Yep, time for a REAL BIKE!
Why?
Coz it would match my dumbfuckery when "I had to Lay 'er down"yesterday.
Big stooge me, after Superbike School and all, did a real rookie stupid move yesterday on the Angeles Crest, had the FJ leaned over into a beautiful left hander, nice clear sight of the exit and the next corner, didn't pay attention to the pine cone bastards in the shadow.
Yep, hit a pine cone.
BANG, instant lowside at about 65-70 mph, skidded, oh, a good 80 paces into the mulga at the side of the road.
Fucked up the lovely new forks, scratched hell outta the left side fairing scoop,various other small things.
The men riding with me did a magnificent job of helping me out(no cell phone coverage in those mountains) organised a tow truck and Fluffy insisted on driving all the way up tp get me.
Thanks fellers, you are real mates.
More with pics later.
Glad to hear your alright Kman... The bike can be fixed up again...
Eric M
Is this crashing shit contagious, or is it just the fall rut selecting out the less suitable males? Sorry to hear about the bike Mr. K., glad you didn't mod yourself.
were you wearing your village people vanson leathers i hope?
Quote from: carsick on October 11, 2010, 09:20:10 PM
Is this crashing shit contagious, or is it just the fall rut selecting out the less suitable males? Sorry to hear about the bike Mr. K., glad you didn't mod yourself.
Hey, what do you mean "less... um, never mind.
Glad you're okay, Klavdy.
Randy T
Indy
Quote from: Klavdy on October 11, 2010, 09:05:47 PM
".... had the FJ leaned over into a beautiful left hander, nice clear sight of the exit and the next corner, didn't pay attention to the pine cone bastards in the shadow.... Yep, hit a pine cone.
BANG, instant lowside at about 65-70 mph....."
Glad you're ok Klavdy. That's most important. Your track rated Vanson's leathers were a wise investment....
Ya Big Galoot, I keep telling you'se about those fucking PINE CONES!
For example: Here I am at the 2010 WCR Preaching about those devil's spawn... Notice Klavdy, on the right, walking away, no doubt laughing under his breath:
(http://www.fjrally.com/picgallery/gallery%2F2010_West_Coast_Rally%2FP1000827.jpg)
sorry to hear about your unintentional dismount....... i've been on the Angeles Crest and (least the sections i was on) you're lucky you got your bike back.
KOokaloo!
Frank
Hey klavdy, I took some after crash picks for you, I will shoot them off to you if you ping me an email address (PM if you prefer). Your gear very clearly took a beating and still left you a little beat up. A good example of ATGATT. Your bike took a good 300+ foot slide according to the witness marks in the pavement and my estimate of distance. I am guessing you stopped short of your bike with your leather having more friction than the plastic and metal parts of the bike. Very sorry my first day meeting you had a less than happy ending, but very happy you are OK and will ride again in spite of the attach Pine-cones that we live with every day here in the Angeles Crest.
I am certain that it was an "Aggressive Attack Pine-cone" that got your front tire. Too bad our recent forest fires did not get them all. We try and suffer the risk of losing life and home to set fire and burn them out but alas....they survive and take a visitor unfamiliar to the local hazards....let us know when you wish to return and we will nuke the pine cones!!!! Er....never mind, it would tarnish the beautiful roads and scenery you like so much. Do they teach a level 5 on avoidance of Pine-cones?
Heal fast and return soon.
Glad you are ok mate...see you next week?
Harvy
Quote from: FJmonkey on October 11, 2010, 11:19:53 PM
Hey klavdy, I took some after crash picks for you, I will shoot them off to you if you ping me an email address (PM if you prefer).
You are a good man, thanks heaps for all your help yesterday, it is very much appreciated.
I'd really like the pics, you reckon you could post 'em to klavdy1@gmail.com or post them up on Fluffys site?
Hell,post 'em in this thread so we can all have a look.
Good onya mate, cheers.
Good you made it out.. But a bastard the bike is a bit scratched.. :empathy3:
so was your pine cone bigger than Pat's? :rofl2:
Glad you are ok. The fj can be repaired.
I got a picture of the offending SOB, before Klavdy flattend him! Bigger than Dallas, I don't know how he didn't see it.
(http://fjowners.com/gallery/21_12_10_10_3_28_07.jpeg)
Seriously, there was shit everywhere! Mark (FJMonkey) & I were up on the same roads about 6 weeks ago and it was pristine. But Sunday there were pine needles & cones everywhere as well as a lot of baseball to breadloaf sized rocks all about. I guess we were lucky we only lost 1. Bummer of a cap on a nice day of riding. I spoke to K-man tonight, and the FJ doesn't sound good. He thinks the frames bent :ireful:.
Bummer.
Heal quickly, K-man!
Thanks for all the support and good wishes fellows, it really shows how much this group look out for each other.
At this stage there's fairly minor damage to the bike, the forks need new chrome sliders (already sourced some)new left hand "Yamaha" cover, you know, that round cover over the timing/ignition thingy, new gear lever,scratched the fairing and left mirror, the right hand side has no damage at all.
At this stage it doesn't look like the frame is bent, just a bit of a tweak to the rear subframe where the gear lever and footpegs mount,
(http://lh6.ggpht.com/_CgP_DGSV4U8/TLSIud1wV9I/AAAAAAAAFCA/GYoqQfBRmQI/IMGP0005.JPG)
Fucken pine cones!
(http://lh4.ggpht.com/_CgP_DGSV4U8/TLSIsaY6zeI/AAAAAAAAFBw/dzoFKDkcZqQ/IMGP0001.JPG)
Bastarard things are every bloody where,
(http://lh3.ggpht.com/_CgP_DGSV4U8/TLSIsimEVrI/AAAAAAAAFB0/Lkg8v1WmeA8/IMGP0002.JPG)
(http://lh5.ggpht.com/_CgP_DGSV4U8/TLSItIlssFI/AAAAAAAAFB4/y9VTM8tpK5c/IMGP0003.JPG)
Quote from: Klavdy on October 12, 2010, 11:20:45 AM
Fucken pine cones!
Bastarard things are every bloody where,
Hell, I'd bet they even got into the tank bag, kinda like Tribbles ... :rofl: :biggrin:
The bike can be fixed the main thing is you are alright.Watch out for those pine cones from now on.
This is never a good thing to hear about, but it looks like you and the FJ will live to ride another day.
I'm glad you weren't seriously injured.
Take care,
Leon
Quote from: Klavdy on October 12, 2010, 11:20:45 AM
Thanks for all the support and good wishes fellows, it really shows how much this group look out for each other.
At this stage there's fairly minor damage to the bike, the forks need new chrome sliders (already sourced some)new left hand "Yamaha" cover, you know, that round cover over the timing/ignition thingy, new gear lever,scratched the fairing and left mirror, the right hand side has no damage at all.
At this stage it doesn't look like the frame is bent, just a bit of a tweak to the rear subframe where the gear lever and footpegs mount,
(http://lh6.ggpht.com/_CgP_DGSV4U8/TLSIud1wV9I/AAAAAAAAFCA/GYoqQfBRmQI/IMGP0005.JPG)
Fucken pine cones!
(http://lh4.ggpht.com/_CgP_DGSV4U8/TLSIsaY6zeI/AAAAAAAAFBw/dzoFKDkcZqQ/IMGP0001.JPG)
Bastarard things are every bloody where,
(http://lh3.ggpht.com/_CgP_DGSV4U8/TLSIsimEVrI/AAAAAAAAFB0/Lkg8v1WmeA8/IMGP0002.JPG)
(http://lh5.ggpht.com/_CgP_DGSV4U8/TLSItIlssFI/AAAAAAAAFB4/y9VTM8tpK5c/IMGP0003.JPG)
Glad you're okay mate, but goddamit Klavdy you just can't have nice things! :shok:
Sorry to hear about the off Klavdy, it's just plain never fun to drop a bike at any speed, much less 60-70... Glad to read you're OK. Just know it certainly could have been much worse.
Think of it this way, at least it was while actually riding on the open road -that is at least a respectable off, if such a thing exists.
By contrast, a few years back, in early spring I actually managed to high-side my Gixxer in my own driveway, with my 5 year old kids watching no less. Cold tires caught me out, spun-up unexpectedly and when I chopped the throttle, it through (there's a free one for you) me off.
Again, glad you're OK, that's the important bit.
Dan
Quote from: carsick on October 11, 2010, 09:20:10 PM
Is this crashing shit contagious, or is it just the fall rut selecting out the less suitable males? Sorry to hear about the bike Mr. K., glad you didn't mod yourself.
I was just thinking that.. Normally it seems like years between incidents, for the regulars at least - not counting rally r1's.
Hope this marks the end of ass-over-handlebars season.
Man, thats some serious rash.....those parts aren't cheap either.
Not to bust balls, but if I had a dollar for every time I heard a story like this. A super important part of the overall situational awareness you need is to constantly, over and over, ask yourself the question: "Can I drive over what is is front of me right now" A classis example is seeing a puddle of water on a warm summer day.....wait a minute, it hasn't rained, Oooops! Its tranny fluid!
I did something like you just did a long time ago, except it was a buffed smooth and wet manhole cover. Had the bike laid over like something you see on TV, whoosh! That thing slid 300+ feet down the road. My hands and body were so rashed....
Quote from: Dan Filetti on October 12, 2010, 02:06:17 PM
Again, glad you're OK, that's the important bit.
Dan
Update FYI: Klavdy just got back from the doctor and has a broken right "pinkie" finger (may need a pin put in), 2 cracked ribs, a small bit of road rash on his lower back and a "jammed" big toe. He'll be in pain for a while - but otherwise he'll be alright. Certainly could have been MUCH worse.
Quote from: Marsh White on October 12, 2010, 05:11:43 PM
Update FYI: Klavdy just got back from the doctor and has a broken right "pinkie" finger (may need a pin put in), 2 cracked ribs, a small bit of road rash on his lower back and a "jammed" big toe. He'll be in pain for a while - but otherwise he'll be alright. Certainly could have been MUCH worse.
road rash?
friction burn (strawberry) thru his leathers ? or does his jacket not zip to the pants?
heal well brother klavdy......
Frank
Marsh, thanks for the heads up on Kman. Sounds painful but sure could have been much worse. Good on you for taking care of the lad... Hope he heals quickly...
Eric M
Wow, What can we say....... we all know it can happen. Sorry you were the choosen one Klavdy!
But speaking for the FJ masses; we are all pleased you were left with only minor injuries. If I can say your injuries sustained were minor???? blah blah.
Peace Man, keep us posted!
Glad to hear you're ok.
This brings back unpleasant memories of my last get-off when I ended up under a car.
Best of luck to you.
Quoteit through
I think the correct term is "it throwed". K will know for sure.
Arse.
The Brits would say 'get well soon' - now I'm more American - I'm going with their proactive 'get better now' wish.
While you're repairing, enjoy these videos - there's even a Harley in them, so you can get to choosing your accessories what match etc. etc.
Biking Vacation 2010 | andyoutandabout (http://blip.tv/file/4127149#id4145992)
Bike Vacation 2010 part b | andyoutandabout (http://blip.tv/file/4137332#id4156158)
Pine cones save lives.
If not for the Pine cone you may have crashed into a tired trucker who swerved into your lane only a couple turns away.
Embrace the pine cone. A tribute for Klavdy
Pine Cone Love (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DsMD1L60Iy0#)
I was a bit bummed when I could not join the group on the ride with Klavdy last week. So I logged in this morning to see how it went. Checked the trip reports, nothing. Oh well lets see what else is going on.
From Klavdy, emm, what buying a Harley? Their for fags...I knew it!
Klavdy, I'm so glad you are OK. When I met you at the WCR I was almost disappointed to find you were nice guy. I expected so much less. I did about the same amount of damage to myself and bike with 10 MPH spill a few months ago (first time for me). I guess it's true what the say about two kinds of riders.
Anyway you take care and look forward to see reports of you and your bikes recovery
or buy a Harley you #*$!
San Dimas Mike
Funny video Travis it cheered me up after hearing the other news.
If we'd a had our wits together maybe we'd a done something like this to document the occasion ...
brummy news clip.wmv (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vf-YLKDgD5Y#ws)
But, no ...
Heal up fast there Klavdy. And don't buy a Harley. That thing will put men such as us asleep behind the bars due to the slow rummbling ill handling bordom that the Harley is famous for. In fact, the reason they make them so loud is that so no one will fall asleep while riding the damn things.
And you can buy a cheaper vibrator. :rofl:
CraigO
90FJ1200
Holy crap! Jammed big toe? That hurts for sure.
Glad you made it FAIRLY unscathed. Heal quickly. :drinks:
Sorry to hear about the pine cone collision; tough luck. That's the sort of story that keeps the masses off of motorcycles - good thing too. Glad your injuries are minor! Getting hurt sucks.