Tenderized Mutton (Rogue '06)

sheepofblue · 05-13-2006, 6:33 PM

OK so the flock went for a 50-70ft slide in turn 2 at Baa-rber (home track of Blue Sheep the world over). Long story but the basics is I tucked the front end

Not much damage to the bike. Need a new slider and some cosmetic damage to the bar slider and front brake lever. Have to check the rear is detail now that I am back. Sat out that session on the side and the RC was flooded and wouldn't start. Sat the next out by my choice and had the bike reinspected and rode the rest of the day.

A bit more damage to my gear. JR GPX leathers are beat a bit and I need to evaluate replace or repair. Ground the to fairly bad on my Alpinestars GP3 boots so they are trash. Tourmaster gloves are OK but a bit thin so they are getting trashed also. Took the Cam off the side of the bike and it cut the cable but I figure it will be fixed (

it is sometimes flaky and I THOUGHT it was on but have nothing on tape

could have been some cool video). Trashed my new lap timer but I figure I can get that repaired.

Today it was wheezing rain on and off all day so I gave up at 2 and drove home (yes I could have got some soggy sessions but one adventure was enough

)

jetbdude · 05-13-2006, 6:42 PM

what's up with all that crashing!!!! enough of this people!!!!

Glad you're OK Sheep.

seamus · 05-13-2006, 6:45 PM

to the club. Glad you're alright.

Would like to hear the story, though.

DUX · 05-13-2006, 6:49 PM

Sorry to hear it, but glad you're ok.

sheepofblue · 05-13-2006, 6:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jetbdude

what's up with all that crashing!!!! enough of this people!!!!

Glad you're OK Sheep.

Either the pull of new paint toward pavement or other factors

bwhip · 05-13-2006, 6:57 PM

So sorry to hear of your misadventure, Sheep. I hope you and the bike are both okay, and that it goes better for you tomorrow...

NinerPilot · 05-13-2006, 7:22 PM

Hate to hear man, but at least you are ok, and the bike isnt too bad.

sheepofblue · 05-13-2006, 7:40 PM

sheepofblue · 05-13-2006, 7:41 PM

But at least I didn't blow turn three into these guys

sheepofblue · 05-13-2006, 8:03 PM

One of passenger sheep showing a$$

Mojave954 · 05-13-2006, 8:22 PM

Sorry to hear about the get off but at least you are able to ride another day.

Yeah tow rules to never do before a track day, fresh paint or wash the bike. Just bad omens.

It appears that seatbelts do save lives and good to know that passenger sheep is okay as well.

Edit: that blue looks sweet in the sun. Rashed and all.

RRWANTR · 05-13-2006, 8:28 PM

Glad to hear you're ok.

TraumaOne · 05-13-2006, 8:45 PM

Glad you are ok! Pretty bikes just beg to get crashed...

And take that reflector off the front!

southpark460 · 05-13-2006, 8:47 PM

I get to add to this thread... The weather finally cleared up after lunch. I got back out there after having Dan Kyle rework the springs and valving. Was doing pretty good (put down a 1:53). Next session out, I was booking it in to turn 2 when the front end let go (I know, sounds familiar). Some post-action analysis showed the tires were a little low for Pirelli Dragons. Could have been worse, but still bad enough. Good thing the Motorcyclist Magazine photo shoot was Friday night...

Pinched my finger between the clipon and ground and scraped my right knee up good. Specators said I was rolling like a log. Bike must have hit the curb because the right rearsets are torqued bad, the left clipon completely snapped off (Dan said he'd never seen that...

), the pipes are out of alignment, the plastic and tank are dented and cracked, the fairing stay is bent, and the rear Marchi is bent...