The ultimate squid wreck. And I did it.
Play-by -play:
Left the house, and went through a half mile of 20 mph neighborhood. Turning right from a stop sign, where I put feet down.
Didn't realize there was a puddle.
By the time the rear was sliding, then catching on the dry, I had no thoughts, no reactions.
Just blink and I'm on the ground.
Bike rear went pretty far out, caught and slammed to the left. It didn't throw me with it. I just kept falling to the right.
Landed on my right knee.
Eff motgatt, my one knee has been abused...
An older gentleman picked up the bike, rolled out to the side of the road. Had me wiggle my toes. I walked it the half mile back home, leaving my oil and shiny bits in the road.
The damage:
Cracked the stator cover and Gb cover.
Took chunks out of the left fairing.
Nose fairing has a big chunk of rash.
Bar end mirror gone and tip of helibar is chamfered.
Lsl slider helped.
Swingarm spool snapped and took the casting with it.
Footpeg snapped.
The trunk held up very well. For all the leverage on that one seat pan bolt, I expected it to snap on any impact. Grade 8 1/4-20 ftw.
So, I'm not riding for a bit. Thinking of selling it after its buttoned up. Oughta be saving money right now anyway. Get rid of what's left on the loan, and reduce insurance.
Two morals: cold tires and puddles don't pay nice.
Get your head in the game before you turn it on! Every time you ride! I've ridden on ice... 60 mph wind and rain. And I was careful and smooth. And I kept it up. But for this, I was groggy, needed more coffee, going through the motions, not paying attention. And it bit me. Don't be me.
Play-by -play:
Left the house, and went through a half mile of 20 mph neighborhood. Turning right from a stop sign, where I put feet down.
Didn't realize there was a puddle.
By the time the rear was sliding, then catching on the dry, I had no thoughts, no reactions.
Just blink and I'm on the ground.
Bike rear went pretty far out, caught and slammed to the left. It didn't throw me with it. I just kept falling to the right.
Landed on my right knee.
Eff motgatt, my one knee has been abused...
An older gentleman picked up the bike, rolled out to the side of the road. Had me wiggle my toes. I walked it the half mile back home, leaving my oil and shiny bits in the road.
The damage:
Cracked the stator cover and Gb cover.
Took chunks out of the left fairing.
Nose fairing has a big chunk of rash.
Bar end mirror gone and tip of helibar is chamfered.
Lsl slider helped.
Swingarm spool snapped and took the casting with it.
Footpeg snapped.
The trunk held up very well. For all the leverage on that one seat pan bolt, I expected it to snap on any impact. Grade 8 1/4-20 ftw.
So, I'm not riding for a bit. Thinking of selling it after its buttoned up. Oughta be saving money right now anyway. Get rid of what's left on the loan, and reduce insurance.
Two morals: cold tires and puddles don't pay nice.
Get your head in the game before you turn it on! Every time you ride! I've ridden on ice... 60 mph wind and rain. And I was careful and smooth. And I kept it up. But for this, I was groggy, needed more coffee, going through the motions, not paying attention. And it bit me. Don't be me.