Went Down Today - Page 3

Mr Lefty · 03-03-2008, 06:06 AM

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Originally Posted by DLIT

What was damaged on your bike? Like a mirror or something? Those race rails prevent a lot of damage. Good thing you had 'em. And 20 degrees is cold as hell.

only thing I can think of is he got his foot or something in between the road and the fairings and it cracked them...

ceo012384 · 03-10-2008, 02:23 AM

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Originally Posted by NeonspeedRT

I agree with OTB. Part of the accident is realizing your mistake and learning from it. What were the factors that lead up to the accident? What could you do different next time? Anything you care to share to help out other riders? I'm definatly glad to hear you are ok.

on that.... figuring out what you did wrong and how to improve based on that is what makes a crash go from an expensive mistake to a learning experience.

02Gsxxr · 03-10-2008, 03:13 AM

Question for a few... when i went down i never hit my head(helmet) on the ground on the initial fall but did scrape it across the ground when i slide... do i need to still replace my helmet other than cosmetic??

ceo012384 · 03-10-2008, 03:18 AM

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Originally Posted by 02Gsxxr

Question for a few... when i went down i never hit my head(helmet) on the ground on the initial fall but did scrape it across the ground when i slide... do i need to still replace my helmet other than cosmetic??

I would say if there was no 'impact' but just some scraping you are fine. Unless the scraping wore through the protective shell at all. If there's any doubt, I would get it checked out. Either by a helmet shop, or the manufacturer. How bad is it?

02Gsxxr · 03-10-2008, 03:23 AM

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Originally Posted by ceo012384

I would say if there was no 'impact' but just some scraping you are fine. Unless the scraping wore through the protective shell at all. If there's any doubt, I would get it checked out. Either by a helmet shop, or the manufacturer. How bad is it?

just scuffed up on a few places ill see if i can get a good picture to post of the helmet

ceo012384 · 03-10-2008, 03:42 AM

From the pics, it just looks like surface/aesthetic damage. They're a little blurry. It looks like you just grazed your head. I doubt the structural integrity of the helmet has been compromised at all.

02Gsxxr · 03-10-2008, 03:52 AM

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Originally Posted by ceo012384

From the pics, it just looks like surface/aesthetic damage. They're a little blurry. It looks like you just grazed your head. I doubt the structural integrity of the helmet has been compromised at all.

yea its not deep at all just looks scuffed like i org. thought just wanted a couple opinions thanx ceo

LaFemmes · 03-10-2008, 10:28 AM

Hope your doing better.

marko138 · 03-10-2008, 11:50 AM

I would replace that lid. I just wouldn't feel comfortable wearing that again.

02Gsxxr · 03-10-2008, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by marko138

I would replace that lid. I just wouldn't feel comfortable wearing that again.

y? memories??

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03-10-2008, 03:13 AM	#23
02Gsxxr Street Stunter Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 64	Question for a few... when i went down i never hit my head(helmet) on the ground on the initial fall but did scrape it across the ground when i slide... do i need to still replace my helmet other than cosmetic??