I went down today on the way to the Duc meet..

[707soldier]

it's my first time to go down  .
lost the bike while turning left from intersection.
lost control of the accelerator, got thrown off the bike.
bike spun by itself while on the ground.
Im able to stop it from spinning. Some cosmetic damage that can be fix.
Here's pics of some pieces from my bike and my helmet.
Had a great time at the Duc meet, it's nice to meet everyone  .
Regards to all!

[x136]

D'oh! That sucks, man. Sorry to hear it.

At least you've gotten your first fall out of the way, though!

[mostrobelle]

awwww man.... that bites.  Here's some  .  Feel better.   

[somegirl]

Sorry to hear that , but glad you are not hurt.

You might want to post up in the Crash Analysis thread, it could be a good opportunity for you and others to learn from your mishap.

[duckwrench13]

lost the bike while turning left from intersection.
lost control of the accelerator, got thrown off the bike.

Just my quick assessment:

Basic principle of turning: countersteer = push bar in direction you want to turn. Example: to go left, push left. To go right, push right. (I'm leaving out the physics tech mumbo jumbo.)

Just from the minimal info given, it sounds like the right bar was pulled more than the left was pushed. You can accomplish a countersteer, of sorts, by pulling on the bar opposite of the direction you want to turn. Pulling on the right, to go left, will definitely have adverse effects on throttle action. Pull too hard, and you will accelerate faster than your tires can grip as you turn. This will be extremely exacerbated if you are taking a left from a stop. The throttle is opening faster than the bike can turn in, and the rear wheel is more likely to break traction.

Like I said, this is just my quick two cents.

Lesson learned: Good judgment comes from experience, and experience comes from bad judgment.

[707soldier]

Just my quick assessment:

Basic principle of turning: countersteer = push bar in direction you want to turn. Example: to go left, push left. To go right, push right. (I'm leaving out the physics tech mumbo jumbo.)

Just from the minimal info given, it sounds like the right bar was pulled more than the left was pushed. You can accomplish a countersteer, of sorts, by pulling on the bar opposite of the direction you want to turn. Pulling on the right, to go left, will definitely have adverse effects on throttle action. Pull too hard, and you will accelerate faster than your tires can grip as you turn. This will be extremely exacerbated if you are taking a left from a stop. The throttle is opening faster than the bike can turn in, and the rear wheel is more likely to break traction.

Like I said, this is just my quick two cents.

Lesson learned: Good judgment comes from experience, and experience comes from bad judgment.

You're good, that's exactly what happen to me on that intersection. Lesson learned, going to the dealer tomorrow to get some replacement parts.
thanks for the advise, it's greatly appreciated.

[Labbedds]

man, I'm glad you're ok, looking at your helmet I can't imagine how other people ride with half helmets  .  Hope you have a swift recovery and go get a new helmet too.  Trash that sucka.

[707soldier]

man, I'm glad you're ok, looking at your helmet I can't imagine how other people ride with half helmets  .  Hope you have a swift recovery and go get a new helmet too.  Trash that sucka.

thanks, I'm thinking the same way. What happens with the half helmet Harley riders riding around, their will be messed up pretty bad.
I got my money back from my helmet, it did it's job, I'm retiring it.

[Delmar]

Hey dude!

Sorry to hear about your crash.  I'm glad to hear that you're OK and that you will ride as soon as you can.

It was nice meeting you today,

Delmar

[707soldier]

Hey dude!

Sorry to hear about your crash.  I'm glad to hear that you're OK and that you will ride as soon as you can.

It was nice meeting you today,

Delmar

thanks,
nice to meet you too, all is good just a few bruises.

[Labbedds]

oh, almost forgot get frame sliders too

[ROBsS4R]

I am glad your okay man. 

Full helmet for the Win. I really don't understand why ANYONE rides with a half helmet.

Don't feel bad. I dropped my bike leaving a Ducati Meet once. I stalled it leaving the parking lot and I tipped over LOL.

[johnc]

very sorry to read this report 707soldier ... glad you were not injured.

i am also sorry i could not make the ride up to the event this evening.

hope you get everything fixed in time to make it down to motogp.

a presto,
johnc 

[desmoquattro]

Phew! Glad to hear you're OK. As long as you take some lessons away from it, then it was a productive crash. But damn...a brand new 696.

Belle..ticker update time. And BTW, the last ticker update was mine

[mostrobelle]

Just let us know when we can start pokin' fun of ya.