I've had a few people tell me (While trying to be sympathetic to me and offer suggestions for avoidance in the future) that this type of accident is due to rider error/panic grabbing the front brake, or a confidence issue due to size/weight/height/power of the bike... I didn't even get near the brakes - or steer to avoid it for that matter... the cat jumped out about 5m ahead of where I was travelling... I had no chance.
It was like "Cat. Shit. Bang. Down" In a split second!
If anyone thinks a cat isn't large enough to destabilise a Fireblade then I'd like to see them hit something that size/shape and moving with their front wheel and not come off!!!
Sorry, rant over
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Just dislike that people think that it was an ability/confidence/being a small useless girl issue
Massive thank you to everyone with their support, and for the help with suggestions about replacing kit... I've decided to treat myself to a whole new set... even though the trousers didn't need to be cut off
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Spider pig, spider pig, does whatever a spider pig does.