I flew yesterday

wtfh4xx · July 23rd, 2011, 12:33 PM

Redbull doesn't give you wings, a highside gives you wings .

Was just having a fun day with friends riding around some back roads at around 60, came up a hill that then quickly leveled off into a blind decreasing turn.
I tried getting on the brakes but the rear locked up almost instantly and went sideways, slid off the road and hit a small water ditch which caused me to highside when the bike caught it and ejected me.
Flew probably a good 6-10ft and then rolled with it.
Im perfectly fine and the bike just needed some stitches on its right fairing.
Was wearing my helmet, jacket, and gloves. Helmet has two nice scratches over right eye area and the jacket saved me from any serious torso injury or rash.
Just have slight rash on my hip and elbow from the impact.
Dying to get back out riding, just waiting on a new peg mount.

Wear your gear and always do a scouting lap of your route if its unfamiliar.
Live and learn

alex.s · July 23rd, 2011, 12:37 PM

got boots?

wtfh4xx · July 23rd, 2011, 12:43 PM

Heh no, I had DC shoes and shorts on my lower. /fail
Luckily my airborne trajectory and roll didnt offer my lower body a chance to get beat on.

alex.s · July 23rd, 2011, 12:49 PM

yikes! thats not much better than the mankini... if you plan on riding like that you should wear some real foot protection at least. good leg protection is hiiiighly recommended if you like walking. do you own real boots? over the ankle protection will keep you from losing a foot

wtfh4xx · July 23rd, 2011, 12:56 PM

Yeah I had my over ankle riding shoes at home, just didnt wear em. /facepalm
Im well aware I was undergeared, just taking it as best I can and learning from it.
Next time you can bet ill be in full gear.

2011Ninja250R · July 23rd, 2011, 01:07 PM

Live & learn. Glad you're OK.

July 23rd, 2011, 12:33 PM	#1
wtfh4xx Opinionated individual :) Name: SecretNinjaMan Location: Nor Cal Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninjette Special Edition (red/black) Posts: 342	I flew yesterday Redbull doesn't give you wings, a highside gives you wings . Was just having a fun day with friends riding around some back roads at around 60, came up a hill that then quickly leveled off into a blind decreasing turn. I tried getting on the brakes but the rear locked up almost instantly and went sideways, slid off the road and hit a small water ditch which caused me to highside when the bike caught it and ejected me. Flew probably a good 6-10ft and then rolled with it. Im perfectly fine and the bike just needed some stitches on its right fairing. Was wearing my helmet, jacket, and gloves. Helmet has two nice scratches over right eye area and the jacket saved me from any serious torso injury or rash. Just have slight rash on my hip and elbow from the impact. Dying to get back out riding, just waiting on a new peg mount. Wear your gear and always do a scouting lap of your route if its unfamiliar. Live and learn __________________________________________________ Yoshi slip on, shimmed 2 washers, zip tie throttle mod, pre-load #2, snorkel delete 2010 SE 250R! Miles in the saddle: 1000

July 23rd, 2011, 12:37 PM	#2
alex.s wat Name: wat Location: tustin/long beach Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14	got boots? __________________________________________________

July 23rd, 2011, 12:43 PM	#3
wtfh4xx Opinionated individual :) Name: SecretNinjaMan Location: Nor Cal Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninjette Special Edition (red/black) Posts: 342	Heh no, I had DC shoes and shorts on my lower. /fail Luckily my airborne trajectory and roll didnt offer my lower body a chance to get beat on. __________________________________________________ Yoshi slip on, shimmed 2 washers, zip tie throttle mod, pre-load #2, snorkel delete 2010 SE 250R! Miles in the saddle: 1000

July 23rd, 2011, 12:49 PM	#4
alex.s wat Name: wat Location: tustin/long beach Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): wat Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '12, Feb '14	yikes! thats not much better than the mankini... if you plan on riding like that you should wear some real foot protection at least. good leg protection is hiiiighly recommended if you like walking. do you own real boots? over the ankle protection will keep you from losing a foot __________________________________________________

July 23rd, 2011, 12:56 PM	#5
wtfh4xx Opinionated individual :) Name: SecretNinjaMan Location: Nor Cal Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninjette Special Edition (red/black) Posts: 342	Yeah I had my over ankle riding shoes at home, just didnt wear em. /facepalm Im well aware I was undergeared, just taking it as best I can and learning from it. Next time you can bet ill be in full gear. __________________________________________________ Yoshi slip on, shimmed 2 washers, zip tie throttle mod, pre-load #2, snorkel delete 2010 SE 250R! Miles in the saddle: 1000

July 23rd, 2011, 01:07 PM	#6
2011Ninja250R ninjette.org guru Name: Brad Location: Centerville, OH Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Ninja 250R SE (Green) Previous bikes R1, Daytona 675, GSXR600, Pre-Gen 250R Posts: 330	Live & learn. Glad you're OK.

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