Hail

[NJona86FJ]

  g'day
  Seems a bit unfair when most of my home state is burning that we get 40 mm in 30 mins plus hail up here. But, it happened and I won't forget it. I have ridden in hail once before,( 28 on a dr250,t shirt and jeans through a hail storm, yeah OUCH), but this time?
Hmmmm
Left toowoomba at 12, raining lightly, out towards Hampton it gets heavier, no biggy, got my jacket and gloves on, as I got about 3 k from home the heavy rain turned to hail, pea size and like snow! Bloody everywhere!!!!! Road as slippery as hell!! Got to 60 zone, rode at about 50, bike loose as, slowed to make left hand turn. Squeezed rears and fronts gently, was slowing then sliding, off brakes then back on gently bit harder on the rear then front, front tucked and BANG. Sigh.
Again.
This time I cracked the rear bolt on side scoop, bent both LH footpegs, broke shiny bit of rear footpeg,big hole in Cdi cover, centre stand dings in exhaust LH, somehow a ding in rh side of tank.
  I hate hail
Pics to come.
Cheers
Neil

[NJona86FJ]

[NJona86FJ]

Yup.
She looks tatty and yes I know I need a new seat but race tapes good for colour.
  The screen and mirror I did on my previous foray into stupidity. No surprise it's not handling the same, it needs love.

[Capn Ron]

Wow...second report of a low side today!   

I got caught in a brief hail storm in San Diego years ago...hurt like hell, but not heavy enough to make the roads slick...must have been a handful!

How did you fare in the crash?

Cap'n Ron. . .

[Harvy]

Neil, I'm gunna have to dig thru my pile of bits and pieces and see what i can come up with mate.......I'll give you a shout soon.

Harvy

[Bones]

Your not having too much luck staying upright lately Neil    Haven't been caught in a hail storm yet, but saw a bloke on a bike get caught once in hail as big as golf balls, jagged edges on it as well, he would've been black and blue the next day.

You mean to say your bike looks worse than what it did on the Nobby ride that thing needs a whole lot of loving to get it pretty again.

                                                     Tony.

[The General]

Better PM me your wedding Venue for me pressie!

[movenon]

I am with Ron, How are you doing ? The bike is fixable.
George

[oz.fj]

Maaate jeez you give that bike a hard time 
Hope you are OK.
You didn't have to go to this length to remind me about that mirror
Now I see which side it is I'll post it up to you.

Darran

[ken65]

glad your ok, looks like you'll be back on the road in no time,

        ken

[Arnie]

Neil,

As Barry Sheen used to say, "If you had a duck, it would drown".
Sorry to hear of your latest mishap.
Glad you seem to be OK.

Note: Stay far away from the fires

Cheers,
Arnie

[CanDman]

 ......Looks like the girl is taking a whipping........I guess it's not a good time to Hail the F Z



FRANK ZAPPA - whipping post - Live 1984 (HD)


MAYBE NEXT TIME YOU'LL OPEN YOUR PARACHUTE........

[NJona86FJ]

G'day
Thanks for replies, I'm ok, bruised hip and knee, and upset shoulder and neck again. Stiff and sore but ok, aldi jacket works!!!!
Doug even the Missus likes your pic and thanks you for the floral effort . Got so disturbed I went for a DRIVE in a CAR . I don't like it lol
Very dirty on myself mainly about tank, might have to follow in your footsteps darran and go black and gold!!!!
I guess rebuild time is getting closer.
Getting married at toowoomba court house next couple weeks and proper celebration after baby is born which I would love you all to come to will keep you all posted, moving across town to bigger house so your all very welcome.
Thanks again
Neil

[ribbert]

Getting married at toowoomba court house next couple weeks.....

I hope that's by choice!

[X-Ray]

Getting married at toowoomba court house next couple weeks and proper celebration after baby is born which I would love you all to come to will keep you all posted, moving across town to bigger house so your all very welcome.
Thanks again
Neil

Hey, good on you Neil, enjoy it! Be careful with that open invitation, I'm sure a few of us will turn up!