all fall down

[xa-mont]

well, it was bound to happen... the great beast that is the tram tracks have claimed my uprightlyness.

I was coming north up Nicholson street in Brunswick east had JUST gone past Intyre Motorcycles, when a guy decided it would be a good idea to pull out of victoria street the head south along Nicholson st.

I went to swerve a little and apply some front and rear break, not even considering the fact that i was about to cross the tram tracks and then SPLAT! front end let go on me and the bike fell out from underneath me.

Andrew at Intyre came and helped me out and checked over the bike to make sure it was all good to ride home and a lady working there (sorry i forgot your name.) cleaned up my ouchies and put some betadine (yup... that stuff still stings as much as i remember) and coverings on me. So thanks TONS guys.

DAMAGE REPORT:

most important first... ME:

Deep Graze on my right knee, lighter one on me left knee, graze on my right hip and a light graze on my left hip. A few bits of very light friction burn on my arms through my jacket (which held up very well)

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c287/xacoupe/My%20SV650/IMAG0230.jpg
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c287/xacoupe/My%20SV650/IMAG0231.jpg
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c287/xacoupe/My%20SV650/IMAG0232.jpg
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c287/xacoupe/My%20SV650/IMAG0233.jpg

and then... THE SV:
Not too bad, ridable but has cosmetic damage. Pictures speak a thousand words.

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c287/xacoupe/My%20SV650/IMAG0228.jpg
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c287/xacoupe/My%20SV650/IMAG0227.jpg
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c287/xacoupe/My%20SV650/IMAG0226.jpg
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c287/xacoupe/My%20SV650/IMAG0225.jpg
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c287/xacoupe/My%20SV650/IMAG0224.jpg

[Fight_fan]

Dang!!! How fast were u goin, ur legs look almost as bad as mine did after my off! lol
Good to hear ur pretty much ok tho, n the bike is fixable!

[NoZ]

you need a special burn plaster on that knee mate.. make sure you get a doc to check it out, looks like deep tissue damage. were those rizoma grips? double oucie!

[xa-mont]

nothing on my bike is brand name... its all cheapy ebay special type gear... so nothing too expensive to fix.

I was going about 60 up the street and probably only scrubbed of maybe 5 km before i hit the hard stuff.

[mozza]

No good mate, I low sided an R spec Mille a few years ago at approx 100kph but was lucky enough to walk away with-out a scratch. Full Dianese leathers were great and I still use them today. Bike was another story, rode it home but it was fucked.

[robmac]

ouch that right knee looks like it'll hurt in the days to come.

[timbo]

Shit Trav that not a good way to start the xmas break. i would go and get that knee looked at mate and although it looks clean brace yourself for the scrubbing brush. Did the clown that pulled out on you stop? Now you have a good Christmas with a leg that going to give you the shits every time you try and bend it for the next few weeks.

[Gitzy]

Good to see your still in one piece Trav, battered and bruised but still kicking..

[KATO ZX7]

Shit Trav, What a c-+t of a time for all this shit to happen. Glad your still alive and still walking tho :D
it was nice to read that you had bystanders that came to help too.

nice pics :D
nice boobs lol

[xa-mont]

Chicks dig my boobies :P

Yeah the guy stopped and i got details and he admitted fault, so HOPEFULLY it will go through his insurance. cause i don't have any :P If it doesn't though it's not a huge deal because it is not a lot of money worth of damage.

[Redmohawk]

Shit good to see all went well and your ok , after my last woopsy my knee looked very similar that was in the middle of winter and the skin is still red thin and really messed up , leathers any it but hey don't want the other knee looking the same or worse learnt my lesson. Was just poping down to the local shops for 5 when woops sliding along the road lol

[xa-mont]

the shit thing is i wear full 2 piece leathers 90% of the time when i am riding. I think i was probably wearing the least motorbike appropriate apparel that i wear...

[Redmohawk]

same thing with me lol

[RevHead]

glad your ok fella sorry bout the bike though ,,oh well time for a shorty can and some other mods

[Gsxar]

Ouch!! Thats gotta hurt, but glad ya walking & typing Trav:D

[wackyrider]

Glad to hear you got off lightly, and hopefully all gets sorted through insurance.

[ALBI]

thats to bad mate at least you are still here !

[Shadowzone]

The upside is now you have an excuse to be stoned on Panadeine Forte over the Christmas Break.

That shit is gonna be caning come tomorrow morning so go see your friendly quack and get some lovely little pills to alleviate your woes..

[yoda]

good to see you're ok mate..

arse of a time to do it, but thats when this kinda stuff always happens!
hope you get the bike back in one piece soon.

[holyman_999]

Glad to see you're ok dude...

The positives are what you should focus on...

You're mates have an endless supply of laughter every time they mention the carpet burn on your knees... Even after the scabs are gone... It will never get old, lol...

And now you get to do all the other little things you wanted to your bike you always wanted to, but couldn't be arsed/ get permission from the significant other/ didn't wanna take it off the road, etc.

Hope those knees heal up soon...

[Hagarr]

Hope all goes well for you.

I've only driven over tram tracks in Melbourne and that was bad enough, god only knows what its like on two wheels.

Get well soon.

[Bob]

Hope you recover quickly mate.

[OLD SKOOL BANDIT]

That sucks Travis. Good excuse for beer to numb the pain tho mate. Knee looks proper sore mate. Get well quick.

[mitch.lax]

Bad luck trav. Heal up soon mate.

[rock hard]

Hey Trav,glad your ok mate you'll be rite as rain,heal fast and get your bike sorted that first ride will be sweet..

[80s freak]

That sucks Trav, heal quick mate

[BossMan]

glad ya ok mate but im happy im not the only one with a bung knee on christmas mine went backwards on the dirt fighter ive been workin on and now wants to keep bendin back so drink more kill the pain

[Jockney Rebel]

ouch mate heal fast ...

[USH]

Hows the healing going now mate?
Just a queery, where did you get your USD front end conversion from for your SV?
Is it a mix and matched conversion?
Or a full front end conversion?