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Started by NJona86FJ, October 21, 2013, 02:44:57 AM

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NJona86FJ

October 21, 2013, 02:44:57 AM
 :morning1: 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
Some people's idea of free speech is that they are free to say what they like,but if anyone says anything back that is an outrage.
W. Churchill

NJona86FJ

#1
October 21, 2013, 02:52:36 AM


Some people's idea of free speech is that they are free to say what they like,but if anyone says anything back that is an outrage.
W. Churchill

NJona86FJ

#2
October 21, 2013, 02:56:22 AM
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.
Some people's idea of free speech is that they are free to say what they like,but if anyone says anything back that is an outrage.
W. Churchill

Capn Ron

#3
October 21, 2013, 03:13:58 AM
Wow...second report of a low side today!   :shok:

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. . .
Cap'n Ron. . .


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

Harvy

#4
October 21, 2013, 04:54:43 AM
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
FJZ1 1200 - It'll do me just fine.
Timing has much to do with the success of a rain dance.

Bones

#5
October 21, 2013, 05:34:19 AM
Your not having too much luck staying upright lately Neil  :shok:  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 :sarcastic: :sarcastic: that thing needs a whole lot of loving to get it pretty again.

                                                     Tony.
93 fj1200
79 suzuki gt250x7


Too young to be old but old enough to know better.

The General

#6
October 21, 2013, 05:50:06 AM
Better PM me your wedding Venue for me pressie!
`93 with downside up forks.
`78 XS11/1200 with a bit on the side.
Special edition Rocket Ship ZX14R Kwacka

movenon

#7
October 21, 2013, 07:58:38 AM
I am with Ron, How are you doing ? The bike is fixable.
George
Life isn't about having the best, but about making the best of what you have...

1990 FJ 1200

oz.fj

#8
October 21, 2013, 02:51:10 PM
Maaate jeez you give that bike a hard time  :cray:
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
89 FJ 1200 Shiny Black
89 FJ 1200 x 3 Red White Silver
92 XR 250
Life is pretty straight without twisties

ken65

#9
October 21, 2013, 03:58:27 PM
glad your ok, looks like you'll be back on the road in no time,

        ken

Arnie

#10
October 21, 2013, 08:44:09 PM
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

#11
October 21, 2013, 09:58:11 PM
 ......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........ :praising:
Never regret your choices in life ! There is no way to go back to do it again and compare. Make the most and do your best with every decision you make

NJona86FJ

#12
October 22, 2013, 02:08:08 AM
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 :good:. 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
Some people's idea of free speech is that they are free to say what they like,but if anyone says anything back that is an outrage.
W. Churchill

ribbert

#13
October 22, 2013, 02:46:54 AM
Quote from: NJona86FJ on October 22, 2013, 02:08:08 AM

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


I hope that's by choice!
"Tell a wise man something he doesn't know and he'll thank you, tell a fool something he doesn't know and he'll abuse you"

X-Ray

#14
October 22, 2013, 06:26:43 AM
Quote from: NJona86FJ on October 22, 2013, 02:08:08 AM
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!
'94 FJ1200 Wet Pale Brown
'93 FJ1200 Dark Violet/Silver
'84 FJ1100 Red/White

'91 FJ1200 Dark Violet/Silver ( Now Sold)
'92 FJ1200 Project/Resto Dark Violet/Silver (Now Sold)






For photos of my rear wheel swap, heres the link  https://www.flickr.com/gp/150032671@N02/62k3KZ
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