Biker Down. Oh shit, it's me...

[Fatt Max]

Yep, would you adam n eve it.....

Minding me own business, 8.30am on my way to work. Turning right into The Strand heading towards Parnell Rise. See a queue of cars waiting to turn right into Gladstone Rd and as I get close........fucking BOOM......chick in blue cage goes to turn right across me. Bike goes down under the car, I go flying over the boot and smack down on the other side.

Fucking ooooouuuccchhhh.........left leg fucked, right shoulder fucked, right knee burggered and LH ring finger dislocated with fragments of bone floating around in my fucking hand.

I'm effing and blinding at the stupid twat who has nearly killed me to save 5 minutes off their precious work journey and I can hear her saying "i'm so sorry. Im so Sorry".
Anyway, really nice people talking to me now as I am lying on the road, my head not hurt and back feels ok, just the rest of me in a state.

Ambos turn up, fucking legends, the main guy is a biker, great geezer, laughter all the way to Auckland Hopital.

So, in A&E with tubes, probes and stringes sticking out of me and the girls go to work on a fat bloke. Confirm that i have no major breaks, just bashed up. The left hand is fucked though.

Cops in next, take my statement, I'm in Disneyland with the drugs and the pain but they tell me my story stacks up with the other statements, clearly not my fault as I was not speeding (40kms tops, just out of a bend at the lights), fully visible and in the correct road location for optimum view for myself and other drivers.....apart from one.....

Then, nursey has a look at my ring finger, 3 x rays later and it has been ripped away tearing tendons and leaving fractured bone behind. They refer me out to Middlemore so Mrs Max takes me along and I settle in for a long wait......but I'm walking and talking (just)

6 hours in Middlemore, finger reset and in a steel splint with the promise of surgery either Tuesday or Wednesday, but at least I get to go home and can write this.......14 hours after the event.

My bike, well, thats in the towies and I shall be sorting that out with insurance etc tomorrow. The cops say my front forks are rooted but the rest is superficial, all insured so thats ok. They had to cut my bike jacket off and I need a new lid but fuck me they saved me.

Moving forward, no bike or guitar for 6 weeks at least as left hand out of action, but I reckon I'm lucky.

Thanks to the nurses, docs, ambos and orderly’s at Auckland & Middlemore. You are fucking legends. Thanks to those great everyday peeps who stopped to look after me while I was lying in the road. Thanks to Mom and Maha for spotting via text that I can bounce.

And to you, the blind fucking cager on The Strand at 8.30am this morning........you can guess what I shall be dedicating to you tomorrow morning before it heads off to the treatment plant…..

[Bulldog]

Good outcome mate. I'm glad you're still walking and talking. The rest can be 'claimed' ;)

[twotyred]

bugger....

[scooute]

BUUUUUUGER sorry to hear that mate, glad to hear your okish :doctor: and good luck with your recovery, to the cager, well......:motu:

[Bald Eagle]

Sucks dude typical bloody blind cagers. Heal fast , get lots of pies with your good hand. Thinking of you bouncing :lol: sorry couldn't resist.

[Cayman911]

Main thing is that you are still in one piece here :). get well mate!

and its always the bloody blue cars eh..

[Pussy]

Did you manage to get an enema as well? :)

[GOONR]

Fucking hell mate, glad you're not too bashed up. If ya need a pie delivered just yell.

On the plus side 4th in the EPL aye.......

[Maha]

Hey matey at least you are still with us and 'Bouncing' is a talent that only sphecial people can do ok?
The support you offered us a few weeks ago? well its our turn buddy, so you know the rules.
A couple of Steak n' Cheese filled pastry pockets in ya should ease the pain a fraco.
Thank fuck that you can still type!

Possibly Donor the Ambo man?

[hellokitty]

Holy crap! I hope you get some more of the good drugs....... and some pies when you are up to it

[onearmedbandit]

Glad to read that you're okay!

[pzkpfw]

Your head obviously still works fine. (With or without the pain killers).

Not just the good words 'n' stuff, but your attitude... it doesn't sound like anything under your control is going to stop your recovery.

Best wishes. (Which I mean with more sincerity than every time a "sad you are leaving" card goes around the office.)

[Big Dave]

Flatt Max.

[MaxB]

Any accident you get to walk away from is a good one, eh? Glad you are OK.

Hopefully the insurance will give her a good reaming and you get some good stuff out of it.

[PirateJafa]

If you hadn't been skimping on the beer and pies, you'd have bounced nicely and be in the pub right now.

[firefighter]

If your insurance co. refuse to pay for your gear make sure she pays for it herself.....


Flatt Max.

Lol.

[trailblazer]

shit dude that sucks. AT least you have insurance to fight you battle while you are on the mend. Hope you get full replacment on all of your gear and bike.

[Urano]

shit!
heal fast, man...

i wonder: did you wear any gear?

[shafty]

Bad news Max, sorry to hear Dude - all the best with healing smoothly.

Shit I hope they fill in that crater quick smart.

[chanceyy]

:laugh: at the Flatt Max

but seriously happy to see your able to post about it dude, heal fast, and yup everything else is fixable or replaceable .. your not :)

[YellowDog]

If your insurance co. refuse to pay for your gear make sure she pays for it herself.....


Lol.

Or we'll send the boys around OR worse than that, if you don't get money for your gear, we'll send the girls around.


Love the writeup. It hurt enough just reading it. Speedy recovery mate.

[Edbear]

:laugh: at the Flatt Max

but seriously happy to see your able to post about it dude, heal fast, and yup everything else is fixable or replaceable .. your not :)

"We can rebuild him..." If your left hand doesn't come right enough...(sorry had to say that...) you should claim ACC for lost income being a muso and all...

Glad to see your sense of humour wasn't broken in the accident. Shows how we can only do everything in our control but can't do much about the other dopes and with the best of intentions we can still get clobbered! Another example of wearing the right gear is the best option, eh?

[oldrider]

Sad news Max but I see you kept your sense of humour well protected!

Heal up and get back on your bike as soon as. Cheers, John.

[Mom]

Well I think perhaps in light of further details I should have said you have wings :blip: You poor bugger, hopefully the happy juice will continue to be provided so you are not feeling too much pain. Make sure you are well stocked up eh, you are going to be one sore boy by the end of today. ACC used to pay for gear damaged in an accident but that stopped long ago. Contents insurance is the go there. Glad you bounced away mate. Bikes and gear are easily replaced, Fatt Maxs aren't.

You take care now.

:love: Anne

[raftn]

Bummer to hear about your off.............Panadol, tramadol and alchol always worked wonders for me!

[Laava]

Geez! Get good quick mate!

[yungatart]

Bugger! Bugger! Bugger!
Glad you are here to tell the tale, FM.
Rest heaps and heal well!

[Oakie]

Mate! Glad you didn't get too badly banged up ... and I can't wait to hear the song that results out of this one.

[RiderInBlack]

Bugger Mate. Glad ya alive ta write about it. Hope the driver is haunted with the knowledge that she caused the accident & is more aware of others she shares the road with in the future. She's luck ya weren't a truck.
Heal well Dude. Look forward at hearing ya playing again.

Doug

[Swoop]

Aww crap! Heal up quickly matey.

Remember, photo's of the pretty nurses for all of your audience.


Cops in next, take my statement, ... but they tell me my story stacks up with the other statements, clearly not my fault as I was not speeding
The cops are saying "speed WASN'T a factor"?:thud:
Fuck me sideways. That'll be a first for them. Did the copper know he was not following the required speech?


Also... was the car a write-off?:Punk:

[Usarka]

Splatt Max


Will trade pies for oxycodone, morphione or tramadol.

[Mully]

Sheesh Max, hope you're feeling better mate.

Remember my golden rule with cages - if it's not trying to ticket you, it's trying to kill you (or both....)

Anyway, I've heard of this new medical treatment - it's experimental, but it's been trialling well - medicinal head. Get Mrs Max onto that, pronto.

From memory, it's three times a day (or as required), for six weeks (or as required). Let me know if Mrs Max wants to see a prescription and I'll get one over to you.

[Mudfart]

hopefully you're right handed so you can still do most things, and its good all those years of investing in your airbags has paid off.
incidents like these remind us we can never be relaxed around cage traffic, but get well asap, and continue to terrorise those bakeries.
fukn terrorist!. i bet those asians crap themselves when they see you comin.

[Foxzee]

Those on board "airbags" are a life saver....lol:blink:

Seriously FM....not good to hear and hope you heal fast...take care:love:

[MSTRS]

Wait for those evil fuckers at ACC to decline your claim "due to it being wear and tear"...
Mend quick, my friend.

[StoneY]

Far out Maxx
You just proved Charlie Lambs LATEST presnetation (publicly announced here on KB in like 3 minutes from now) as to the cause of bike crashes

On ya bro, repair yaself we need that guitar hand well and useful for BIKEOI 2

Get a few pies in ya bruv youll be back to normal in no time, regards to Mrs Maxx too!

[nudemetalz]

Ya poor bugger.

Heal fast and get back on two wheels :)

[mashman]

Fook man... glad to hear you're in one piece... looks like the cricket box did the trick in protecting your sense of humour too :shifty:

[Lucyloo]

Bloody hell Max!
That's no good at all.
We hope that you are up and about soon and have those fingers strumming the light fantastic asap!
Hopefully you can still hold a pie in your good hand!

Take care Lisa and Dave.

[Badjelly]

I'm sorry, mate, but this one's just not as funny as usual. :mellow: Good title though! :yes:

Get well soon. :hug:

[StoneY]

Sheesh Max, hope you're feeling better mate.


Anyway, I've heard of this new medical treatment - it's experimental, but it's been trialling well - medicinal head.

Found one for him Mully....but I aint sure this is what ya meant bruv?

[Ronin]

Dear Nurses,

This is to certify the Fatt Max is a Good Cunt ™ and is to be fed only the best pies and nubile Nurses. Sponge Baths are 3 times a day.

Yours


KB

[Swoop]

Anyway, I've heard of this new medical treatment.
Let me know if Mrs Max wants to see a prescription and I'll get one over to you.
Can you do a prescription for "intravenous pies"?

[MadDuck]

Wow ...stink news FM. Bloody pleased to hear you came out still alive though you mad bugger.

Hope you heal well and if theres anything you need you just yell .......

[Toaster]

....you can guess what I shall be dedicating to you tomorrow morning before it heads off to the treatment plant…..

Send it by courier.... or just "plop" it in her mailbox.

Get well soon mate.

[surfchick]

RRRRrrrrrrrr so sucks - a moment of not concentrating in a car and 6 weeks injury for the rider -
V stoked to hear you had good ambo and docs - all best for healing the bits back up

[Fatt Max]

Quick update.....

First off, well, just so overwhelmed by the posts, pm's, texts, emails and phone calls I have received over the last 24 hours. Thanks to each and everyone of you for your kind and downright funny words.....Flatt Max, a classic......Splatt Max, even better.......and as for Ronin's message to the DHB, classic.......
I will get around to thanking you all personally once my single handed typing speed improves from 20 words an hour.

So, out of hospital now, the surgery on my left hand is on hold for another week meaning I have fecking RoboCops Gun arm on the end of me flabby beer tit. Mrs Max has already surfed the net to see if there are any mail order attachments available, will have to see how that one goes.

State Insurance......brilliant, no fuss and no worry. Arranged collection of bike from Salvage yard and transport to Colemans for assesment. I did have my lunch under the seat of the bike (a fucking HUGE bucket of Sunday's spaggy bol) which I donated to the salvage firm office girls. If they dont answer the phones tomorrow then you know it was a tad 'over- defrosted' so to speak.

As for ASB Insurance......wankers.......lid is fine, umming about me ripped pants and munted boots but will not accept my $600 bike jacket as protective clothing, it's down as normal clothing. Now, that jacket saved my elbows, shoulders, back, in fact all the areas it is designed to save but the ampbs had to cut it off.....fair enough but come on ASB, surley its protective and not normal clothing. Means it gets depreciated in value, may as well have worn a hoodie (no, forget that statement)....anyone have any thoughts on this?

So, at home bashed, battered and bruised.........and thats just the dog.......nah, feel pretty well wrecked but am on the mend, getting easier thanks to all the KB'rs out there and their friendly words.

Oh, of course I was asked the 'are you going to get back on the bike again' to which my answer is a resounding "Fuck yes, and if you dont like it, then......etc etc"

Thanks again you sexy bastards

FM

[98tls]

Just caught this,glad it wasnt worse and heal quick eh.

[Hiflyer]

As for ASB Insurance......wankers.......lid is fine, umming about me ripped pants and munted boots but will not accept my $600 bike jacket as protective clothing, it's down as normal clothing. Now, that jacket saved my elbows, shoulders, back, in fact all the areas it is designed to save but the ampbs had to cut it off.....

That's BS, (although lucky they didn't class it as sporting goods cos there'd be more depriciation there probably)

A word from the "inside" of insurance, ask to speak to their team leader, they'll shit their pants. Put your case forward about how it is actually protective clothing and if that fails threaten to take them to the insurance ombudsman!

But on another note, good to know you're ok!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[scooute]

Quick update.....


So, out of hospital now, the surgery on my left hand is on hold for another week meaning I have fecking RoboCops Gun arm on the end of me flabby beer tit. Mrs Max has already surfed the net to see if there are any mail order attachments available, will have to see how that one goes.

FM

maybe she can find you an attachment :ar15: with a beer bottle opener and some tools to save time when needing a drink or to do some work on your new ride... Glad to hear theyve let you out so you can get comfy at home. best of luck with the insurance :doctor:

[Mom]

Quick update.....
As for ASB Insurance......wankers.......
FM

I could write a book about ASB Insurance. I am sorry you have run foul of their "fine print" . They are not an insurance company, but the policy they promote is underwritten by IAG I believe. The fine print is where they have you by the short hairs, and there will be no arguing. I used to be insured by them (all very convienient when your life goes splat and you are a bit shell shocked eh) but no longer. Long story short, you know how they have an 0800 24/7 claims phone number? Well it is actually possible to ring it after hours :yes: That was the reason they gave for not settling my claim anyway. Like I said a book is possible, but that will give you an idea. Utter wankers is more acurate mate.


A word from the "inside" of insurance, ask to speak to their team leader, they'll shit their pants.

No, no they wont, they will simply read the script that was prepared earlier for them and that will be that.

[rustic101]

Bugger, no consolation but at least you got to walk (limp) away. Hope you're getting better and the after effects with the insurance company work out. Is she being ticketed, or summoned?

[rustic101]

tramadol.

Just make sure its the right dose or you will be tripping!!! there is a reason Tramadol is not given to minors (it makes them commit sideways)...

[DMNTD]

Good to see that you're all good Mr Voluptuous. Sadly I know the feeling all too well including a kamikaze lady a week and a half ago that decided to pull in front of me whilst I was commuting to work. Needless to say I dropped our ZX14 in the middle of Dominion Rd fortunately at a mere 30kmph....grrrrrrrrrrrr!

Re your gear....claim under household contents but due to the fact that it was her fault...her insurance company will pay for it.

[Oakie]

Anyway, I've heard of this new medical treatment - it's experimental, but it's been trialling well - medicinal head. Get Mrs Max onto that, pronto. From memory, it's three times a day (or as required), for six weeks (or as required). Let me know if Mrs Max wants to see a prescription and I'll get one over to you.

Don't do it Max! I hear this treatment is delivered anally.

[Usarka]

Bugger, no consolation but at least you got to walk (limp) away. Hope you're getting better and the after effects with the insurance company work out. Is she being ticketed, or summoned?


Heh! Really? I used to have to take 14 of those per day(amoung others)....explains a bit I guess

Bro, you're not making sense! :rofl:

[DMNTD]

Just make sure its the right dose or you will be tripping!!! there is a reason Tramadol is not given to minors (it makes them commit sideways)...


Bro, you're not making sense! :rofl:

LOL....see????????!!!! I meant to quote the above

[howdamnhard]

Hope you heal up soon Max. Your jacket has protective armour in it ,so it is protective clothing.

[varminter]

Good luck with the body healing, extra good luck with your insurance claim. And remember, any day above ground is a good day.

[Oakie]

Your jacket has protective armour in it ,so it is protective clothing.

Dicks! I can't believe they're taking that approach. Burn 'em!

[riffer]

Just logged in and caught this one. Bit of a bugger Mark, but you'll be sorted soon I hope. I'm a bit concerned about that ring finger though - it's a well used one for a guitarist - I suggest you get yourself a gripmaster once that hand is okay to exercise. See here: http://www.cleverjoe.com/articles/gripmaster_hand_finger_exerciser.html

Heal well mate.

[chasio]

That sucks, my Fatt phriend. Heal up quick: there's work to be done, songs to be sung and pies being dumped by bereft bakeries all over Auckland.

Get well soon

Chasio

[mikeey01]

FM, Bugger!
Bet you thought "this is gonna hurt" - thud
Been there dude, it sucks. Still I guess you'll be writing more :)

[gijoe1313]

Dear Fatt Maxx, I'm really glad that you are kicking,
Hearing about your escapade, really quite sickening!
It's good to hear you are still alive,
And didn't under a car's wheel dive -
Your anger unrestrained, "I want a frikk'n pie!"
Don't stand for a minutes time, those insurance lies
Just go and rest and get well soon ...
And back on your bike for a bloody good hoon!

Good on ya mate.

[reemit]

Soz to hear that buddy, Give them broke bits time to heal, not like me who rode with his arm in a cast broke a broke one and now has one arm shorter than t'other.

[McJim]

Glad you're still sucking oxygen ya skinny sassenach. Get well soon.

[crazyhorse]

Glad to hear you are well and repairable - just like your bike. Hope the driver was remorseful :)

[RiderInBlack]

Just make sure its the right dose or you will be tripping!!! there is a reason Tramadol is not given to minors (it makes them commit sideways)...Right Tramadol, I work as an Orthopaedic (Bones) Nurse, so use this drug a lot. Works well for most but I don't like to give it to those over 80 and will not give it to those on anti-depressants. It causes patients on some anti-depressants to hallucinate and can spin the older patients out too. A few patients get bad nausea & vomiting on it, so I alway give the first dose with an anti-emetic (anti-vomit/nausea). In saying that it works well for most. Not subsided much so is not cheap out of the Hospital. Is better than Codeine IMHO, not as constipating (big problem in Orthopaedics due to all the pain relief we need ta dish-out). By the way Feijoas & Kiwi Fruit work well to counter constipation (must send Nick Myth a truck load).

[Hiflyer]

No, no they wont, they will simply read the script that was prepared earlier for them and that will be that.

In all seriousness they probably wouldn't, well at Vero we are quite flexible (product placement much) hence why we have the highest claims satifaction, but back to the point you never know what might happen when you talk to their team leaders. The people that read off the script are the pawns while the team eaders are actually people that can think for themselves. I'm a pawn though haha

[Fatt Max]

Mornin' all,

Thanks again for all your great messages, really brightens up the day.

I thought I would share the piccies of my new left hand accessory.

Now, for those of you who may be wondering, this is the 'can do' and 'can't do's' associated with this, as follows....

I can.....
- Eat a pie
- Drink a beer
- Give my nosey bastard neighbour the finger
- Dial the ASB and let them know what a bunch of wankers they are
- Eat a pie
- Make a cup of tea
- Drink a cup of tea
- Tell mini Max that I am now a robot and I will eat his toys if he dont eat his dinner
- Change channels on the TV
- Eat a pie
- Play the harmonica
- Recieve a blow job......while eating a pie (though this has not been tested as yet)

I cannot.......
- Play the guitar
- Ride my bike
- Have a left handed wank (the type that feels like someone else is doing it)
- Cut the lawns (hurrah)
- Roll a joint (boooo)

So, all in all not too bad. At least I can eat a pie, otherwise I will be hammering the help lines

Thanks again you lovely people, really apprecaited

FM

[Maha]

You can still operate one or even two fingers at a time, the ones that matter anyway.

You forgot to add this to the Cannot Do List.

Perform a blow job......while eating a pie

[RiderInBlack]

You can still operate one or even two fingers at a time, the ones that matter anyway.

You forgot to add this to the Cannot Do List.

Recieve a blow job......while eating a pieLOL. Think ya mean:
Give a blow job.......while eating a pie:blink:
Not that FM would want to that, but I'm sure he would be up ta Eating Badger Pie:shifty:

[Maha]

LOL. Think ya mean:
Give a blow job.......while eating a pie:blink:
Not that FM would want to that, but I'm sure he would be up ta Eating Badger Pie:shifty:

Done fixed it.

[Fatt Max]

You forgot to add this to the Cannot Do List.

Perform a blow job......while eating a pie

Lord knows I've tried........oops, said that out loud didnt I....?

[scooute]

Is better than Codeine IMHO, not as constipating (big problem in Orthopaedics due to all the pain relief we need ta dish-out). By the way Feijoas & Kiwi Fruit work well to counter constipation

Wish I'd known that when they :doctor: stuffed me full of codeine when my ankle was screwed a while back lol :shit:

[madbikeboy]

Dear Fatt Maxx, I'm really glad that you are kicking,
Hearing about your escapade, really quite sickening!
It's good to hear you are still alive,
And didn't under a car's wheel dive -
Your anger unrestrained, "I want a frikk'n pie!"
Don't stand for a minutes time, those insurance lies
Just go and rest and get well soon ...
And back on your bike for a bloody good hoon!

Good on ya mate.

There was once a woman for Jahore
Who lay on a rug on the floor
She'd wiggle her fanny
in a manner quite uncanny
And suck your balls dry to the core...

Oh, wrong type of poetry.

Drop me a PM if you need pie delivery. You can buy 12 packs of Big Ben pies from the supermarket. What a fucking great invention.

[yungatart]

Make sure you uise your RIGHT hand for wiping your bum, FM...the left will make your eyes water!

[Mom]

In all seriousness they probably wouldn't, well at Vero we are quite flexible (product placement much) hence why we have the highest claims satifaction, but back to the point you never know what might happen when you talk to their team leaders. The people that read off the script are the pawns while the team eaders are actually people that can think for themselves. I'm a pawn though haha

Ah, but we are talking about ASB Insurance here, and trust me on this there is only one way they operate, how they keep any kind of customers is beyond me. Try being told you rang them outside of business hours when they offer a 24/7 claims number :yes: Impossible I hear you cry, but no it is possible, specially when it delays settlement of a claim. Talking higer up the food chain only results in more frustration. Still it is easily fixed - remove all insurances with them :D

[Hiflyer]

Ah, but we are talking about ASB Insurance here, and trust me on this there is only one way they operate, how they keep any kind of customers is beyond me. Try being told you rang them outside of business hours when they offer a 24/7 claims number :yes: Impossible I hear you cry, but no it is possible, specially when it delays settlement of a claim. Talking higer up the food chain only results in more frustration. Still it is easily fixed - remove all insurances with them :D

Haha IAG have horror stories. Like how apparently I didn't take "Due care in keeping my bike safe" because I had parked it on the road at 9pm when it was stolen.............. I talked to the team manager and they said don't worry about it it's all sussed and I got more than I expected as a payout. Maybe I am one of the lucky ones.

[Mom]

Haha IAG have horror stories. Like how apparently I didn't take "Due care in keeping my bike safe" because I had parked it on the road at 9pm when it was stolen.............. I talked to the team manager and they said don't worry about it it's all sussed and I got more than I expected as a payout. Maybe I am one of the lucky ones.

It is all in the fine print of the policy mate. That is where they get you. IAG underwrite the banks policy. I reviewed the ASB one against the National Bank one, both underwritten by the same insurance company. HUGE difference in what you are insured for and all to do with a few litttle words.

[Grasshopperus]

Damn dude, that sucks. Get well soon.
m
mm
mmmmmmm can't resist


Ambos turn up, fucking legends, the main guy is a biker, great geezer, laughter all the way to Auckland Hopital.


Would you say you were in stitches?

[Fatt Max]

Make sure you uise your RIGHT hand for wiping your bum, FM...the left will make your eyes water!

Now you tell me........

[Hiflyer]

It is all in the fine print of the policy mate. That is where they get you. IAG underwrite the banks policy. I reviewed the ASB one against the National Bank one, both underwritten by the same insurance company. HUGE difference in what you are insured for and all to do with a few litttle words.

Vero does the national bank now, has dopne since feb-march last year. I work for Vero in the ANZ and National bank department, but yea I know that Tower had big differences across their departments.

[Smifffy]

Dude that sux. glad to see you're still mostly in tact. Dopn't think much of your fashion accessory taste, maybe add a little rim tape or anodising for more bling? Good to see your sense of humour didn't come to grief in the accident. also glad to see you can still eat pies, as it would really be a bloody cruel blow to the bakery industry just as they thought they'd made it thru the recession.

[Fatt Max]

Quick update,

The Police have advised me that the cager involved in my little fracas on Monday (you know, the one that tried to fucking kill me) is being served with an infringement notice for failing to give way when turning right.

Sounds like it must have been my fault then...........ahem......

So, where's those crash stats?

At least I will get my excess paid, and I'm not talking about the excess around me belly.

Have a great day now

[Mom]

Quick update,

The Police have advised me that the cager involved in my little fracas on Monday (you know, the one that tried to fucking kill me) is being served with an infringement notice for failing to give way when turning right.

She should be charged with careless driving causing injury! Honestly, an infrigement notice, how pathetic. Make the penalty count and perhaps it would encourage a few more to actually look before they leap so to speak.

FM, I reckon you should check in with Edbear if your fingers are still realy sore, he is on some good shit where he is :yes:

[Fatt Max]

She should be charged with careless driving causing injury! Honestly, an infrigement notice, how pathetic. Make the penalty count and perhaps it would encourage a few more to actually look before they leap so to speak.

FM, I reckon you should check in with Edbear if your fingers are still realy sore, he is on some good shit where he is :yes:

Yep, going in to see him next wek as I only work around the corner. Can you txt or PM me his real name.....?? Sorry to have to ask.........

Yeah the notice is a wet bus ticket but at least her insurance will get a hammering

Thanks Mom as always

[StoneY]

The Police have advised me that the cager involved in my little fracas on Monday (you know, the one that tried to fucking kill me) is being served with an infringement notice for failing to give way when turning right.

Sounds like it must have been my fault then...........ahem......

So, where's those crash stats?



Yo Maxx mate thats a bitch
Charley Lamb has the stats, presented next week in Chch (im attending the event)
Gonna try use his research to prove its blind asswiped like this cow that took you out at root cause of our crashes, he has the statsitical proof!

Chur bruv, go have a pie youll be back on the hog in no time

[caseye]

Max I'm glad you are OK brother. Now for that Bitch driving the cage. They are always "so sorry" Tell the damnd Police wanker to lay the appropriate charges against her or you will be laying them agaisnt the department for failing in their duty to uphold and enforce the law.This shit has to stop.
They allow civillians to turn across us and they are OK doing 3 point turns on blind brows but we get no Justice.
You yell if you need anything OK, I said anything.

[Maha]

Yep, going in to see him next wek as I only work around the corner. Can you txt or PM me his real name.....?? Sorry to have to ask.........

Yeah the notice is a wet bus ticket but at least her insurance will get a hammering

Thanks Mom as always

Visiting is from 11am to 1pm and from 3pm to 8pm.
Even his wife cant get in when she wants, I just spoke to her and she hasn't seen Ed today yet.
Wanted to got earlier but nup! not 3pm lady.

Now for a related question....hows that hand and the rest of the bouncing bod?

[scooute]

Thanks for the update but Thats rediculous!!! I feel your frustration F.M :angry2: I hate those phone calls from the police... What a joke huh she turns you in to robobiker and gets an I.N. :no: my incident didnt even warrant a infringment notice as the witnesses were unreliable???? like you said at least your excess is covered and you'll heal! I hope her insurance premium goes through the roof!!!

[Fatt Max]

Visiting is from 11am to 1pm and from 3pm to 8pm.
Even his wife cant get in when she wants, I just spoke to her and she hasn't seen Ed today yet.
Wanted to got earlier but nup! not 3pm lady.

Now for a related question....hows that hand and the rest of the bouncing bod?

Thanks for the info on Ed. I'll call in next week to annoy the shite out of him in me lunchbreak.

The hand is pretty stuffed, I have an appointement with the plastic surgery team next thursday to check out where we are with it. While I am there I am going to see if they will sew this rubber door stop onto the end of me old fella, It's been kicking around the shed for a few years so might as well get some use out of it. Turnit from a door stop to a door knob I suppose.

Rest of the 3 hectares of area that is my body is bruised and bashed, ribs giving me shit and a bruise the size of a fecking pizza on my left leg.

So, I am brushing up on my blues harp playing and digging in for a fight with ASB. Yes, they are paying out only $200 on a $600 jacket, $20 on a $100 pair of pants and $50 on a pair of $250 boots, all wrecked in the crash......bastards.....

More news at 6.00pm......thats when I go for my twighlight dump and it can be quite funny lowering and rising from the pan........

[MadDuck]

a bruise the size of a fecking pizza on my left leg....

Just dont mistake it for a real pizza and take a chomp :blink:

[Mom]

Just dont mistake it for a real pizza and take a chomp :blink:

Bruises like that are so pretty to look at once they stop friggen hurting.

Lucky it does not look like a pie on his leg else we really would have to be concerned about him taking a bite :D

[Fatt Max]

Lucky it does not look like a pie on his leg else we really would have to be concerned about him taking a bite :D

Actually, in a dimmer light with a bit of tommy sauce..........

[caseye]

Actually, in a dimmer light with a bit of tommy sauce..........

STOP IT! an you two ought KNOW Betterer lol. Poor ol Fatt Maxx, what a way to get taken out.

[chasio]

I dont get it. She's at fault according to the police, ASB can claim all costs from her insurance company. Why aren't they paying out for your gear?

It beats me. :wacko:

[Fatt Max]

I dont get it. She's at fault according to the police, ASB can claim all costs from her insurance company. Why aren't they paying out for your gear?

It beats me. :wacko:

Because ASB insurance is in fact IAG. I spoke with their 'Case Manager' today and all I got from the smug little 20 something corporate wanker was "thats the definition within the policy and I am doing you a favour by not depreciating more blah blah blah"

I did question how IAG can penalise someone for taking all the correct precautions when riding (not johnnys, I mean protective jacket, pants, lid and boots, observing the road rules, not causing the accident etc etc) but that made no difference to the arse punching twat.

So, even with Little Miss Cager (who recently graduated from the Stevie Wonder School of Motoring) paying out my excess, I'm still fecking $500 down on my gear. I am considering small claims to try and get the difference out of her but have differing opinions on how well that would go.

So, thats ASB / IAG for you.....wankers.......

Mortgage, insurance etc being moved from ASB as we speak

[Smifffy]

Because ASB insurance is in fact IAG. I spoke with their 'Case Manager' today and all I got from the smug little 20 something corporate wanker was "thats the definition within the policy and I am doing you a favour by not depreciating more blah blah blah"

I did question how IAG can penalise someone for taking all the correct precautions when riding (not johnnys, I mean protective jacket, pants, lid and boots, observing the road rules, not causing the accident etc etc) but that made no difference to the arse punching twat.

So, even with Little Miss Cager (who recently graduated from the Stevie Wonder School of Motoring) paying out my excess, I'm still fecking $500 down on my gear. I am considering small claims to try and get the difference out of her but have differing opinions on how well that would go.

So, thats ASB / IAG for you.....wankers.......

Mortgage, insurance etc being moved from ASB as we speak

I encourage everyone insured with ASB/IAG to contact them within the next 5 business days to query their "definition within the policy". If only for your own peace of mind. It shouldn't take you too long, and it should send a message to the twats.

If they confirm their definition, let 'em know what you think about it.

[Old Steve]

Hey FM. Have you considered asking the Police, all innocent like, what steps you have to take to lay a private charge of "driving without due care and attention, causing injury".

You could explain that feel that your interests and the interests of other motorists at large aren't being considered and that the other driver needs a firm warning before she has another accident and maybe kills someone who the Police will then have to pick up.

[MadDuck]

Post the silly cows rego. Then when any one of us happens upon her in Auckland *555 her. Next time she may kill a biker!

Edit: was that my outside voice?

[Bald Eagle]

Hey FM. Have you considered asking the Police, all innocent like, what steps you have to take to lay a private charge of "driving without due care and attention, causing injury".

You could explain that feel that your interests and the interests of other motorists at large aren't being considered and that the other driver needs a firm warning before she has another accident and maybe kills someone who the Police will then have to pick up.

Unless my rather rusty memory deceives I believe any citizen can lay a private information at Court. Some forms to fill and 'swear' on and probably a filing fee.
Land Transport Act 1998 No 110 (as at 01 December 2009), Public Act

Contravention of section 7 or section 22 involving injury or death



(1) A person commits an indictable offence if the person—


(a) drives or causes to be driven a motor vehicle recklessly and by that act or omission causes an injury to or the death of another person; or

[Insanity_rules]

Lor' luv a duck! Glad you could walk away Max. Hope da light switch who 'i' you gets somethin' nasty. Know what I mean?

[Rogue Rider]

Well, glad you didn't get worse injuries. Cagers are definitely a problem on our roads, they cause way to many accidents.... I hope you get a good pay out from the cager, I got cpl grand from mine, plus insurance for the bike.
Just eat lots of steak and cheese pies and you'll be up and atoms in no time. More power to yah.

ps Auck hospital has some nice nurses....................

[Swoop]

Cagers are definitely a problem on our roads, they cause way to many accidents....
According to Katboy, it is always the fault of the rider...

[MSTRS]

According to Katboy, it is always the fault of the rider...

He can't help it. Being from Taupo. Apparently airborne sulphur rots the brain...
Look at it this way...
When one or more motor vehicles are involved in a crash, it is always the fault of at least one of the motorists. Because of motorcyclist's vulnerability, to avoid pain we have to hold ourselves to a higher state of attention, therefore if we are in a crash, it can be said that it was 'our fault' for letting it happen.
Accidents, however, are a very different flavour, and are exceedingly rare.

[StoneY]

Because ASB insurance is in fact IAG. I spoke with their 'Case Manager' today and all I got from the smug little 20 something corporate wanker was "thats the definition within the policy and I am doing you a favour by not depreciating more blah blah blah"

I did question how IAG can penalise someone for taking all the correct precautions when riding (not johnnys, I mean protective jacket, pants, lid and boots, observing the road rules, not causing the accident etc etc) but that made no difference to the arse punching twat.

So, even with Little Miss Cager (who recently graduated from the Stevie Wonder School of Motoring) paying out my excess, I'm still fecking $500 down on my gear. I am considering small claims to try and get the difference out of her but have differing opinions on how well that would go.

So, thats ASB / IAG for you.....wankers.......

Mortgage, insurance etc being moved from ASB as we speak

One word Max old buddy

KIWIBIKE!
Hundy bucks added to ya policy for 2,500$ worth of full replacement cover - no fault or blame required whatever happens in the crash, your wrecked gear replaced up to 2k at FULL REPLACEMENT value

[Fatt Max]

One word Max old buddy

KIWIBIKE!
Hundy bucks added to ya policy for 2,500$ worth of full replacement cover - no fault or blame required whatever happens in the crash, your wrecked gear replaced up to 2k at FULL REPLACEMENT value

Cheers mate, will do.....

Dont you just fucking hate corporates........and ASB touting themselves as a Kiwi Bank........bastards

[Fatt Max]

Quick update,

First indications is that me bike is a write off. I fucking love that bike. Fully comp on the insurance but wont cover a new one.....faaaarrrrrrkkkkkk.........

So, once the hand is right I will be punting for a new one. I will be keeping to a 250cc and something along the same lines, ie low cruiser suitable for a fat bastard.

I'm fair pissed that this stupid blind cager has killed my bike, fucking bitch.......It or I never did anyone any harm, I never went through her bins, raided her pantry, nicked her undies off the line or even farted within a 5km radius of her, so what gives her the right to re arrange my wanking hand and destroy me bike.......

Fucking bitch, hope her panty liners explode in the cold...

[skinman]

Bad luck max. Yep had a feeling the bike would be totalled after impact like that. Mine had 2k worth of damage just from a slide from avoiding a cage doing exactly the same thing. Are they going to operate on your finger or just splint it?

[Fatt Max]

Bad luck max. Yep had a feeling the bike would be totalled after impact like that. Mine had 2k worth of damage just from a slide from avoiding a cage doing exactly the same thing. Are they going to operate on your finger or just splint it?

At this time they have decided to splint it until next Thursday when I go and see the specialist at the super clinic. Personally I would have preferred if they had just done the biz but there is so little money around at the front line of the health service that the cheaper options are the better. Dont blame the docs and nurses though, they are legends.

Funny how the DHB managed to swing $250,000 extra into their 'office modernisation' budget at Middlemore though.......hmmmmm

[davebullet]

Geez that was a heck of a lot of damage for 40kph - shit!. I hear pies are good for healing.

[Fatt Max]

Geez that was a heck of a lot of damage for 40kph - shit!.

....which makes me cringe even more when I see these scooter riders in town in their suits, skirts, shorts and T shirts. For some reason they think that a 50cc scooter will not cause as much carnage as a 250, 650 or 1100cc machine.......that dont matter, if all are doing 40km/hr then the damage is waiting to be done.

Re-inforces the need for the current ACC protests to mindfully include these guys and get them clued up.

Pies are good for healing as well. Forget Deep Heat, rub a Tandoori Chicken pie into your sore bits, works a fecking treat

[Bodir]

Nooooooooooooooooo, pies are not good at all :) The longer you have to go without the faster you heal. It can be a lot better if you crave for one :innocent: All these so called medics here making it worse. You have to take headology into account here.

Get well quick mate, we still need you on the bike and with the guitar.

[Nasty]

Quick update,

First indications is that me bike is a write off. I fucking love that bike. Fully comp on the insurance but wont cover a new one.....faaaarrrrrrkkkkkk.........

So, once the hand is right I will be punting for a new one. I will be keeping to a 250cc and something along the same lines, ie low cruiser suitable for a fat bastard.

I'm fair pissed that this stupid blind cager has killed my bike, fucking bitch.......It or I never did anyone any harm, I never went through her bins, raided her pantry, nicked her undies off the line or even farted within a 5km radius of her, so what gives her the right to re arrange my wanking hand and destroy me bike.......

Fucking bitch, hope her panty liners explode in the cold...

Doesn't her insurance if she has any help to cover your stuff .. since she caused the accident?

[skinman]

An op is by far best but we dont get to choose. If you are at at the clinic on tues at 3pm I will see you there. I still have physio for my thumb.

[RiderInBlack]

Work as a Orthopaedic Nurse. Often they delay Operating on bones until the swollen tissue around the fracture has well and truly reduced. This is because tissue gets irritated during operations. This causes more swelling of the tissues in that area. That increases the risk of cutting off the blood supply and the nerve supply in the part of limb on the other side to the heart down from and including the swollen area. That can very quickly cause the tissue in that area to start dying. In Orthopaedics we call this "Compartment Syndrome". That is why as Ortho Nurses we are looking at Colour (pale, red or normal), Warmth (cold, hot or warm), Movement (can they move the limb) and Sensation (pain, tingling, numbness or normal) on the area past the fracture/wound, to see if it is getting a good blood supply and normal nerve function.

So in short, it is not alway the best idea for them to operate straight away. Especially fingers and toes (easier to have promblems in smaller limbs).

[Fatt Max]

Work as a Orthopaedic Nurse. Often they delay Operating on bones until the swollen tissue around the fracture has well and truly reduced. This is because tissue gets irritated during operations. This causes more swelling of the tissues in that area. That increases the risk of cutting off the blood supply and the nerve supply in the part of limb on the other side to the heart down from and including the swollen area. That can very quickly cause the tissue in that area to start dying. In Orthopaedics we call this "Compartment Syndrome". That is why as Ortho Nurses we are looking at Colour (pale, red or normal), Warmth (cold, hot or warm), Movement (can they move the limb) and Sensation (pain, tingling, numbness or normal) on the area past the fracture/wound, to see if it is getting a good blood supply and normal nerve function.



So in short, it is not alway the best idea for them to operate straight away. Especially fingers and toes (easier to have promblems in smaller limbs).

Sorry mate, cant bling you for that, thanks for taking the time to post up that info, really appreciated

[RiderInBlack]

Sorry mate, cant bling you for that, thanks for taking the time to post up that info, really appreciatedSweet As FM. Not in ta bling LOL (well ok yer on my bike it's nice lol), just glad ya have come away from this so well.
That stupid tart probably wouldn't have seen a Truck (would have been her in Hospital if ya had been a truck). Think it is lame drivers using the "Oh I didn't see him cause he was on a bike" excuse. If they are being that inattentive, they shouldn't be on the road IMHO. As Bikers, we have ta be so much more attentive, cause it doesn't matter who is in the right (or wrong), we get hurt the most.

[scooute]

....which makes me cringe even more when I see these scooter riders in town in their suits, skirts, shorts and T shirts. For some reason they think that a 50cc scooter will not cause as much carnage as a 250, 650 or 1100cc machine.......that dont matter, if all are doing 40km/hr then the damage is waiting to be done.

your right ther FM theyre more in danger, due to lack of safety gear.. I was wearing safety gear in the scooter accident I have mentioned in passing and it still screwed my ankle and at only 20kph (although luckily it healed itself over a few months and lots of painkillers...) I hope some of them read thisthread and head your warning too...

[ynot slow]

Get healed soon dude,hope the sore ribs doesn't effect ya sense of humour,laughing has that torture on the ribbies.
And with the safety stuff re scooters-dumb asses,also the cyclists out training a little lid and lycra,their skin must be tough,one almost passed me downhill a while back,as I was looking for a rapid number in the country for the house,was doing 50k or so and caught a glimpse of him zooming past,I had indicator on so he knew I was turning left,but shit he was honking along.

[MsKABC]

Just saw this thread Fatt Max, hope you are doing ok. I had a wee spill myself a month or so back and it wasn't the most fun I had that day, to be sure. Take care buddy :hug:

[poplar_pete]

Sorry to hear that you've taken a spanking but you sound in good spirits. Hope all goes well.

[DJSin]

Sorry to hear about being taken out
Sounds like you are in good spirits and soon enough another bike will be lucky to have you as an owner.
Hope you heal up quickly!!!

[Katman]

According to Katboy, it is always the fault of the rider...

Hypothetical question for you.

If a motorcyclist is riding along obeying all the road rules, and suddenly, seeing a short skirt walking down the road turns his head and goes "Phoooar", then turns back to what he's doing only to discover an unavoidable car turned into his path, should he consider himself in any way partially responsible for the outcome?

(And I'm not saying this is the case in this particular incident - it could just as easily have been a pie shop).






And is that a guy sucking off another guy in your avatar?

[Swoop]

If a motorcyclist is riding along obeying all the road rules, and suddenly, seeing a short skirt walking down the road turns his head and goes "Phoooar", then turns back to what he's doing only to discover an unavoidable car turned into his path, should he consider himself in any way partially responsible for the outcome?
The crash investigation will say that speed was the issue.

And is that a guy sucking off another guy in your avatar?
If you want to see it as that, then you are quite entitled to see 2 blokes shagging if you want to. I believe that psycologists' have inkblots that assist in determining inner thoughts.

[Blackflagged]

Some say in other threads, that making it harder to get a license is the way to stop this sort of accident.I say look were your going!She will probably get fined less than a speeding ticket.And you pay in other ways for a long time.

[Katman]

Some say in other threads, that making it harder to get a license is the way to stop this sort of accident.

Some say that riding with 100% concentration 100% of the time and being able to recognise danger spots will greatly reduce this sort of accident also.

[Blackflagged]

True, but not always.If youve been riding a long time(You probably already do watch for danger spots), my guess is you have dodged quite a few. But don`t get over cocky, as some tin tops time there u turns to perfection. I`ve been hit in the side of my bike.

[Fatt Max]

Some say that riding with 100% concentration 100% of the time and being able to recognise danger spots will greatly reduce this sort of accident also.

Hear that, trouble is when a person decides to turn across you when you are 2m away from them, there is only so much you can do.
For ther record:
1 - I was mpt speeding (40km/hr)
2 - I dropped off the throttle when I felt she was going to move
3 - She went for a gap that had me in it
4 - I was wearing protective gear and, in the opinion of Police and witnesses, was riding safely and correctly
5 - It was shit bad luck for me
6 - She has been issued an IN for failing to give way when turning right
7 - There are no pie shops on the Strand
Thats it.......

[Katman]

All the excuses in the world won't make for a better looking corpse though.

[Fatjim]

Doesn't sound like the cops are covering up so safe to assume the chick wasn't a copper herself. I wonder where she learnt that manouver then?


Hear that, trouble is when a person decides to turn across you when you are 2m away from them, there is only so much you can do.
For ther record:
1 - I was mpt speeding (40km/hr)
2 - I dropped off the throttle when I felt she was going to move
3 - She went for a gap that had me in it
4 - I was wearing protective gear and, in the opinion of Police and witnesses, was riding safely and correctly
5 - It was shit bad luck for me
6 - She has been issued an IN for failing to give way when turning right
7 - There are no pie shops on the Strand
Thats it.......

Yes yes yes, but every accident is avoidable from the riders perspective.


And just for failing to give way? She caused an accident and wrote a vehicle off. Thats easily careless driving causing ....

[Eng_dave]

GOD they must be out for the poms at the moment, just had a write off as well. Good to hear your still in good humour, Best of luck in the recovery I a cause of beer and watching lots of tv at home mate

[Phreak]

Ouch! Sorry to hear about your accident FatMax, couldn't have happened to a nicer guy! Hope you get well real soon, and hope to see you back on a bike again shortly afterwards... You are the life and soul of the biker community here in Auckland!

Take care, and rest up!

[Fatt Max]

All the excuses in the world won't make for a better looking corpse though.

You're too kind.......sniff......I'm filling up here.........sniff

[RiderInBlack]

All the excuses in the world won't make for a better looking corpse though.Are ya not getting enough time in PD? Of cause ya ride with 100% attention ta road yaself 100% of the time (drinking a Tui here on that one) and this will never happen to you. Of cause one should never blame the driver hitting ya, because it is OK not to be attentive if ya drive four wheels (shit I can't drink enough Tui's on that one).
FM is not making excuses (he's owned his bit), but the car driver sure is if she is claming that she didn't see him.

[Fatt Max]

Well, had my appointment with the hand specialist today. Glad to report that the hand is on the mend but at least 8-12 weeks away from 100% mobility. It was a great relief to get the big metal splint taken off (although it did make a rather handy bottle opener) and now I have a moulded splint attached to the damaged finger.

The rest of me is still battered and bruised but hey, thats life. No offers of a spa with the Vodafone Warriors Cheerleaders to soothe my aching bones, they must be busy with a new dance routine or something. I'll leave them another message tomorrow.

So, three months away from riding the bike or playing the geetar but I'm on the mend, thanks to all of you for your kind messages. My harmonica playing is coming along so it's not all bad.

Also, am having a hooer of a battle with ASB re the fecking tiny payback on my wrecked jacket. I am loving this though, its a real challenge. The latest exchange has them considering a review of policy for PPE worn when riding. Not saying it will come to much but if I can at least get the bastards to admit they are lying, cheating scum then it will be a great world.

Thats it so far then. I am keeping all my chins up thanks to the great messages from you lovely peeps, thanks a bunch.

[Smifffy]

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[Genie]

haha...yep there you go ..some toe tapping guitar playing.

Glad thing are slowly on the improve.....keep warm and safe and keep the smile on xx

[Fatt Max]

Well, I am as happy as a fat bastard who has just inherited the biggest pie factory in the world.

Had my weekly visit to the clinic and, well, bugger me senseless and call me Denise, but my hand is just about all good. Cant believe it and neither can the specialist. The dislocation has righted itself and the tendons are mending at record speed.

Net result is that I can take the splint off and can now form a fist. Doc has said it is ok to get back on the geetar and all in all I will be back in the saddle in 3-4 weeks, thats about 4 weeks ahead of schedule.

I'm fecking wrapped, all my other bumps and bruises are all gone and life is well on the up. It's a fecking great life and I am loving it.

So there you go my lovelies. Lock up your larder's cos I will be back on the road at a bakery near you soon.

Thanks again for all the messages you lovely people. If only I could snog you all.........

[chasio]

Awesome news FM! Can only imagine how relieved you must be and it has put a smile on my dial, so thanks for that :)

[Oakie]

. If only I could snog you all.........

Then my friend you'd probably need to visit a different sort of clinic...

[caseye]

Then my friend you'd probably need to visit a different sort of clinic...

Awe shucks we're all mountain men abart ere aint we??
Great news there Mark me ol mate. Looking forward to taking that ride with you on yer new machine.
Theres a damn fine bakery right next door to my place and a Thai resty and a good fush an chup place and a grog shop and a gassy so i only need Lotto and a chemist and I'm set.
Take care and to quote a big Fatt Barstard i know, "keep it shiny side up" OK???LOL.
Awesome bruv, hear from you soon.

[rustic101]

Pleased you are on the mend FM

They do say time heals all wounds, somehow I think dropping a bike on ones body as the result of a silly tart was not the original intent of the message though ;)

All the same keep up your therapy

[Smifffy]

Awesome Bruv

[Fatt Max]

Right oh then,

Thought I would bore you all one more time with my final update.

The hand is all good and in working order.......and I paid up on my new bike today...!!! Yay fecity hey, she is a minter and it gets delivered on Monday. Also got my new jacket and lid (no thanks to those wankers at ASB / AIG Insurance) so all in all I shall be back in the saddle next week.

So, from 10th May 2010 to today, it's been an interesting experience especially dealing with ACC , insurance companies and the police. I could not have done it without all the brilliant messaged from KB'rs, thanks again guys and gals.

Stay safe out there eh

FM

[shafty]

Whatchya getting Max?

[Fatt Max]

Hyosung Aquilla, real nice one and within the budget afforded to me by the bastard insurance companies.

It will keep me going for a while and is fat bastard friendly until I get my full and convince the missus that I really do need a decent 1100cc machine...

[The Baron]

Great news all round and a new bike. Ride safe FM.

[shafty]

Hyosung Aquilla, real nice one and within the budget afforded to me by the bastard insurance companies.

It will keep me going for a while and is fat bastard friendly until I get my full and convince the missus that I really do need a decent 1100cc machine...

Well done, Congrats!

Being partial to a touch of the cheap sparkling vino named Aquila, I have in the past considered getting an Aquila badge for my own stead.

Enjoy - and post pics as soon as.


"Cheap wine and a three day growth"

[devo]

Hey FM
sorry for your troubles man
Just going thru the same thing myself cept all my bones are intact
Hope the rest of your trip goes better

[GOONR]

Great news FM!

[Lucyloo]

Very cool news Mark.
Looking foward to seeing you back in the saddle again soon - and seeing your lovely new bike!
L.

[caseye]

So Come ON! When and where? Te he he great news oh marveleous one.
You have my numbers.

[DEVVIL]

Pics of new ride!!!!!

[Fatt Max]

Pics of new ride!!!!!

Parked them here mate

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/125458-Got-me-new-bike...

[DEVVIL]

Parked them here mate

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/125458-Got-me-new-bike...

Nice how do you find this bike compared to the VL250?

[Fatt Max]

Nice how do you find this bike compared to the VL250?

Well, it certainly is a bigger bike, much heavier. Has just about the same amount of grunt from the start but yet to stretch it's legs on the open road. Certainly more comfortable though. One thing I did notice straight away is that the gear changers are softer, not as clunky as the VL. NIce to have a fuel gauge and rev counter as well.

[DEVVIL]

Well, it certainly is a bigger bike, much heavier. Has just about the same amount of grunt from the start but yet to stretch it's legs on the open road. Certainly more comfortable though. One thing I did notice straight away is that the gear changers are softer, not as clunky as the VL. NIce to have a fuel gauge and rev counter as well.

Good to know as our VL250 looks like a right off aswell

[Fatt Max]

Good to know as our VL250 looks like a right off aswell

No way mate, what happened?