Some may remember that I had a decent off while riding in Ojai with some fine folks from the R6MN:

https://honda-tech.com/zero...age=2

Well, this was in October of last year (obviously) and while I haven't been posting updates in real time I now have a supermega update thread on where I'm at with my riding as of right now.

1st things first... damage pics! All in all it was not bad, pretty much cosmetic minus the shift lever. Oh that and the whole broken clavicle/shoulder separation bit.





After checking to make sure the shift rod was straight, I ended up using a hammer and a vice to straighten the lever.





Notice how the bracket for the "no cut" frame slider completely failed, leaving the bike to slide merrily along the ground on the left side fairings.



to binning it. Notice my boyscout style improvised sling, BE PREPARED!

I could have taken Shu's advice and left it mechanically sound/cosmetically dumpey, but Im ****. I found a complete set of red/black fairings practically mint for $450 so I swooped it. The gas tank stays black, since it wasn't damaged. The decals were hideous so I removed them. Equally hideous are my photography skills:







Said straightened lever:



I got Galfer SS brake lines a while back but never mentioned it.





I also got Pazzo levers and a Scott's damper, I just never made a post. The Pazzo clutch lever held up nicely in the crash.




I also got a Graves frame and clutch slider setup. I kinda effed up the hole cut job on the right side but oh well, its not too bad. Also a new bar end.



My helmet took a pretty nice ding too:




So I replaced it:





If I am to continue sport- riding I will need a full suit. Dainese Laguna Seca:





That's my Dad's messy garage, not mine!

Spine protector is essential:



Shorty gloves are comfy but they don't offer the protection of the gauntlet style. Dainese Full Metal Racer:







Once I had finished physical therapy and got the bike sorted I started riding again. But my confidence was damaged more than my bike and body combined. I needed guidance!

Enter Kieth Code's California Super Bike School. I attended Level 1 on Easter Sunday and it was the best experience I have had on my motorcycle. Besides the fact that the school is set up and run solid, the personal instruction you receive is invaluable. My on track coach had identified a bunch of problems with my riding and provided precise feedback that helped me to improve tremendously throughout the day. I would venture to say that my riding has improved by at least 80% after one day on the track. And with this being my first track day experience I would totally recommend going to a school first if you haven't hit up a track day yet. Anyways now Im absolutely addicted. I went to the Jason Pridmore STAR school last Monday at Buttonwillow and am planning on more track days throughout the summer. The STAR school was pretty fun as well, the best part being a two up ride with Jason. He is RIDICULOUS FAST! Buttonwillow is a really fun track too, a good mix of fast and technical. Totally different then Streets of Willow, but I loved it! I have pics from CASBS but not STAR as I rolled out solo.









Thats all for now! If someone can help me resize pics I have a few more.


Modified by EKsite at 8:01 PM 4/24/2007


Modified by EKsite at 8:07 PM 4/24/2007

 

Nice comeback!

Love the lid.

 

Good to hear a comeback story like that. Where abouts in Ojai did you go off?

 

i crashed my r6 and my frame slider on the other side snapped too. only mine was the cut ones and it took a chunk of my frame and my motor out with it.

 

Good to see you and the bike back on 2!

Also, nice gear! as a fellow D-*****, i'm all hot and bothered now.

finally, what is it about those R6MN rides? Someone's always going down on their rides.

 

looks like a prettyt minor off in ojay... good to see you back on top and doing it right. keep up the good work

 

good to hear you got back on. I hope when i have my first hard spill i can get back on.

 

Nice lid. My brother did the STAR school with Pridmore, he also said that the two up stuff was INSANE.

 

Welcome to the addiction!

 

GABBBEEERRR! wait, this isn't the HC board.

good to see you're up and running again mang! when we gonna go ride?

 

Tell me why they make you put tape on the lights when you go on the track. There is not track around here, so I don't know.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by The_Head &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Tell me why they make you put tape on the lights when you go on the track. There is not track around here, so I don't know.</TD></TR></TABLE>

the tape helps keep the lights intact if you happen to crash. makes cleaning up alot faster.

 

ah I see. Reminds me of when I had to help prepare for a hurricane a long time ago. They put masking tape on the windows they couldn't board up, so if they broke, glass didnt fly all over the place.

 

Thanks for all the well wishes! I truely feel more passionately about riding now than ever, Im just glad I wasnt one of those people who crash and get spooked and quit!

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by wildstallion &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i crashed my r6 and my frame slider on the other side snapped too. only mine was the cut ones and it took a chunk of my frame and my motor out with it. </TD></TR></TABLE>

Sucky. How fast/what brand?

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by bad-monkey &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Good to see you and the bike back on 2!

Also, nice gear! as a fellow D-*****, i'm all hot and bothered now.

finally, what is it about those R6MN rides? Someone's always going down on their rides. </TD></TR></TABLE>

Dunno. That day I made a series of little mistakes that rapidly snowballed into loss of control. The few people I know from that board are all really good riders though. And yeah Dainese stuff is dope! Do yourself a favor and go the D-Store if you havent already. SCHWING!

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by life sux die &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">GABBBEEERRR! wait, this isn't the HC board.

good to see you're up and running again mang! when we gonna go ride? </TD></TR></TABLE>

lol. I still think its the funniest coincidence! Lets ride soon! I got laid off so I can ride any day anytime, its actually a beautiful thing. You can show me around Ventura or something, I know your uberslow there

 

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lol. I still think its the funniest coincidence! Lets ride soon! I got laid off so I can ride any day anytime, its actually a beautiful thing. You can show me around Ventura or something, I know your uberslow there </TD></TR></TABLE>

lol yeah it is, i never would've thought you'd be on here. i'd be down for Ventura, i've never been. i need some new tires first, i'll let you know for sure though.
where do you live again, southbay?

 

I thought Ventura was your local spot! Maybe Im thinking of Omega... Anyways yeah, South Bay. Are you (or anyone else) going to the AMA races this weekend? I'd like to roll out and tailgate but nobody I know is going yet. Im still down to go by myself but Id rather cage it and have a couple beverages!