StrokedOutZX14
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posted July 07, 2008 10:52 AM
 Edited By: StrokedOutZX14 on 7 Jul 2008 13:10
Removed Flies at 6PM, Wrecked Bike at 1am
Well, Talking about bad timing. Removed my flies and changed the mapping on my pc3 and ignition module and damn was it fast. 3000 rpm wheelies with no clutch was unheard of till now. Anyway on way home from a night with the boyz, I was on the interstate going exactly 70mph, my headlight shined on a concrete bumper. You know the things thats at the front of parking spots at like k-mart and shit. Took up the entire lane, I had nowhere to go, no time to even reach my break lever, no time for an emergency serve. The same time I seen the concrete BAM! Front wheel hit and lifted the bike up and to a right angle, then the back hit and threw us straight to the ground. I landed backwards on my ass and head, and before I landed I was staring directly at headlights and i remembered hoping the car would get stopped and not run over me. My head hit the ground so hard it sounded like a fire cracker in the helmet. My shoei x11 saved my life or saved me from serious skull fractures. When I landed I then went face first into the middle concrete barrier wall which for the second time in 5 seconds the shoei x11 saved my life, or mangling of my face. All In all for what happend I need wheels, tires, a lower fairing, exhaust is mashed in, a mirror, and a paint shop for the little skuffs here and there. Will also need a new helmet, and my kawasaki / joe rocket coat did its job also. I was wearing shorts however no rash on my legs what so ever. got a bruised tail bone, and a broken arm. However my broken arm is the humerus bone between the shoulder and elbow. No cast because the bone didn't break completely through. By looking at the front wheel you'd think the forks would be bend. I removed the fender, no kinks no nothing in the tubes, and 3 people bouncing on the front to bottom out suspension resulted in no binding or hesitation what so ever. Front wheel is perfectly straight with the bars. Guess the front wheel took the abuse.
I will probably replace the front wheel, Might be to hard to repair lol
Anyone have a clue as to how i dented my tank. there is not a single blemish on the tank anywhere so it had to have been my chest or pelvis. the bike didn't land upside down. only right side minor damage. I'm just curious so if anyone has a theory i'd like to know. my chest or pelvis don't hurt what so ever, and if it dented metal you'd think it would.
        
Here's what is used to look like
  
what is it about bikes and near death experiences that makes you wanna climb back on, cause i'm ready to ride now. 2 days after what happened I'd ride right now if my wheels weren't destroyed lol
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Superman T
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posted July 07, 2008 11:33 AM
Strokedout-Wow man that was too close, I'm sure. Well first let me state, I'm glad you weren't hurt seriously and you have a good attitude regarding the wrecked 14. Since I've been down, I cringe when I hear others that have experienced a similar fate....sucks  .
As far as your dent on the tank, I wouldn't worry too much how it got there(it's there, can't avoid that). But if I had to guess I would think that your chest/mid section hit, but because you were bouncing all over the place, anything could've hit it. Recover well and hopefully the pain/discomfort isn't too bad....Peace!
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StrokedOutZX14
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posted July 07, 2008 11:38 AM
im moving around now, I'd ride if i could, i can move my right arm up and down with no pain as long as i use my left arm to move my right arm lol. the muscles are sore and a little hairline fracture makes it a little rough. I'm trying to come up with some colors. I want to to a whole new paint job and rather it sounds gay or not, teal is one of my favorite colors. Like the 91 Z28 camaro
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07 ZX14 Stroked to 1530cc
Muzzy 5mm Stroker Crank, 86mm JE Pistons, Carillo Connecting Rods, Muzzy Billet Cams, Muzzy Valve Springs, Rings, Pins, Clips.
Muzzy M10 Exhaust
K&N Air Filter
Power Commander 3 With Ignition Module.
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kawabunga
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posted July 07, 2008 12:32 PM
Glad you're ok StrokeOut. The bike can be fixed. Let me know if you need any parts. I happen to have 07 limited stuff hanging around, red wheels and body parts. Take care of yourself and get back on 2 wheels ASAP.
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big mike_zx14
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posted July 07, 2008 12:33 PM
sorry to hear about your get off, heal up quick..
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Brocks Gen 3 w/carbon can, PC III, BMC Race Filter, Amsoil, Engine Ice, ShoGun parking lot sliders, Puig DB windscreen, Heli Bar risers, Pro Grip gel's, Competition Werks fender eliminator, Vortex rear sets, No flies...More to come of course..
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stevewfl
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posted July 07, 2008 12:37 PM
glad you're ok!
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BlackMagic14
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posted July 07, 2008 02:05 PM
Edited By: BlackMagic14 on 7 Jul 2008 15:06
WOW, sounds like it could have been a lot worse... glad you are ok
Kawabunga I might be interested in those red wheels
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Bently
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posted July 07, 2008 02:21 PM
Ya, sounds like your luck. Glad your okay good gear helps a bunch!
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davej
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posted July 07, 2008 02:33 PM
What, if anything, could you have done to prevent this? At night usually the deer are bedded down for the evening unless spooked. Critters are a constant problem in Utah around the mountains. At night I try to follow someones wheel track to see if they swerve to avoid something. One guy I was following, on open range,came to a sudden stop when he kit a cow. Glad to see you made it out semi-ok.
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drewzx-14
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posted July 07, 2008 02:52 PM
Edited By: drewzx-14 on 7 Jul 2008 15:53
Thank God your good!.....be safe man. Let those bones heal properly. I know riding is the best thing in the world. But it would be worse if they have to reposition anything......OUCH! Oh yeah those wheelies are inevitable now with the flies out, I hear yah. Its a blast and you can easily get carried away.
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Tool man
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posted July 07, 2008 04:06 PM
Edited By: Tool man on 7 Jul 2008 17:07
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The banks are failing..
The banks are failing...
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Tool man
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posted July 07, 2008 04:07 PM
quote:
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Anyone have a clue as to how i dented my tank. .
I'm going with BALLS.... :P
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reward69
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posted July 07, 2008 04:34 PM
First glad your Okay!!! That must have been one heck of a ride, and to pull through with minimal injuries is great.
I would have someone look over the fram for cracks very well. There is a good chance that the dent in the take came from the tank bending outward just enough to stress dent it. Just a thought?? When ever any bike takes that kinda of impact its good to thoroughly go over the frame extensively.
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countersteer
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posted July 07, 2008 04:50 PM
id like to know how you hit a 'concrete bumper' head on, riding an interstate.
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posted July 07, 2008 05:53 PM
countersteer;
I'm with you on that question. How the *@#^! does one of those parking lot concrete thing-a-ma-bobs get in the middle of the road in the middle of the night? That's just crazy! I can't imagine hitting some $hit like that on the highway....Were there any city/state construction crews out that night transporting those things? Sounds to me that if it were I'd be raising hell in somebodies office or having my lawyer do it; a new bike would be in order along with perhaps a few dollar bills.
This kinda $hit is getting crazy... you coulda been kilt.
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countersteer
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posted July 07, 2008 06:02 PM
Edited By: countersteer on 7 Jul 2008 19:14
in my opinion, the damage looks like he tried doing a wheelie in a parking lot and hit the curb... i am very surprised his bike is in one piece.
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Bently
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posted July 07, 2008 06:35 PM
Who's to say it did not fall off the back of a truck? They have to get to the parking lots some how.
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dcjens
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posted July 07, 2008 07:33 PM
glad your ok! Hope you can get your ride fixed. Maybe even better than before? No bike has changed the way I ride like this 14, good and bad. Thanks for a warning.
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AZ ZX14
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posted July 07, 2008 07:49 PM
It's good to see your okay. I hope you and your bike get well quick.
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StrokedOutZX14
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posted July 07, 2008 07:52 PM
it fell of a truck i guess it was in several pieces taking up the lane. I don't wheelie big bikes. it might not even been a parking lot thing, however it resembled the shape and thinkness.
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Muzzy M10 Exhaust
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StrokedOutZX14
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posted July 07, 2008 07:56 PM
It was a holiday weekend and could of been them cement barriers or a post of some sort. It happend to fast. Time I got up and got my bike loaded up, tampa police had a highway crew cleaning it up, the tow truck driver was ready to leave. The cop said theres no one to sue as it probably fell of a truck and it wasn't a city truck since it was 4th of july at 1am
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07 ZX14 Stroked to 1530cc
Muzzy 5mm Stroker Crank, 86mm JE Pistons, Carillo Connecting Rods, Muzzy Billet Cams, Muzzy Valve Springs, Rings, Pins, Clips.
Muzzy M10 Exhaust
K&N Air Filter
Power Commander 3 With Ignition Module.
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Hawkman
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posted July 07, 2008 09:33 PM
That sucks. Sorry to hear. Very glad you're not worse off.
What kind of shoes were you wearing? Just wondering if your foot might have hit the tank during your get off.
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Smooth_G
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posted July 07, 2008 10:40 PM
GLAD U R OK,,,,,,,,to bad about your bike,,,i hit a dead dog sat,,,,
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posted July 07, 2008 10:44 PM
Sucks about the bike but glad to hear your not to bad off.
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tater
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posted July 08, 2008 08:29 AM
glad 2 c that u walked away
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