End of a great ride today, was about an hour from home at one of the favorite twisty roads I ride on. Was going around a very tight right-hander, not fast at all, and didn't see the patch of BB-sized gravel/dirt that was waiting for me, just out of sight.
Short story; front end washed out, lowside, I slid about 6-8 feet on the asphalt, leathers are awesome - I'm 100% fine. No bruises, no scratches, nothing.
My bike however, didn't stop so quickly... it slid all the way across the road... across a patch of grass... and down a cliff (think of Deal's Gap). It ended up about 30 ft against a tree, upright, and turned off (no really - the key was turned off haha).
Funny part is that I called the local police station and told them I could use some assistance in getting a tow truck or something (Google 411 didn't really help at all).
We got it out with a winch on the tow truck - that was an experience. I wouldn't recommend rock climbing in full gear / SIDI boots.
Damage: Lots of scratches, some broken parts, dented gas tank, but really nothing serious.
This may be the end of Skanky's street riding, especially after experiencing the track. It's pretty discouraging, but hey - at least I'm ok and I've got a bike that still runs great.
I'll get some pics later. If I could wage war on gravel... I would.
Sigh.
Short story; front end washed out, lowside, I slid about 6-8 feet on the asphalt, leathers are awesome - I'm 100% fine. No bruises, no scratches, nothing.
My bike however, didn't stop so quickly... it slid all the way across the road... across a patch of grass... and down a cliff (think of Deal's Gap). It ended up about 30 ft against a tree, upright, and turned off (no really - the key was turned off haha).
Funny part is that I called the local police station and told them I could use some assistance in getting a tow truck or something (Google 411 didn't really help at all).
We got it out with a winch on the tow truck - that was an experience. I wouldn't recommend rock climbing in full gear / SIDI boots.
Damage: Lots of scratches, some broken parts, dented gas tank, but really nothing serious.
This may be the end of Skanky's street riding, especially after experiencing the track. It's pretty discouraging, but hey - at least I'm ok and I've got a bike that still runs great.
I'll get some pics later. If I could wage war on gravel... I would.
Sigh.