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k3lv · 07-05-2011, 06:04 PM

I knew the risks of being on a motorcycle, from the environment around you to the people you're riding with, everything is at high risk every time you're on 2 wheels.

So my time finally came.

I had some hand warmers installed by the crew @ Imperial motorcycles last year, and when they installed it I was informed that the glue residue between the hand warmers and the throttle would come loose if I heated it too much. Since the install, I've had a slight issue once with the throttle being loose, I was able to rotate the grip back to its normal position.

Today I guess maybe because my bike sat in the sun during work my throttle was off. I went off as usual, following some cars at a slow pace I noticed it wasn't feeling right. I slowly tried rotating it back on when it seemed to have over rotated and cranked the throttle. R6 on instant crank and cars in front of me, my only option on a 1 lane road was the hammer the brakes, which sent me into a highside and the bike went sliding. I always envisioned that this would happen to me some day and when it happens I will curl up like a turtle and ride my back protector.

My strategy saved me from any more injuries. I have a sprained right thumb and a few scrapes on my left leg. I was wearing a bionic jacket and jeans with boots. My helmet was unscratched and even my backpack seem normal from my impact. The R6 on the other hand slid on the frame sliders, but my shifter was in an S shape, and surprisingly, I was able to shift 1 N 2.

I was very thankful everyone that was there on this busy road stopped and tended to me, as well as an off duty fireman and a few first aid trained people. Just wanted to share my experience with everyone say stay safe with gear even if its hot out! Without gear I'm sure I'd be in the hospital getting debris picked off my skin, anyone who went to PRS will have heard that story

Now on to the bike, since my shifter pedal is messed and it doesnt shift past 2nd gear, does anyone have any shop recommendations to get it fixed or looked at?

Cheers and ride safe

07-05-2011, 06:04 PM	#1
k3lv Rs has made me the man i am today! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Vancouver Posts: 3,187 Thanked 1,841 Times in 386 Posts Failed 68 Times in 32 Posts	Highsided. I knew the risks of being on a motorcycle, from the environment around you to the people you're riding with, everything is at high risk every time you're on 2 wheels. So my time finally came. I had some hand warmers installed by the crew @ Imperial motorcycles last year, and when they installed it I was informed that the glue residue between the hand warmers and the throttle would come loose if I heated it too much. Since the install, I've had a slight issue once with the throttle being loose, I was able to rotate the grip back to its normal position. Today I guess maybe because my bike sat in the sun during work my throttle was off. I went off as usual, following some cars at a slow pace I noticed it wasn't feeling right. I slowly tried rotating it back on when it seemed to have over rotated and cranked the throttle. R6 on instant crank and cars in front of me, my only option on a 1 lane road was the hammer the brakes, which sent me into a highside and the bike went sliding. I always envisioned that this would happen to me some day and when it happens I will curl up like a turtle and ride my back protector. My strategy saved me from any more injuries. I have a sprained right thumb and a few scrapes on my left leg. I was wearing a bionic jacket and jeans with boots. My helmet was unscratched and even my backpack seem normal from my impact. The R6 on the other hand slid on the frame sliders, but my shifter was in an S shape, and surprisingly, I was able to shift 1 N 2. I was very thankful everyone that was there on this busy road stopped and tended to me, as well as an off duty fireman and a few first aid trained people. Just wanted to share my experience with everyone say stay safe with gear even if its hot out! Without gear I'm sure I'd be in the hospital getting debris picked off my skin, anyone who went to PRS will have heard that story Now on to the bike, since my shifter pedal is messed and it doesnt shift past 2nd gear, does anyone have any shop recommendations to get it fixed or looked at? Cheers and ride safe __________________ THE SPEED SYNDICATE PROJECT DETAIL My Feedback Last edited by k3lv; 07-05-2011 at 07:33 PM.