Had my self a little lowside today

shanks8318 · 10-22-2008, 07:46 PM

Was riding with Craig and Joe on hwy 7. Went into a turn at about 60 mph and realized that I was gonna go wide, hit the brakes, bike slides into the gravel. I have a giant swollen knee and some road rash on my right forearm courtesy of my gsxr. The important thing is my bike is ok

Minimal damage, need a new mirror and perhaps a new rear brake lever.

Anyways it was nice riding with you guys, sry if I f***ed up the ride.

http://img247.imageshack.us/my.php?image=photo14wt4.jpg

By shanks8318 at 2008-10-22

shanks8318 · 10-22-2008, 07:54 PM

how the hell do i post pics on here?

CpjMech · 10-22-2008, 07:57 PM

I saw it. It'll buff right out

Glad you didn't get hurt.

deviantpdx · 10-22-2008, 07:58 PM

Originally Posted by shanks8318

how the hell do i post pics on here?

host the pics on www.imageshack.us and then use the image button in the toolbar (in the post editor) and paste in the URL of the image

FatMatt · 10-22-2008, 07:59 PM

Originally Posted by shanks8318

how the hell do i post pics on here?

How to host and post pictures for free!!

Caps2000 · 10-22-2008, 08:02 PM

I blame Craig, he's always antaganizing people to push harder, what a jerk.

I jest, Craig is awesome, sorry to hear about downing the bike, heal up fast.

deviantpdx · 10-22-2008, 08:03 PM

oh yeah, and glad you are ok! Hope your bike gets fixed up

shanks8318 · 10-22-2008, 08:50 PM

Originally Posted by Caps2000

I blame Craig, he's always antaganizing people to push harder, what a jerk.

I jest, Craig is awesome, sorry to hear about downing the bike, heal up fast.

lol thanks man. I always go my own speed, just made a dumbass mistake. Although Craig is pretty damn fast on that triumph

CpjMech · 10-22-2008, 09:00 PM

I always ride the speed limit, I don't know what you are talking about

Well almost all the time

shanks8318 · 10-22-2008, 09:24 PM

Sure you do....I'm sure we all do

stillsmokin08 · 10-22-2008, 09:25 PM

Originally Posted by CpjMech

I always ride the speed limit, I don't know what you are talking about

Well almost all the time

I know i was goin the speed limit the whole ride..

couple band-aids and the gixxer will be good as new.. glad your still riding

shanks8318 · 10-22-2008, 09:26 PM

thanks man, was good riding wit you today. I don't so much as care for myself, I'm jus glad the bike is ok

Revmeup · 10-22-2008, 10:06 PM

Sorry to hear. I'm glad your ok

shanks8318 · 10-22-2008, 10:14 PM

Originally Posted by Revmeup

Sorry to hear. I'm glad your ok

thanks man

Caps2000 · 10-22-2008, 10:18 PM

I'm glad to see your spirits are good about the situation, like I said heal up fast.. It happens to the best of us.

E · 10-23-2008, 01:46 AM

Originally Posted by shanks8318

lol thanks man. I always go my own speed, just made a dumbass mistake. Although Craig is pretty damn fast on that triumph

That is no joke. LOL

Originally Posted by CpjMech

I always ride my own speed limit, I don't know what you are talking about

All the damn time

Fixed!

Hey Shanks...

The guy passes cars in full throttle in 6th gear... glad to know you're not badly hurt and bike is still fine.

zookTLS97 · 10-23-2008, 04:27 AM

I would've joined you guys if there wasn't a bikenite.
I'm glad the bike and the rider aren't banged up too bad.

on heal up fast.

THE FLAMING LIPPS · 10-23-2008, 04:45 AM

Originally Posted by revmeup

sorry to hear. I'm glad your ok

MichelinMan · 10-23-2008, 06:21 AM

Glad you're ok man. Bumps/bruises heal. You'll be back on the road in no time.

busatim · 10-23-2008, 06:33 AM

Try not to hit those brakes in the corner.

Sounds like you had a little target fixation going on. The bike goes where you're looking. You'll be amazed how far that bike will lean over.

I've gone into left handers to hot. I just exhale look around the corner and push on that left bar while pushing the tank with my right knee.

shanks8318 · 10-23-2008, 06:45 AM

Originally Posted by busatim

Try not to hit those brakes in the corner.

Sounds like you had a little target fixation going on. The bike goes where you're looking. You'll be amazed how far that bike will lean over.

I've gone into left handers to hot. I just exhale look around the corner and push on that left bar while pushing the tank with my right knee.

Ya man, I realized after the crash that if I leaned more I most likely would've made the turn. Mistake on my part. O well, lesson learned though.

ScooterRash · 10-23-2008, 06:51 AM

Damn dude, lowsiding across the oncoming lane is a deadly game. Lean that heifer til your helmet scrapes the pavement!

Sounds like you came out pretty well? Glad you weren't meeting a BMW when you lowsided.

Post up a parts list. I may have a few things you need?

shanks8318 · 10-23-2008, 10:06 AM

Originally Posted by ScooterRash

Damn dude, lowsiding across the oncoming lane is a deadly game. Lean that heifer til your helmet scrapes the pavement!

Sounds like you came out pretty well? Glad you weren't meeting a BMW when you lowsided.

Post up a parts list. I may have a few things you need?

Hey man thanks for the help. I got a rear brake lever from stillsmokin (Joe) which I greatly appreciate. The only other thing I need is a mirror for my right light. Anyone know if its even possible to get just the mirror and not the entire headlight?

Devil_Doc · 10-23-2008, 12:05 PM

Glad to hear you're ok. Went out there last sunday for the first time and was scraping footpegs fast. Where did you lose it?

RCJIM · 10-23-2008, 01:20 PM

I think some vets need to do more"classes" to help out all the guys wrecking, i cant help but to shake my head when i hear squid remark, hit the brakes, the sad thing is you dont even actually know what happened, why the bike went where you were LOOKING, what you needed to do to prevent the bike from DRIFTING, not lowsiding, it takes alot of practice to train your body not to listen to your brain, and do the opposite of what it is telling you to do, your bike can do much much more than you think, under the right conditions your bike can touch the bar end thru a corner and not "lowside" or Highside, you should take a track class, listen to your bike, and find out why you wrecked, say you didnt panic break, say you applied the brakes properly in the corner, before even thinking that you should of already began to apply more lean angle to compinsate for the braking, looking at where you dont want to go causes you to go in that direction, looking thru the turn, i could go on for hours, you should go to borders and pick up the bible, "twist of the wrist". You did get lucky, you didnt hurt yourself to bad, you didnt hurt anyone else, and money wise you go lucky also. DO a frickin track day you will be a way better rider, plus you can brag to homies that your a track star

zookTLS97 · 10-23-2008, 01:37 PM

Originally Posted by Revmeup

Sorry to hear. I'm glad your ok

Originally Posted by shanks8318

thanks man

Just noticed this, I think Revmeup is a she.

Anyways,

on Vet Noob coach. I was just talkin to Sticks N Stones last night about doing the next one.

shanks8318 · 10-23-2008, 05:38 PM

Originally Posted by RCJIM

I think some vets need to do more"classes" to help out all the guys wrecking, i cant help but to shake my head when i hear squid remark, hit the brakes, the sad thing is you dont even actually know what happened, why the bike went where you were LOOKING, what you needed to do to prevent the bike from DRIFTING, not lowsiding, it takes alot of practice to train your body not to listen to your brain, and do the opposite of what it is telling you to do, your bike can do much much more than you think, under the right conditions your bike can touch the bar end thru a corner and not "lowside" or Highside, you should take a track class, listen to your bike, and find out why you wrecked, say you didnt panic break, say you applied the brakes properly in the corner, before even thinking that you should of already began to apply more lean angle to compinsate for the braking, looking at where you dont want to go causes you to go in that direction, looking thru the turn, i could go on for hours, you should go to borders and pick up the bible, "twist of the wrist". You did get lucky, you didnt hurt yourself to bad, you didnt hurt anyone else, and money wise you go lucky also. DO a frickin track day you will be a way better rider, plus you can brag to homies that your a track star

Yes yes I know what I did wrong. No need for you to keep going on and on about all that stuff. And yes, I have been to the track before. It was just a dumb mistake as I said. I'm pretty sure if I went back and did it again I could've prevented it, but hindsight is 20/20. So.... thanks for the input....I guess....

David Davenport · 10-23-2008, 09:56 PM

Ouch sounds like it hurt. Think of it as a winter project now you can make it better.

jeremy · 10-24-2008, 02:35 AM

damn dude, glad to hear your ok, and that your bike is ok, i was gonna see if you wanted to ride tomorrow too.

dragracer1951 · 10-24-2008, 06:00 AM

Sorry for the get off and I'm glad you see what you did to get you into the ditch. Now...don't do that any more


10-22-2008, 07:46 PM	#1
shanks8318 Endorsed Joined: Sep 2008 From: Tacoma, WA I Ride: GSXR 600 K6	Had my self a little lowside today Was riding with Craig and Joe on hwy 7. Went into a turn at about 60 mph and realized that I was gonna go wide, hit the brakes, bike slides into the gravel. I have a giant swollen knee and some road rash on my right forearm courtesy of my gsxr. The important thing is my bike is ok Minimal damage, need a new mirror and perhaps a new rear brake lever. Anyways it was nice riding with you guys, sry if I f**ed up the ride. http://img247.imageshack.us/my.php?image=photo14wt4.jpg By shanks8318 at 2008-10-22 Last edited by shanks8318; 10-22-2008 at 08:49 PM..*


10-22-2008, 07:54 PM	#2
shanks8318 Endorsed Joined: Sep 2008 From: Tacoma, WA I Ride: GSXR 600 K6	how the hell do i post pics on here?


10-22-2008, 07:57 PM	#3
CpjMech Zone Head Joined: Jan 2007 From: Bonney Lake, WA I Ride: '07 Daytona 675 / '05 Yami FZ6 - Silver / '99 KLR250 - Green	I saw it. It'll buff right out Glad you didn't get hurt.


10-22-2008, 08:02 PM	#6
Caps2000 Pit Crew Joined: Aug 2008 From: Seattle, Wa I Ride: 06' Sv650S	I blame Craig, he's always antaganizing people to push harder, what a jerk. I jest, Craig is awesome, sorry to hear about downing the bike, heal up fast.


10-22-2008, 08:03 PM	#7
deviantpdx At Banned Camp Joined: Sep 2008 From: Hillsboro, OR	oh yeah, and glad you are ok! Hope your bike gets fixed up


10-22-2008, 09:00 PM	#9
CpjMech Zone Head Joined: Jan 2007 From: Bonney Lake, WA I Ride: '07 Daytona 675 / '05 Yami FZ6 - Silver / '99 KLR250 - Green	I always ride the speed limit, I don't know what you are talking about Well almost all the time


10-22-2008, 09:24 PM	#10
shanks8318 Endorsed Joined: Sep 2008 From: Tacoma, WA I Ride: GSXR 600 K6	Sure you do....I'm sure we all do


10-22-2008, 09:26 PM	#12
shanks8318 Endorsed Joined: Sep 2008 From: Tacoma, WA I Ride: GSXR 600 K6	thanks man, was good riding wit you today. I don't so much as care for myself, I'm jus glad the bike is ok


10-22-2008, 10:06 PM	#13
Revmeup WMRRA Qualifier Joined: May 2008 From: Vancouver, WA Blog Entries: 1 I Ride: 07 Ninja 250R	Sorry to hear. I'm glad your ok


10-22-2008, 10:18 PM	#15
Caps2000 Pit Crew Joined: Aug 2008 From: Seattle, Wa I Ride: 06' Sv650S	I'm glad to see your spirits are good about the situation, like I said heal up fast.. It happens to the best of us.


10-23-2008, 04:27 AM	#17
zookTLS97 Streetfighter Joined: Aug 2008 From: Seattle, WA I Ride: a widowmaker	I would've joined you guys if there wasn't a bikenite. I'm glad the bike and the rider aren't banged up too bad. on heal up fast.


10-23-2008, 06:21 AM	#19
MichelinMan Moderator Joined: May 2007 From: the Westside I Ride: only on the center of my tire.	Glad you're ok man. Bumps/bruises heal. You'll be back on the road in no time.


10-23-2008, 06:33 AM	#20
busatim WMRRA Qualifier Joined: Oct 2006 From: north bend,wa I Ride: '07 Fz1, xl185s,'08 Ninja 250r,'08 Vino 125, 08 crf230l	Try not to hit those brakes in the corner. Sounds like you had a little target fixation going on. The bike goes where you're looking. You'll be amazed how far that bike will lean over. I've gone into left handers to hot. I just exhale look around the corner and push on that left bar while pushing the tank with my right knee.


10-23-2008, 06:51 AM	#22
ScooterRash Superbiker Joined: Jul 2006 From: Thurston County, WA. I Ride: GSXR1000	Damn dude, lowsiding across the oncoming lane is a deadly game. Lean that heifer til your helmet scrapes the pavement! Sounds like you came out pretty well? Glad you weren't meeting a BMW when you lowsided. Post up a parts list. I may have a few things you need?


10-23-2008, 12:05 PM	#24
Devil_Doc Endorsed Joined: Sep 2008 From: Kirkland via Dallas I Ride: XJ600s	Glad to hear you're ok. Went out there last sunday for the first time and was scraping footpegs fast. Where did you lose it?


10-23-2008, 01:20 PM	#25
RCJIM Training Wheels Joined: Sep 2008 From: Lake Tapps,WA I Ride: 02 rc51 track bike, 03 r1 track bike/wifes bike, 02 r1, 02 vfr	I think some vets need to do more"classes" to help out all the guys wrecking, i cant help but to shake my head when i hear squid remark, hit the brakes, the sad thing is you dont even actually know what happened, why the bike went where you were LOOKING, what you needed to do to prevent the bike from DRIFTING, not lowsiding, it takes alot of practice to train your body not to listen to your brain, and do the opposite of what it is telling you to do, your bike can do much much more than you think, under the right conditions your bike can touch the bar end thru a corner and not "lowside" or Highside, you should take a track class, listen to your bike, and find out why you wrecked, say you didnt panic break, say you applied the brakes properly in the corner, before even thinking that you should of already began to apply more lean angle to compinsate for the braking, looking at where you dont want to go causes you to go in that direction, looking thru the turn, i could go on for hours, you should go to borders and pick up the bible, "twist of the wrist". You did get lucky, you didnt hurt yourself to bad, you didnt hurt anyone else, and money wise you go lucky also. DO a frickin track day you will be a way better rider, plus you can brag to homies that your a track star


10-23-2008, 09:56 PM	#28
David Davenport Street Rider Joined: Jul 2007 From: Everett, WA. I Ride: 1998 Honda Nighthawk cb750	Ouch sounds like it hurt. Think of it as a winter project now you can make it better.


10-24-2008, 02:35 AM	#29
jeremy Training Wheels Joined: Jul 2008 From: Auburn, WA I Ride: llike everyone else on the road is trying to kill me	damn dude, glad to hear your ok, and that your bike is ok, i was gonna see if you wanted to ride tomorrow too.


10-24-2008, 06:00 AM	#30
dragracer1951 MotoGP Contender Joined: Sep 2005 From: Bremerton I Ride: 06 R1 50th, 05 DRZ400SM, 95 FZR1040, 69 Combat Commando Roadster, 73 Commando Interstate, 67 BSA B44, 71 BSA B50	Sorry for the get off and I'm glad you see what you did to get you into the ditch. Now...don't do that any more