Felt Like a GP Rider!

Abu_Mishary · January 22nd, 2017, 07:23 PM

Sunday was not kind to me. Unfortunate event as I low sided on a left turn in Genting Highlands. It was weird how my hands were still gripping the throttle and I had to literally told myself to let the bike go and saw it sliding on the tarmac. Great view actually having the experience first hand (low sided / accident while wearing leathers). The high priced both jacket and pants had saved me from any wounds. A quality you expect from a good brand such as Rev'It!

I am getting another pair. This time maybe a one piece!

CaliGrrl · January 22nd, 2017, 07:53 PM

Good thing you were wearing your gear! Glad you're mostly ok. Crashing is always a little unnerving.

JohnnyBravo · January 22nd, 2017, 08:17 PM

Glad you had your gear

Abu_Mishary · January 22nd, 2017, 08:50 PM

Told a friend today about this accident and he told me that the corner there has some sort of oil residue on the tarmac. Guess I have not been there for quite a while. Thank God nothing serious happened!

Abu_Mishary · January 22nd, 2017, 08:50 PM

Thank you Harper and Kerry

Triple Jim · January 22nd, 2017, 09:58 PM

I'm glad you're not too badly banged up!

Do you really need new gear? Unless I missed something, that's just a little battle scarred. Just check the stitching and get it repaired if it's weakened. I learned this last part the hard way.

As far as remembering to let go, that's a common problem with beginners water skiers. When I'm teaching someone, before the first try, I tell them to let go as soon as it looks like they're going down. Bad stuff happens if you keep holding on!

Abu_Mishary · January 22nd, 2017, 10:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Triple Jim

I'm glad you're not too badly banged up!

Do you really need new gear? Unless I missed something, that's just a little battle scarred. Just check the stitching and get it repaired if it's weakened. I learned this last part the hard way.

As far as remembering to let go, that's a common problem with beginners water skiers. When I'm teaching someone, before the first try, I tell them to let go as soon as it looks like they're going down. Bad stuff happens if you keep holding on!

Hey thanx Jim.

I was thinking to get a new gear but a one piece. This is a two piece and the zipper moved about a 1/4 from its original place. Just imagine what could happen if I was sliding quite far..

So my best bet is a one piece for the next gear, but still going to repair this one.

I have been riding for about 21 years (starting 16 yrs) but this is the first time I had an accident while gripping the bike's throttle. That was when I realize I had to let go of the bike and literally said (i believe I yelled a bit) "Let go! Let go!". No matter how long you have been on a bike, but sooner or later, there will be that moment when you froze. Thankfully during my turn, It wasn't fatal.

T11ravis · January 23rd, 2017, 06:34 AM

Definitely repairable but I also understand you wanting a 1 piece.
Always nice when equipment/gear does its job!

Mechanikrazy · January 25th, 2017, 01:17 AM

Glad to hear you're alright!

And the 1 piece is a solid idea. Just one minor note though, if you take long day rides, the 1 piece does make bathroom stops a bit more of a hassle.

Abu_Mishary · January 31st, 2017, 12:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Mechanikrazy

Glad to hear you're alright!

And the 1 piece is a solid idea. Just one minor note though, if you take long day rides, the 1 piece does make bathroom stops a bit more of a hassle.

Thanx Al.

Uh.. I definitely not going to wear the one piece for long rides. Maybe short weekend on the twists and turns for the fun of it!

Ducati999 · February 6th, 2017, 08:24 AM

Sorry to hear about your accident. Glad you were not injured, good gear is worth its weight in carbon fiber! Which bike were you on and how much damage did it receive? Would like to know the details of the bike now that we know you are OK.

csmith12 · February 6th, 2017, 10:02 AM

Glad you're good, gear rocks!

Abu_Mishary · February 9th, 2017, 06:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ducati999

Sorry to hear about your accident. Glad you were not injured, good gear is worth its weight in carbon fiber! Which bike were you on and how much damage did it receive? Would like to know the details of the bike now that we know you are OK.

Hi Ant, thanx...

Nothing serious on me nor the bike. Just scratches due to the accident which could be dealt with by coating the side. But the left foot peg is broken. I will update the picture maybe this weekend...

Quote:

Originally Posted by csmith12

Glad you're good, gear rocks!

Yes Sir gear rocks!

Before this I thought that i might regret if I fall using the suit since it is my most expensive gear, but when that happened, i felt glad honestly. And the gear has proved its functionality. No more bootlegged products for me!

Abu_Mishary · February 9th, 2017, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Ducati999

Would like to know the details of the bike now that we know you are OK.

Well.. here goes. As explained nothing major thou...

JohnnyBravo · February 9th, 2017, 08:36 PM

That's not too bad

Abu_Mishary · February 9th, 2017, 08:42 PM

yup. I bet the marks could be fixed with detailing. got a few bike spas around my home.

jrshooter · February 9th, 2017, 10:01 PM

leave it , it gives the bike character.

Abu_Mishary · February 10th, 2017, 01:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jrshooter

leave it , it gives the bike character.

Woo.. never thought of that. Thanx!

Battle scar eh?

JohnnyBravo · February 10th, 2017, 05:07 AM

I don't think it will buff out completely.

Abu_Mishary · February 13th, 2017, 06:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnnyBravo

I don't think it will buff out completely.

you're probably right. I'm taking the advice of leaving the marks.

JohnnyBravo · February 14th, 2017, 08:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Abu_Mishary

you're probably right. I'm taking the advice of leaving the marks.

Might as well

January 22nd, 2017, 08:17 PM	#3
JohnnyBravo Certifiable nontundrum Name: Harper Location: NC Milkshake stand Join Date: Mar 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2013 SE NINJA 300 Posts: Too much. MOTM - Sep '13, Sep '16	Glad you had your gear __________________________________________________

January 22nd, 2017, 08:50 PM	#4
Abu_Mishary The Asian Caucasian Name: Abu Mishary Mohd Fairus Location: Malaysia Join Date: Jan 2016 Motorcycle(s): Kawasaki Ninja 250 SE 2015 (sold); Honda ADV160 (current) Posts: 796 MOTM - Jan '17	Told a friend today about this accident and he told me that the corner there has some sort of oil residue on the tarmac. Guess I have not been there for quite a while. Thank God nothing serious happened! __________________________________________________ Losing someone is not painful. They are a part of us all this while and will always be with us. But missing them is.

January 22nd, 2017, 08:50 PM	#5
Abu_Mishary The Asian Caucasian Name: Abu Mishary Mohd Fairus Location: Malaysia Join Date: Jan 2016 Motorcycle(s): Kawasaki Ninja 250 SE 2015 (sold); Honda ADV160 (current) Posts: 796 MOTM - Jan '17	Thank you Harper and Kerry __________________________________________________ Losing someone is not painful. They are a part of us all this while and will always be with us. But missing them is.

January 22nd, 2017, 09:58 PM	#6
Triple Jim Guy Who Enjoys Riding Name: Jim Location: North Carolina Join Date: Jul 2016 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250 Posts: A lot. MOTM - Oct '18, Aug '17, Aug '16	I'm glad you're not too badly banged up! Do you really need new gear? Unless I missed something, that's just a little battle scarred. Just check the stitching and get it repaired if it's weakened. I learned this last part the hard way. As far as remembering to let go, that's a common problem with beginners water skiers. When I'm teaching someone, before the first try, I tell them to let go as soon as it looks like they're going down. Bad stuff happens if you keep holding on!
	1 out of 1 members found this post helpful.

January 23rd, 2017, 06:34 AM	#8
T11ravis Professional Carb Cleaner Name: Travis Location: Pace, FL Join Date: Jan 2017 Motorcycle(s): EX250, CRF 150, CRF 100(x2), CRF70 Posts: 40	Definitely repairable but I also understand you wanting a 1 piece. Always nice when equipment/gear does its job! __________________________________________________ WERA #13

January 22nd, 2017, 07:53 PM	#2
CaliGrrl ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Kerry Location: Ventura, CA Join Date: Jan 2016 Motorcycle(s): Ninja650 Posts: A lot. MOTM - Apr '18, Apr '17, Apr '16	Good thing you were wearing your gear! Glad you're mostly ok. Crashing is always a little unnerving.

January 25th, 2017, 01:17 AM	#9
Mechanikrazy ninjette.org guru Name: Al Location: Orange County, CA Join Date: Dec 2015 Motorcycle(s): Thruxton R, R6 450 triple, EX300 (sold) Posts: 263	Glad to hear you're alright! And the 1 piece is a solid idea. Just one minor note though, if you take long day rides, the 1 piece does make bathroom stops a bit more of a hassle.

February 6th, 2017, 08:24 AM	#11
Ducati999 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Ant Location: Wooster Join Date: Dec 2013 Motorcycle(s): Ducati 999 2012 Ninja 250r Ducati748 Yellow finally running 2003 SV650 S (SOLD) Posts: A lot.	Sorry to hear about your accident. Glad you were not injured, good gear is worth its weight in carbon fiber! Which bike were you on and how much damage did it receive? Would like to know the details of the bike now that we know you are OK.

February 6th, 2017, 10:02 AM	#12
csmith12 The Corner Whisperer Name: Chris (aka Reactor) Location: Northern KY Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much. MOTY 2015, MOTM - Nov '12, Nov '13	Glad you're good, gear rocks! __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

February 9th, 2017, 08:36 PM	#15
JohnnyBravo Certifiable nontundrum Name: Harper Location: NC Milkshake stand Join Date: Mar 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2013 SE NINJA 300 Posts: Too much. MOTM - Sep '13, Sep '16	That's not too bad __________________________________________________

February 9th, 2017, 08:42 PM	#16
Abu_Mishary The Asian Caucasian Name: Abu Mishary Mohd Fairus Location: Malaysia Join Date: Jan 2016 Motorcycle(s): Kawasaki Ninja 250 SE 2015 (sold); Honda ADV160 (current) Posts: 796 MOTM - Jan '17	yup. I bet the marks could be fixed with detailing. got a few bike spas around my home. __________________________________________________ Losing someone is not painful. They are a part of us all this while and will always be with us. But missing them is.

February 9th, 2017, 10:01 PM	#17
jrshooter ninjette.org guru Name: john Location: placerville Join Date: Apr 2016 Motorcycle(s): ninja 300 Posts: 386	leave it , it gives the bike character.

February 10th, 2017, 05:07 AM	#19
JohnnyBravo Certifiable nontundrum Name: Harper Location: NC Milkshake stand Join Date: Mar 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2013 SE NINJA 300 Posts: Too much. MOTM - Sep '13, Sep '16	I don't think it will buff out completely. __________________________________________________

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