CBR 1000F "Hurricane" 1987-1996 CBR 1000F

Dumped her today.

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Old May 29, 2008 | 07:32 AM
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It's a '90.
I'm going to bed. I'll find one when I get up, if you don't.

Thanks.
 
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Old May 30, 2008 | 06:11 AM
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Yeah.... so I was on my way to work last night. I was going down the highway. They are doing construction and decided that spreading gravel all the way across two lanes would be a great idea. There was a cobra in front of me and he started sliding. He jammed on his brakes. I was about 6-8 car lengths behind him and I had to hit mine or run into him. As soon as I hit them, the bike hit the ground... only the opposite side and A LOT harder. I was doing in between 40 and 50. I flew over the handlebars again and landed on the top of my head this time! Slid for a good bit and came to a stop about where I would if I hadn't slid. It trashed the same piece as the first wreck, but on the opposite side. It snapped the bolt holding on the "crash cage". The circular piece near my ankle is shredded and my exhaust has some nice scrapes. I wasn't hurting after the first fall, but I do after this one. It ripped my jacket, sliding on the gravel. My gloves didn't fair too well either. Thankfully, I made it out sore, with some nicks on my knee and shins. God love protective gear.

I'm getting rid of the bike today and getting a new car. This has to be a sign that two wheels are not for me. I am not a cautious enough rider, as it appears. I prefer living and the I don't want to see a third fall.



However. If any of you have spare pieces, I will need the two circular covers by your ankles and the two crash cage pastics. As well as the right side crash cage itself. If you have these and want to get rid of them, please let me know.
 
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Old May 30, 2008 | 08:17 AM
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Oh my god, man!
That is unbelievable. So glad you are ok (for the most part).

I don't really know what else to say. What are the odds?
Live and learn, I guess. I don't know as you are really a bad rider, but definately unlucky. It should make you better, though, right?

 
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