Christian's Accident

[Christian Raith]

Not really, just getting myself organised first

[Jonesy :-)]

Hi Christian, do you have an accurate assessment of repairs and parts needed yet?

[Christian Raith]

Started to get some bits off the bike today, not much but a start.
Had to stop, left shoulder keeps locking up on me :-(

[Christian Raith]

Makes Bryans knee look like amateur hour.....not that I'd want either of those injuries.

Hows the bike, made a start on any repairs?

Nothing done to bike yet, very restricted left arm movement. Maybe a couple of months before I can even touch the back of my head and not allowed to weight bare yet. Booking in to rehab as soon as I can

[Jonesy :-)]

Makes Bryans knee look like amateur hour.....not that I'd want either of those injuries.

Hows the bike, made a start on any repairs?

[Jaymo]

Just thought I would put a link to my 2019 rally experience, I think the link should work?

https://1drv.ms/f/s!AoIdRADpdd_QobQQpoHrMW6vRVAn8Q

Ouch. Not fun.

[Christian Raith]

Just thought I would put a link to my 2019 rally experience, I think the link should work?

https://1drv.ms/f/s!AoIdRADpdd_QobQQpoHrMW6vRVAn8Q

[Christian Raith]

That is the first mention/sighting of the bloody cheese grater wire ropes in the centre,,
It could have way more serious with that bastardry there

I have seen a fully loaded dog trailer come off a body truck, hit that stuff and follow it until it stopped,

We mere motorcyclists do not stand a chance

Well said Geoff....who ever thought this was a good idea needs to take their meds.

Not a good idea for motorcycles but good for cars and trucks.

[Jaymo]

That is the first mention/sighting of the bloody cheese grater wire ropes in the centre,,
It could have way more serious with that bastardry there

I have seen a fully loaded dog trailer come off a body truck, hit that stuff and follow it until it stopped,

We mere motorcyclists do not stand a chance

Well said Geoff....who ever thought this was a good idea needs to take their meds.

Absolutely. We have a highway local to me I'd like to ride, but won't, because of wire rope "guardrails".
I can just imagine the decapitation that could occur.

Christian, I hope you get better quickly. I always hate when another rider goes down.

[excess.11]

That is the first mention/sighting of the bloody cheese grater wire ropes in the centre,,
It could have way more serious with that bastardry there

I have seen a fully loaded dog trailer come off a body truck, hit that stuff and follow it until it stopped,

We mere motorcyclists do not stand a chance

Well said Geoff....who ever thought this was a good idea needs to take their meds.

[Christian Raith]

We’re trying to get it to Kym and Mal to convert it into a sidcar

HAHA, not this one, the spare maybe...

[steptoe]

That is the first mention/sighting of the bloody cheese grater wire ropes in the centre,,
It could have way more serious with that bastardry there

I have seen a fully loaded dog trailer come off a body truck, hit that stuff and follow it until it stopped,

We mere motorcyclists do not stand a chance

[beemeerr11]

Hey Christian,
Get better soon mate, if there is anything I'm able to help with just reach out, I'll touch base with you and send you some pics from the VJMC Rally.
 
Cheers
Lou

[Jonesy :-)]

I can verify the roadworks are happening  too, i did a return  trip to work through that spot today
Christian can you get them to put a few more bends in? Its a boring piece of road right now.

[AussiXS11G]

These pics taken today - seems that Xtian has some friends in high places
this from one such friend -
Chip seal (likely two coat) and over application of bitumen.
Mirror smooth once it bleeds through and submerges the chip (aggregate).
Naturally hot days make the bitumen near fluid and the chips disappear in the 'Tar Pit'.
The trucks on site are more for show at this stage - they are water tankers.  It will take a while to get the right gear to site.
They might 'box out' as is the traditional way (ie:  dig it all up to a depth of approx 150mm and reconstruct) or stick a stabilising machine onto it with some new roadbase and 'kai-kai olgeta samtink'