I was doing 15-20 through a patch of leaves when an oncoming car turned across my lane and left me about 8-10 eet to stop. Somehow I managed to not t-bone the car, but I did go down.

I yelled "are you f%$king kidding me?" to which the passenger responds "relax bro_ it was an accident" and the driver chimes in "yeah I was just pulling into my driveway" and they walk inside, showing no guilt or concern for my health.

called the cops, had the report filed. They said I was doing 60....through a dark neighborhood in leaves. I pointed out my 10 foot slide mark.

the cop told me it was technically a one vehicle accidentbecause I didn't hit her.

needless to say, I'm pissed. There's a bit more to it but I'm on a phone and that's the main idea

I tried starting it again. Already ordered some new spark plugs. Hopefully the bike will start after that.
Poor thing has been sitting for too long

Quote from: NesquikNinja on May 02, 2012, 09:20:05 AM
I was doing 15-20 through a patch of leaves when an oncoming car turned across my lane and left me about 8-10 eet to stop. Somehow I managed to not t-bone the car, but I did go down.


the cop told me it was technically a one vehicle accidentbecause I didn't hit her.
(and so did nothin)

That'll learn ya! Next time, plow straight into their car! Then they're REALLY get it!...

Umm.. yeahno.

nothing to do but move on, i'm afraid

Quote from: NesquikNinja on May 02, 2012, 09:20:05 AM
I was doing 15-20 through a patch of leaves when an oncoming car turned across my lane and left me about 8-10 eet to stop. Somehow I managed to not t-bone the car, but I did go down.

I hate it when they say "technically.....". Like you always hear about corporate crooks that steal millions and ruin the live of thousands of people "While what he did was not right, he didn't break any laws so there is nothing we can do".

Worth having your insurance company go after then for running you off the road (which is what it was - technically) or was the damage minor?

Lessons learned: Go slow in wet leaves (I HATE wet leaves) and cagers are idiots.

Hope the bike is OK.

the thin "suzuki" badge popped off of my engine cover, leaving a small opening...this isn't all the way too the motor or anything, is it okay to ride it this way?

the case is intact. The thin badge popped off

Quote from: NesquikNinja on May 02, 2012, 12:28:46 PM
the thin "suzuki" badge popped off of my engine cover, leaving a small opening...this isn't all the way too the motor or anything, is it okay to ride it this way?

the case is intact. The thin badge popped off

I'm assuming you're talking about the little sticker? It's about $15 from Suzuki themselves. Get it covered up though either way, you don't want water getting in there. That's where the pickup is if I'm not mistaken, you don't want that shorting out/rusting.

Quote from: jmill on May 02, 2012, 12:33:31 PM

Quote from: NesquikNinja on May 02, 2012, 12:28:46 PM
the thin "suzuki" badge popped off of my engine cover, leaving a small opening...this isn't all the way too the motor or anything, is it okay to ride it this way?

the case is intact. The thin badge popped off

I'm assuming you're talking about the little sticker? It's about $15 from Suzuki themselves. Get it covered up though either way, you don't want water getting in there. That's where the pickup is if I'm not mistaken, you don't want that shorting out/rusting.

I actually ended up using copper gasket maker to secure the original back on.  Looks like shaZam!.

Quote from: NesquikNinja on May 02, 2012, 09:20:05 AM
I yelled "are you f%$king kidding me?" to which the passenger responds "relax bro_ it was an accident" and the driver chimes in "yeah I was just pulling into my driveway" and they walk inside, showing no guilt or concern for my health.

....and people wonder why I want to keep a "attitude adjusting device" (crowbar) strapped to the bike. People make me angry enough when I'm in the car...honestly! Is it me or are people getting worse and worse at simple driving tasks every year?

Looks like trey will have a new home after junior is fixed. Shook hands on a deal with mechanic friend at west Seattle bowl. He will stay in west Seattle.

Quote from: adidasguy on May 02, 2012, 08:12:50 PM
Looks like trey will have a new home after junior is fixed. Shook hands on a deal with mechanic friend at west Seattle bowl. He will stay in west Seattle.

Nice one. Hope you got what you wanted for him. On another note, I washed my bike

Put LED's in the gauges/indicator lights, just waiting for my valve tool. trying to get my newer tank prepped, and painted.

Quote from: codajastal on May 02, 2012, 09:28:10 PM

Quote from: adidasguy on May 02, 2012, 08:12:50 PM
Looks like trey will have a new home after junior is fixed. Shook hands on a deal with mechanic friend at west Seattle bowl. He will stay in west Seattle.

Nice one. Hope you got what you wanted for him. On another note, I washed my bike

When selling a bike to someone you've known for over 15 years and he works down the street so I can see Trey every day, money is not an issue. I think you understand - when you sell something you love to someone who is a friend that you know will take good care of it, that's more important.

I was surprised at the number of people  interested in buying Trey. Sorry to those who didn't get him. In the end, friends take priority. I hope those who wanted him understand.


In a week or two we'll spend a day and change pegs, bars and whatever to make Trey HIS bike for his daily commute to the bowling alley just down the street from me.

Unfortunately there was some communication errors with other people interested in him and they decided no.
So when a friend at the bowling alley said "I'll take him - I want him - I'll take care of him" well, friends come first.

Quote from: adidasguy on May 02, 2012, 10:18:31 PM

Quote from: codajastal on May 02, 2012, 09:28:10 PM

Quote from: adidasguy on May 02, 2012, 08:12:50 PM
Looks like trey will have a new home after junior is fixed. Shook hands on a deal with mechanic friend at west Seattle bowl. He will stay in west Seattle.

Nice one. Hope you got what you wanted for him. On another note, I washed my bike

When selling a bike to someone you've known for over 15 years and he works down the street so I can see Trey every day, money is not an issue. I think you understand - when you sell something you love to someone who is a friend that you know will take good care of it, that's more important.

I was surprised at the number of people  interested in buying Trey. Sorry to those who didn't get him. In the end, friends take priority. I hope those who wanted him understand.


In a week or two we'll spend a day and change pegs, bars and whatever to make Trey HIS bike for his daily commute to the bowling alley just down the street from me.

Unfortunately there was some communication errors with other people interested in him and they decided no.
So when a friend at the bowling alley said "I'll take him - I want him - I'll take care of him" well, friends come first.

Amen to that

Played the epoxy game with the broken plastic bits  ...sanded, prepped and painted the scratched bits along with some others to make the new colours match up  ...all the parts have now shown up, so tonight is assembly night  ...I'll take some pics and post on my rebuild thread.  Don't know if I will be able to finish assembly, but I'll be trying!!

Would be really nice to ride in to the office tomorrow! 

Later.

Not a Dammmm thing!!! haha 
which is a Good thing!

actually sunny and clear out.
stupid weather said mostly rain all day ><

Time to give her a bath and go riding!!!

Finished painting plastics....... its riding time. Check it out .
http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=60416.0

Prepped the rest of the plastics and tank for painting. No more shiny blue. Pics in my build thread in a bit
http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=60389.0

Washed and then put 2 coats of wax on her before covering her up from what Looked like a nice storm coming.

Ticked tho, it went N and S of my location.
Didnt rain a drop!

Added 30mm risers to my Renthal MX bars.....

Now we are both high and wide...

Went to the locksmith and had 2 keys made since my old one got lost.