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12-04-2004, 10:31am
Thanks to all at the island on the weekend, especially Wayne, Scott, their respective families and Greg.
The support I got from you [all] was great. I would have ridden home though it would not have been the smartest thing [and I'm glad I didn't].
The day at the track itself was awesome, I loved every bit of it, even the accident [although I don't want to do it again]. It might sound strange enough, but it's another experience. The damage etc I treat as something seperate, and that does hurt. I think I've mostly come to terms with it all, we'll see what Ron finds whenever I get it down there.
A comment was made about this putting me off the track, but it couldn't be further from the truth. I can't wait to get back on there, it's great to be able to push yourself hard and know that the road is not going to have potholes or dead animals all over it - chasing down other bikes is quite fun too
However I don't think I could ride down myself again without knowing for certain that I would be able to bring back the bike in whatever state. I was very fortunate to have had someone willing to give me their spot on the trailer. Thanks Greg for your offer too, I would have taken it if things hadn't worked out otherwise! [thx for the tools too]
For everyone that is still in the dark, I lowsided just before lukey heights at god knows what speed. I didn't run out of track I was just over too much. I rolled for what felt like 12 seconds and still have visions of sky, ground, sky, ground, sky, white rocks, my arms, various sound effects and wondering how many bones I'd broken.
LOL
Physically [and mostly mentally, I'm already crazy] I'm fine - leathers did their job and I walked away with a bruised body, a few scratches and a bit of disappointment.
The bike, well, I'll let the pics explain themselves. Overall it doesn't seem to be too bad, mostly cosmetic.
There were 15 'incidents' that day, with quite a few worse than my own, including a totalled GSXR something [at the same place].
Anyway, the Mongrel Busa is about to get more bitsa, more mongrel. Again, thanks to those who offered fairings, but I'll use what I've got - I've still got plenty of learning to do
What really sucks is the parts which have tabs, plugs or mounts that have broken off - namely the headlight [which otherwise is fine] and the speedoguage. I reckon I'll be able to fix up the speedo just fine, but the headlight I'll need to take to a plastic repair place with a good headlight so they can replicate the mounts.
Does anyone happen to have a Busa headlight assembly just sitting around? [unlikely, I know]
Well here is what I'll be looking for over the next *months:
Both Mirrors
Front subframe [holds headlight, speedo and mirrors]
Front indicators [or just front right indicator]
Lefthand Magneto/crank cover
Exhaust cans [Rai, I'll be in contact with U again]
Another Doublebubble
Any/All Fairings [far down on my list of priorities]
If anyone sees any good deals or has anything they'd be willing to sell let me know.
I won't be riding on the track with oem plastics again, that's for sure. Does anyone have recommendations for fiberglass stuff? I think redline racing had busa fibreglass at one point. hmm.
Before I forget, here is the damage:
www.geocities.com/slongab...Result.htm
Stay upright, and watch that magneto cover - it grinds off real quick.
Thanks again guys, and gals.
-jon-
The support I got from you [all] was great. I would have ridden home though it would not have been the smartest thing [and I'm glad I didn't].
The day at the track itself was awesome, I loved every bit of it, even the accident [although I don't want to do it again]. It might sound strange enough, but it's another experience. The damage etc I treat as something seperate, and that does hurt. I think I've mostly come to terms with it all, we'll see what Ron finds whenever I get it down there.
A comment was made about this putting me off the track, but it couldn't be further from the truth. I can't wait to get back on there, it's great to be able to push yourself hard and know that the road is not going to have potholes or dead animals all over it - chasing down other bikes is quite fun too
However I don't think I could ride down myself again without knowing for certain that I would be able to bring back the bike in whatever state. I was very fortunate to have had someone willing to give me their spot on the trailer. Thanks Greg for your offer too, I would have taken it if things hadn't worked out otherwise! [thx for the tools too]
For everyone that is still in the dark, I lowsided just before lukey heights at god knows what speed. I didn't run out of track I was just over too much. I rolled for what felt like 12 seconds and still have visions of sky, ground, sky, ground, sky, white rocks, my arms, various sound effects and wondering how many bones I'd broken.
LOL
Physically [and mostly mentally, I'm already crazy] I'm fine - leathers did their job and I walked away with a bruised body, a few scratches and a bit of disappointment.
The bike, well, I'll let the pics explain themselves. Overall it doesn't seem to be too bad, mostly cosmetic.
There were 15 'incidents' that day, with quite a few worse than my own, including a totalled GSXR something [at the same place].
Anyway, the Mongrel Busa is about to get more bitsa, more mongrel. Again, thanks to those who offered fairings, but I'll use what I've got - I've still got plenty of learning to do
What really sucks is the parts which have tabs, plugs or mounts that have broken off - namely the headlight [which otherwise is fine] and the speedoguage. I reckon I'll be able to fix up the speedo just fine, but the headlight I'll need to take to a plastic repair place with a good headlight so they can replicate the mounts.
Does anyone happen to have a Busa headlight assembly just sitting around? [unlikely, I know]
Well here is what I'll be looking for over the next *months:
Both Mirrors
Front subframe [holds headlight, speedo and mirrors]
Front indicators [or just front right indicator]
Lefthand Magneto/crank cover
Exhaust cans [Rai, I'll be in contact with U again]
Another Doublebubble
Any/All Fairings [far down on my list of priorities]
If anyone sees any good deals or has anything they'd be willing to sell let me know.
I won't be riding on the track with oem plastics again, that's for sure. Does anyone have recommendations for fiberglass stuff? I think redline racing had busa fibreglass at one point. hmm.
Before I forget, here is the damage:
www.geocities.com/slongab...Result.htm
Stay upright, and watch that magneto cover - it grinds off real quick.
Thanks again guys, and gals.
-jon-