Just been run over..

[NuTTs]

like the weeds in the garden... they never die on there own either

let us know if you need anything!

Thank you very much, I just need positive energy! Send me some my way please!! 

[JDS 07 S4Rs]

Dam, sorry to hear about the accident. Glad your ok. Your gonna be sore for awhile. Been down myself a few times.

Shit,,, now I suppose we wont get a direct comparision of that HP2 vs the S4RS.

When U get a chance,,, could u give us a little more info on that HP2 ?

Heal quickly

[Monsterlover]

Here's to a speedy recovery my friend

[CougarSlayer]

Yeah dude you are my hero not because you crashed but because you remain positive through the whole thing.  Your love, passion, and attitude towards riding on twos is a kinship I share and helps me realize my own love for motorcycling.  My prayers thoughts positive vibes and anything else under the sun I can think of for you.  Heal quick and see you the road again someday soon.

lata,

Pathro

[NuTTs]

Dam, sorry to hear about the accident. Glad your ok. Your gonna be sore for awhile. Been down myself a few times.

Shit,,, now I suppose we wont get a direct comparision of that HP2 vs the S4RS.

When U get a chance,,, could u give us a little more info on that HP2 ?

Heal quickly

Well, I've done a good 782km with the HP2. Initial impressions compared to the S4Rs (with or without DP Termi kit)

Suspension: the telelever/evo paralever setup was weird at first but once I got used to it.. I wish all bikes had this system as it just doesn't dive when you brake. The bike has very fast turn in with the Michelin Pilot Power 2CTs and their aggressive profile. The bike tracks a line like a Ducati and has decent feedback buuut, it's not anywhere as informative as a set of well setup forks. The Ohlins seem better quality than the S4Rs, the rear shock especially!

Brakes: from another planet. A 1098 stops very well, an S4Rs has amazingly sharp reactions but this bike has progressive (Magura) master cylinder on the brakes and stops like no other bike can. The sports ABS hasn't kicked in yet.

Engine: Low down drive (didn't take it past 4300rpm) is grunty and much more powerful than a desmodue or a testastretta. This is a 1200cc air cooled twin. It's got more real torque than a 1098 to give you an idea of how much punch it has... and peak torque is at 5000rpm or so. Didn't finish the break in period so I don't know what 9000rpm feels like driving up through that quickshifter.

Gearbox: very good, not Ducati/Suzuki slick but, that quickshifter is a blessing. All bikes MUST come with one!!! I'm looking to put a DP quickshift on my 749.

Lights: all lights except the headlight are LEDs and illuminate very very very well. The headlight illuminates so well that once when riding home with my iridium visor on a cloudy night I could see as well as the monster with a clear visor.

Dash unit: words can't describe the contrast, illumination, ease of manipulation, amount of info, expandability etc. Ducati wish they could offer this on a road bike. The 1098 unit is very good but for plain old showing off nothing out there touches this!

Build quality: amazing, the welding, quality of paint, fit and finish, quality of CF etc. is truly amazing, much better than the S4Rs

One must take into account that this bike cost 21,600EUR compared to the 15,000EUR a S4Rs costs now but, even if you compared the HP2 Sport to a 1098S i'd still pick the BMW.

BTW. Those cylinders don't get in the way and to touch them down in street riding you'd be on your way to a crash landing. I've worn the tyres to their edges front and back, without pushing the bike, and the cylinder heads are miles away from touching the deck.

An amazing bike. I'll be back riding in 2 weeks, that's my goal. The bike WILL back soon.

[NuTTs]

Here's to a speedy recovery my friend

THanks bro!

Yeah dude you are my hero not because you crashed but because you remain positive through the whole thing.  Your love, passion, and attitude towards riding on twos is a kinship I share and helps me realize my own love for motorcycling.  My prayers thoughts positive vibes and anything else under the sun I can think of for you.  Heal quick and see you the road again someday soon.

lata,

Pathro

I'm no hero, just a luck bastard!

[MadDuck]

Kurt, you are lucky and unlucky all at the same time. Amazing story! Get well soon and I hope you get the bike fixed/replaced soon.

So how, exactly, does this girl pin you into a parked car? (Van takes out Bimmer and Bimmer) Was she going to crash into the parked 3 series and you just happened to be in the way or was she just out of control and mowing down things in her path like you and the 3?  How this shit happens fascinates me. That is, are people really that brain dead and driving? I guess so, eh.

[Spike]

Sending some positive vibes your way
Glad to hear you are on the road to recovery.

[JDS 07 S4Rs]

Well, I've done a good 782km with the HP2. Initial impressions compared to the S4Rs (with or without DP Termi kit)

Suspension: the telelever/evo paralever setup was weird at first but once I got used to it.. I wish all bikes had this system as it just doesn't dive when you brake. The bike has very fast turn in with the Michelin Pilot Power 2CTs and their aggressive profile. The bike tracks a line like a Ducati and has decent feedback buuut, it's not anywhere as informative as a set of well setup forks. The Ohlins seem better quality than the S4Rs, the rear shock especially!

Brakes: from another planet. A 1098 stops very well, an S4Rs has amazingly sharp reactions but this bike has progressive (Magura) master cylinder on the brakes and stops like no other bike can. The sports ABS hasn't kicked in yet.

Engine: Low down drive (didn't take it past 4300rpm) is grunty and much more powerful than a desmodue or a testastretta. This is a 1200cc air cooled twin. It's got more real torque than a 1098 to give you an idea of how much punch it has... and peak torque is at 5000rpm or so. Didn't finish the break in period so I don't know what 9000rpm feels like driving up through that quickshifter.

Gearbox: very good, not Ducati/Suzuki slick but, that quickshifter is a blessing. All bikes MUST come with one!!! I'm looking to put a DP quickshift on my 749.

Lights: all lights except the headlight are LEDs and illuminate very very very well. The headlight illuminates so well that once when riding home with my iridium visor on a cloudy night I could see as well as the monster with a clear visor.

Dash unit: words can't describe the contrast, illumination, ease of manipulation, amount of info, expandability etc. Ducati wish they could offer this on a road bike. The 1098 unit is very good but for plain old showing off nothing out there touches this!

Build quality: amazing, the welding, quality of paint, fit and finish, quality of CF etc. is truly amazing, much better than the S4Rs

One must take into account that this bike cost 21,600EUR compared to the 15,000EUR a S4Rs costs now but, even if you compared the HP2 Sport to a 1098S i'd still pick the BMW.

BTW. Those cylinders don't get in the way and to touch them down in street riding you'd be on your way to a crash landing. I've worn the tyres to their edges front and back, without pushing the bike, and the cylinder heads are miles away from touching the deck.

An amazing bike. I'll be back riding in 2 weeks, that's my goal. The bike WILL back soon.


Dammit NuTTS,,, thats not what U were suppose to say, I didnt need to hear that. Sheeesh. I like that HP2. They are sharp & well built bikes. But,,, I like Gertrude as well(my Sr4Rs). Hmmm. I know I wont buy one this Yr. But, I will be keeping my eyes open. Still gotta sell this R1150R & this big pig Suzuki/Davadison.

Thanx for the comparison.

[NuTTs]

I'm just being an over-sensitive girl about things today. My apologies for taking it the wrong way when I was asked for pictures.

Gear Review post crash..

Arai RX7 helmet, don't buy anything else - it's saved my head as it was the first point of contact on the ground and I bounced off my head a'la Sete Gibernau. I've crashed with one last year on the Rs also and I've survived scratch free. I'm ordering a new one as soon as I get some cash from the insurance co. for one.

Triumph Speed Triple collection leather jacket - not a scratch!

Alpinestars GP Pro Gloves - I've had 3 crashes with these and they are still like new and my hands are intact and in superb condition.

River Island jeans.. they were ripped to start off with, didn't help my knees with the road rash

Puma sneaks.. don't wear them, you'll end up with twisted ankles.

I don't usually ride with sneaks, I was going from one office to another and couldn't be asked to put my boots on. Please don't do what I did. I'm going to invest in a neck brace and some more business-like bike attire to wear in my day to day riding.. and another Arai.

[TiNi]

everyone who has just been run over is entitled to act like an over-sensitive girl 

feeling any better?

[Count Desmo]

everyone who has just been run over is entitled to act like an over-sensitive girl 

She's right, but that doesn't mean that you can start hounding us for man-pics like they do in the picture thread!


Hope things are getting better, bud.

[NuTTs]

She's right, but that doesn't mean that you can start hounding us for man-pics like they do in the picture thread!


Hope things are getting better, bud.

My butt is all lumpy.. I don't bruise, I think I've had 1 bruise that I can remember in my 31 years of life. I won't put up and butt pics, as smooth and shapen as it may ben 

everyone who has just been run over is entitled to act like an over-sensitive girl 

feeling any better?

little bit, thank you!

I had a massive protein rich brekkie (2 eggs sunny side up, 5 pieces of danish back bacon, 2 wholegrain toast, fresh OJ and couple of teas), a great lunch (oven roasted red snapper with taters n'onions) and a light dinner.

I feel much better and my joints hurt a lot less.

This won't stop me or get me down. Thanks for the support

[somegirl]

I feel much better and my joints hurt a lot less.

This won't stop me or get me down. Thanks for the support

Glad to hear it!

[mossimo]

Just managed through first couple pages but got the idea.  Glad to hear you are ok, sending a bit of positive energy your way, to be followed by a 6 pack of northwests finest brews to make that energy real! 

Heal up quick and post if you need anything.