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people, whatever you do, do not crash 3 weeks before an fj rally...

Started by mst3kguy, August 31, 2013, 08:39:31 PM

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mst3kguy

low-sided on the highway last night, on-ramp from one highway to another.  got too cocky with my speed and hit gravel.  yes i'm fine, aerostich suit did its job.  slid down the interstate on my ass and hands starting at 40 mph or so.  then ran like hell to get off the highway.  i have _no_ injuries from the crash.  strike that.  i have a blister the size of a drop of water on my right hand.  and i think i jacked up my left elbow trying to get the fjr back on two wheels.  mirror broken, fairing rashed, delrin slider ground down, right bar end protector thing bent, right sidecase is toast, sidecase bracket is broken, and givi topcase is rashed but intact.  no engine damage, no frame damage that i can tell.  gotta do some quick fixes to be ready for tellico now!

if i could figure out how to insert pics i would.  stand by.
dean
2014 triumph street triple r
2019 ktm 1290 superduke gt

yamaha fj rider

That so sucks!!!! Good to hear that you are ok. Gear did it's job. At the of this category are instructions on how to post pictures.

Kurt
93 FJ1200
FJ 09
YZ250X I still love 2 strokes
Tenere 700
FJR1300ES

movenon

Sorry about the "event". Glad your gear worked and you are not hurt. The bike is fixable. It is just a bum feeling.
George
Life isn't about having the best, but about making the best of what you have...

1990 FJ 1200

rktmanfj


http://www.fjowners.com/index.php?topic=341.0

Sorry to hear about your fall, Dean... glad you're okay!

Does this mean you might resort to bringing an FJ to TPTN?         :unknown:

Randy T
Indy

Blessed be the LORD my strength, which teacheth my hands to war, and my fingers to fight.
Psalms 144:1

'89 FJ1200
'90 FJ1200
'78 XT500
'88 XT350


Mike 86 in San Dimas


fj11.5

Lucky it wasn't worse mate, I did more engine damage from a busted chain  :dash2:
unless you ride bikes, I mean really ride bikes, then you just won't get it

84 Fj1100  effie , with mods
( 88 ) Fj 1200  fairly standard , + blue spots
84 Fj1100 absolutely stock standard, now more stock , fitted with Fj12 twin system , no rusted headers for this felicity jayne

mst3kguy

dean
2014 triumph street triple r
2019 ktm 1290 superduke gt

Pat Conlon

I am glad you're ok Dean. Your gear did it's duty and you bike sounds fixable.
Unlike our FJ's, at least you can parts for your FJR.
Heal up in time for Tellico.

I still have dreams of riding the Cherohala Skyway....
1) Free Owners Manual download: https://tinyurl.com/fmsz7hk9
2) Don't store your FJ with E10 fuel https://tinyurl.com/3cjrfct5
3) Replace your old stock rubber brake lines.
4) Important items for the '84-87 FJ's:
Safety wire: https://tinyurl.com/99zp8ufh
Fuel line: https://tinyurl.com/bdff9bf3

Capn Ron

You were wearing the right gear at the right time...smart man!  I was only wearing *most* of the gear for my low side last Sunday and everywhere that was unprotected...is rashed or friction burned.  Glad you walked away from that...While I was sliding, I too was thinking, "Damn...I have to get my ass OUT of the road...ASAP!   :good:

FJ(R) parts can be ordered...the epidermis?  Not so much!


Cap'n Ron. . .
Cap'n Ron. . .


There are two types of people in the world...Those who put people into categories...and those who don't.

The General

mmmm...I`ve seen how low you go when ya highside -



Shit ya must`ve got really, really low this time - What colour gear ya buying next?
`93 with downside up forks.
`78 XS11/1200 with a bit on the side.
Special edition Rocket Ship ZX14R Kwacka

mst3kguy

yeah, pretty much the prevailing thought while i was sliding was "holy shiite, i'm on my ass on a highway, i gotta get out of here".

i'll be ordering another hi-viz one-piece.  looking forward to the upgrades they've made.
dean
2014 triumph street triple r
2019 ktm 1290 superduke gt

FJ Flyer

Glad to hear you're okay! Man, you are really becoming a gear test mule.  Another stich sacrifices itself in your interest.  Do they give you discount after your fifth suit?

Let me know if you need any help running down parts.  I dont have a stockpile like I do for the FJ, tho.  
Chris P.
'16 FJR1300ES
'87 FJ1200
'76 DT250

Wear your gear.


mst3kguy

turns out ohio state highway patrol was parked down the road and managed to catch my crash on his dash cam...

http://tinyurl.com/ojjh9t3
dean
2014 triumph street triple r
2019 ktm 1290 superduke gt

carey

dean,

you always manage to crash with style.  :good2:

see ya soon

carey

Firehawk068

Glad your gear saved you from losing some skin..............sucks about the slide though....
One thing's for sure, you've definately got some experience when it comes to pavement.........

At least you've got some time to mend the scraped up bits before the rally.............It could have been worse, and actually happened AT the rally......
I'm sure you'll be sore for a week or so. Heal fast! :drinks:
Alan H.
Denver, CO
'90 FJ1200