start with the bad 1st, i had an accident this tues on the oph to many farking twigs after a storm and ended up in the mud/ gravel leafy area after fucking up on the road my only option was to slow it down on the side and thats when the bike lost traction threw me of landed on my shoulder slid for a bit
so far the bike has scratches on the exhaust fairings pretty much the right side the brake leaver was bent and will require plyers or a new brake lever, indicator poped out along with a hole in that area but that being said the bike isn't with me so i cant really see the damage for my self as its with a mate that helped me out
now on to me ive broken my clavicle in 2 places, and torn a couple of ligaments in my left thumb so riding is out of the question for 3months which is the most saddest part for me anyways
p.s was wearing all my gears saved my arse all though the titanium plating hmmm just transferred the impact 2 my shoulder that titanium pad is dented in a bit like a mother fucker in a bit as i landed on my shoulder 1st
also i cant type properly as i can only use 4 of my left fingers (i am a right handed person) so sorry for the shitty way i type
good news is
u guys don't have to worry about the newbie in the back at your local rides

i dont have to work, uni
those who wanted to rub it in heres your chance with that whole "i told you so" but im glad i took your advice on the gears

regards fitzy