Hi guys.

I haven't been around for the last 5 months or so. Been away touring on the bike. Did a trip around Tasmania and then touring back on Australian mainland..... until I dropped the bike.

Country road - inattention - my fault - didn't see hole in the road on a corner. Helmet then shoulder to the ground.... then the pain of ........... realization that I'd damaged the bike.

Been in hospital ... Shoulder, clavicle broken in 2 places, ribs and the usual sprains, bruises and abrasions. Good ridding gear though prevented any "road rash". I'm now on physio trying to get full movement back.

The bike? ... well..... I'm absolutely amazed how, with time, bones will heal themselves. However, I'm also sure that no matter how much time my damaged bike is given it's not going to heal itself. Not impressed Mr Honda

Now with one arm bound up, the other one hand and one finger typing .... I've been sourcing parts form around the world. New and NOS parts should start arriving from England, Poland, Malta, Japan, China, USA and some from here in Australia.

It won't be a total restore but it will certainly be a great "rehabilitation" to original appearance. As some of you know ... I like to keep my bikes stock.

Sorry - no pictures ( of broken bones ... or bikes) but I'll keep you updated on the bikes rehabilitation.

Apologies for my absence here. Cheers!

 

Hey Naga,

I am very, very happy to hear you are on the mend! And it is a total bummer to hear of your crash.

I'm sure your CBR is going to be in better condition than it was 10 feet before the crash by the time you've finished.

And I will say, you HAVE been missed.

Get well quick Mate and do post some pictures of the refurbishment please.

If only of all the new parts stacked up on the kitchen table as though it was Christmas!

Cheers, SB and Mrs SB (who sends hugs for your get well)

 

Good to hear you are on the mend, hope you and the bike rehab well.

 

Nice to hear you are doing well & if ya need a spare hand going after parts ( you know
how tenacious I can be) just pm me a list. Be very happy to assist. Get better soon.

 

glad to hear your on the mend after your spill, keep us updated on the work

 

Sorry to hear about the spill Naga.

Get yourself sorted and then the bike. After reading your write ups I'm sure the bike will be better than new when you finish.

 

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Sorry to hear you flying dismount was a flop. I happens to the best of 'em so don't feel bad.

As far as finding parts for an older bike...its the choice we make.

Hope you recover soon.

 

Get well soon.
If you need a pair of helping hands, just send a First Class round trip ticket to me in DFW, Texas and I'll be there. ;-)

 

Sorry to hear of your misfortune.
Get well soon. Hope you and bike are back up and running sooner rather than later.