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dumped the bike yesterday

Started by mach1, January 30, 2007, 04:38:46 PM

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mach1

well yesterday when i was practicing at my church i was working on my skill and practicing stopping starting and turning. my church is supposed to be closed after 5 so that is when i whent.  about two hours in i was parcticing my turns when a car came fast around the corner forcing my to swerve right into a parking divider causing me to be thrown over the bars i got up saw the guy stop but when i looked at him he took off (@$$ hole) so i ran to my bike shut it off and look at the damage :cry: a broken clutch handle broken left peg(the driver one, and a bent shifter, the front tire may aslo be bent or the axle im not sure yet ill look at it later but if anyone has any of these parts laying around and want to get rid of them ill be willing to take em off your hands.   i need a clutch handle, peg and mounting braket, and a shfter. ill pay what ever and also for the shipping. i just wanna get my bike up and running asap btw my bike is an 04
04Gs,fenderectomy,V&H Full exhaust,Vortex clip-ons.13t front sprocket.,Uni Pods,22.5/65/147.5,Katana rear shock,M-1 metzeler 150 rear tire,Yamaha R6 Tail-SOLD
79 Honda CM185t-In restoration mode with this bike.DEAD slammed 2003 Honda Shadow 600, matte black everything 18inch ape hangers

TragicImage

are you talking about the rear sets?


The part where you place your foot while riding? thats broke/bent??



Find out about the front wheel and shoot An a message.  He has a front wheel for 50 bucks, which is an awesome deal....


I'll be in Irvine on Sunday, and if there is anything I bring you, lemme know.  I know you're in Huntington, but Irvine is closer than Palmdale.
Impeach Pandy

2006 GS500F


Hipocracy.... becoming more acceptable with the more power you think you have.

RVertigo

mach1, are you the dude that's waiting for the MSF class to come around?

TragicImage

Quote from: RVertigo on January 30, 2007, 04:47:10 PM
mach1, are you the dude that's waiting for the MSF class to come around?


si senor.  he is.
Impeach Pandy

2006 GS500F


Hipocracy.... becoming more acceptable with the more power you think you have.

Onlypastrana199

Dude that sucks, but it happens when you're learning. Sorry the guy took off..i've been there too...Glad you're ok though. Do you need the whole left rearset? or just the peg. Any chance for pictures of the damage? I might have a peg laying around, I'll look. As for a clutch lever, they're less than $10 from a stealer, they should have them in a few days or you can order them online but then you have to paying shipping too. Order two..always good to  have one on hand.

And..look at the bright side, you got your first wreck outta the way on ur gs. Mine occurred the first time I rode mine...I target fixated on rose bush  :laugh: :o

...on a random side note..can I have your shifter? I need a messed up one for a project. PM me if you'd be willing.
'93 cf two bros can, alsa cobalt blue custom paint, fenderectomy, repositioned directionals, 15t sprocket, ignition advancer, SM2's, national cycle f-16 dark sport, cbr rearsets - fully rebuilt after a crash

mach1

so went to look further into the damage  :cry: :cry: :cry: the two font forks are bent in a little but noticable ( i hit head on)   im in hawthorne but hintington is where my girl lives so its not that far from my house. the part where my left foot goes when i ride is broken and the bracket is bent so its the front left. as far as the clutch lever goes its not bent its broke but if you want it its your. and if anyone knows where i can get a front end for cheap lemme know. hey Tragic lemme know what you got lying around and if you can bring the 15t front sprocket.
04Gs,fenderectomy,V&H Full exhaust,Vortex clip-ons.13t front sprocket.,Uni Pods,22.5/65/147.5,Katana rear shock,M-1 metzeler 150 rear tire,Yamaha R6 Tail-SOLD
79 Honda CM185t-In restoration mode with this bike.DEAD slammed 2003 Honda Shadow 600, matte black everything 18inch ape hangers

Unnamed

We are a lot more helpful if you can give us pictures of the damaged areas.
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scratch

Sorry to hear about your accident.

All the church parking lots that I know of, I would not use for practice, especially those with two entrances.  Churches and business districts are where the riff-raff hang out during the weekends.  Practice away from traffic areas, such as the one where the car could come around the corner and suprise you.  Now you know.  It's part of learning.

Glad you're allright.

Are the fork tubes bent, or are the triple clamps out of alignment?

Hopefully, the mount for the footpeg is not bent (or just bent a little, but still acceptable), and just the mounting bracket is all that needs replacement.
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mach1

#8
here is a link to see the pics the quality sux but you can see the damage also you need a myspace account
http://www.myspace.com/debellumjoel
click on the pics and the fairing are ok i was panning on going naked anyways
04Gs,fenderectomy,V&H Full exhaust,Vortex clip-ons.13t front sprocket.,Uni Pods,22.5/65/147.5,Katana rear shock,M-1 metzeler 150 rear tire,Yamaha R6 Tail-SOLD
79 Honda CM185t-In restoration mode with this bike.DEAD slammed 2003 Honda Shadow 600, matte black everything 18inch ape hangers

RVertigo

Quote from: TragicImage on January 30, 2007, 04:49:32 PM
Quote from: RVertigo on January 30, 2007, 04:47:10 PMmach1, are you the dude that's waiting for the MSF class to come around?
si senor.  he is.
I know I'm being a party-pooper, but..............

Maybe you should lay off the "harder" practice until you've done the MSF...   :dunno_white:  The responsible thing would be to not ride, but I know there's no way to talk someone out of riding.  :icon_confused:

NiceGuysFinishLast

Forks aren't gonna be cheap, unless you're REALLY lucky. Cheapest I've seen on ebay is $100, cheapest I've seen here is about $100... I lucked out and got a set of '89s for $45, and all they needed was new seals. Footpeg will be cheap, the whole assembly probably won't be. Clutch levers are also cheap.

Also not to be a party pooper.... but if you did this at the MSF, it would be their bike to fix, not yours...

Glad you're unharmed though.

How well did the fairings survive?
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My attitude is in serious need of readjustment, and I'm ok with that.

mach1

here is a link but like i said you need a myspace account
www.myspace.com/debellumjoel
click on the pics
04Gs,fenderectomy,V&H Full exhaust,Vortex clip-ons.13t front sprocket.,Uni Pods,22.5/65/147.5,Katana rear shock,M-1 metzeler 150 rear tire,Yamaha R6 Tail-SOLD
79 Honda CM185t-In restoration mode with this bike.DEAD slammed 2003 Honda Shadow 600, matte black everything 18inch ape hangers

TragicImage

Joel.


In all seriousness, I think you're trying to progress too quickly.  A 15t would just make it harder for you to get proficient at the basic skills right now.  My offer stands, and it will always stand that I will give you my 15t for free, but I just seriously think that it would be detrimental to you learning.


I come off as a big @$$hole on this website, and I know it.  But if there is one thing that I really do care about its other rider's safety.

Please Please PLEASE, take a class.  Slow down and take time to learn the basics, you have your whole life ahead of you to enjoy riding a motorcycle.
Impeach Pandy

2006 GS500F


Hipocracy.... becoming more acceptable with the more power you think you have.

NiceGuysFinishLast

+1 on the 15t... it'll be a cool mod, someday... especially if you end up hitting the track... but for now, leave it stock

Also, since you're planning on going naked, if you sell your fairings on ebay, chances are good you can make enough to pay for your repairs, and a new headlight, and still have a little bit left over for mods/gear/whatever.

The only thing you'll need for going naked is a headlight assembly from any '89-'02 bike, shouldn't be too hard to find, there's probably people on here with em, if you post in the WTB/WTS forum. Good luck!

I also looked at your myspace, the pics don't look too bad, except the forks. How fast were you going? They're almost as bent as mine are, and I hit a car at 30mph. Mind if I add you as a friend on ms?
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Hang out there, we may flame, but we don't hate.

My attitude is in serious need of readjustment, and I'm ok with that.

mach1

i wasnt plannign on putting on the 15t yet not till i get better im in no hurry but if your going to be close its the easyist way. and as far as comming off as an @$$hole i dont see it. i may have pushed myself to fast but i hit at about 25 i think i havnt pushe dthe bike past that i dont even think ive benn in secong gear yet. i read alot of exercises for begginers to try and thast what i was doing but i cant control what other drivers do. the main thing i was trying to practice was taking off smoothly and doing a u turn slow and fast  and also braking
04Gs,fenderectomy,V&H Full exhaust,Vortex clip-ons.13t front sprocket.,Uni Pods,22.5/65/147.5,Katana rear shock,M-1 metzeler 150 rear tire,Yamaha R6 Tail-SOLD
79 Honda CM185t-In restoration mode with this bike.DEAD slammed 2003 Honda Shadow 600, matte black everything 18inch ape hangers

Blu_Spd_Dmon

#15
Quote from: mach1 on January 30, 2007, 06:14:13 PM
here is a link but like i said you need a myspace account
www.myspace.com/debellumjoel
click on the pics

I toke the MSF and it was helpful but not an absolute nesissary.
So how would he have reacted differently if he toke the MSF then went out practicing??? huh? car came around a corner and surprised him.
I practiced in parking lots when I first got mine, the only thing that will help is expearance, and he just got some.

I think you should wait off on the 15T too. 1) right now you don't need it. 2) when your ready for the extra power you'll actually notice it.

EDIT*
you guys keep posting!! while im typing grrrrr

I think Alpha has a headlamp assy for sale? well he did. shoot him a pm.
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NiceGuysFinishLast

I'm 99% sure that Alpha has sold his already. But 505 is parting out 2 different parts/stunt bikes. He might still have a stock headlight.

Yeah, 25 looks about right, based on how the forks are bent.

I was saying that if he'd been at the MSF practicing and he dumped a bike, he wouldn't have had to worry about fixing it.

As for TI being an @$$hole on the forum.. take my word for it.. he is.. :laugh: :laugh:

but no more than I am. I'm a pretty big @$$hole.

Good luck with the repairs.
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#GStwins gs500

Hang out there, we may flame, but we don't hate.

My attitude is in serious need of readjustment, and I'm ok with that.

mach1

as far as the forks go what do i actually need is it just the bent part or the whole leg?
04Gs,fenderectomy,V&H Full exhaust,Vortex clip-ons.13t front sprocket.,Uni Pods,22.5/65/147.5,Katana rear shock,M-1 metzeler 150 rear tire,Yamaha R6 Tail-SOLD
79 Honda CM185t-In restoration mode with this bike.DEAD slammed 2003 Honda Shadow 600, matte black everything 18inch ape hangers

TragicImage

whole leg.

both of them.
if ones bent, more than likely so is the other, even if you can't see it by eye sight.
Impeach Pandy

2006 GS500F


Hipocracy.... becoming more acceptable with the more power you think you have.

NiceGuysFinishLast

I suppose theoretically, you could just replace the upper tubes... but you'll probably only find them in sets. I believe there's a set on ebay right now.. also, trwhouse has a pair for sale for $75, they're straight, but have a knick which means you have to replace fork seals ($11) every year. You could try PMing him. Or was it scottPAGs? I don't remember.. one of those two...

I'll search ebay for ya and post what I find
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My attitude is in serious need of readjustment, and I'm ok with that.

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