Thanks Conan! Battered and bruised, but I'm about back at 100% now, and getting the bike back together for the next round at the end of this month 🙂

Thank you! Really appreciate that. My goal has always been to be objective about the experience of motorcycle racing as a regular dude, and I'm glad that shows through. Can't wait to get the bike together and back out there! Thanks for your support! 🙏

Thanks Daryl! Hope to see you out there again soon too! 🙂✌️

Thanks Iain! A bummer indeed, but all part of the game! Really appreciate your kind words 🙂✌️

Thanks Mason! Really appreciate that 🙏

It was a pretty rough week after this if I'm being honest. But, it's all part of the game. Looking forward to getting it back together, and I definitely won't be joking around about it being too pretty for the track once it's all fixed up 😂

Thanks Michael!

Noooooo! I don't want anyone else to know this pain! 😂 If you don't mind me asking, how did your rebuild go?

@@hiimchad it's sucked lol. I crashed in November. It will finally be track-worthy again this week. At first, it didn't look too bad. Just fairings, a clip on, a new clutch line, and then a dented gas tank. Turns out the clutch arm got broken, inside the clutch cover. Finding one of those wasn't expensive, just hard. Eventually one popped up on ebay. My steering damper snapped. I ordered a new Ohlins damper, after like 2 months it still never came from the manufacturer. So I had to go with the only brand I could find that still makes them for the Daytona. Finding a used gas tank that wasn't already smashed up took a few months. Finding front forks is impossible. I had to replace my Penske's with stock front forks, because no other option has become available since November.

Thanks Jason! I'd love to restore it to its former glory. Will check with the paint people I've been referred to once we ensure the chassis is good, thanks for letting me know it should be that easy!

It's always a bummer regardless! 🥲✌️

@@hiimchad It definitely is. I am learning all I can and the main goal this coming season. is to keep the rubber side down. and the shiny side up. 😃👍❤🏍

Thanks Walter! It sure does, but I can't wait to get back out there again 🙂✌️

Thanks Billy! Definitely have gotten better over the time I've been doing this, and hopping on a more competitive bike only helped. 🙂

Just wait until you see next week's video.. 😅🥲

@@hiimchad brother, I figured since you replied you’re alright, that’s all that matters! But man, I’m on the edge of my seat now

It is indeed. Thanks for the kind wishes, Felix! 🙂✌️

You and me both! Thanks Tim 🙂🙏

Thank you, it is indeed! ✌️

Thanks Jimmy 😂✌️

Thank you! 🙏

Thanks Martin! Still waiting to hear back on the chassis, but am remaining optimistic. Hope all is well! 🙂✌️

Oh man, well it sounds like you made it out ok! How was the other guy? Thanks for the advice on the Solo2! I'll look into that.

Thanks Rolando! Hope you're healing up well too! ✌️

Thanks Pete! Definitely had more time to shave if I had made it past the opening lap. Still waiting to hear back on the frame/chassis, but remaining optimistic! Will be back to it for sure, hopefully sooner than later. Hope all is well with you! 🙂✌️

@@hiimchad all good here mate. How is the hand now?

An endo is a bad way to crash. So far, so good on the recovery. Just want to get back out there as soon as possible!

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Thanks Tommy! And damn!! What kind of helmet were you wearing when you crashed?

@@hiimchad i was wearing my shoei x14. i think the major casualty came from my head clipping the rear tire of the rider in front of me... flicking my head upwards and i think the helmet strap crushed my jaw upward.

Thanks Doug! That's the attitude I'm holding towards it. Hope all is well with you! 🙂✌️

I was trying my best to 😅 I'm sorry to hear that. Crashing a new bike is the worst. Thank you! I take it you were ok as well?

It's definitely time to upgrade my recording equipment. Still kicking myself for having the camera facing backward 🤦‍♂️ Thanks for your comment! ✌️

Thanks! In hindsight, I do wish I had a forward view. I think I'm overdue for a second camera..

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Wise words, thanks Pierre 🙂✌️

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@@hiimchad Thanks

Sure!

@@hiimchad Thanks a lot!

Sure!

Go ahead

Hey! With credit given, go ahead. Thanks!

Sure!

@@hiimchad Thank you very much 🙏

That's what I did with my 2012 for this very reason, but I have to say, I did really enjoy having a pretty track bike. Going to see if I may be able to get a decent quality paint job for a good price. Otherwise, I might be breaking out the old rattle cans!