3 hours from dealer to A and E... must be a record.

[Nathan Gould]

a little while back i asked y'all for some advice on a first motorbike, here's what i got:

a yamaha ybr 125 custom, not the nicest or prettiest bike in the world, but it'l do the job. here it is, apologies for my big ugly mug:

here's what i managed to do to it within 21 miles:

just goes to show how imprtant knwogn your bike and knowing the road are- never ride down a road you don't know on a bike you don't know!

 

[Nathan Gould]

i came off and landed here:

with tis bit of the bike, landing right on my right ankle:

nothing broken but bad bruising anda very badly bruised and sprained calf.

so be careful out on the roads guys!

 

[6speed]

Sorry about the bike but you know better than that now, right?

BTW, what country is that bike sold in? It looks like the ergonomics can handle a fairly large rider for the small displacement of the engine.

 

[Bob W]

That's a pretty bike, even with a splash of mud. No comment on the rider's mug...

Regarding the 'mishap'...

In the name of all that is holy, Take a riding class before you get killed. I also recommend the books Proficient Motorcycling and More Proficient Motorcycling by David Hough.

And I hope to hell you're wearing gear - ATGATT (All The Gear All The Time).

OK, rant over. So what happened? Possibly a case of "target fixation"? Were you, by chance, staring at the mud before you went in? The bike will go where you look. Maybe riding too fast for your experience level?

never ride down a road you don't know on a bike you don't know!

If you follow that advice, you'll never get anywhere. Probably you just need to figure out your mistake, make a note to not do it again, and get some more practice. :thumbup:

 

[Shawn B.]

Nathan,
I feel your pain. How did this accident happen? speed ? weather? not paying attention.
Thank goodness your not hurt too badly.

 

[6speed]

+1 Bobw on everything about m/c.

I read everything I could about m/c riding. I was 14 and the bike came at 16, started with Enduro (that I paid for) and didn't take it on the road for two weeks. Practiced on the dirt all the things I read about and still didn't know it all. Now that I'm experienced I just think I know it all:foot:

 

[roughedges]

Looks like your front fork might need some work. Glad you're alright.

 

[Bob W]

As far as 3 hours being some kind of record, not even close. Try three seconds.


Big guy buys a big Harley:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qZlAPD67jfQ

Brand new sportbike wrecked in dealer parking lot:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q9zNUPDmnz4

Good example of target fixation. If you stare at a wall (or mud pit), guess where you'll go?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LGtw...5B780AEC&playnext=1&playnext_from=PL&index=13

Two other common causes of motorcycle accidents, showing off and jacking around:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xPfw9cUfp3g&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QskFOFxqXsc&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jI7gk9GnGiQ&feature=related

 

[enkidu]

Good advice. The Motorcycle Safety Foundation has classes around the nation. http://www.msf-usa.org/ has a tool for finding one. Many will even provide a bike for you to learn on. Having ridden for longer than I've driven, I cannot urge you enough to take the MSF RiderCourse. I'm very glad that your first lesson didn't result in a more severe injury. Ride safe!

 

[Bob W]

Hey Nathan,
Why not check in over at www.beginnerbikers.org . It's the most friendly bunch of motorcyclists anywhere - a mixture of new riders, veterans, and riding instructors.

Hope you get back up and riding again soon,
-Bob

 

[SuzukiGS750EZ]

Are those forks bent? They don't look straight at all but it could just be the angle.

 

[Nathan Gould]

yep, forks bent and frame twisted fenders bent out of shape too, thanks for the advice guys, i'm planning on taking a more advanced riding course over here in the uk when the bike gets back from the mechanics. I wasn't riding particularly aggressively or stupidy, it was just a combination of a road i didn't know, a bike i didn't know a tricky corner and inexperience. Lssson learned now though, my entry speeds at corners need to be lower.

the bike is a yamaha ybr 125 custom, it pulls very nicely all the way up to about 60, plateau's at 65

 

[T.K.C.]

I am glad that you didn't get hurt worse. That is good that the bike IS repairable.

 

[tyr_shadowblade]

At least you landed in mud instead of asphalt or gravel.

 

[AeroNautiCal]

Remember that new motorcycle tyres need to be bedded in before giving their best grip capability, it also helps if they're correctly inflated, and warm.

Brakes like to be bedded in too.

 

[b.c.molin]

I've had an off and on love affair with motorbikes for over 37years ...sometimes I come off them but most times I stay on them.

Good to see you are getting your bike fixed and getting back onto two wheels.

But take care as experience can be a very painful teacher as you have already discovered.

 

[Bronco]

At least you landed in mud instead of asphalt or gravel.

No kidding. How fortunate was that?

Glad you're okay, Nathan.

 

[Steven65]

Nathan as long as you are ok lad that is the most important thing!!
Bikes can be replaced....... UK knife enthusiasts are rare and special

Nice countryside around you what part of the UK are you in?