Dropped her today

Raux · March 10, 2009, 01:37:22 AM

Mouseman is working on a new style tank cover. it's gonna use the middle front cover and then a single piece wraparound for the rest. might want to wait til he's done to check it out.

topspin_flyer · March 10, 2009, 08:11:39 AM

Sorry to hear of your crash and the damages, glad it was not worse cause it could have been. You always have to be alert, expect the unexpected around every corner, watch for danger at every intersection, even in the straights you gotta be wary of a deer taking you out. Riding a bike takes full concentration, and that being so involved is the fun of it too.

causeofkaos · March 10, 2009, 09:16:24 AM

that make the beast with two backsing sucks.
good to read it sounds like you are in good spirits.

plus whatever everyone else said about being careful and blah blah

Sleeper_I · March 11, 2009, 02:23:20 AM

Quote from: zLoki on March 10, 2009, 12:56:57 AM

Total bill for me not paying attention - about $1000.

It could be a much more costing lesson if it wasn't for the helmet, leathers, and sliders

corey · March 12, 2009, 01:24:03 PM

man.. i should really order some make the beast with two backsing sliders.

DucatiTorrey · March 13, 2009, 04:18:05 PM

great call on the sliders. A guys at work was giving me looks when i told him i was getting some. Not that i would be pressured not too, just funny he would do that. No that i have seen they work amazingly, i will get some. Totally worth the "weird" look than the "F'ed up" look. Fronts did nothing? hmmm

"And I got to keep the stock cans for emissions purposes(in 2012). "
Cali?

?

also, great call on the new helmet. think of it as karma

glad to hear your both fine.

mrplease · March 23, 2009, 07:51:47 AM

dang man! sorry to hear that. i know you've put a ton of time and money into your baby. that really sucks! makes me think i might just keep my motovation frame sliders. how is your insurnce company handling it?

well, the good thing is your here to ride another day...

Quote from: zLoki on March 09, 2009, 07:52:50 AM
No, she was still in second and running when I got up. Finally got to use the big shiny red kill switch

DucatiTorrey · March 23, 2009, 07:54:09 AM

agreed on the frame sliders mrplease, thats why i was thinking of getting yours for cheap! ha! may look dumb, but your gonna look dumber with a messed up bike.

i'm getting mine once the wallet flow is in order...

mrplease · March 23, 2009, 11:46:32 AM

Quote from: ducatitorrey on March 23, 2009, 07:54:09 AM
agreed on the frame sliders mrplease, thats why i was thinking of getting yours for cheap! ha! may look dumb, but your gonna look dumber with a messed up bike.

i'm getting mine once the wallet flow is in order...

well i'm still kind of on the fence about it. i have a $250 deductible and my insurance covers all my mods and what not. i've already had to deal with a similar thing to a really modded out car and my agent/insurance handled every thing just as i could have hoped. so i'm not to worried about my insurance co. screwing me. i just am not seeing the big deal on having the insurance co. fixing it or just totaling it?!? if someone knows which is better i'd love to hear...

dne1810 · March 23, 2009, 01:10:32 PM

Quote from: zLoki on March 09, 2009, 01:37:49 AM

The leather, wish I could fix it, I really like that jacket

Sorry to hear about your crash but glad you're ok and she's also fine considering the potential damage w/out the frame sliders!!! Quick q: which gloves are these? They look very cool and been after a pair matching those colors on yours

thanks

DucatiTorrey · March 23, 2009, 03:25:38 PM

the gloves look to be Dainese, the same ones they make for Ducati to rebrand.

http://www.ducati.com/shop/product.jsp?catid=catimp02022&prodid=prodImp981433

i believe i heard they are cheaper as ducati gloves.

dne1810 · March 24, 2009, 10:46:27 AM

Quote from: ducatitorrey on March 23, 2009, 03:25:38 PM
the gloves look to be Dainese, the same ones they make for Ducati to rebrand.

http://www.ducati.com/shop/product.jsp?catid=catimp02022&prodid=prodImp981433

i believe i heard they are cheaper as ducati gloves.

thanks!!

DLSGAP · March 24, 2009, 01:49:51 PM

Glad you weren't seriously hurt..

Seeing as how the bike has been dropped.. its now absolutely worthless... I'll get a Nigerian friend of mine to send you a check for $100 bucks to cover the costs and troubles of shipping it to me. You can keep $50 and send the other $50 back to me with the bike

Snips · April 17, 2009, 01:32:55 PM

Sorry to hear about your crash.

It's interesting that where you did the right thing, it pretty much paid off (jacket, frame sliders).

Where you didn't, you got bit (leg protection).

Sorry about your jacket, but better than your unprotected elbow, that's for sure.

Not wishing the make light of the damage, but that scratch on the tank looks kinda cool - like a godzilla gash, which suits your dark monster (which looks great, btw).

Mend soon: rider and bike.

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Dropped her today

Raux