Great ride out last Sunday but didn’t end well..

[David_S_Walker]

Hello,

Great road out on Sunday with a fine group of lads but after I had peeled off to ride my own route home a sheep jumped me and I went down and ended up in a ditch. With some passer by assistance I was somehow able to ride 12 painful miles home probably fuelled by adrenalin? A trip to A&E for 5.5 hours reported at least 3 cracked/broken ribs, Concussion and some deep lacerations on my right arm. So will be sitting at home for at least a couple of weeks on strong painkillers and generally feeling sorry for myself.

Jacket & helmet toast but have managed to source replacements already.

Here is how it started…

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So please can you all have a rummage in your sheds/garages? Specifically I am after a right hand Ilmberger Carbon Fibre rocker cover guard but I’d take a pair if anyone has them. I also need an Ilmberger front fairing if anyone has one kicking about. Bar ends, levers and mirror also have serious grazing on them so looking for them as well.

A brief inspection seems I got away quite lightly but god I hurt.The sheep survived and ran off but for some reason I have gone right off roast lamb.

Best regards,

David

[dave the german]

Hi David, main thing is you're (relatively) OK. I haven't got an Ilmberger carbon front fairing but I do have a spare black headlight fairing if that would help. It has a couple of minor chips but overall it's in decent condition. Let me know if it's any use

[popsky]

Hi David glad your ok ish and on the mend the bike may be a little harder to fix, I have the ilmberger front fairing and as far as I know they are unobtainable, I had the last specific MRA screen when mine got a stone hole on a BT Welsh ride some years ago. Good luck and hope your better soon

[popsky]

BTW which Omologato watch do you have if any ? I’ve fancied one myself

[David_S_Walker]

Popsky,

I have some 53 Omologato watches starting way back with a Hesketh. I know Shami the founder very well and often get very special invitations. They are affordable watches and I often regard myself as the unofficial Omologato librarian.

Sadly since retirement I am having to restrict my purchases…. However if there is one you fancy let me know and I might let it go to fund the repairs… So many watches but only 2 wrists

Wales is a dangerous but beautiful place to ride around though…. Just too many sheep.

Dave The German - I may have to take that off your hands but let have a few days to look around for a carbon one. There do seem to be some on eBay but you can never be sure of the quality… I’ll PM you soon.

Thanks for the good wishes - must be time for some more painkillers.

Best regards,

David

[dave the german]

No problem - I've had bits and pieces for sale for a while so I cannot see a rush for a front fairing panel lol

[David_S_Walker]

Hello,

I think I may have to revert to the original style..

Can you drop me a pm with a delivered price to Haverfordwest in Pembrokeshire when you have minut and include the 2 screens if you still have them?

Thanks and best regards,

David

[dave the german]

Hi David, I'll check the screens out. One I bought as NOS is clear but has light marking on it. PM your e mail and I'll send pictures of the screens I've got and the front fairing. Unfortunately I'm back to work tomorrow night so it will be Monday before I can sort the pics

[Blackal]

Yikes! That's not good!

Glad you're not more seriously injured though. One bit of advice - don't put pepper on your food

That was a good looking 12s - good luck in getting it back to normal.

[Mitch1100]

Glad you’re ok, farmer would be liable for damages to self, bike and gear!

[bikemad99]

Don`t think he got the sheeps reg number.

[David_S_Walker]

Hello,

I think it was one of this lot!

Best regards,

David

[David_S_Walker]

Oh and Dave the German, I have sourced a brand new standard fairing (which I will have carbon wrapped I think) but would probably be interested in your screens if you could let me have some pictures please? david at fairseat dot com will get them to me.

As a consequence of all this I will probably have (for an R120S) a screen for an Ilmberger front fairing and a left hand side (As you sit on the bike) Ilmberger carbon fibre valve cover for sale…. Also a BMW System 6 helmet with scuffing on the top. Size 58/59. Has clear and tinted visors with it. (Tinted one slight marking after the spill). Wouldn’t normally sell a helmet that has suffered strife of course but this one has the BMW Communication system installed in it which could be carefully removed and reused? I have managed to source a replacement helmet with one already installed in it

Both the motorcycle and I will live to fight another day…

Best regards,

David