Falco down... down under :(

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rick · #1 Post by **rick** » Sun Sep 02, 2012 12:25 pm

Had a ride out today only to loose it on some sand/gravel around a left corner :(

I'm in agony but it could have been worse... I can confirm that removal of gravel from one's elbow hurts... particularly when the Doctor needs to cut up into normal tissue to extract "debris".

Falco didn't look too bad actually, but convinced it'll be written off :(

D-Rider · #2 Post by **D-Rider** » Sun Sep 02, 2012 12:34 pm

Sorry to hear this Rick.
Hope you heal quick and the Falco can be patched up without too much hassle.

Aladinsaneuk · #3 Post by **Aladinsaneuk** » Sun Sep 02, 2012 3:39 pm

Ugh

Gravel rash :(

Hate to say this but well fitting leathers are far better than anything else

Aladinsaneuk · #4 Post by **Aladinsaneuk** » Sun Sep 02, 2012 3:46 pm

And get well soon btw

slickliner6 · #5 Post by **slickliner6** » Sun Sep 02, 2012 4:00 pm

Aladinsaneuk wrote:Ugh

Gravel rash :(

Hate to say this but well fitting leathers are far better than anything else

Have to agree ........

but hopefully back up and running soon.

wayno · #6 Post by **wayno** » Sun Sep 02, 2012 5:31 pm

I've had gravel dug out and I agree it hurts. All the best for a speedy recovery

blinkey501 · #7 Post by **blinkey501** » Sun Sep 02, 2012 6:16 pm

I hope you heal up soon dude

fatboy · #8 Post by **fatboy** » Sun Sep 02, 2012 7:30 pm

Owww! to you and the bike

Shetland Woody · #9 Post by **Shetland Woody** » Sun Sep 02, 2012 7:38 pm

Not good, but there will be a silver lining somewhere in this.
Hope you heel up soon.
Apparently chicks dig scars, so i've been told
Unfortunately my wifey don't care about mine

HisNibbs · #10 Post by **HisNibbs** » Sun Sep 02, 2012 10:14 pm

Ouch! Sorry to hear of your off and hopefully you'll both be back in one piece soon.
Gravel rash, brings back memories...

flatlander · #11 Post by **flatlander** » Sun Sep 02, 2012 10:22 pm

all the best feller hope it isnt too bad

rick · #12 Post by **rick** » Mon Sep 03, 2012 1:18 am

Was wearing full gear but its not tight fitting in places, lost some weight recently, so the protection moved after impact and it burnt though the textiles :(

I'll be ok, just bruises and open wounds.

Bike being transported back here as we speak... then I'll be removing the renegade airbox and fitting the original (can't find the original filter though!) including the chip, before the insurance assessors come.

Regarding chips... I've found the original (I think) with the label "PA07" on it... may need some assistance as to which way this needs to be installed.

I hope they can repair it, but I'm taking this stuff out in case they write it off. I'll also be removing the scottoiler.

Poor Falco :(

Aladinsaneuk · #13 Post by **Aladinsaneuk** » Mon Sep 03, 2012 4:52 am

chip has a lug on one side of it - have a close look at the current and original and you will see what I mean

rick · #14 Post by **rick** » Mon Sep 03, 2012 6:15 am

Aladinsaneuk wrote:chip has a lug on one side of it - have a close look at the current and original and you will see what I mean

ok cheers will get the wife to help me later :)

i'm also removing the rene airkit and putting the original back on... depending on whether its written off it may be for sale :)

D-Rider · #15 Post by **D-Rider** » Mon Sep 03, 2012 8:15 am

rick wrote:Was wearing full gear but its not tight fitting in places, lost some weight recently, so the protection moved after impact and it burnt though the textiles :(

I knew loosing weight was dangerous ..... bring on the pies on safety grounds