Cypher
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Yup, I did. Believe it or not but I didn't really expect it to happen. I supposeI can be proud of (probably) being the first one to drop a MT-09 in UK or even in the whole world 
Anyhow, I went to Epping Forest with a friend of mine today to check out bikes. There's a small area where they usually conglomerate which is here: https://www.google.co.uk/maps?ll=51...TE4s1V6iFkxw&cbll=51.657188,0.037026&t=m&z=11
We arrived, had coffee, walked around checking bikes and eventually decided to head home. The area was quite muddy and wet as it's been raining non stop for what feels like years in London now so tires got a bit dirty. I started the bike up, approached the end of the road that can be seen on the right side of Street View and prepared to turn right onto the road that you can see on the left side of Street View. Waited for my friend, waited for a gap in the traffic and rolled out slowly still holding the clutch halfway and not even revving much. As I was about to straighten out the bike the back wheel suddenly just slipped and weeeeee, off I went!
All I remember is me sliding along my bike, watching sparks from handlebars rubbing against the asphalt and thinking "F***! I've finally done it...". I probably skidded some 3-4 metres so not too much.
Luckily there were lots of bikers who saw that. They instantly rushed towards me, picked up the bike, asked if I was fine and rolled it back onto the end of the road which I exited before the crash, which I was very thankful of! Helped me check the bike too.
So, my outcome is:
* right end of the handlebars scratched
* engine cover scratched in 2 places
* rear break pedal scratched tiny bit, almost can't see
* back of the right mirror scratched, also insignificantly
* bruised knee
* Contour+2 scratched a bit but luckily still working
* hole in my jacket and another one in my trousers
* and most annoyingly, broken off front brake lever (see attached picture)
Otherwise, thank god nothing else. Most importantly fuel tank is intact and oil still inside my bike.
I attached a picture with arrows pointing at where I scratched it. Haven't got one after the crash, will post it later if anyone is interested.
Everyone at the lot were surprised that I didn't do any more damage and said that I was rather happy to get away with so few scratches.
Someone said that it's a rather dangerous junction as there are oil spills and pebbles plus I had muddy tires and that I'm far from being the first one who dropped their bike there. Apparently someone smashed his brand new Street Triple to bits there a couple weeks ago. :/
So, yeah... Already ordered these CNC levers so will have blacks ones now. Will probably leave the engine covers till summer. It's only cosmetic anyway.
Two questions though:
1) Are engine covers replacable? I wouldn't mind replacing my scratched one with a new one.
2) What are the crash protectors at the ends of handlebars called? Maybe someone can even suggest me a replacement I could buy?
3) I hope the levers are ordered are correct? I bought them after reading this thread: http://www.mt-09.net/forum/mt-09-modifications/152-adjustable-levers.html
All replies are much appreciated!
Ride safe and be very careful! The roads are very tricky at this time of year and unfortunately I learned it the hard way.
On the positive side though, I'm "glad" it happened at 3mph and not at 53mph and all I have is just cosmetic damage.
P.S.
Broken brake lever:
Overall damage locations:
Anyhow, I went to Epping Forest with a friend of mine today to check out bikes. There's a small area where they usually conglomerate which is here: https://www.google.co.uk/maps?ll=51...TE4s1V6iFkxw&cbll=51.657188,0.037026&t=m&z=11
We arrived, had coffee, walked around checking bikes and eventually decided to head home. The area was quite muddy and wet as it's been raining non stop for what feels like years in London now so tires got a bit dirty. I started the bike up, approached the end of the road that can be seen on the right side of Street View and prepared to turn right onto the road that you can see on the left side of Street View. Waited for my friend, waited for a gap in the traffic and rolled out slowly still holding the clutch halfway and not even revving much. As I was about to straighten out the bike the back wheel suddenly just slipped and weeeeee, off I went!
All I remember is me sliding along my bike, watching sparks from handlebars rubbing against the asphalt and thinking "F***! I've finally done it...". I probably skidded some 3-4 metres so not too much.
Luckily there were lots of bikers who saw that. They instantly rushed towards me, picked up the bike, asked if I was fine and rolled it back onto the end of the road which I exited before the crash, which I was very thankful of! Helped me check the bike too.
So, my outcome is:
* right end of the handlebars scratched
* engine cover scratched in 2 places
* rear break pedal scratched tiny bit, almost can't see
* back of the right mirror scratched, also insignificantly
* bruised knee
* Contour+2 scratched a bit but luckily still working
* hole in my jacket and another one in my trousers
* and most annoyingly, broken off front brake lever (see attached picture)
Otherwise, thank god nothing else. Most importantly fuel tank is intact and oil still inside my bike.
I attached a picture with arrows pointing at where I scratched it. Haven't got one after the crash, will post it later if anyone is interested.
Everyone at the lot were surprised that I didn't do any more damage and said that I was rather happy to get away with so few scratches.
Someone said that it's a rather dangerous junction as there are oil spills and pebbles plus I had muddy tires and that I'm far from being the first one who dropped their bike there. Apparently someone smashed his brand new Street Triple to bits there a couple weeks ago. :/
So, yeah... Already ordered these CNC levers so will have blacks ones now. Will probably leave the engine covers till summer. It's only cosmetic anyway.
Two questions though:
1) Are engine covers replacable? I wouldn't mind replacing my scratched one with a new one.
2) What are the crash protectors at the ends of handlebars called? Maybe someone can even suggest me a replacement I could buy?
3) I hope the levers are ordered are correct?
I bought them after reading this thread: http://www.mt-09.net/forum/mt-09-modifications/152-adjustable-levers.htmlAll replies are much appreciated!
Ride safe and be very careful! The roads are very tricky at this time of year and unfortunately I learned it the hard way.
On the positive side though, I'm "glad" it happened at 3mph and not at 53mph and all I have is just cosmetic damage.
P.S.
Broken brake lever:
Overall damage locations:
