Crashed the '92 (Lots of pics)

[Alphamazing]

Plus, do you know how unbearably hot leather pants are in 100+ heat?

Ja, I sure do...

But I preferentialy wear:
http://www.newenough.com/firstgear_mesh_pants_page.htm
when it's hot.

I think you and I have different concepts of "hot" weather. I'd probably get a set of Fieldsheer overpants to compliment the jacket. They have really good high quality mesh that breathes VERY well. I'll take a look at those First Gear pants when I go to Cycle Gear next. A lot of mesh pants don't have large enough holes to allow any decent airflow in Texas weather which would cause quick and severe overheating issues.

[Bluebellylint]

glad you survived that

[Alphamazing]

glad you survived that

I'm young and extremely lucky. I'm thankful I heal up quick, otherwise it might have taken twice as long to recover. I'm also lucky that there was no oncoming traffic that I could have slid under, and I'm also lucky there was someone who saw me. I'm lucky there wasn't a big cliff or a big wall opposite to me, because the force of impact might have paralyzed me.

Luck can be important, but you shouldn't rely on it.

[Badger]

Luck can be important, but you shouldn't rely on it.

What is that saying about starting life with "a full bucket of luck and an empty bucket of skill"?  The goal is to fill the second before you empty the first.

[callmelenny]

Is that the bike that donated a gas cap and seat lock to my bike?  I may have to do some voodoo on them to remove any bad mojo.

[Alphamazing]

Is that the bike that donated a gas cap and seat lock to my bike?  I may have to do some voodoo on them to remove any bad mojo.

Yup that's the one! It's hunk-a-junk (but probably still race legal) frame was the one you saw in our driveway, and I've still got a bunch of parts to get rid of (ugh, find me time!).

[GT Eye]

Wow, I'm glad you're okay and still riding now!

Lovin the high mount exhaust of the '92  

[animal mother]

Glad you made out ok after the wreck   Your bike looked alot like mine.

[Badger]

Your bike looked alot like mine.

Yours doesn't have the schweet high-mount exhaust, though.

[Alphamazing]

Man that's a purrrrrrty bike! You should paint that headlight bucked matte black. It looks KILLER that way.

http://www.gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=21212

At least it does on the black frame.

[porsche4786]

Your bike looked alot like mine.

Yours doesn't have the schweet high-mount exhaust, though.

No, I think he bought the low mount exhaust. :lol:

[Alphamazing]

I actually considered trying to work a high-mount onto the '04, but I'd have to hack the pasenger footpegs off because the brackets get in the way. I wish they were bolted on so there could be a clean removal. I mean, hell, the AlphaSports bikes that use the GS500 frame have bolt on rear passenger footrest brackets...

[jbeaber]

Wow.  Glad to see you are alright and back riding.  Getting back on is a very courageous thing to do, and tough.  Good job.  You are making me want to get my X-mas present a little early....
http://www.motogearusa.com/lane_large.html
Ride safe and always wear that gear!  I have paid less than $1000 for my bike and over that significantly in safety gear....  Funny how that works...

[Alphamazing]

Yeah. I've paid a significant amount of money for my gear. Thankfully I've gotten a LOT of good deals on gear, which has allowed me to get more than I could previous. I think I'm just shy of my '92's purchase price in gear right now. Useable gear. I could factor in the old busted up Fieldsheer, helmet, and gloves, which would bring it up to about half of what I paid for the '04.

Good deals are great when you can come buy them. It's allowed me to get my pants, an extra jacket, and an extra pair of gloves. I don't go ANYWHERE without gear. If I'm in a parking lot and I need to move the bike down a half dozen spots or so I feel very very nervous unless I'm wearing all my gear. Even if I'm just not wearing gloves I feel awkward.

[ttsquirrel]

Holy crap!!

Glad to hear you are up and riding again

Maybe a lesson to be learned by people who refuse to wear proper gear. Accidents happen anytime, all the time. There are people who care for you and love that you are happy on your bike, but be nice back to them by wearing gear and surviving accidents.

Good luck and safe riding.

CG

[RVertigo]

That road is nucking futz!  You should send the pics to the city and get them to fix it.

Poor GS  

[Alphamazing]

That road is nucking futz!  You should send the pics to the city and get them to fix it.

Poor GS  

Yeah, that's a good idea about seeing if I can get the road fixed. I doubt they will though. Lazy ass government.

Despite how nice that '92 was, I think I like the '04 better. It might be because I feel a connection to it doing all the mods myself, especially the fairing removal and headlight mounting. It looks similar to others, but it has its trademark characteristics that make it unique. I think I've grown attatched to it because I'm having to go through the pains and problems with my poor bike. We bonded!  :mrgreen:

[Alphamazing]

I recently read a thread that my dad started the day after I crashed. I really didn't realize how much grief I caused him that day and how he was feeling about the whole thing. The guys on the FZ1 board were very supportive of me during my recovery and only now can see how tight the motorcycle community can be. Everyone on that board was extremely supporting of my dad and how he felt too, which means a lot to me.

I'm going to be thanking my parents for being with me through the whole ordeal and being, well, parents. I don't think teenagers appreciate how much their parents do for them; I'm only now realizing how much they've helped me during my life.

So everyone, thank your parents, just because.

A few weeks after I bought the bike:

[lumpoffire]

Well said, Alpha.

Someday my son may want to ride.  He's only 13 now, and not much interested in motor vehicles yet.  If he ever lets go of the Playstation controller, he may go outside to the garage and remember that his old man rides a motorcycle, and hey, wouldn't that be fun to try. My wife is not crazy about either of us riding, and he hasn't even ridden pillion yet.  For my wife's sake, I don't encourage him to try riding with me.  But I don't want to discourage him either.  So I'm kind of conflicted;  it can be a dangerous activity, and I would probably never forgive myself if my son (or daughter) ever took up riding, because of me, and got seriously hurt.

I have 2 1/2 years, until my son gets his license to think about this.  For your part, you can thank your Dad for introducing you to a sport that will give you enjoyment for the rest of your life.  For me, I can thank my big brother.

D.

[groff22]

Glad to hear you made it out with only mild battle scars. I'm particularly surprised to see how well the textile jacket held up and it reinforces some confidence in my own gear.

Did you choose to go with leathers after this mishap?

Regards,
JG