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Just crashed my motorcycle @ 85mph

Cattlegod

Diamond Member
Thank god I was wearing full leathers. It is warm here in MI today and decided to take my bike out (cbr600rr) and the battery was dead. No biggie, I push started it and went on my way. When I got out of my driveway and shifted into second, after about 2-3 seconds it stalled again. I was like, wtf and push started it again.

I then go around the corner and wrap out first gear (to 72mph) and shift into second. Then at about 85-90 mph my bike felt like it exploded out from under me and down I went. The guy riding behind me was freaking out and almost ran over me 🙂 Thank god he didn't. I?m not sure what caused me to go down, I have a hunch that my bike stalled on me and locked up my rear tire, hit a pot hole, and then launched me.

I rolled for what seemed like forever until I was skidding across the ground and caught a glimpse of my bike about 100 yards ahead of me still skidding down the street. I thought ?crap wtf is going on? and remembered to go limp so you don?t break bones.

I came to a hault and jumped on my feet ? not a scratch on me ? with my buddy pulled right up beside me. I was jumping up and down saying WTF WTF and ran to my bike.

When we arrived at my bike my buddy said ?Can you start it? and I replied ?Dude, I don?t have a f**king brake? (handle broke off) and laughed. He went home to get his truck and picked me up.

All told, my leathers have several holes all over, scratches everywhere, and the gloves I was wearing have about a square inch hole in each palm. The only damage I have is my shoulder feels a little soar (like it was bent a bit the way it shouldn?t have) and my right palm is a little warm. No visible damage. Remember, wear your leathers!


Cliffs:

1 ? Crashed at 85mph
2 ? Walked away without a scratch - shoulder hurts
3 ? Remember to wear your leathers
 
Everytime I see some idiot zipping around in jeans & a tshirt I have to wonder how they think they'll fare if something like that happens.

Viper GTS
 
Originally posted by: Cattlegod
Originally posted by: giantpinkbunnyhead
Pics?


I will get pics later (need to charge the camera) and bump the thread. Forgive me if I'm not in the mood right now 🙂


You seem to have alot of problems with dead batteries dont you? 😛 Make sure the camera doesn't explode when you try to take a pic 😀
 
Originally posted by: thecoolnessrune
Originally posted by: Cattlegod
Originally posted by: giantpinkbunnyhead
Pics?


I will get pics later (need to charge the camera) and bump the thread. Forgive me if I'm not in the mood right now 🙂


You seem to have alot of problems with dead batteries dont you? 😛 Make sure the camera doesn't explode when you try to take a pic 😀


haha
 
This is exactly why my wife doesn't want me to get a bike. It is hard to resist on fine sunny days (like today) and when my kids get a little older, I will get another bike.
 
Awesome story to tell to people later! You have a great attitude about the accident. I hope you do not feel too sore tomarrow.

Congratulations on the outcome!
 
i dont see why u would take t up to 85 when it was stalling out. i wouldnt even take a car that was stalling out that speed that fast. however, it's fortunate that u didnt sustain more serious injuries. glad u survived to tell the story.
 
Originally posted by: Cattlegod
Originally posted by: giantpinkbunnyhead
Pics?


I will get pics later (need to charge the camera) and bump the thread. Forgive me if I'm not in the mood right now 🙂

You need to take care of two batteries and get your head out of your ass before you sit down and break your neck. 😀
 
Originally posted by: Viper GTS
Everytime I see some idiot zipping around in jeans & a tshirt I have to wonder how they think they'll fare if something like that happens.

Viper GTS

I saw a guy speed by on a crotch rocket wearing only a Speedo on the freeway. Well, he also had flip flops :Q I almost passed out seeing that.
 
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