2nd trip to TWS didn't go as well as the 1st

sharky nrk · September 4th, 2014, 08:24 AM

Well that one didn't go so well for me ......

First weekend out on the bigger bike for the season, was pushing a bit hard, lapping personal bests on street tires, and had a mishap at turn 3. A big mishap.

Major concussion, rashed, bruised, helmet trashed, suit trashed, bike trashed. Generally a bad deal.

So now no exercise, riding, running, cycling, nothing for bit. And to figure out how to get gear up to snuff to take the ninjette to Cresson in Oct.

csmith12 · September 4th, 2014, 08:29 AM

Glad it wasn't worse, heal fast and hope all goes well with repairs.

subxero · September 4th, 2014, 08:54 AM

sounds rough, glad you are ok, heal up

Sirref · September 4th, 2014, 08:54 AM

bummer, heal fast

CC Cowboy · September 4th, 2014, 09:04 AM

You're still breathing and no broken bones. It could be worse.

sharky nrk · September 4th, 2014, 09:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CC Cowboy

You're still breathing and no broken bones. It could be worse.

indeed, immediately after my session, another group had a pair endo around each other

both were transported, broken bones, and the whole lot. mine sucked but wasn't the worst of the day

MrAtom · September 4th, 2014, 10:33 AM

At least you didn't scrape up your tattoo.

sharky nrk · September 4th, 2014, 10:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrAtom

At least you didn't scrape up your tattoo.

and I picked up a heart on my shoulder lol

cuong-nutz · September 4th, 2014, 02:32 PM

Damn buddy. At least you faired bettered than the other two.

Did you see this one?

Link to original page on YouTube.

csmith12 · September 4th, 2014, 02:40 PM

Wow!!!! Crash truck be busier than a one legged man in an ass kickin' contest.

Hope everyone fairs well.

alex.s · September 4th, 2014, 02:58 PM

looks like you had some fun. any video?

snot · September 4th, 2014, 05:01 PM

Glad your OK, I hope you have a speedy recovery.

Pics of the bike and gear? Also, what gear did you have on?

geeker · September 4th, 2014, 08:33 PM

Hope you're back in action by the time I come back to Cresson. That sucks man. And I've seen way to many incidents popping up from TWS. I no longer want to go there.

cuong-nutz · September 4th, 2014, 08:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by geeker

Hope you're back in action by the time I come back to Cresson. That sucks man. And I've seen way to many incidents popping up from TWS. I no longer want to go there.

The reason why you see so many incidents happen at TWS is because it's a super fast track. pair that with bad egos and no self control equates to distaster but that doesn't stop people from driving and riding there.

TWS is set to close in the future.

sharky nrk · September 5th, 2014, 06:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cuong-nutz

The reason why you see so many incidents happen at TWS is because it's a super fast track. pair that with bad egos and no self control equates to distaster but that doesn't stop people from driving and riding there.

TWS is set to close in the future.

It is definitely a fast track, and it does lend itself to errors. And its got (like all TX tracks) bumps and sealer and tar snakes and crap all over that tend to catch people out. The super bad endo wreck happened the lvl1 session immediately after I went down. Went to find the paramedic truck again to get the rash cleaned and it was going transporting those guys.

I don't have any video (I really wish I did from a learning standpoint) since my brother can't seem to remember to charge my GoPro when I lend it to him

. I was wearing a Technic one piece, Sedici Ultimo gloves, exo1000 helmet, astar smx+ boots, forcefield proL2k back protector and chest protector, and bilt armored shorts.

In all honesty the suit was a little too big after getting back into shape and it contributed to the bruising and rashing. It gave up the ghost on both arm zipper seams, a lower leg stretch panel seam, and tore holes in both arms and my left leg kepro-stretch panels. Bruising to right arm, right shoulder, right ribs, left knee, left lower leg. Rash on right shoulder.

The SMX+ did great but ripped the toe to hell on the left foot, took the end of sole off the toe and the top layer of leather from the toe. Zero foot injuries.

The Ultimo gloves did pretty well, one busted seam on the top of the hand, but zero hand injuries.

The helmet got destroyed as you can see. But it saved my life. Concussion, bruising around the bridge of the nose, bruising on the top back on the head at the impact point. Lots of neck strain from my nogging bouncing around.

No damage to shorts. No butt injuries

lol.

sharky nrk · September 5th, 2014, 07:04 AM

double post for the double butt kicking I got lol

cuong-nutz · September 5th, 2014, 07:25 AM

Haha them tar snakes and sealer! It's definitely a Texas thing lol

soonerbillz · September 5th, 2014, 07:58 AM

Man sorry to see that pal,
Hope you heal up fast! I saw the video the Ronnie Hays posted of the endo.. brutal.
Hopefully you will be up for the TWS finale in Oct. I'm trying to be ready for that.

KawiKid860 · September 8th, 2014, 09:02 PM

Good luck with healing up man, glad you're mostly alright. I think it's kinda crazy how the gear didn't hold up that well, but I'm not really experienced with track crashes at all..

Sirref · September 8th, 2014, 09:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KawiKid860

Good luck with healing up man, glad you're mostly alright. I think it's kinda crazy how the gear didn't hold up that well, but I'm not really experienced with track crashes at all..

though you don't really hit much if anything in track crashes you tend to be going at a much higher rate of speed which adds it's own severity to the equation

psych0hans · September 8th, 2014, 10:04 PM

Ouch

looks pretty rough... Glad it wasn't worse and hope to see you back in action son enough. Good luck!!!

sharky nrk · September 9th, 2014, 06:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sirref

though you don't really hit much if anything in track crashes you tend to be going at a much higher rate of speed which adds it's own severity to the equation

I actually thought the gear did pretty well considering my condition and the bikes condition. Again I have to take responsibility for some of my shape, due to my leathers being a little too big. TWS is fast, its just a fast track. Your moving at a pretty good clip all the way into 3 where it bit me.

Since I don't really know how it all went down its hard to say what the gear went through really. The only thing that is for certain was that there was ALOT of energy to dissipate in my heat impact from the condition of the helmet. I have not seen one as rough as mine post crash.

The rest of the gear ..... honestly probably not atypical of that speed of a crash.

soonerbillz · September 10th, 2014, 02:03 PM

What model was that Scorpian? I have the 500.. was wondering what kind of beating and protection it really affords...

sharky nrk · September 11th, 2014, 06:43 AM

It was the 1000, I have crashed the 400 as well, and a CL-15 from HJC. Never had anything like this happen but it was big off that obviously ended on my head so cant really compare I don't think.

September 4th, 2014, 08:24 AM	#1
sharky nrk Fighting Texas Aggie '05 Name: Neil Location: Hutto, TX Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): '07 ZX6R, '08 Versys, '09 250R Track, '93 F2/F3 Track Posts: A lot.	2nd trip to TWS didn't go as well as the 1st Well that one didn't go so well for me ...... First weekend out on the bigger bike for the season, was pushing a bit hard, lapping personal bests on street tires, and had a mishap at turn 3. A big mishap. Major concussion, rashed, bruised, helmet trashed, suit trashed, bike trashed. Generally a bad deal. So now no exercise, riding, running, cycling, nothing for bit. And to figure out how to get gear up to snuff to take the ninjette to Cresson in Oct. __________________________________________________ Keep it rubber side down and enjoy the ride Get healthy - Get Fit - Change Your Life Click Here Or PM Me To Find More - Advocare
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September 4th, 2014, 08:29 AM	#2
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September 4th, 2014, 08:54 AM	#3
subxero dirty boy Name: Joe Location: Johnstown, PA Join Date: Sep 2012 Motorcycle(s): I don't even know anymore?? Posts: A lot. MOTM - Apr '14	sounds rough, glad you are ok, heal up __________________________________________________ I love the smell of burning pre-mix in the morning I don't think I'm a lot dumber than you thought that I think that I thought I was once.

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September 4th, 2014, 02:32 PM	#9
cuong-nutz RIP Alex Name: Cuong Location: Houston, TX Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): '10 250r, '09 265r Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 2	Damn buddy. At least you faired bettered than the other two. Did you see this one? Link to original page on YouTube. __________________________________________________ HalfFast Racing Team Serving Greater Houston Area Riders:WFO Riders MotoHouston HPC CMRA Ride Smart Fastline Lone Star Track Days

September 4th, 2014, 02:40 PM	#10
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	Wow!!!! Crash truck be busier than a one legged man in an ass kickin' contest. Hope everyone fairs well. __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

September 4th, 2014, 02:58 PM	#11
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	looks like you had some fun. any video? __________________________________________________

September 4th, 2014, 05:01 PM	#12
snot sammich maker Name: snot Location: West Ohio - in the kitchen Join Date: Feb 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 white 300, 09 KLX 250 SF, 09 thunder blue 250(traded) Posts: A lot. MOTM - Apr '15	Glad your OK, I hope you have a speedy recovery. Pics of the bike and gear? Also, what gear did you have on?

September 4th, 2014, 08:33 PM	#13
geeker ninjette.org guru Name: Richie Location: Arkansas Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2022 Honda CRF300L Rally, 2015 Ninja ZX6R 636, 2014 Ninja 1000, 2013 Ninja 300 (sold), 2011 Ninja 250R (sold) Posts: 479	Hope you're back in action by the time I come back to Cresson. That sucks man. And I've seen way to many incidents popping up from TWS. I no longer want to go there.

September 5th, 2014, 07:04 AM	#16
sharky nrk Fighting Texas Aggie '05 Name: Neil Location: Hutto, TX Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): '07 ZX6R, '08 Versys, '09 250R Track, '93 F2/F3 Track Posts: A lot.	double post for the double butt kicking I got lol __________________________________________________ Keep it rubber side down and enjoy the ride Get healthy - Get Fit - Change Your Life Click Here Or PM Me To Find More - Advocare

September 5th, 2014, 07:25 AM	#17
cuong-nutz RIP Alex Name: Cuong Location: Houston, TX Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): '10 250r, '09 265r Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 2	Haha them tar snakes and sealer! It's definitely a Texas thing lol __________________________________________________ HalfFast Racing Team Serving Greater Houston Area Riders:WFO Riders MotoHouston HPC CMRA Ride Smart Fastline Lone Star Track Days

September 5th, 2014, 07:58 AM	#18
soonerbillz ninjette.org member Name: Scott Location: Claremore Oklahoma Join Date: May 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2003 Ex250 Posts: 165	Man sorry to see that pal, Hope you heal up fast! I saw the video the Ronnie Hays posted of the endo.. brutal. Hopefully you will be up for the TWS finale in Oct. I'm trying to be ready for that. __________________________________________________ Soonerbillz - Soonerbillz Racing News - Soonerbillz Trading Post

September 8th, 2014, 09:02 PM	#19
KawiKid860 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Murphey Location: Eastern Washington Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2002 Honda 919, 2004 Ninja 500R NAKED Posts: A lot.	Good luck with healing up man, glad you're mostly alright. I think it's kinda crazy how the gear didn't hold up that well, but I'm not really experienced with track crashes at all..

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psych0hans ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Hansveer Location: Bombay, India Join Date: Jan 2012 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250r - Track whore, Ninja 300 - SOLD, KTM RC390 - Orange Hulk, Ducati 899 Panigale - Red Devil. Posts: A lot.	Ouch looks pretty rough... Glad it wasn't worse and hope to see you back in action son enough. Good luck!!! __________________________________________________ GETTING BACK INTO RIDING? Read this.

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soonerbillz ninjette.org member Name: Scott Location: Claremore Oklahoma Join Date: May 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2003 Ex250 Posts: 165	What model was that Scorpian? I have the 500.. was wondering what kind of beating and protection it really affords... __________________________________________________ Soonerbillz - Soonerbillz Racing News - Soonerbillz Trading Post

September 11th, 2014, 06:43 AM	#24
sharky nrk Fighting Texas Aggie '05 Name: Neil Location: Hutto, TX Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): '07 ZX6R, '08 Versys, '09 250R Track, '93 F2/F3 Track Posts: A lot.	It was the 1000, I have crashed the 400 as well, and a CL-15 from HJC. Never had anything like this happen but it was big off that obviously ended on my head so cant really compare I don't think. __________________________________________________ Keep it rubber side down and enjoy the ride Get healthy - Get Fit - Change Your Life Click Here Or PM Me To Find More - Advocare

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