WRAITH_ZX_14
Novice Class
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posted May 31, 2007 01:20 PM
Just laid her down..another statistc
Alright...here's the situation. I was rolling along to get some lunch with some buddies and laid my black 14 down on the right side. The S_it of it is I was doing about 40-50 and slid in some damn gravel. I counter steered right, kinda like an oval dragger, hit the curb(smasshing my Muzzy's slip pipe, at least not the muffler) high sidded and ate sh_t! the right cowl is toast along with the upper cowl. The main sh_tter is my frame is cracked up front by the triple clamp. I'm just glad I walked away with only a concussion and a broken hand. I've already got her stirpped and ready for the frame swap...Just time and money ya know? Good thing I've been around bikes my whole life. Or I'd be F_cked!
I just wanted to post this and let all my fellow 14ers out there, that even with 20yrs experience, its the little slip that could cost us it all. Its the risk we take when we twist that grip, cause nothing in the world compares to the feeling we get when we mash it! I'll be back in the saddel and KONG will be reborn..... just keep focused out there fellas, keep the rubber side down and twist it. I'll be much more carefull out there thats for damn....
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flyboy
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posted May 31, 2007 01:31 PM
 Edited By: flyboy on 31 May 2007 14:33
Glad to hear you're alright and with a good attitude. It takes a lot to confess on this site and it may even save a few lives.
Laid mine down in November, also hitting gravel. You feel stupid and inept for a few weeks/months but as you mend, you realize you were to walk away from it or in my case, an ambulance ride. You have to look at it as a "wakeup call" so you'll be more cautious in the future.
This machine is like flying a jet. You are moving so fast, you may be in trouble even before you realize it--
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shawnski
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posted May 31, 2007 01:52 PM
glad u escaped with small injury. bike can be fixed. hope u get back riding soon.
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stevewfl
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posted May 31, 2007 01:59 PM
great news.
I'm glad we're not posting another "RIP rider" thread.
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Tool man
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posted May 31, 2007 02:44 PM
Experience..... is the knowledge that gravity always works. 
Glad you are ok 
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bigdtd
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posted May 31, 2007 04:24 PM
glad you are all right, keep the shiny side up
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RunningFree
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posted May 31, 2007 06:24 PM
Edited By: RunningFree on 31 May 2007 19:25
I call for a general ban on gravel...
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Hawkman
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posted May 31, 2007 06:34 PM
Sorry to hear. Have you found a frame already? I know where one is if you need.
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russ8526
Novice Class
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posted May 31, 2007 08:26 PM
sorry to hear that and thanks goodness you only broke your hand.hopefuly you will be riding again in no time.
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Brocks Alien Head
BMC Race Filter
PClll w / Track Map
Flies Removed
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Speedohealer
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WRAITH_ZX_14
Novice Class
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posted May 31, 2007 08:45 PM
Thanks everyone!!! man it does suck.....but like ya'll said I'm still walkin.....As for the frame...I don't have one yet... You got any pointers? She will breath again!!!!! Shi_ happens... just watch your AS_! Like you said brother... It's like a jet engine...you're there befor you know it. I just hope we all keep it safe......Lookin for pointers on repairs...any suggestions?
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MasterBlaster
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posted June 01, 2007 04:33 AM
Check Evil Bay for the frame, theres been a bunch on there lately. Prices all over the place though, but sure they are cheaper than Kaw, and they do come with a title. If the ins is covering it, you may be able to get a replacement from Kaw with the same VIN so no paperwork changes. Did it on a Honda a couple of years ago.....TB
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Lucky Lo
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I gotta go....
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posted June 01, 2007 07:50 AM
Bummer... glad you're okay.
Some of the best riders I know have gone down like that, oil or gravel. Ya just can't always see that stuff.
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worm~hole
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Miles to go before I sleep....
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posted June 01, 2007 02:37 PM
...try diesel spills  ....that stuff is nasty
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Tool man
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posted June 01, 2007 03:32 PM
quote:
...try diesel spills ....that stuff is nasty
Especially on the nuts.. Don't ask.
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hubster999
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posted June 03, 2007 01:58 AM
Wraith- I'm glad to hear you walked away- that's always cool!
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Flame On
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posted June 03, 2007 03:59 AM
Live to ride another day!!!
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russ8526
Novice Class
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posted June 03, 2007 06:23 AM
hope you are feeling well soon.
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2007 zx-14 Limited
Brocks Alien Head
BMC Race Filter
PClll w / Track Map
Flies Removed
16 T Front Sprocket
Speedohealer
Fender Eliminator
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WRAITH_ZX_14
Novice Class
Need more time to ride
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posted June 04, 2007 08:01 AM
Doing better now... got KONG stripped and ready for repairs. These bikes are built!!!! Its kinda cool that I'm gettin to know this bike inside and out. Although the circumstances for which I gotta take 'er apart sucks, I like workin on my bikes. I really appreciate all the support everyone's been giving me. You guys ROCK!!!!
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flyboy
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posted June 04, 2007 11:47 AM
Our check is in the mail--
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