Fun times on cold tires and pavement.

[PLau]

I see, you definitively have all the facts and can make such an statement (scaring other noobs into anything but a 125) because "you sat on a 600"

Also didn't mention that the owner of that cbr600 is now a 125 rider as well and was told that when it came to corrections in riding the 125 is a lot more forgiving. I'm not trying to scare noobs in getting a 125 because of this, im just stating that in general it would be a lot easier to make corrections on a bike half the size of yours.

[GayManLoveIsOK]

oooo...my heart sank on that one...not sure which is scarier, when the front washes out or when the rear...i've washed out on the front twice so far...luckily only a few things bent a little on my bike...so i was able to ride off...love my sliders...

[CBR1000RRMATT]

Also didn't mention that the owner of that cbr600 is now a 125 rider as well and was told that when it came to corrections in riding the 125 is a lot more forgiving. I'm not trying to scare noobs in getting a 125 because of this, im just stating that in general it would be a lot easier to make corrections on a bike half the size of yours.

*****... gonna sell my 1kRR and pick up a 125...

[PLau]

Mine too... :'( I haven't even taken my bike past 3rd gear... don't want to experience that.

Good thing your ok.

*****... gonna sell my 1kRR and pick up a 125...

If you're trying to act like an as* at least do it right mr. "im too scared to get past third gear".

[SpeeDemoN]

I see, you definitively have all the facts

I notice this about many of PLau's posts. He has a lot of facts.

[rich6969]

That SUCKS.... Gald you ok and are laughing about it now...

[dr_sarcasm]

oooo...my heart sank on that one...

Seriously, saw that nice shiny green, and genuinely felt bad when he went down (sh*t, I still feel bad 30min after the fact as I write this). As someone else noted, kudos to him for posting the vid - kk sir, you're a much better man than I given I'd still be rocking myself crying, in the feotal position.

[morningstar]

Wow, that hurt me and it isn't even my bike. You took it very very well, I would probably have sat down in the middle of the street hugging it and petting it crying. LOL She was a sharp looking bike. Good to see you are ok though. (I'm with you....I saw the clothesline that took you out LOL) This is a reminder for me to take it easy when it is colder out. Thanks for posting your misfortune. By they way your little Ham is adorable!

[kiwi]

glad you're ok and glad you let go of bike! (trust me, its scary sliding down road attached to it!)

[killerkeith]

Wow, that hurt me and it isn't even my bike. You took it very very well, I would probably have sat down in the middle of the street hugging it and petting it crying. LOL She was a sharp looking bike. Good to see you are ok though. (I'm with you....I saw the clothesline that took you out LOL) This is a reminder for me to take it easy when it is colder out. Thanks for posting your misfortune. By they way your little Ham is adorable!

Thanks...the camera loves him.

[Orangepeel]

That was not easy to watch . I winced each time it spun and sparked. It seemed to slide forever .

Glad to see you didn't get hurt!

[whetaus-tr]

It seemed to slide forever .

Exactly what I thought....

[GreyGhost]

Keith, sucks that you went down, glad you and the bike are mostly ok.

If anyone still thinks textile gear is helpful check out the damage from a slide at really slow speeds (how fast were you going, 30 or 40 km/h?). Try bailing at highway speeds and a lot of the textile gear will just evaporate. I know some people have good luck with it, but for me this video confirms that it is not to be trusted.

[suz1k3]

IMHO,get back to riding your bike again asap.

[matt123]

No question the proper type and grain of leather is better than textile in general, but then i also see riders wearing soft leathers they bought at walmart thinking thier good to go which is as bad as riding naked IMO.The leather jacket must be a legit riding jacket to be any good.I think textile riding jackets are fine for low speed city riding but any time i'm on the superslab i ware leather.I guess it depends in textile material and strength which varies on brand and price.Some may actually be better than leather but who reads the lable,not me until today

I don't see any real reason why the bike went down,maybe there was some **** on the tire just waiting to become part of the contact patch from the last ride, if so it was the luck of the draw

Tear and Abrasion Strength by the numbers:

Pounds of force until fabric tears Abrasion cycles on pavement until fabric fails
CottonJeans 4.5 pounds to tear 50 cycles to failure
70 Denier Standard Nylon 4.5 pounds to tear 165 cycles to failure
500 Denier Polyester 8 pounds to tear 180 cycles to failure
200 Denier Standard Nylon 7.5 pounds to tear 275 cycles to failure
500 Denier Cordura 22 pounds to tear 710 cycles to failure
620 Denier Cordura 35 pounds to tear 1200 cycles to failure
Competition Grade Leather 80-110 pounds to tear 1200-1700 cycles to failure
1000 Denier Cordura 110 pounds to tear 1780 cycles to failure
Air Mesh Kevlar 1260 pounds to tear 970 cycles to failure
Stretch Kevlar Blend 420lbs pounds to tear 1800 cycles to failure

[sunnyCBR]

Wow, glad you're OK and were wearing gear. Hopefully the repairs go well!

[SunnY S]

Keith....... hope the tumble didn't put a damper on your typical gtam witty responses and remarks..... I miss em!

[killerkeith]

Keith....... hope the tumble didn't put a damper on your typical gtam witty responses and remarks..... I miss em!

Thanks SunnY...I'll feel better once I get her back up and running.