Tank Slap - Motorcycle Forum

So I got some quotes on repairing my leathers and it's not really economical. I can get a exact replacement set for $699 (clearance on old stock, was a $1300 suit) or pay $4-500 for repairs. But I've been told by more than one repairer my stitching around the rest of the suit will be stretched from the 3 offs I've had. I kind of see there point. My elbow ground thru' the suit at mid forearm, so it obviously isn't as snug as it once was.

Time for a new one then.

Kwacky wrote:Time for a new one then.

Yup. They've served me well, unfortunately

My wife used to question me why I spent so much on clothing.

"It's for when I crash"
"If I crash, not when"
"Nah, when".

She's not asked me since

At least you got your monies worth, everyone else just rides around in theirs wasting money.

Monty wrote:At least you got your monies worth, everyone else just rides around in theirs wasting money.

On that, I got an email back on one quote, and this was her closing line of the email...

"But, it's totally up to you, you might never crash again. Just let me know."

She obviously doesn't know me

Kwacky wrote:You would question why a bike would break up like that.

Just got sent this Kwacky, it's the bike in question.

[video]http://youtu.be/GS6YcZgmz40[/video]

Don't change your name - if i recall correctly you binned the D6 as well at Eastern Creek!!
I guess u could change it to Bandicoot.... but that's more Aussie than Kiwi.




Guess that bed is now out of the question...

I had a greeny many years ago and it seemed to like lying on its side in the middle of the road too.

Mend up. 3 crashes from a suit is good value. Champions sell used hire suits and new Berik gear for under $1k. Think they'll ship if required.
Bike danage looks pretty easy to repair. Just another excuse for more shed time. But i wouldn't crash in the future just to spend more time in the shed!!

Look after yourself...
Waz

I'm no expert but that looks like a welding failure to me.

wazza675 wrote:Don't change your name - if i recall correctly you binned the D6 as well at Eastern Creek!!
I guess u could change it to Bandicoot.... but that's more Aussie than Kiwi.




Guess that bed is now out of the question...

I had a greeny many years ago and it seemed to like lying on its side in the middle of the road too.

Mend up. 3 crashes from a suit is good value. Champions sell used hire suits and new Berik gear for under $1k. Think they'll ship if required.
Bike danage looks pretty easy to repair. Just another excuse for more shed time. But i wouldn't crash in the future just to spend more time in the shed!!

Look after yourself...
Waz

I plan to be back out by the October track day Wazza. Unfortunately I'll have to take back the bed offer, I may not be in this house much longer.
I crashed the D6 twice at Eastern Creek. Low side on 2 and the over the bars at the old 9 hairpin.

I've found the exact same suit marked down to $699. I paid $1300 when I bought it. But might shop about and get a one piece this time.

Kwacky wrote:I'm no expert but that looks like a welding failure to me.

That's what I reckon too Kwacky, a good weld should be stronger than the surrounding metal.

Are you on Facebook?
If so, check out track junkies sales. Heaps of new and used track parts. I'm pretty sure I saw some Kwak gear recently and there are plenty of suits there too.

Still waiting on info about the track day before I commit.
Bike needs tyres, oil change, fork oil done, brake bleeders and system bleed/clean, battery, new warmers.... it never ends, even in winter.

It's the frame material that's gone the weld is still intact,they are making frames walls so thin now to save weight it's silly

Also the the classifieds link on the aus-superbikes website - it will take you to another page (bike haggle i think ).

wazza675 wrote:Also the the classifieds link on the aus-superbikes website - it will take you to another page (bike haggle i think ).

Yup, know that one, that's where I found the track bike before it converted to bikehaggle.

Bruising is starting to fade a bit now... you can see where the thigh/hip padding in my leathers stopped. Glad invests in there or that bruise would be a lot bigger!
Elbow still pretty manky but seems to be starting to repair, and managed to keep an infection out. Had to scrub a bit of track out of it initially though

Sorry for the late arrival here Kiwi glad the bike isn't so badly messed up. But Jesus those bruises look bad. Hope your repairing well and you have been spoilt by your missus. Hoppe you can take it easy around the house too.

Nah, no sympathy here for crashing.

Haha!! Neither does my missus!! What is it about women!!

kiwikrasher wrote:Nah, no sympathy here for crashing.

I wonder if that may be related to the underlying cause for your crash Kk. Perhaps the bike & kit attention is less of a priority than you are leading yourself to believe.
Anyway, pleased you weren't too badly dinged, and I hope that those aches from the bruises fade soon, but mainly I hope you get everything sorted out & back to being yourself & contented soon mate.