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[Heaven Bound]

 

[JimWilliamson]

Bummer - though it seems you're pointed in the right direction.

So what was up with the surface? The fluid trail looks fairly narrow. Was there something else up?

When I started reading - and your foreshadowing "typing one handed" I saw the first pic and said - he's using two hands at the start...

The front wheel on the bandit - looks turned a bit more than it should be  

[DogBoy]

Sorry to hear about your spill. Heal up quick.

[EricJ]

Damn sorry to read this & I'm glad it wasn't worst then it could have been.  

[Bravo12]

So what exactly happened?  Brake line wear through or loose?  If you dont have full coverage insurance, you could probably recover a few bucks by going over to maximum-suzuki.com and parting out what's left on the Bandit, or selling it outright as a project bike, as long as the frame and motor are good.

[SlakeMoth]

Not the 'show us your ST.N Sticker' photo you wanted, I suppose.  Heal well and get back on the horse...

[BABOU]

PAUL !!!!!!!

RECOVER QUICKLY  -- GOD'S SPEED !!!

[CBRXXBLACKBIRD]

Ouch.... glad you are okay.

[Yamadog]

Get well soonest!

[st2sam]

Mary Mother of God Paul, WTF.
I guess it could have been worse, guess it could have been not so worse, it happenens....
Hang in there buddy, better days are coming!

[hobie1dog]

Prayer said for a speedy recovery and a happy journey towards another bike for you.

Just curious being on the Parkway, were you going close to the speed limit?  Were there many patrol cars seen that day?

[MK96xj]

Paul,

Glad the pain is subsiding (per PM)

Your right that wheel is about 110* off

Heal up quick and get the DS. Back on the horse

Mike

[phoenix]

Hope you have a speedy and full recovery. Sorry to hear about the crash.  

[bsd43]

Ouch! Heal quick...

Has anyone checked what failed on the brakes?

[evilted]

Ouch!  That looks pretty nasty from the photos.

Glad you're well enough to write-up a post-incident report and post here.  Hope you heal up fast!

[BigBird]

Glad to hear that you weren't hurt worse!  Hope your recovery is speedy!

Can you tell us what the cause of the crash was?  I've reread the thread but could't figure it our.  

It seems you were doing a reasonable speed (~45MPH) and when you braked for the mild left hander something in the front brake hydralic system failed and dumped brake fluid on the pavement.  Is this correct?

The line of fluid seems to be angling to the right -- but you were turning left?

Were you unable to make the turn at the speed you were going without a front brake???

Did something else (other than the front brake failure) cause the crash?

[SWriverstone]

Omigosh Paul!!!   Glad you weren't hurt worse! Best wishes for a speedy recovery---and I'd be happy to ride the BRP with you again when you have your new bike!  

Take care,
Scott

[mtrider16]

Praying for your recovery.  - next bike F800GS  

David

[Black Ice]

  Man, that sucks...but better a totalled bike than a totalled HB!

Glad you're mostly OK.  Heal quick!  

[photomd]

Dang, it was a bad weekend. I know of two others that went down on two seperate trips. Heal up and glad you're on the mend.

[R Doug]

Paul, I just arrived home from the National and saw this thread.  I'm so sorry to hear about your off.  Entering a corner and finding that your brakes aren't working is a scary proposition.  

Take care and heal up my friend.  Sheri and I will include you in our prayers.

[fizzy6]

Sorry to hear about the accident. I've been through that area alot and it seems like there are alot of ripples in the asphalt there and possibly a dip in there also. Hope you get better quickly.

[garry]

Sorry to hear about your crash Paul. Heal up quickly!

A pre-farkled low miles Strom would be a worthy replacement for the Bandit. Stone axe reliable, dirt road capable (but not "off road"). Can tour, commute, shred twisties. All good stuff for cheap.

[RideWV]

Very sorry to hear this news.  Heal up and hang in there.

Also, good luck with the wife convincing!

James

[Bravo12]

Well it's official...the Bandit is totaled.  Now I just have to figure out when I'm going to be able to ride again...and what I'm gonna ride...and convince the wife...

I know at least two people selling good-condition Bandit 1200s (one is a red naked in western Mass, and the other is a silver S-model here in Philly).  I can get details, if you're interested.

[Stargzrgrl]

YEOWCH Paul!!!  

Get better soon!  

[Bravo12]

Just let me know if you decide to go the used Bandit route.  The older Bandits are both in good condition, and will probably cost less than half the price of a new 1250, which leaves room in the budget for modifications.  Unless, of course, you plan to finance, then the new bike makes more sense.  You can't go wrong either way, as far as getting a useful and fun bike.

[OmegaSix]

Heal soon, heal well, and back into the saddle.   No worries.  
Still, I bet all of us would like to hear you speculate about what happened.
If it causes you discomfort, then don't.
If you can though.  
It might be good for you to review it.
It might save one of us.
(Gotta say, you laying on your back with the bike crunched beside you is a graphic I will NOT be sharing with old girl.)

[ZZR Rob]

Glad to hear it wasn't as bad as it could have been, hope you heal fast and are able to get back in the game. Best regards.

[JrGman]

Wow, major drama, glad you are on the mend. Sorry to hear about the accident as I imagine it will haunt you for a little while. Glad to hear the injuries weren't worse, hope that you heal quickly.

[ibppjr]

Here's praying to a speedy and complete recovery!  Losing a front brake could have been WAY worse!  

[Volfan615]

Ouch!  Looks like I made out much better...  Monday the 16th I was going up the parkway and taking the detour arond the Craggy Gradens rock slide.  I was taking NC-80 back up to the Parkway and managed to do this on the very last switch back turn before getting back to the parkway.  I was really pissed at my self.

[keystonejenks]

  Heal up quickly!

[JamesG]

Ouch, that really sucks man. BTCT. Don't worry things get better and you'll be back up at it in no time.  

The other possible path is a true DS that will do all, but my heart tells me I may be disappointed by the street performance.  My training has always been "the right tool for the job" but my wallet has been more like getting by on a budget...hence the Bandit was an excellent choice at the time of purchase.

A used Buell Ulyssess, Girlie Tiger, Caponord, etc? Maybe even a GS1200?  Gives you an off pavement capability without to much compromise of the street and long-haul performance for a reasonable cost...

[MotoCommuter]

Ouch!  Looks like I made out much better...  Monday the 16th I was going up the parkway and taking the detour arond the Craggy Gradens rock slide.  I was taking NC-80 back up to the Parkway and managed to do this on the very last switch back turn before getting back to the parkway.  I was really pissed at my self.


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Volf, I know that turn. Thursday, the wife and I were going up 80 to the BRP, the roads were wet, came to that turn and i figured that I couldn't make it unless I leaned way over. I stopped as the roads were wet and I was 2 up, once stopped, the bike slid back  2-3 feet. I don't think I would have made the turn.

Don't be pissed, it is a wicked turn and it is very slick.

Drive safe.