xa-mont
23-12-2010, 11:46 AM
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
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