Binned my Cat

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It is with a heavy heart that I have to tell you I have come off the Cat.

While on a rideout in Snake pass I hit a bit of oil on one of the bends near the end on the down hill section. The back wheel lost grip and the bike went for a low side but then decided to grip and flip, I was sent flying and stopped just short of the Armco. The Cat was not so luck and hit the Armco hard with the top of the bike. :(

I just don't have the words to express how gutted I am.

SteveCat wrote:Sorry to hear of your off John, take it easy could take a few days for bruising or places you'd never dream could hurt to start.

I know what your saying but sitting around relaxing makes it worse, keeping focused on something helps get through the aches. Now given into pier pressure and have Doctors later today.

SteveCat wrote:If you'd like an offline version of the parts fiche, have a look in my download area - there's a parts listing there. I can't remember if it has your colour code in there, could make life easier if it did - you could always get the parts and make a red bike

Yep I would, color doesn't matter as she will be resprayed. She will have a slightly different scheme when she's reborn, only slightly. Are you referring to your BT Download area?

Yes in the BT download area.

YZFJohn wrote: Now given into pier pressure and have Doctors later today.

Which pier is that?

When they offered mine back to me plus a pay out, I was really chuffed with the deal, it was more than I expected. if I'd protested it would have meant quite a lot of hassle.

Nick advised me to not let them take it away which I didn't as he said you don't always get the chance to buy it back, and once it's gone, it's gone.

I was told I will get the chance.

Thanks.

SteveCat wrote:Yes in the BT download area.

YZFJohn wrote: Now given into pier pressure and have Doctors later today.

Which pier is that?

Cant believe he is calling me a pier after chatting to him earlier...my arse is NOT that big...dont think it is anyway LOL ;-) good to hear that you are going to the docs today though John, headaches are not a good thing to get back after faceplanting the road...

Doc's given the all clear but looked at me funny and said you didn't break anything? Incredible!

Anyway the examinination was more detailed than expected with rotation of joint, how much pressure I could excert right down to toes and fingers, then we got to where abouts does it hurt and when he suddenly pressed on the bruising on my right leg the air turned blue! He said I have an impressive hematoma (don't know if spelt right) that will look even more impressive over the coming week!

The bike will be collected this afternoon and I am going to take the tax disc out before they take it and my tools under the seat as still not sure if it will come back, will wait to see the report of damage before making my final descision.

Bike has gone. Having her out again in good daylight has highlighted more damage so she will not be resurrected I afraid. :(

Real shame that John, gutted for you

what extra damage has been shown ? real shame, you must be gutted mate :-(

The tank has crease in it and the backend looks like it hit harder than I realised so I will be surprised if it doesn't come out that the frame has twisted, it just looks too much work that will be beyond me and with the very limited space i have, so I am resided to moving on.

Samsung R1

Snowcat wrote:Samsung R1

The Samsung is a Blade. Not going the Thousand route yet, going up a few cc's and toward a more sportier bike but it is a good few months away so not saying.

kawaski 636 lol

Duc 749!!

there 1 of them in CMC chesterfield duc

I can recommend a cracking bike in the shape of a 650 Daytona, but then I would, wouldn't I?!

YZFJohn wrote:Doc said I have an impressive hematoma (don't know if spelt right) that will look even more impressive over the coming week!

Dictionary wrote:he·ma·to·ma/ˌhēməˈtōmə/Noun: A solid swelling of clotted blood within the tissues.

Synonyms: haematoma

As for the replacement machine with a few more cubes (but not a thou)

675 Daytona ?

GSXR 750 ?

848 Duc ?

Kwaker Z750 ?

Yam FZ8 ?

I'm not going to tell, the government might mess things up between now and April so that i don't get what I need out if the sale of the house to be able to afford another bike, let alone the one I would like.

It's Haematoma Tel, hematoma is American.

I think that a 675 Daytona would suit you well...excellent bike

John,

Just picked this up tonight. Sorry to hear the bad news. :(

Glad your okay tho'

Shame about the bike. But there maybe a chance you'll get her back up and running.

Heres hoping that you do.

Rich.

Radar wrote:I think that a 675 Daytona would suit you well...excellent bike

Very nice bike, but..... every time I have sat on one in Webbs I can't figure out how they stay on the road, they are so light and feel so small it's almost like being on a bicycle!

Picked my Daughter up from school yesterday (first time I have seen her since the incident) got a big hug and she wouldn't let go! people must have thought I had been missing on a desert island for weeks!

Anyway, She's really going to miss the Cat and I have promised her that I would not go for a Blade yet. She does approve of my proposed next bike (Baron) but glad I will not be getting it till next year.

Defo. not another Cat as it just would not be the same. I had an excellent 19K on here and we enjoyed every ridout, especially the ones from you guys on here.

If I don't have a bike by WeeMac, then bugger it I will come up in the Car just for the Banter and camaraderie.

YZFJohn wrote:If I don't have a bike by WeeMac, then bugger it I will come up in the Car just for the Banter and camaraderie.

Hi John

I was going to ask what you wanted to do regarding this.
Coming along in the car would be fine of course (It has been done before), coming along along on a new bike would be better.
There is no rush on a decision though and should you decide you can't make it for whatever reason an executive decision has be made to refund you your deposit no problem.

Get well soon, hope the house/finances all work out well and fingers crossed for some happy bike shopping soon.

Cheers
Rosco

Rosco wrote:

YZFJohn wrote:If I don't have a bike by WeeMac, then bugger it I will come up in the Car just for the Banter and camaraderie.

Hi John

I was going to ask what you wanted to do regarding this.
Coming along in the car would be fine of course (It has been done before), coming along along on a new bike would be better.
There is no rush on a decision though and should you decide you can't make it for whatever reason an executive decision has be made to refund you your deposit no problem.

Get well soon, hope the house/finances all work out well and fingers crossed for some happy bike shopping soon.

Cheers
Rosco

Really appreciate that guys. I'm not going to cry, I'm not going to cry....

This is why, even though riders have moved on to different bikes, they stick with the forum. The people are really genuine and nice to be around plus it has the best rideouts.

Lets hope you're back on 2 wheels for BC too.

I shall be Mrs Robertcains by then, I may well be leading a magical mystery tour of Wales!