OZ GTR35 Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 Well, well, well , Hhhmmmmmmmm. after a non eventful ride day with Abo bob at OP GP 2 weeks ago, I thought I would improve my riding capabilities at the super bike school. Today on my 4th session at Eastern creek, I decided to drop the wife’s bike at turn 7. I was close to the ground when the front tyre let go so the impact was minimal. All I can remember is diving into turn 6 and thinking WHAT WAS THAT as I watch the bike slide away from me at a great rate of knots. As I was sliding I realised I was laying on a race track and chose to stand up only to realise I was still moving so I had to run to avoid a face plant. According to the instructor who was following me, I did not do anything wrong, it just looks like I over cooked the tyre and it just let go on the apex. The wife took the ordeal fairly well, she was more pi$$ed about missing the rest of the day then the damage to the bike. Some pics Although it was dropped at about 80-90km/hr a 2nd hand mirror and rear fairing parts are under $300 in total. The scratches we will have to live with. Cant wait for the next one! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/239532-how-to-drop-a-bike-101/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
INVRTD Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 well good to hear you got away with it, i have heard that after hooking around when you come off feels like you have stopped but are actually moving, Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/239532-how-to-drop-a-bike-101/#findComment-4185268 Share on other sites More sharing options...
legend01 Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 If you saved the broken peices there easy enough to get plastic welded together again makes for a cheaper repair and most places do a good job .A little slide in leathers is pretty easy but dont try it in jeans it hurts Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/239532-how-to-drop-a-bike-101/#findComment-4185295 Share on other sites More sharing options...
OZ GTR35 Posted October 9, 2008 Author Share Posted October 9, 2008 A 2nd hand tail is $250, I dont have the piece anyway, ahhh its all good. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/239532-how-to-drop-a-bike-101/#findComment-4185551 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAS-25T Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 nice one Paul. hahaha good to see no one got hurt but your ego..........maybe? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/239532-how-to-drop-a-bike-101/#findComment-4185874 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bored33 Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 as long as you are ok Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/239532-how-to-drop-a-bike-101/#findComment-4185885 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abo Bob Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 That'll buff right out, or at least be fixable with some judiciously placed race tape. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/239532-how-to-drop-a-bike-101/#findComment-4185891 Share on other sites More sharing options...
OZ GTR35 Posted October 9, 2008 Author Share Posted October 9, 2008 No my pride is fine, its just a part of riding a bike on the track I think. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/239532-how-to-drop-a-bike-101/#findComment-4185931 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisCross Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 The scratches we will have to live with. It's called character Good to hear that you're keen on going back out there and further improving skills !! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/239532-how-to-drop-a-bike-101/#findComment-4186045 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beer Baron Posted October 10, 2008 Share Posted October 10, 2008 you look pretty cute in that leather unitard mate. good to see you didn't damage your heiny too much either. just a light pounding which is I guess about par for the course with you. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/239532-how-to-drop-a-bike-101/#findComment-4186291 Share on other sites More sharing options...
OZ GTR35 Posted October 10, 2008 Author Share Posted October 10, 2008 Beer B!tch, when it comes to a$$ pounding you are the man! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/239532-how-to-drop-a-bike-101/#findComment-4186519 Share on other sites More sharing options...
OZ GTR35 Posted October 10, 2008 Author Share Posted October 10, 2008 Some pre drop pics Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/239532-how-to-drop-a-bike-101/#findComment-4186717 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blitz Posted October 10, 2008 Share Posted October 10, 2008 Nice work Paul you big fag. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/239532-how-to-drop-a-bike-101/#findComment-4186934 Share on other sites More sharing options...
R33GTRKid Posted October 10, 2008 Share Posted October 10, 2008 you are not off the bike enough, CoG is to high, meaning you are leaning the bike over too far, that's why it let go, you need to get that ass of the seat such that your oppo cheek is just on the inner edge and you should have your head shoulders off as if you are peering around a door frame..... get a new instructor if he told you everything was sweet! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/239532-how-to-drop-a-bike-101/#findComment-4187046 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marsss Posted October 10, 2008 Share Posted October 10, 2008 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/239532-how-to-drop-a-bike-101/#findComment-4187286 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bogan Posted October 11, 2008 Share Posted October 11, 2008 OPTION 1;OGGY KNOBS and a aftermarket fairing for track days or remove it altogether, itll save on some $$ OPTION 2; stop throwing it away I would go with option 1 because no matter how hard i try option 2 doesnt really work for me. LOL Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/239532-how-to-drop-a-bike-101/#findComment-4188379 Share on other sites More sharing options...
PORTS Posted October 11, 2008 Share Posted October 11, 2008 Nice skid marks Paul, the sign of a warrior . I just hope you didn't suffer any internal skiddies in the leathers. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/239532-how-to-drop-a-bike-101/#findComment-4188770 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatz Posted October 11, 2008 Share Posted October 11, 2008 ive had bigger grases than that getting out of bed in the morning ya poof! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/239532-how-to-drop-a-bike-101/#findComment-4188828 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TommO Posted October 11, 2008 Share Posted October 11, 2008 (edited) Good to hear there's not too much damage mate After losing the front at speed, bet that doesn't inspire confidence haha.. I bet you'll take it easy as on teh street now (well I would!) I can't wait to get out there... Edited October 11, 2008 by TommO Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/239532-how-to-drop-a-bike-101/#findComment-4189226 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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