but try not to say goodbye from biking forever.....

Andy

ps. I also echo what 308 said about your plate, yellow it out or something.

Edited by Andy OH on Thursday 2nd August 17:26

[Steve_T]

Sobering stuff.

Gutted for you about the accident, but it's only metal. More importantly, very glad to hear the kit did its job. It is amazing the number of people you see with little or no protection and things like this really bring it home. I hope the insurance side of things runs smoothly for you.

Steve.

[Fire99]

These salvage could of atleast put it on its sidestand.. might get scratched laying like that

Sorry just a little tension breaker..

Glad you're ok mate. I'm sure its pretty unnerving and makes you think.. but important thing is that the bike is a mess but you're ok.

Regarding biking, who knows.. Never say never i say but for now i think a bit of R n R and a couple of drinks would be the best bet.

Does make you think when you go light on the protective gear for those 'quick trips' to your mates etc.

Anyway glad you're in one piece.

Nick

[blade7]

Bit of T-cut it would be good as new.

Edited by blade7 on Thursday 2nd August 18:25

[randlemarcus]

Really glad to hear you're OK, and your decision to go geared up has helped. Good choice.

With the rest of them as regards taking a little while to think about completely stopping - sounds like your skills and experience saved you highsiding yourself into the Armco, so take a while to think it through, rather than deciding on the back of the adrenaline.

04 Blade to help you get back on when, and if you want it.

Marcus

[veetwin]

Insurance knows about the exhaust, plate removed for safety purposes. Thanks for the heads-up. To be honest I am not thinking straight for obvious reasons.

[veetwin]

Blade7,

Can you please cut out the pictures from your post?

Thanks mate.

[308mate]

Right.

Now we've got the niceties out of the way, how much for the Gold Visor and is it in good nick?

Im getting in for a bargain quick, before you change your mind.

[/vulturemode]

[tim2100]

Really glad your ok, maybe wait for a few months and then get a track only bike!! thats what a few people i have known have done after a big accident.

[alsoinvulturemode]
How much for the back protector?

[/vulturemode]

Edited by tim2100 on Thursday 2nd August 18:25

[blade7]

veetwin said:

Blade7,

Can you please cut out the pictures from your post?

Thanks mate.

No problemo.

[veetwin]

As for the bits for sale.

Iridium Visor has some stone chips so say £10??

Back protector cost £80 would let it go for £40??

Let me know your thoughts, I am open to consideration.