Swampy got his bike dirty

[Swampy]

Whilst enjoying a fast ride through some twisties this morning in the hills with Cookie and a bevy of riders on various types of bikes, I managed to overcook it on a sharp right hand bend and my bike took me into a ditch, up a steep bank on top of which I managed to steer along the edge of before my bike decided to part company with me. I managed to step off to the left and rolled on top the bank with a lucky soft landing whilst the bike fell back into the ditch virtually upside down with the front wheel pointing up hill and my rear wheel in the ditch.

Luckily I had company and Cookie took the obligatory photo's and with a couple of Ducati riders righted my bike with a minimum of fuss or further damage.

Damage to bike, Part of front brake lever snapped off, Plastic framework connecting my right hand pannier to bike snapped off. Minor scratches to windscreen, Bark Buster and pannier.

Me....Not a scratch (Phew, Very lucky Lad)

Bike started first go and is riding like a dream with nil mechanical problems.
Made my way home later in the morning after running up and down Toodyay Road a couple of times trying to locate the other riders Luckily I managed to hide the damage from the wife and spent the arvo cleaning dirt and crap off and washing and polishing the bike ready for tomorrow and another ride!

So Guys and Girls, Does this qualify as an "Off Road Rider" now????...............Or Just an "OFF"???

Will see some of you at Cats tomorrow for brekkie before heading off for another ride.....Somewhere?
If I miss you guys tomorrow, I will catch up with you in 2 to 3 months as I'm off with the wife to the Kimberlies and Northern Territory, My favourite parts of this country for a well earned holiday.
Take Care

Swampy

[jono]

Glad to hear you are ok Swampy! that's the main thing. Now you can start competing with Sprocket for spare parts on ebay

Now if you'd said you rode through the ditch and back onto the bitumen right side up, I think we could have classed that as an off road ride, but as it stands I think it was an off road off!

Cheers
JonO

[Swampy]

Thanks Jono, But Damn It I came close to getting my wings eh? ...............No, Not those wings!!

[GSDisciple]

Great to hear you are okay
Can't wait to see the photos!
Enjoy the Kimberley.

Regards

JIGAP

[Swampy]

Cheers Mate,
Ask Cookie for the photo's, I think one picture is worth a thousand words!!
And yes, I can feel the warmth of the Kimberlies already

Swampy

[Cookie]

Hello Swampy

Glad to hear you made it home okay, you did well, full points for dismount style and maintaining composure

Yes, you certainly do have street cred, the damage was insignificant and you piloted the mighty GS off without hesitation

Enjoy your trip to the Northwest, we look forward to your return and companionship on the next ride.

[bill9117]

I'm glad you came out of this ok Swampy. It certainly sounds quite spectacular, and yes I would regard it as a dirt ride. Do you now feel the urge for more dirt? I hope to see you at Cats on Sun.
cheers Bill

[bmwlefty]

Glad you're OK Swampy
See you at breakfast

[DFS]

Attention seeker !!!!!!!!!!





Good to hear all is well
DFS

[McFarkle]

The news of your mishap has hit the East Coast Swampy, glad all is OK.
Remember bikes are replacable.
Cheers,
McFarkle

[Davey_sprockeT]

Glad you're OK Swamp.
Welcome to the "dismount club"

Photos please was the HD HERO running or will we have to to wait and see it on YouTube

PM me in regards to the parts you may need.

[Swampy]

Thanks one and all for your good wishes, It's much appreciated and sorry Davey the HD HERO was off at the time!!

Clocked up around 400ks today after enjoying a run down to Dwellingup 4 Faithfuls from the club. Just arrived home and my last ride untill I get back from my hols.

Can't wait to get back and throw the leg again with some good people and a great club!!

Cheers All

Swampy

[petev1200]

Glad to see your alright you old bugger.

can't wait to see the pics or even better video.

Pete