Hello from Australia

[Silverback]

I was riding along once, and a wasp hit me on the arm, it was really sore....

Can I join in this post?!?

HIghett,

Welcome

Amazing story, can't believe you managed to stay on.

Clive

[Highett]

I was riding along once, and a wasp hit me on the arm, it was really sore....

Can I join in this post?!?

HIghett,

Welcome

Amazing story, can't believe you managed to stay on.

Clive

Wasps, tough little suckers, had one hit my visor years ago, the visor was open and the wasp deflected and went in the side of the helmet, between my head and the helmet liner, little shit stung me repeated along the side of my head.

I nearly blacked out from the pain,  the side of my face and head swelled up, was alright but never forgot it.

I still ride occasionally with my visor up, depends on the day.

Sure thing Clive, jump in

Others here in OZ who have had similar experiences, Obviously there are variables however it is not uncommon for riders to manage to stay on, do some road side repairs (Tie up the loose bits ect and ride home.

My wildlife incident was unusual because I got two hits in the one night and the damage to the bike looked worse than it was, but was still costly to repair....Thankfully I am fully insured.

I did come through OK, however it could have been a lot worse so there was some luck involved.

Cheers

Paul

[Ros]

Welcome to the forum Highett,

That's a hell of an introduction you gave us...  I can't believe you walk (rode) away from that!

Cheers

Ros

P.S. I got hit by an Armco barrier once... Does that count?   

[Highett]

Welcome to the forum Highett,

That's a hell of an introduction you gave us...  I can't believe you walk (rode) away from that!

Cheers

Ros

P.S. I got hit by an Armco barrier once... Does that count?   

I came out of it OK, Bike suffered a bit of damage though.

Here's a photo I took at day light about an hour out of Broken Hill, as you can see I was loaded up at the time.



Cheers

Paul

[O.C.]

FFS....."loaded up". .......is that a kitchen sink I see on there 

[Boomer]

Welcome aboard Highett,

I hit a Cigale head on at 140Mph. Pulled every damned muscle in my neck.
Have also hit Armco but only remember waking up in ICU 3 days later.
Since then I have (mostly) managed to avoid hitting anything else.
Hit a car in 1997, the ground in 1997 (black ice) and a car in 2007.
No serious injuries from any of those, just busted plastic and an even LOWER opinion of UK driving skill levels.

[Ros]

Christ almighty!!    That's way past what I'd call loaded up!  Have you any idea what the total weight was? No wonder a red roo couldn't put you off your chosen trajectory...  I don't think an elephant would!

Mind you, I suppose it could be mostly swag, that makes it look huge, and is voluminous but not so heavy.   

Cheers

Ros

[Highett]

Your right Ros,

The swag looks huge but the bike is loaded with in its load rating with room to spare.

As bulky as it seems the bike handles fine.

Cheers

Paul

[2kwacks]

I can see how you stayed upright your gtr must have weighed dam near 530 kg with you on it I'm not suggesting your a pie eater I'm estimating there is 20kg x 2 in each of the panniers, 80 kg in the "big sod off" ruck pack including what's on top and what is sitting on top and 10 kg for your tank bag, 320kg for your gtr and looking at your pic of you in your other post I estimate approx 90kg for your goodself that poor "Roe" must have thought a "truck" had it it

[jenros]

hi mate,
welcome,
jesus,you were very lucky there with tha roo!!!,,,14 k repair bill,!!!! ffs,,,,,they must charge more over with you than the robbing gits over ya!!! lol
glad your ok thou,,,that 40 degree heat thou,,,gonna have to give tha a miss ,,way to hot n sticky for me
Just to let you know,here in south wales(uk) tha is,,,is is 5mins to 10 pm an it approx -2 degrees!!!!!,so as you can see that temp gauge on ya bike looks bloody lovely at the moment,i can tell you
Never mind guys,,,spring and summer is just around the corner,,an fingers crossed,,,,,we can have a little bit of auzzie weather to make the most of ,,,bring it on mr sunshine
Cracking right up there mate,keep the postings coming,,,gives us all a warming ,,,take care from me! jenros

[Highett]

2kwacksYeah mate I certainly knocked that bastard for a six, reckon it was dead in the air.
Because of the plastic the bike looked worse than it was, I rode a bit over a 1,000km home with it like that.

With regards to repairs. yes they do know how to rip us off here too, insurance is a must have.
I have the bike insured for 25k plus road side assist, its paid for itself already.
jenrosYep its been hot all right, we get it cold too in winter.
The past couple of years have seen some crap weather, severe storms, multiple & record floods and heat waves and bad bush fires, we are either swimming or burning..... there are quite lot in the effected area that are doing it hard.
Cheers


Paul

[2kwacks]

well it's fair to say if your going to hit a Roe/deer the gtr1400 is the bike to do it on

[100milesaway]

Paul,  to the forum, you seem to have had a BIG IMPACT  in such a short space of time since joining us. Yes  I think you were a very lucky Australian to get away with Skippy steam rolling into the side of you, tell you what though it proves that the GTR is made out of stern stuff for it to still be up and running after a hit of that magnitude. Anyway enjoy your stay with us, there is lots of help and assistance if needed. Oh and please feel free to update us with any more wild life stories that you may have.                          I cant tell you any tales of my crashes into wild life or armco barriers, I seem to have led a pretty incident free life on two wheels, which is amazing really seeing as I have been on the planet for quite a while( "I'm 65 ya know" !!!! forum joke)    cheers Geoff                     ps     A bird shit on my head once                                              I wont be taking her out again.   

[Highett]

Thanks Geoff,

You guy's have all extend a warm welcome and it is appreciated.

( "I'm 65 ya know" !!!! forum joke)

I'm 55 this year, just pup LOL

With regards to wild life incidents that caused damage or injury, Other than the incident I have shared here I have had no others.

The 1400GTR, I bought it new sight unseen, I read the reviews, I read comments by other riders and I reviewed the GTR specifications and decided that the GTR would be my next bike, I bought it over the phone, Transferred the payment electronically, The dealer asked, what colour do you want, I had to ask what was available as I did not know, the choice was Black or Green, I chose Green.

So the first time I saw a 1400GTR up close was the day I pick mine up at the dealership.

So far I have done some mods to personalize it a bit to my liking, usual stuff Bar Risers, Seat Change, Driving lights and some accessories.

My feelings toward the GTR are strong, I think it is a very safe, versatile and adaptive motorcycle that is not restricted to just one style of riding.

Cheers

Paul

[Ros]