Crash!!

[Jp_Rio]

Hey guys, I'm sorry but I wont be able to go for the bike ride this weekend...cause I dont have a bike anymore, at least not one that is running...

I crashed yesterday coming back from Reno costco after buying my GoPro (the very last one that they had!  ) that I was so excited to use. Coming out of 395 going to 80, that big nice rounded spaghetti bowl that I so love to hit, i lost control of my front tire and low sided towards the oncoming traffic on 80. Not quite sure if I went all the way to the other lane but what I remember is seeing the road passing by my eyes really fast, a huge cracking noise and pulling myself backwards trying to get as far from the 80 lanes as I could. A lot of people helped me and besides a really screwed up knee (probably ripped something inside, not quite sure yet) I am fine.

What really sucks out of all this is my bike  The tank is gone and the front and hear fearings are broken. I think the chassis didnt really suffer anything but I need to verify that. Other than that, i think the bike is fine, but looks bad! I'll post some pictures of it as soon as I get them - need to wash it first to make it look prettier tho  ... If no bent was caused to the frame, i want and I will put that bike back together and could really use any help that you guys are willing to offer...but right now, i have to worry about the upcoming bills...

So have a great ride guys, ride safe and I'll tell you what happened on the final game of the world cup next time i see you all. I guess I was meant to watch the game! 

JP

[n10sive]

OH NO!!!! Glad you are OK JP!

Really sorry to hear about your crash and bike 

[Rick Bay (BRA)]

My Brazilian friend what happened? 

Dude, good to know you’re okay. Lucky for not be hitting by a car on the I-80. 

Doesn’t sounds your bike is too damage. I’d like to see the pics. 

Hope you have your bike done till the track day. 

I'm sorry to hear that. Take care I’ll see you soon. 

[jlavallee]

Sorry to hear about the crash. Glad you're OK.

[Team Gorgonzola]

Oh Giovanni I am so sorry I am very glad you are ok.

[Rick Bay (BRA)]

Oh Jose I am so sorry I am very glad you are ok.

His name is Joao... Joao Paulo...

[Jp_Rio]

Thanks for all those words guys, even the one that was to Jose!  Just kidding Alberto, my friend!!

My bike, after taking a better look at it, doesnt seem that much "destroyed". Things I'll need for sure to make it "rideable" again is:

- A gas tank
- The carburator cover (Intake manifold, i guess)
- The metal piece that goes underneath the rider seat
- A brake lever
- Foot peg
- Rear turn signals

Not bad huhn?  I mean, i'll need some fairings too, front and hear are broken, but thats just cosmetic. I'll take a look on how much all those cost and see how far from now i'll be able to get my bike going. If anyone knows anywhere here in Reno where I can get those parts from (like a pick and pool thing) that would be great, otherwise i'm just thinking about ordering it from e-bay....

About the trackdays, I wish I could go but I think what happened to my knee is more serious than i really wanted it to be. I'm not sure if i'll have all my movements back till august. I am already slow at the track with it working 100%, no way I can make it if its not fully recovered...

I'll keep you guys posted on my recovery and i might see you on some tuesday bike nights. I'll get a scooter! 

[youngster775]

I hope your doing ok. we can always fix the bike....
so, how did you get your bike towed?

[Dean]

Hey JP, I went out and checked out your crash site.  You are lucky you took out the sign, otherwise you may have landed in the middle of I-80.  Did you get to the hospital yet?  Your knee looks pretty bad.  I hope you learn to go FAST at the track and not on the street!

Remember to brag about the tow company.

Get Well

[A DRAGON]

Oh no JP. Sorry to hear about your crash to. Damm I hate when that crap happens. You'll have to call me so I can come by and view the damage. We'll see what we can do to get you up and running again.  You still have my number I hope.   

560-6998

[BumblebeeR6]

bro i hope you are ok!!!! I know how knees are from football so please get that taken care of soon so you don't end up like me with a knee that pops all the time!!!

[A DRAGON]

I can dig it. I have repaired both knees. Lets see if I can spell this right (Minicus tears) I still ride with no problems. I just wear a neoprene brace to play my Racquetball.

[mikey]

that sucks sorry about your crash      glad to hear your ok

[Justino]

Crashes suck, no doubt about it.

I just had one, then Rossi, now you.

You and I are in excellent company.
Glad we're all 'ok' and that at least one of us is worth millions and millions.

[Jp_Rio]

Oh no JP. Sorry to hear about your crash to. Damm I hate when that crap happens. You'll have to call me so I can come by and view the damage. We'll see what we can do to get you up and running again.  You still have my number I hope.   

560-6998

Actually my phone didnt make through the crash and I lost everybody's number, pretty much! So thanks for posting it again!  I'll call you to see what time that would be better for you, buddy.

And I went to the hospital right after, took some x-rays and nothing showed up. Everything was good as far as the x-rays could tell. Right now, looks like I have 1.5 knees but is getting smaller. I guess I'll wait a couple more days and then, if it still bothers me, I'll go check it again. But thanks for the support guys!

Crashes suck, no doubt about it.

I just had one, then Rossi, now you.

You and I are in excellent company.
Glad we're all 'ok' and that at least one of us is worth millions and millions.

Yeah they do suck! I didn't know you have had a crash lately. Sorry to hear that. But going on the same line, it's "part of the game" cause even the number one do crash sometimes... i just hope I can get back on a bike as fast or faster than the millions dollars guy did!!!