I fell over

[Mrs. Colleen]

And when I say I fell over that is pretty much what happened...nothing big...

Hubby and I were out on our favorite road. There was a truck that kept catching up with us and then falling behind again and since I was paying too much attention to him I just figured I would pull over, let him go ahead and then ride on. I knew there was a turnout coming up that was sort of hidden. I see it ahead, slow a bit and head for it. Where I went wrong was thinking that it was a paved turnout when in reality it was actually deep gravel. Shortly after my front wheel touched gravel it slipped out from under me and I hit ground. :td:

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y47/AFIDrummerGirl/Bike%20Pics/ScratchedUp1.jpg

I am fine. Somehow I managed to hit the ground shoulder first and I guess the armor in my gear moved out of the way since I scuffed up the very top of my left shoulder a bit.

Only minor fixes to be made. Snapped off the left mirror, lens broke off my left blinker, and the corner of my windscreen shattered. The windscreen is the only thing I am super pissed about. Ordered a new one today...over $70 for that stupid piece of plastic. And that is with the discount the shop always gives me. :tt: Was going to order a new mirror also but the OEM one is $140! FOR ONE! :skep: :td: I will probably just try to find some aftermarket mirrors with the blinkers in them...we'll see...

I scraped up 5 stars but I have a whole envelope of extras so that is a quick fix. The bike had already been scuffed up by one of the previous owners so I am really not too upset over that.

Anyway...here are some pics after I cleaned it up...

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y47/AFIDrummerGirl/Bike%20Pics/ScratchedUp.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y47/AFIDrummerGirl/Bike%20Pics/ScratchedUp2.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y47/AFIDrummerGirl/Bike%20Pics/ScratchedUp3.jpg

Not sure if you can see any of the cracks in the plastics in these pics...but those were from before...

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y47/AFIDrummerGirl/Bike%20Pics/ScratchedUp4.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y47/AFIDrummerGirl/Bike%20Pics/ScratchedUp5.jpg

:damn:

[Dave]

ouch, same exact way i went down last time. glad you're ok

[JARVIS518]

looks worse in the 1st pic, glad ur ok could have turned out worse. after u cleaned it up it doesnt look that bad but can understand being upset

[Dave]

was that your first off?

[Mr Lefty]

that's too bad... hope you still feel good tomorrow (that's when you'll really start to feel it)

[racedoll]

Damn. Glad everything is OK.

[Mrs. Colleen]

was that your first off?
Yes.
that's too bad... hope you still feel good tomorrow (that's when you'll really start to feel it)

I have actually been sore since Thursday...took an intense workout class. Plus this was the first day that I really concentrated on getting my body to move around the bike...and then the fall...

I am sure I am going to be hurting for a lot of reasons tomorrow. :lol:

[Dave]

ahh that sucks to hear. otoh now that its out of the way its one less thing to worry about when you ride. did you get the time slowdown effect?

[Mrs. Colleen]

ahh that sucks to hear. otoh now that its out of the way its one less thing to worry about when you ride. did you get the time slowdown effect?

It really was not bad at all. Oh, and I forgot to mention...the guys in the truck that were passing turned around and came back to make sure I was okay. Thought that was nice of them. :beers:

Everything happened pretty fast.

[smileyman]

as long as your ok! Your the irreplaceable part. Maybe its time for a custom paint for the ole FZR?

[Amber Lamps]

Well, if you had used your rear brakes...oh yea.:lol:

Well, I'm glad that you are okay. My buddy low sided this morning on his 1098. I posted a site, DDM, I think that had a discount and they sell mirrors cheap. Good luck.

[MILK]

Ohh that sucks and I'm sorry!! Glad you are ok though. :)





It really was not bad at all. Oh, and I forgot to mention...the guys in the truck that were passing turned around and came back to make sure I was okay. Thought that was nice of them. :beers:

Everything happened pretty fast.

They weren't being nice. They wanted to see you naked. :lol:

['73 H1 Triple]

Glad to hear you're Ok Colleen :dthumb:

Take a look on ebay for your parts. Make sure you use the "advanced search" option and check the box for "Include Store inventory"

Take care
Jeff

['73 H1 Triple]

mirror $20 BIN
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/92-YAMAHA-FZR600-FZR-600-MIRROR-LEFT-3_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp3286Q2ec0Q2em14QQhash Zitem359e8abe8bQQitemZ230293159563QQptZMotorcycles Q5fPartsQ5fAccessories

I found front turn signals for a '92 FZR1000 but it's $38.95 plus free shipping for TWO. If it's close enough ......
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/92-YAMAHA-FAZER-FZR1000-FZR-1000-Turn-Signals_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp3286Q2ec0Q2em14 QQhashZitem4a96883467QQitemZ320353088615QQptZMotor cyclesQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories

Jeff

[Mrs. Colleen]

Thanks everyone. :beers:

as long as your ok! Your the irreplaceable part. Maybe its time for a custom paint for the ole FZR?
The Miata is getting a new paint job WAY before my bike. I am really only concerned about getting the functional parts fixed.
Well, if you had used your rear brakes...oh yea.:lol:

Well, I'm glad that you are okay. My buddy low sided this morning on his 1098. I posted a site, DDM, I think that had a discount and they sell mirrors cheap. Good luck.
What is DDM?
mirror $20 BIN
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/92-YAMAHA-FZR600-FZR-600-MIRROR-LEFT-3_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp3286Q2ec0Q2em14QQhash Zitem359e8abe8bQQitemZ230293159563QQptZMotorcycles Q5fPartsQ5fAccessories

I found front turn signals for a '92 FZR1000 but it's $38.95 plus free shipping for TWO. If it's close enough ......
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/92-YAMAHA-FAZER-FZR1000-FZR-1000-Turn-Signals_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp3286Q2ec0Q2em14 QQhashZitem4a96883467QQitemZ320353088615QQptZMotor cyclesQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories

Jeff
Thanks! :beers:

[Gas Man]

Sorry to hear about the drop. I had one similar to it years ago on the 9R at the gap. But I knew it was a soft pull off, didnt expect mud. Mine being mud of coarse wasn't nearly as bad. Just like 3 scratches on mine. That gravel really does a number on plastic.

Put some buffing to her, some new starts, couple new parts and go on with life. Take the lesson to not let other people push you aside or rush you. Remember the lessons aren't ever over and the best thing you can do now is get back on the horse.

['73 H1 Triple]

There were a bunch of body part listed too. I used 92 Yamaha FZR as my search words.

Glad to help :beers:

Jeff

[Mrs. Colleen]

The only cosmetic thing I would be interested in finding would be a new FZR decal. Not sure if they exist of if they would be super pricey but I would not mind replacing the scratched up one.

Take the lesson to not let other people push you aside or rush you. Remember the lessons aren't ever over and the best thing you can do now is get back on the horse.
I definitely learned that!

[Captain Morgan]

Glad you're okay. Make sure you didn't bend that handlebar, too.

[karl_1052]

The only cosmetic thing I would be interested in finding would be a new FZR decal. Not sure if they exist of if they would be super pricey but I would not mind replacing the scratched up one.


I definitely learned that!

http://www.tapeworks.com/YAMAHA%20Individual%20Logos/YAM5.gif

[Mrs. Colleen]

http://www.tapeworks.com/YAMAHA%20Individual%20Logos/YAM5.gif

Tapeworks I swear has one of the worst websites. I have tried to find stuff on there in the past with very little luck. :td:

It looks like they don't sell the actual logos...more like customized ones if you are switching all the logos.

Plus...

Minimum Order is $35 when ordering individual logos, shipping additional

No way am I paying $35 for a sticker! :willy:

But thanks! :beers:

[MissHell]

Glad you are okay and the damage isn't too bad to your baby.

[Particle Man]

Pride will heal - ride on :)

[Mrs. Colleen]

Did some "free" AKA ghetto fixes today. :lol:

Grabbed some nail polish, Goo Gone, my leftover stars and some JB Weld and went to work.

BEFORE...

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y47/AFIDrummerGirl/Bike%20Pics/ScratchedUp4.jpg

AFTER...

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y47/AFIDrummerGirl/Bike%20Pics/GhettoPaint1.jpg

BEFORE...

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y47/AFIDrummerGirl/Bike%20Pics/ScratchedUp2.jpg

AFTER...

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y47/AFIDrummerGirl/Bike%20Pics/GhettoPaint2.jpg

Instead of trying to repair the gray sticker in anyway I just took it off. It does not match the other side but I really don't care. I think I am going to take some black nail polish to the part above where I took the sticker off too...I just have to buy more. :)

The nail polish (obviously) does not look great close up but it is much less noticeable than the huge white gouges. :beers:

I cannot bring myself to remove the FZR sticker...so it might just stay all bashed up.

Also, my license plate frame and the lens for my blinker have been JB Welded and will be going back on after they set.

I also found a new left mirror for sale for $20 and a lens cover (since mine did get pretty scratched up) for $5. :beers:

[Mr Lefty]

looks good! nice job

[Mrs. Colleen]

looks good! nice job

Thanks! It should be all fixed up within the next week and for only a little over $100. :beers:

[MILK]

I'm impressed woman!!

[njchopper87]

Aye, quick fixes ftw. Looks good.

[racedoll]

Nail polish is kind of like duct tape... find a use for it just about anywhere.

Looking good!

[derf]

Thanks! It should be all fixed up within the next week and for only a little over $100. :beers:

very nice job

[Gas Man]

Real good job. Keep up the good work. The tail section looks GREAT!

[marko138]

Can't see the fix pix...but shit happens get back on her and keep riding!



And no offense, but how slow were you guys riding that truck needed to pass you? :lol:

[azoomm]

Hey, fall overs happen - at least it didn't happen in front of 486 people... :lol:

[julie j]

Sorry to hear about your fall but your repairs are looking good :dthumb:

[z06boy]

That sucks but it happens. Been there and done that...well not exactly but close and most have.

Cool on your "fixes" and good that you weren't hurt.

It's cool to see members offering ideas/help.

[skiergirl]

I'd venture to say something similar has happened to most of us on here. Glad you're ok and the bike doesn't have any major damage.

[Mrs. Colleen]

And no offense, but how slow were you guys riding that truck needed to pass you? :lol:

I'm not very fast. :lol: Plus, my main focus on Saturday was to move around the bike and get my body positioned right so I can be faster in the turns. I was slowing down a lot, getting my body right and the accelerating out of the turns.

And there was a bit more than just that truck going on. When we had stopped at the top of the hill where we usually stop to rest a Porches went speeding past...few minutes later another one...then a Ferrari...then more and more. They all had "Targa Trophy" stickers on them. These guys were basically racing.

Anyway...after we started back down the hill they kept speeding up behind us and passing us. I was paying WAY too much attention to my mirrors and since that truck was back there too I kept double checking to make sure it was not one of the fast cars.

I figured it would be best to pull over so I would not have the truck in my mirrors and that way I would know if someone was back there that it was one of the faster cars. Plus, I had been pulling over periodically to have my husband give me tips on what I can work on.

I get too easily stressed out by the extremely aggressive drivers on that road. I pay too much attention to them. This is something I know I do and something I am for sure working on ignoring more. On The ride up the hill we only past about 3 cars and only got past by 3 bikes. It is not normal for there to be any sort of traffic up there so the aggressive drivers are pretty rare. Mostly just bike ride aggressively there and they are all pretty cool about waiting until you can wave them by.

[marko138]

I'm not very fast. :lol: Plus, my main focus on Saturday was to move around the bike and get my body positioned right so I can be faster in the turns. I was slowing down a lot, getting my body right and the accelerating out of the turns.

And there was a bit more than just that truck going on. When we had stopped at the top of the hill where we usually stop to rest a Porches went speeding past...few minutes later another one...then a Ferrari...then more and more. They all had "Targa Trophy" stickers on them. These guys were basically racing.

Anyway...after we started back down the hill they kept speeding up behind us and passing us. I was paying WAY too much attention to my mirrors and since that truck was back there too I kept double checking to make sure it was not one of the fast cars.

I figured it would be best to pull over so I would not have the truck in my mirrors and that way I would know if someone was back there that it was one of the faster cars. Plus, I had been pulling over periodically to have my husband give me tips on what I can work on.

I get too easily stressed out by the extremely aggressive drivers on that road. I pay too much attention to them. This is something I know I do and something I am for sure working on ignoring more. On The ride up the hill we only past about 3 cars and only got past by 3 bikes. It is not normal for there to be any sort of traffic up there so the aggressive drivers are pretty rare. Mostly just bike ride aggressively there and they are all pretty cool about waiting until you can wave them by.
Fair enough, glad you weren't hurt.

[z06boy]

Plus, my main focus on Saturday was to move around the bike and get my body positioned right so I can be faster in the turns. I was slowing down a lot, getting my body right and the accelerating out of the turns.


Well this explains why the truck kept speeding up getting close...probably a couple of guys talking $hit to eachother and trying to get a better look. :idk: :lol:

[marko138]

Well this explains why the truck kept speeding up getting close...probably a couple of guys talking $hit to eachother and trying to get a better look. :idk: :lol:
:lol

[derf]

Hey, fall overs happen - at least it didn't happen in front of 486 people... :lol:



Yeh because 485 people wouldnt have been that bad.

[ericr]

Glad it wasn't any worse than that Colleen!! Nice work on the touch up job :dthumb: