This is NOT a list I wanted to make.

[Mel]

Well as some of u know, I went down today on the North Run, but fortunately it wasn't too bad. Bike suffered most of the damage. At first I didn't feel any thing was wrong, but now that it's 12 hrs later. I can feel the strain in my neck and shoulder. Nothing that muscle relaxers can't handle.

Went down about 10 mins into the run due to taking an unfamiliar corner too fast. Damage mainly to both front and back rims, plus right lower fairing cracked but not too bad. No body's fault but my own. But good learning experience.

Thank god I had the gear. I've heard it a 1000 times, "Dress for the crash, not the ride." And boy did that show true today.

Thanks to all the people who showed concern. It helps when people are right there to lend a hand.

As soon as I get the bike fixed, I'll be back out on the road.

MAPODACA (Mel)

[SloDown]

Glad you made it out ok. Make sure to listen to your body, aches and pains will come and go just don't rush it

Remember RICE

REST
ICE
COMPRESSION
ELEVATION

on anything that feels out of wack

[Tarbaby]

Map, sorry to hear about your down. You will probably feel some other aches tomorrow as well. Soaking in the tub or pool does help loosen up the joints. After getting out of the tub, apply some bengay. The muscles are warm from the tub and this helps the bengay to work quicker and better.

When you go to bed tonight, you may want to lay on your back and put a pillow under your shoulder for support. During the day, I'm wearing the stupid sling but it does help me to not unconsciously over do it. This along with percoset and advil and is helping.

If your range of motion is still limited or sore after 4-5 days, you may want to see an ortho.

Good luck and I hope you recover fully! I'm sure we can sweep together on our first rides back!

[toxikgurl]

Wow sorry to hear about that, but glad it wasn't too too bad!!!!!!!! I hope you have a speedy recovery!!!!!

[~SimplyDawn~]

I am sorry to hear about your mishap. I wish you a speedy recovery on your health and the bike.

If tomorrow however you are sore or your body just isn't feeling right. You might need to go ahead and be checked out by a doctor. Glad you were wearing your gear.

[Mel]

Thanks guys. I didn't relize how hard I hit the ground till today. As soon as I can get these rims, I'll be good as gold.

[jrckt320]

Glad you made out ok

[RICO]

Atleast you'll be fine, I didn't notice your rear rim was bent also. If you need help finding the rims let me know. By the way chrome is not the way to go, sorry. Hope to see you riding soon.:biker:

[Mel]

Atleast you'll be fine, I didn't notice your rear rim was bent also. If you need help finding the rims let me know. By the way chrome is not the way to go, sorry. Hope to see you riding soon.:biker:

Why not?

[wolfey971]

Why not? chrome dont make you faster, all those busa guys with all that chrome just dont know what they are doing to the bike, it adds weight - you are adding more metal on top of already existing metal which makes it heavier,

if your going to spend $$$ then buy some magnesium wheels or carbon fiber and go for less weight,

[moke]

RIMS SHOULDNT BE THAT HARD TO FIND.LET ME KNOW I'LL HELP.JUST HAVE TO FIGURE OUT WHAT OTHER YEARS FIT.RON AYERS MICROFISCH SHOULD HELP(GIXXER.COM)

[Mel]

Whoops

[Mel]

RIMS SHOULDNT BE THAT HARD TO FIND.LET ME KNOW I'LL HELP.JUST HAVE TO FIGURE OUT WHAT OTHER YEARS FIT.RON AYERS MICROFISCH SHOULD HELP(GIXXER.COM)
I've looked on ebay, jennings, and some misc web sites and have nothing. The best I could find on ebay was 1 front, slightly bent, used rims.
If anyone wants to make some money, and knows how to change rims and tires. i'll pay. I had some money left over from when I bought the SV, instead of the Gixxr.

[wolfey971]

RIMS SHOULDNT BE THAT HARD TO FIND.LET ME KNOW I'LL HELP.JUST HAVE TO FIGURE OUT WHAT OTHER YEARS FIT.RON AYERS MICROFISCH SHOULD HELP(GIXXER.COM)


give him your rims - haha


I know where a set of rims are,Marchesini's, brand new with new michelin. race tires

[Mel]

After beating it in so it wouldn't blow out.
http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l122/apodaca_2001/FrntRim.jpg
Back rim
http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l122/apodaca_2001/DSCN0037.jpg
Full left frontal with sides pushed in
http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l122/apodaca_2001/DSCN0033.jpg
Full front view
http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l122/apodaca_2001/DSCN0031.jpg
Side view
http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l122/apodaca_2001/DSCN0029.jpg

Let me try this again. ????????

[Mel]

give him your rims - haha


I know where a set of rims are,Marchesini's, brand new with new michelin. race tires

Just lead me in the right directions. The faster it's ready, the happier I'll be.

[wolfey971]

Just lead me in the right directions. The faster it's ready, the happier I'll be.

I was being sarcastic, but if ya got 3500 just laying around I will call him tomorrow.


on a possitive note, go back to ebay and look up ebay store and seach for gotham cycles, he is in sarasota and give him a shout, he buys bikes and parts them out and might have a set or know if he can get a set for ya

[Mel]

I was being sarcastic, but if ya got 3500 just laying around I will call him tomorrow.


on a possitive note, go back to ebay and look up ebay store and seach for gotham cycles, he is in sarasota and give him a shout, he buys bikes and parts them out and might have a set or know if he can get a set for ya

Thanks, I'll do that tomorrow.

As for the the 3500, ouch! I guess you get what you pay for...

[fatkid]

Glad you are okay.

[Mel]

Found some rims finally. Anyone know someone that paints, or has a paint shop. Or could refer me to a good shop, to get them painted.?