Shorter midweek evening rideout

P.C.

KamiKazi wrote: »

Doubt I'll be able to make this one, binned the bike this morning during the heavy rain :mad:

Sorry to hear that.

What happened?

I was going to go for a ride this morning, but then it started raining...:mad:

so, I am going down the pub to watch the game in a mo .

KamiKazi

Came around a corner at 30km/h, the road might as well have been covered in ice :rolleyes:

P.C.

Not good.

How are you? Did you walk away?


How is the bike? Can it be fixed easily?

KamiKazi

P.C. wrote: »

Not good.

How are you? Did you walk away?


How is the bike? Can it be fixed easily?

Bit stiff all over, wrist is turning a nice shade of black :pac:

Bike isn't running, handlebars are in the shape of a boomerang, footpeg is gone, gear linkage is kaput, mirrors are both wrecked, clutch lever bent. I'm sure theres more that I haven't seen yet.

MrJoeSoap

Sh*t one man, sorry to hear that.

n.catenthusiast

KamiKazi wrote: »

Bit stiff all over, wrist is turning a nice shade of black :pac:

Bike isn't running, handlebars are in the shape of a boomerang, footpeg is gone, gear linkage is kaput, mirrors are both wrecked, clutch lever bent. I'm sure theres more that I haven't seen yet.

That's a sh1t one man. Least you got the first tumble out of the way.

Most of what you said sounds easily fixable.

Bike not running-is engine turning over or completely dead?

P.C.

KamiKazi wrote: »

Bit stiff all over, wrist is turning a nice shade of black :pac:

Bike isn't running, handlebars are in the shape of a boomerang, footpeg is gone, gear linkage is kaput, mirrors are both wrecked, clutch lever bent. I'm sure theres more that I haven't seen yet.

Ay least you are OKish.
Did you get checked out by the Doc?
If you can make it to your computer to type, then you are OK.

Unfortunately for the bike, what that takes is money - something that I do not have at the moment.

Get it fixed as soon as you can, and get back on the road.

KamiKazi

Ah I'll be alright.

I'm buying a Bros 400 tomorrow morning, I'll use that until I get the Super4 back in one piece

MrJoeSoap

Will you be bringing the Bros on Wednesday so?

P.C.

MrJoeSoap wrote: »

Will you be bringing the Bros on Wednesday so?

I like the way you think .

We need to decide on a time and meeting place for Wed.

Zascar has a route all planned.

KamiKazi

n.catenthusiast wrote: »

That's a sh1t one man. Least you got the first tumble out of the way.

Most of what you said sounds easily fixable.

Bike not running-is engine turning over or completely dead?

It's trying to turn over, I think its a fuel problem but I won't know till I start stripping it down.

MrJoeSoap wrote: »

Will you be bringing the Bros on Wednesday so?

All going well, yep.

Zascar

Sorry to hear about your spill mate, glad your ok. Can never be too careful in the rain..

KamiKazi

Zascar wrote: »

Sorry to hear about your spill mate, glad your ok. Can never be too careful in the rain..

Thanks, was there today where I came off and theres a load of diesel / oil stains on the road. I think the days of hot weather meant all the oil & stuff got soaked into the road, the heavy rain starting washing it up.

P.C.

KamiKazi wrote: »

Thanks, was there today where I came off and theres a load of diesel / oil stains on the road. I think the days of hot weather meant all the oil & stuff got soaked into the road, the heavy rain starting washing it up.

You are sooo right.

I was out today, and saw a whole lot of oil patches on the road, and more on the round-abouts. Felt the back wheel moving around a bit, so decided to go home and take the car instead.

shezzie

would love to join up but i work monday to friday and can work upto 830pm so wont be able to make it sorry - weekend in nice weather is always good

hey p.c. thanks for letting me know appreciation always

ah kamikazi you poor thing my god i hope you are ok - we can always get another bike we cant get another one of us - so at least your ok.....:)

take care everyone tis crazy stupid weather these days....happy riding ...em bike riding i mean...haha

KamiKazi

shezzie wrote: »

would love to join up but i work monday to friday and can work upto 830pm so wont be able to make it sorry - weekend in nice weather is always good

hey p.c. thanks for letting me know appreciation always

ah kamikazi you poor thing my god i hope you are ok - we can always get another bike we cant get another one of us - so at least your ok.....:)

take care everyone tis crazy stupid weather these days....happy riding ...em bike riding i mean...haha

tell your boss you've an important appointment you can't miss

shezzie

KamiKazi wrote: »

tell your boss you've an important appointment you can't miss

jeesus i really really wish i could - but they just let go 3 clerks each side of me and dont want to be noticed for any reason - they are planning bout 600 in next while so have to keep the head down......


glad you are ok though..

KamiKazi

shezzie wrote: »

jeesus i really really wish i could - but they just let go 3 clerks each side of me and dont want to be noticed for any reason - they are planning bout 600 in next while so have to keep the head down......


glad you are ok though..

thanks

Idleater

Hey, Kamikazi, sorry to hear about the spill!

Problem with falling off at low speed is the natural tendency to put out your hand to stop you falling. There is a nasty little bugger of a bone (Scaphoid) which can easily break and whilst it does easily repair, if it goes unnoticed, it can heal incorrectly resulting in it having to be reset.

I only speak from experience - similar to yours apart from on the temporary cat's eyes on the m50 and the rain.

I went to the doc, who sent me to James's with specific instructions for an x-ray for that bone and it cost nothing other than the doc's fees. Turned out I was fine but my wrist was hurting for about a week all told, so if it is paining you at all, do get it checked.

On a lighter note, interesting you heading for a bros. Remember once you get a twin it'll be difficult to go back :pac: Onwards and upwards ...

take it easy.

L.

Idleater

Zascar wrote: »

How about this?
http://maps.google.co.uk/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=111892777848861868976.00046dbba9bb887fe0e71&ll=53.20521,-6.06308&spn=0.549454,1.223602&z=10

Just a quick note, that road from kippure to laragh is majorly crap and bumpy for the first two thirds so take it easy. My poor aul sporty suspension was not impressed with it last time out, fine for any of you'se with big trailie style bikes though

I'll see how I go this week whether I make it along or not.

KamiKazi

nereid wrote: »

Hey, Kamikazi, sorry to hear about the spill!

Problem with falling off at low speed is the natural tendency to put out your hand to stop you falling. There is a nasty little bugger of a bone (Scaphoid) which can easily break and whilst it does easily repair, if it goes unnoticed, it can heal incorrectly resulting in it having to be reset.

Funny you should say that, I low-sided while trying to go left so I fell down on my left side with the bike, but its my right wrist thats sore, must have gotten a thump when the rest of me hit the ground

guil

kazi i'll give ya a hand gettin it back on the road, pm me if ya want a hand

P.C.

Right!

Where are we meeting, and what time?

Seems that the weather should be OKish acording to www.met.ie

Zascar

My suggestion is the Tuning Fork Pub, its fairly easy to get to from town etc, and there is a car park out the back of it - then its 5 mins from the road that heads up the mountains.
http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=tuning+fork+pub&sll=53.297158,-6.293578&sspn=0.016544,0.038238&ie=UTF8&ll=53.296927,-6.29066&spn=0.016544,0.038238&z=15
Is that ok or do you want to meet somewhere else?

So who's coming?

P.C.

Zascar wrote: »

My suggestion is the Tuning Fork Pub, its fairly easy to get to from town etc, and there is a car park out the back of it - then its 5 mins from the road that heads up the mountains.
http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=tuning+fork+pub&sll=53.297158,-6.293578&sspn=0.016544,0.038238&ie=UTF8&ll=53.296927,-6.29066&spn=0.016544,0.038238&z=15
Is that ok or do you want to meet somewhere else?

So who's coming?

I will be there.*

What time are we meeting?





















* unless it is really pissin down.

MrJoeSoap

I'll be there, meet at 6-6.30 maybe?

Weather permitting of course, just once its not raining like it was the other day...

Zascar

Guys I'm sorry but looks like I'm going to be unable to make the spin tomorrow night. WIll do my best but unlikely at this stage..

P.C.

Zascar wrote: »

Guys I'm sorry but looks like I'm going to be unable to make the spin tomorrow night. WIll do my best but unlikely at this stage..

Pity.

What say we meet at 6:30pm, and leave at 7.

Let hope the weather improves.

Tree

sounds like a plan, i shall be there (likewise, if it's not pissing out of the heavens)

DonkeyRhubarb

Anyone going from anywhere near Raheny? Id be interested in going, but Im not very familiar with the area.