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Rekon · 08-07-2008, 02:13 PM

I have a big problem. As many of you more technical folks are aware.. the frame itself costs $762.74. I have been in an accident in which a cars bumper crushed my foot into my 2008 FZ6... smashing my left peg plate and shift assembly, and tearing the left hand rear frame bolt straight out of the frame (bolt took a 2sq inch piece of frame with it). Flesh truely is stronger than Steel

. Even though i crushed all 4 instep bones, snapped my ankle.. and the shattered mud guard under the seat sliced a 1 inch deep 6 inch long gash from my heel to my big toe. Ill post pics of my blood spattered under the seat and even on the tank and frame.

My question.. for the love of all that is holy tell me that the frame can be welded.

and comment... besides a bent handlebar and a few minor scuffs... the bolt placement from the frame to the engine on the side that it fell on... opposite of impact... the bitch peg and driver peg and frame bolts managed to hold the paint and all fairings and the cowlings off the ground. Way to go Yamaha. The folding blinkers and mirrors.... a godsend.

Please help... i cant afford a frame right now... well my credit card can... but then i wont be able to eat.. which is fine really.....

**jsteinb95** · 08-07-2008, 02:17 PM

Don't you have insurance?

Rekon · 08-07-2008, 02:19 PM

I crashed sunday morning at about 3 am on the 27th with comprehensive and liability. My full coverage went into effect monday the 28th. Nuts to me. I attached pics of my foot... and my gore on the bike. If you are a sympathetic puker... id suggest not looking down... +++WARNING++ not for the light hearted. Notice my bodily spatter on the chain... how graceful

**jsteinb95** · 08-07-2008, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Rekon

I crashed sunday morning at about 3 am on the 27th with comprehensive and liability. My full coverage went into effect monday the 28th. Nuts to me.

Were you switching companies? How come you didn't have full coverage? What about the driver that hit you?

billm · 08-07-2008, 02:42 PM

The frame is aluminum & can be welded by TIG & MIG welding won't do. Takes an experienced welder to TIG good. Just welding is probably not your worst worry - there's things that are probably bent out of shape (you & the metal), that will need some attention before welding.

Hope your injury recoveries don't get you down, and you'll be back on the road again soon.

Rekon · 08-07-2008, 02:45 PM

Problem is HE slammed on his brakes... on a brand new road, i had a 30 mph two second follow on him... and could not stop. It was in a construction zone and some nimrod worker decided it would be ok to jump out with a stop sign flag. Driver in front of me never saw him till the last second then got on his brakes hard. i couldnt swerve into the construction because i would have killed a road worker. so i turned into a slide and tried to bail. Foot ended up in between my bike and his bumper before i could eject. I hit.. my foot took the impact away from my bike, threw me off while simultaniously laceracting my foot wide open right through my kevlar mil-spec boots. i shoulder rolled on the ground. Then proceeded to sit there and bleed all over the road.

Rekon · 08-07-2008, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by billm

The frame is aluminum & can be welded by TIG & MIG welding won't do. Takes an experienced welder to TIG good. Just welding is probably not your worst worry - there's things that are probably bent out of shape (you & the metal), that will need some attention before welding.

Hope your injury recoveries don't get you down, and you'll be back on the road again soon.

Thank you

... ill get a pic up of the blasted tear in a sec.. you can see it in the last pic a little.. ill get a good shot... lemme just hobble out to the garage

**jsteinb95** · 08-07-2008, 02:49 PM

That sucks, man! Well, even if the frame can be welded, I wouldn't do it.

Start saving your money, I guess.

billm · 08-07-2008, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Rekon

Thank you

... ill get a pic up of the blasted tear in a sec.. you can see it in the last pic a little.. ill get a good shot... lemme just hobble out to the garage

No, no.....................stay wherever you are & rest up!

Any pics can wait!!

Rekon · 08-07-2008, 03:00 PM

ITS TOO LATE!!! Heres the best I can get . Notice the hairline crack as well. It is cause for grave concern. Also my blood... which is cool in a way. But painful

MY FOOT DID THIS!!! Man over machine eh?

08-07-2008, 02:13 PM	#1 (permalink)
Rekon Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Pittsburgh Bike: 2008 Yamaha FZ-6 Posts: 16 Rep Power: 0 Member #3260	The Frame Itself I have a big problem. As many of you more technical folks are aware.. the frame itself costs $762.74. I have been in an accident in which a cars bumper crushed my foot into my 2008 FZ6... smashing my left peg plate and shift assembly, and tearing the left hand rear frame bolt straight out of the frame (bolt took a 2sq inch piece of frame with it). Flesh truely is stronger than Steel . Even though i crushed all 4 instep bones, snapped my ankle.. and the shattered mud guard under the seat sliced a 1 inch deep 6 inch long gash from my heel to my big toe. Ill post pics of my blood spattered under the seat and even on the tank and frame. My question.. for the love of all that is holy tell me that the frame can be welded. and comment... besides a bent handlebar and a few minor scuffs... the bolt placement from the frame to the engine on the side that it fell on... opposite of impact... the bitch peg and driver peg and frame bolts managed to hold the paint and all fairings and the cowlings off the ground. Way to go Yamaha. The folding blinkers and mirrors.... a godsend. Please help... i cant afford a frame right now... well my credit card can... but then i wont be able to eat.. which is fine really..... __________________ "When in doubt, empty your magazine" Last edited by Rekon; 08-07-2008 at 02:17 PM..

08-07-2008, 02:17 PM	#2 (permalink)
jsteinb95 Forum Sugar Momma!!! Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Redlands CA Bike: 2007 Ninja 250 Posts: 4,241 Rep Power: 10 Member #715	Re: The Frame Itself Don't you have insurance? __________________ My Gallery Custom Painted Metal Signs "You gotta listen to the way people talk. You don't say "affirmative," or some sh*t like that. You say "no problemo." And if someone comes on to you with an attitude you say "eat me." And if you want to shine them on it's "hasta la vista, baby."

08-07-2008, 02:42 PM	#5 (permalink)
billm Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Pahrump, NV Bike: 2004 FZ6 Posts: 257 Rep Power: 5 Member #1778	Re: The Frame Itself The frame is aluminum & can be welded by TIG & MIG welding won't do. Takes an experienced welder to TIG good. Just welding is probably not your worst worry - there's things that are probably bent out of shape (you & the metal), that will need some attention before welding. Hope your injury recoveries don't get you down, and you'll be back on the road again soon.

08-07-2008, 02:45 PM	#6 (permalink)
Rekon Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Pittsburgh Bike: 2008 Yamaha FZ-6 Posts: 16 Rep Power: 0 Member #3260	Re: The Frame Itself Problem is HE slammed on his brakes... on a brand new road, i had a 30 mph two second follow on him... and could not stop. It was in a construction zone and some nimrod worker decided it would be ok to jump out with a stop sign flag. Driver in front of me never saw him till the last second then got on his brakes hard. i couldnt swerve into the construction because i would have killed a road worker. so i turned into a slide and tried to bail. Foot ended up in between my bike and his bumper before i could eject. I hit.. my foot took the impact away from my bike, threw me off while simultaniously laceracting my foot wide open right through my kevlar mil-spec boots. i shoulder rolled on the ground. Then proceeded to sit there and bleed all over the road. __________________ "When in doubt, empty your magazine"

08-07-2008, 02:49 PM	#8 (permalink)
jsteinb95 Forum Sugar Momma!!! Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Redlands CA Bike: 2007 Ninja 250 Posts: 4,241 Rep Power: 10 Member #715	Re: The Frame Itself That sucks, man! Well, even if the frame can be welded, I wouldn't do it. Start saving your money, I guess. __________________ My Gallery Custom Painted Metal Signs "You gotta listen to the way people talk. You don't say "affirmative," or some sh*t like that. You say "no problemo." And if someone comes on to you with an attitude you say "eat me." And if you want to shine them on it's "hasta la vista, baby."

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