Laid my bike down in sharp turn.

[R6biker122]

So today was a disasterous event for my bike and myself. As i was coming up morrison from C470 around 4pm i warmed up on some turns with my new tires. when i hit the 4th turn i was going a little too fast and went to stand the bike straight up so i could break. as i did so i leaned the bike over hitting a Shit load of gravel. i slid through the right hand turn and low sided my bike swerving into oncoming traffic. as i did my jeans immedietley ripped and a gouge the size of my thumbnail was taken out of my kneecap. i continued to slide until i reached the other side of the road on the shoulder. Good thing i was wearing a leather jacket and gloves and a helmet or else my shoulder would be totally F'ed up/ Right now i am overwhelmed. My knee is stitched up and i am contemplating how i could have died. The doctors actually picked a piece of broken glass out of my knee as well. so Be careful out there guys. Death is defintely a possibility and was made real to me today. Ride safe! i will prolly have pics up tomorrow.

[Think]

Glad you're alright. Now the real question, how's the bike?

Edit: I was kidding about the bike comment...

[MikeG]

Glad to hear you are ok!

[GixxerCarrie]

It does make you think...Glad to hear your ok.

[FZ1Guy]

Glad to hear you were not hurt very badly... could have been much worse. You are lucky. Get well soon. You can fix the bike later.

Jeff

[R6Blake101]

Glad u ok. So how fast were u going? By the way I was around C470 yesterday...

[~Barn~]

Glad you're up and able to post about it all.

[Sean]

Damn, that sucks man! Glad you're not to tore up. Bikes can be replaced, bodies can't. Heal up quick

Gear: ftw

[Squisha]

DEFINITELY glad you're in decent enough shape to tell about it! Now, the question I have is, are you/will you be contemplating equipment changes? With your knee torn up that way, I'm wondering if you'll consider wearing pants or other lower-body protection. I ask because it's a constant back-and-forth debate for me. I almost always lean toward the MORE protection side, but I have yet to find pants that are comfortable enough, protective enough, and still somewhat practical. What's your thought? Would a get-off swing that pendulum firmly to the always wearing pants side?

PS Just picked myself up some Sidi B2s...good boot...expanded sizing for my little feets...and kudos to MotoGear Outlet for setting me up right!

[McVaaahhh]

Any crash you walk away from is a learning experience.

Gotta be careful out there, especially this early in the season. There's a ton of sand or mag chloride or ice (in those shady corners), so you have to dial it back a notch.

Glad you're ok, and I hope you get back on the horse!

[Ceez]

+1....glad you walked away with only a slight limp.

[Sully]

Gotta be careful out there, especially this early in the season. There's a ton of sand or mag chloride or ice (in those shady corners), so you have to dial it back a notch.

That and the fact you had on new tires. Glad you're ok.

[Panman06]

Any crash you walk away from is a learning experience.

Gotta be careful out there, especially this early in the season. There's a ton of sand or mag chloride or ice (in those shady corners), so you have to dial it back a notch.

Glad you're ok, and I hope you get back on the horse!

+1 Glad you're ok and walked away with a few scratches and bruises. I err on the side of chicken this early in the season.

Heal well and get back on the seat soon.

[SaShWhO]

bummer!

[asp_125]

Definitely not the season to push, especially on new tires.

I ask because it's a constant back-and-forth debate for me. I almost always lean toward the MORE protection side, but I have yet to find pants that are comfortable enough, protective enough, and still somewhat practical.

Without a doubt, leather gives the most protection followed by the ballistic nylon textile pants. But if you are willing to give up a little protection for practicality look into the riding jeans. I ride to work and in town on the double front Carhartts, and I've added some knee padding in them for additional protection. So far so good, they are better than jeans anyway.

[Nick_Ninja]

Title needs to be changed:

Laid my bike down in sharp turn (due to my inept knowledge of tire mold release compound properties).

[Squisha]

Good to know. Thanks, man!

[Squisha]

Without a doubt, leather gives the most protection followed by the ballistic nylon textile pants. But if you are willing to give up a little protection for practicality look into the riding jeans. I ride to work and in town on the double front Carhartts, and I've added some knee padding in them for additional protection. So far so good, they are better than jeans anyway.

Good to know, thanks man!

[RajunCajun]

GLAD YOUR OK MAN!! Hope your knee heals up soon!

I usually do street riding with only jeans, but never really feel safe, as far as my legs(always wear full face helmet, armored jacket and gloves). I plan on picking up either some armor to wear under the jeans, or some nice riding pants that I can wear for casual occasions. When I'm doing canyon riding, usually wear my race leathers.

[Bueller]

I ride to work and in town on the double front Carhartts, and I've added some knee padding in them for additional protection. So far so good, they are better than jeans anyway.

Still only cotton, since the dragging distance on cotton/denim is like 3' ,double fronts will give you six foot of slide before you are losing skin, depending on if you are on the double front. Ass is still single.
How much better than jeans, really?

[asp_125]

I agree, still cotton, but performance/$$ comparison with the common "kevlar" riding jeans they are half the price. Their jeans are 15oz denim, heavier than regular jeans. I have the duck canvas ones, and to me, they seem to be more abrasion resistant than just jean material. BTW I lowsided on Draggin' Jeans and got road rash on my knee, so no, riding jeans are not a substitute for real riding pants, but it's a personal decision. For me, some protection is better than none.

I also have a closetful of leathers and riding pants, but they're for weekend use and not to/from work.

[Sully]

Bueller rides nekkid

[Sortarican]

Damn Jeff..... harsh brother.....very harsh.

Title needs to be changed:

Laid my bike down in sharp turn (due to my inept knowledge of tire mold release compound properties).

[Slo]

Could have been much worse, especially with the oncoming traffic, glad your ok.