Welp, I crashed at Big Willow / Willow Springs

[Fenixgoon]

http://pics.bbzzdd.com/users/fenixgoon/crash01.jpg

broken rear fender and a small patch of fairing that got knocked out, but otherwise the bike is in damn near perfect shape - engine/transmission cases fine, mirrors fine, etc. Pretty unbelievable. Helmet and racing suit did their job phenomenally, and I walked away from the crash with a sore neck and shoulders.

I was taking Turn 4 a bit too fast, due to poor positioning in Turn 3, lost focus, and ended up going into the ditch near Turn 5.

The good news is I got to go 140mph on the main straight

 

[soccerballtux]

This video is private. Noob.

 

[Fenixgoon]

This video is private. Noob.

fixed

 

[dbk]

Thanks for the video..glad ur alright..what was that green piece of paper in the front? The whole time i wante that gone

 

[Fenixgoon]

Thanks for the video..glad ur alright..what was that green piece of paper in the front? The whole time i wante that gone

Tech inspection sticker. Easiest just to throw it on the wind screen, but I'll move it elsewhere next time.

 

[papadage]

Glad you're OK. The N1K is on my short list of bikes to look at as successors for my current Ninja 650. Nice to know it can take a slide at speed.

The relative lacki of injury is a good good reason why street riders should always wear gear as well.

 

[pauldun170]

Sorry about the spill but THANK YOU for great video with no stupid soundtrack covering up then engine noise.

Awesome that you get that bike out on the track.

 

[soccerballtux]

Nice video glad ok

 

[ballmode]

get well soon

 

[rstrohkirch]

I forgot how long and wide that track is. Been awhile since I've watched a video of someone riding it. Such a different feel than the track I go to(not me in vid).

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p8Xwio0V5fM

Gratz on not having to use the ambulance

 

[indy2878]

I'm glad to know you're okay and the bike is okay as well. Just be extra careful next time you do your track riding. Laters!

 

[JulesMaximus]

Best place to wreck is the track. Glad you're okay bro.

 

[foghorn67]

Welcome to SoCal!

 

[halik]

Wow I'm surprised you' were able to stand it when you ran out of the pavement, I would've guessed you'll lose the back and and lowside it .

 

[The Stigenator]

You okay?

 

[Fenixgoon]

Wow I'm surprised you' were able to stand it when you ran out of the pavement, I would've guessed you'll lose the back and and lowside it .

at the time it didn't seem like i needed much adjustment at all...and i was going about 100mph around that turn. just stood the bike straight, clutched in, and rolled on through watching the video, i was like

You okay?

yep, bruised collar and shoulder. nothing bad!

 

[Elganja]

glad you're okay, were in a safe environment, and were wearing the proper gear

 

[M0oG0oGaiPan]

glad you're safe and it sounds like it's time to pick up a track bike

 

[codyray10]

Sorry you had to put her down, but glad you walked away mostly unharmed. Awesome video too, looks like a blast!

 

[rh71]

cost?

 

[Fenixgoon]

cost?

trackday was $150

bike is getting picked up by a local shop for an estimate tomorrow morning.

i'm kind of expecting < $1k, as the rear fender parts aren't all that expensive. and in that case, i'll pay out of pocket rather than worry about raising my insurance (supposedly State Farm, which I have, covers track days though)

 

[SSSnail]

Glad no one is seriously hurt. Stay safe.

 

[JulesMaximus]

Got any pics of your leathers? Kind of goes well with my recent thread.

http://forums.anandtech.com/showthread.php?t=2385267

It amazes me that we leather up for track days but we don't think twice about riding on the street in a t-shirt and jeans.

 

[JulesMaximus]

glad you're okay, were in a safe environment, and were wearing the proper gear

That is a requirement of doing a track day actually. You will not be allowed to ride if you show up wearing jeans.

Track is much safer than the street.

 

[Fenixgoon]

Got any pics of your leathers? Kind of goes well with my recent thread.

http://forums.anandtech.com/showthread.php?t=2385267

It amazes me that we leather up for track days but we don't think twice about riding on the street in a t-shirt and jeans.

sure thing, i'll post em up