Small accident

[StarRider07]

Let me start by saying I HATE GRAVEL. I get pretty uneasy when I have to go on gravel.

Last Sunday I, along with others, pulled into a golf course in Alder Flats in Alberta. The drive enterance and lot was gravel. A thick bed of gravel with everything from fine stuff to little rocks around 1 inch. I took my time and was only doing about 10km per hour. There was a couple bikes ahead of me and one moved over in my path while in a slight left turn. No big deal as I had enough room however I touched the back brake. Because of the gravel, it didn't take much for the back wheel to lock and started to slide out to the right. I countered and then my hand hit the throttle boss. Well that bike went to the left real fast and threw me down. Broke right ankle and a cracked rib. Because of embarrasment and the adrenalyn rush, I actually got up and picked the bike up. After that, I don't think I missed out on any swear words in the adult dictionary.

 

Anyway, the only damage is a scratched up lower cowling on the right side and could see at least one broken plastic piece where it screws onto the bike. I need a new one or at least one in very good shape as the bike is still new (crying now). As it states in my sig, the bike is a 2007, blue in color.

 

Does anyone have one? Where can I find one? Anyone have any links?

I have googled and checked ebay with no luck.

 

Any and all help and or suggestions would be appreciated very much. Thanks

 

P.S. This really sucks.

[Carbon_One]

Sorry to hear of your mishap.

Heal quickly and by the time it does you'll have the bike ready to go again.

Larry

[Bummer]

Adrenaline can make people do things they shouldn't. Get better soon!

[cecdoo]

Yep I hate gravel too, sorry to hear of your spill, heal quick. Craig

[StarRider07]

Thanks guys. The Percocet really helps.

 

Does anyone have one? Where can I find one? Anyone have any links?

[Freebird]

I'm really sorry to hear about the accident. I always hate hearing about one of our own going down. As for the parts, that may be a tough one. Chances of finding a crashed '07 in that color without that part being damage will be tough.

 

I know that Pinwall is parting out a blue '07 right now. He doesn't have that particular part listed in his Ebay store so odds are, it was damaged but it wouldn't hurt to give him a call.

 

Here is the number. (330)879-9910 Tell him that Don Nelson from VentureRider sent you. That way he may raise the price.

[StarRider07]

I'm really sorry to hear about the accident. I always hate hearing about one of our own going down. As for the parts, that may be a tough one. Chances of finding a crashed '07 in that color without that part being damage will be tough.

 

I know that Pinwall is parting out a blue '07 right now. He doesn't have that particular part listed in his Ebay store so odds are, it was damaged but it wouldn't hurt to give him a call.

 

Here is the number. (330)879-9910 Tell him that Don Nelson from VentureRider sent you. That way he may raise the price.

 

Thanks Don. I will try calling him tomorrow. As far as the price, that's ok, I will just have him put it on your account.

[waterbug]

Sorry to hear you dropped the bike and you got hurt, I hate gravel also and my parents have it at the end of there drive before you get to the road. I dropped mine a few weeks back stopping for traffic lucky we didnt get hurt so I feel for you. Take care and heal fast.

[skydoc_17]

HI GREG,

SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR MISHAP. I PERSONALLY DON'T OWN A SECOND GEN. SO I DON'T KNOW IF I AM LOOKING AT THE RIGHT PART OR NOT BUT SOUTH SEATTLE SPORTS HAS THE PARTS DIAGRAMS FOR YOUR BIKE AND I HAVE DEALT WITH THEM BEFORE AND GOT GOOD SERVICE. THEY ARE CHEAPER THAT MY LOCAL STEELER. IF I AM LOOKING AT THE RIGHT PART THEY HAVE IT LISTED FOR $144.47 IN YOUR COLOR. I'M NOT SURE WHAT THE SHIPPING WOULD BE BUT IT IS A NEW PART. HERE IS A LINK TO THE WEBSITE. BY THE WAY, I HATE GRAVEL ALSO!

http://www.yamahasportsplaza.com/pages/parts/viewbybrand/default.aspx

 

HOPE THIS HELPS,

EARL AND JEAN.

[autopilot]

Greg, I'm hatin' it for you! Just good that it wasn't any worse. Hope the bike and the ankle get healed up real soon. And NO, gravel is not our friend! Good luck with the parts--yours and the bike's.

[StarRider07]

HI GREG,

SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR MISHAP. I PERSONALLY DON'T OWN A SECOND GEN. SO I DON'T KNOW IF I AM LOOKING AT THE RIGHT PART OR NOT BUT SOUTH SEATTLE SPORTS HAS THE PARTS DIAGRAMS FOR YOUR BIKE AND I HAVE DEALT WITH THEM BEFORE AND GOT GOOD SERVICE. THEY ARE CHEAPER THAT MY LOCAL STEELER. IF I AM LOOKING AT THE RIGHT PART THEY HAVE IT LISTED FOR $144.47 IN YOUR COLOR. I'M NOT SURE WHAT THE SHIPPING WOULD BE BUT IT IS A NEW PART. HERE IS A LINK TO THE WEBSITE. BY THE WAY, I HATE GRAVEL ALSO!

http://www.yamahasportsplaza.com/pages/parts/viewbybrand/default.aspx

 

HOPE THIS HELPS,

EARL AND JEAN.

 

Hi Earl and Jean. Thanks for the link. I found it under XVZ13TFW ROYAL STAR VENTURE. It is under Cowling 2 and the part is: SKU: 4XY-2835K-01-PA

BODY, FRONT UNDER 2 DPBML - Color Info (DPBML:DARK PURPLISH BLUE METALLIC L:0865) DPBML - Color Info (DPBML:DARK PURPLISH BLUE METALLIC L:0865)

 

Again, thank you very much. I will call the dealer on Tuesday to get their price and then compare with Seattle's price and shipping. I thought they would be more expensive. Heck, I don't think I could get mine fixed and repainted for that price.

[StarRider07]

Thanks to everyone for your kind words and your help. I hope that I can be of some help soon.

 

And please,,,,,,,,,,, EVERYONE,,,,,,,,,,, be careful out there and keep your eyes open.

Ride safe and enjoy the rest of the riding season.

[Blackjack]

Sorry to hear of your unfortunate gravel experience. I hope your ankle heals thoroughly and quickly and that you are up and at 'em again real soon...

 

Terry

[sarges46]

You going to do fine ordering from Seattle or the sportcenter in Texas. Both are fine dealers to get stuff from. And their prices cant be beat by any Canadian dealer. I know, I dont by Canadian parts anymore unless it was an emergency.

Hope that ankle heals up fast...

[sdive]

Let me start by saying I HATE GRAVEL. I get pretty uneasy when I have to go on gravel.

Last Sunday I, along with others, pulled into a golf course in Alder Flats in Alberta. The drive enterance and lot was gravel. A thick bed of gravel with everything from fine stuff to little rocks around 1 inch. I took my time and was only doing about 10km per hour. There was a couple bikes ahead of me and one moved over in my path while in a slight left turn. No big deal as I had enough room however I touched the back brake. Because of the gravel, it didn't take much for the back wheel to lock and started to slide out to the right. I countered and then my hand hit the throttle boss. Well that bike went to the left real fast and threw me down. Broke right ankle and a cracked rib. Because of embarrasment and the adrenalyn rush, I actually got up and picked the bike up. After that, I don't think I missed out on any swear words in the adult dictionary.

 

Anyway, the only damage is a scratched up lower cowling on the right side and could see at least one broken plastic piece where it screws onto the bike. I need a new one or at least one in very good shape as the bike is still new (crying now). As it states in my sig, the bike is a 2007, blue in color.

 

Does anyone have one? Where can I find one? Anyone have any links?

I have googled and checked ebay with no luck.

 

Any and all help and or suggestions would be appreciated very much. Thanks

 

P.S. This really sucks.

 

 

Sorry to hear you broke your ankle Greg,I was there as well 06 Venture oh well at least you had a good feed of BBQ. Hope the the ride home after Pigeon Lake wasn't to painfull.

 

Ron