vinchensoo
Parking Attendant
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posted February 18, 2008 12:04 AM
warning from new member
hi guys great site lots of info . i have just got my hands on a 2001 12r ,,loved it best bike iv had but only had it for 5 hours low sided it on way home from buying it .....i have been riding for round 30 years ,10 years of that road racing .so no bunny rider but did a stupid thing ..didnt check my backpack after stopping and having a rest ... it flew open and a sweatshirt flew out ,rapping around my rear wheel causing one big lock up heading towards a bridge so ti was bike or me ... it was new so tryed to save bike .i busted my shoulder ,ribs,and a bit of road rash and got knocked out .... so now in the process of a custom rebuild ..any ideas as to what i should do would be a great help
cheers .. from nz oh yeah heres a few pics
  
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Hax
Parking Attendant
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posted February 18, 2008 05:34 AM
Nightmare!
Hope you are not to bad yourself.
You were very unlucky for the sweatshirt to get pulled in there.......
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KZScott
Needs a life
high on speed
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posted February 18, 2008 06:32 AM
holy shit man! ouch!
when you are feeling better, i say replace all damaged parts with aftermarket stuff. theres some non oem plastics going on ebay that look pretty good and arent that expensive. hopefully the bike didnt run too long with the oil pick up sucking air....
i have a yosh slip on if you want to just replace the muffler..pm me if you are interested
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oldkawboy
Needs a job
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posted February 18, 2008 07:06 AM
Man I'm at a loss for words.
Glad you're alive after looking at the bike, what a freak accident.
When you get better make a list of parts needed and post them here, I've got some 12 parts I'll donate to the cause.
Dan
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twista
Zone Head
" Get up, and Stay up ! "
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posted February 18, 2008 07:41 AM
Ah the ole sweat shirt in the spoke trick,, nice ,, but my oil pan plug meets man hole cover beats that w/ 7 broken ribs,, torn spleen,, hole in lung and almost ripped off big toe,, you will b e back up and riding in no time,, sux you didnt even get it home..
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tshultz
Zone Head
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posted February 18, 2008 04:14 PM
never thought that could happen
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johnnnyboy
Expert Class
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posted February 18, 2008 04:55 PM
brings tears to my eyes to see that machine in such a state but glad to hear you made it
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ZXLNT
Needs a job
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posted February 18, 2008 05:51 PM
Wow thats some final destination crap there..
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zxboy
Expert Class
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posted February 18, 2008 09:28 PM
Welcome to the site Vin..... That look like it hurt !! Heal up quickly !!
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VincentHill
Needs a life
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posted February 19, 2008 04:53 AM
From another Vincent! I have a clean Stock Rear Muffler if you are going in that direction that I will send to you for the SHipping!
Second, look at Catalyst Racing composits they have very neat body work at a very reasonable price. Like Dan, I have some parts like a Tank Cover but my stuff is ALL Green!
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klw11111
Parking Attendant
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posted February 19, 2008 02:22 PM
Glad you're ok. I had that same issue w/ back pack. I now keep a small lock around zipper to keep back pack from opening. good luck!!!!!!!
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Texas12R
Zone Head
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posted February 19, 2008 03:18 PM
I'll NEVER strap anything on the back again!!!!
Thanks for the warning! and I hope you recover soon 
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MadMike
Moderator
FEAR THE BLACK FLAG!!!!!!!!
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posted February 20, 2008 05:46 PM
Ouch... holy crap dude!!! I am glad your ok...
go with a big bore kit!!! you will love it!
MM
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zx12mark
Pro
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posted February 20, 2008 10:04 PM
i had that happen on my 91 zx11.my nylon zildjian cymbal jacket worked its way out of the bungee net around my corbin gunfighter seat.i was banging gears at about 100mph the the bike started bucking.i pulled the clutch in and braked as hard as i could.i did not lay it down which was a miracle.when i got the bike home and apart i freeked out.the chain tore teeth off the aluminium rear sprocket and the nylon jacket got so hot it liquified and pushed the grease out of the sprocket carrier and rear wheel bearings.i mean fucked up.i had to do some painting also.it whipped around real fast.
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vinchensoo
Parking Attendant
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posted February 21, 2008 03:09 AM
thanks for the replys guys , got a bike shop to check ova the 12 ,did 14 grand damage found ebay ,blown away by new zealand kawasaki prices .anyway got a rep bodykit under a third the price of home from us ,and thats even including shipping ,so on the way to a rebuild.real slow thou doing it all one handed ...is the lcd screen replacable as a part../
kea ora.....latter
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