Stonechucker in major accident.

[Ixion]

Police report 13:20 today - a motorcyclist has serious/life threatening injuries after hitting the Moonshine Bridge, Tentham. :crybaby:

When will we stop crashing and killing ourselves! :no:

Hope and pray for a brother or sister, people.

And hope it's not anyone from here.

[Big Dave]

When will we stop crashing and killing ourselves! :no:



Mate - we won't - riding a motorcycle is dangerous shit. Always has been - always will be.
Take the precautions, wear the gear and accept it could happen to any one of us. There are some odds.

Adds: hope the guy is OK and no one from here.

[White trash]

And hope it's not anyone from here.

Start praying.

[FROSTY]

tentham or trentham --thats near where riffer and jim live --anyone got a heads up on those guys??

[Coyote]

That bridge is a death trap. Ought to have been pulled down and replaced years ago

Frosty, you're right. It's on the Upper Hutt River Road

[Ixion]

tentham or trentham --thats near where riffer and jim live --anyone got a heads up on those guys??

Trentham. I couldn't cut and paste, had to retype.

[Grizz]

Just got the e-mail as well, yeah heres hoping they are ok.

[Mitch]

Unfortunitly it was one of us...............
Everyone send Stonechucker your best hopes and thoughts!!!!!

[Coyote]

Here's a very rough diagram of what the bridge is like

Blue line in the river of course
Black line is the current road and bridge
Red line is where a bridge should be

You can see they were cheap bastards and made the bridge as short as possible by approaching the river at a sharper angle. Ideally it would be straight across. There's a heap of crosses on that bridge, they should never have built it

[Will]

My prayers go out to Stonechucker :grouphug:

[sAsLEX]

bit close to home, thoughts go out to him and the welly crew!

[Firefight]

Dave, our thoughts are with you brother.


F/F

[Al]

Dave (and family/mates), thoughts and prayers are with you boet.

Al

[bugjuice]

shit, that's terrible. Thoughts are with him and his family and crew.. hope he pulls thru.

Was he out by himself, or with others? no one else involved?

[BNZ]

Oh shit. Just checked this. I was up there not long ago and cops just closed the road as I was about to ride through. Please keep us updated if anyone knows anything.

[Big Dave]

shit, that's terrible. Thoughts are with him and his family and crew.. hope he pulls thru.

That's the one.

[BugSplat]

When I got diverted around this incident, could have sworn I saw SC standing by back of tow truck talking on cell phone! Plenty of :Police: but didn’t see an Ambo.

Hope there weren’t any serious injuries.

[BNZ]

When I got diverted around this incident, could have sworn I saw SC standing by back of tow truck talking on cell phone! Plenty of :Police: but didn’t see an Ambo.

Hope there weren’t any serious injuries.

I saw 2 ambos come out of the road after they closed it.

[bugjuice]

When I got diverted around this incident, could have sworn I saw SC standing by back of tow truck talking on cell phone! Plenty of :Police: but didn’t see an Ambo.

Hope there weren’t any serious injuries.
does anyone not have his cell number? CALL HIM!!!! and make sure the people he was riding with are ok too..

[Ms Piggy]

Oh my God!!! He and I were just having atext conversation yesterday about running together!!

Can someone who has the full story text me or call me with some details - he is someone I care about a lot. :(

[Zed]

Start praying.Would you say one too Jimmy? Please.

I pray that he pulls through and that everything work's out for the best. Real sorry to hear this Dave & family. :weep:

[Ms Piggy]

does anyone not have his cell number? CALL HIM!!!! and make sure the people he was riding with are ok too..
I've just texted him and will wait with my heart in my mouth.

[Coyote]

How serious was the crash? Did the bike go over the edge or just hit the barrier? Did any cars get caught up in the accident? There's a fair few cars going over and the 2 lanes are very thin

[BNZ]

How serious was the crash? Did the bike go over the edge or just hit the barrier? Did any cars get caught up in the accident? There's a fair few cars going over and the 2 lanes are very thin

Well they closed the motorway both directions... :no:

[MD]

I came across the scene as they were putting Dave (Stonechucker) into the ambulance. So sorry Dave all the best and thinking of you and your family. And thoughts to VTwin who was riding with him and was obviously upset. Skunk arrived minutes after me.
It's very serious by the way so be careful what you all post here.
Mark
edit- I saw you as I moved on Bugsplat. Just to clarify SC and VTwin were heading home (south) after a ride up the hill. I was chatting with them both 2 hrs earlier at WMCC.

[BNZ]

Thanks for the update mark.

[FROSTY]

NOOOOOOO
FUCK FUCK FUCK.
Can someone please keep me updated about Dave.
Im praying for ya buddy.

[Coyote]

The last crash on that bridge was only 2 months ago wasn't it?

[Biff]

Best of luck mate. My thoughts are with you and your loved ones. I hope that you make a swift recovery.

My thoughts are also with those that were with him. Don't beat youself up guys. Be strong.

[FROSTY]

That set of corners was deceptively slippery last time I went through there.That was christmas time so they wont have improved any between then and now.

[crashe]

Stonechucker thinking of you mate... hope all is ok.
Please lets all be careful out there.


This email below that I have copied and pasted is from the Police coms centre.

"NZ Police CommCens Alert 13:20 25-06-2005 Wellington
Location of incident: TRENTHAM
Incident Type: Vehicle crash

A motorcyclist has serious/life-threatening injuries after hitting the Moonshine Bridge, Trentham. Emergency services are in attendance with the Serious Crash Unit enroute.
Nthbound traffic is diverted onto Silverstream Bridge, Fergusson Drive; Sthbound traffic River Rd is diverted Moonshine Rd-Fergusson Drive.

Issued by: Inspector Turepu Keenan"

[Zed]

I came across the scene as they were putting Dave (Stonechucker) into the ambulance. So sorry Dave all the best and thinking of you and your family. And thoughts to VTwin who was riding with him and was obviously upset. Skunk arrived minutes after me.
It's very serious by the way so be careful what you all post here.
Mark
edit- I saw you as I moved on Bugsplat. Just to clarify SC and VTwin were heading home (south) after a ride up the hill. I was chatting with them both 2 hrs earlier at WMCC.After just coming home from a successful 4 hour ride I know how you guys who were there must feel, this is terrible news. Stay strong guys, let's hope Dave is okay! :yes:


Zed

[onearmedbandit]

Oh fuck, never good to hear of anyone in this situation, let alone someone you know of. My thoughts are with Dave (SC), those riding with him and family and friends. Hoping he'll be okay, thats all I can say. My fingers don't know what else to type, just take it easy out there guys and look after yourselves. Fuck.

[magnum]

hope it all turns out ok stonechucker and crew

[Eyetie]

Oh fuck, never good to hear of anyone in this situation, let alone someone you know of. My thoughts are with Dave (SC), those riding with him and family and friends. Hoping he'll be okay, thats all I can say. My fingers don't know what else to type, just take it easy out there guys and look after yourselves. Fuck.

Ditto, just don't know what else to say, thoughts are with you Dave.

[NC]

Holy FUCK!

I hope he pulls through :cry:

[Joni]

OMG - Dave is a very close friend of mine...
Please if anyone has news please let me know.
Joanne
PS. THanks Al for letting me know personally

[notme]

SHIT....can those in the know please continue posting updates...for mates of SC this might be the last thing you feel like doing right now but Dave's extended KB mates care too :(

[Ms Piggy]

Apparently he was taken to Wellington Hospital just called them, they can't give me any info but he's there and his family are with him. Just called his home number but they don't have an answer phone, I'll text his parents & let them know we're thinking off them.

[FROSTY]

Cathy Please call me or anyone else that knows please call me
021544251 to advise his progress.

[Ixion]

If he's made to the hospital and still hanging in there that's hopeful. Those surgeon chappies can perform some pretty serious miracles nowadays( hoping he won't need miracles though).

Let's all keep on hoping, and praying for those who do that.

:grouphug:

[justsomeguy]

Nooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!

Met Stoney at the track day and got to know him well through KB ---

FUCK FUCK FUCK FUCK FUCK FUCK FUCK.........

And that was a beautiful R1 too........

What's the latest - please people keep us informed......


:no: :no: :no: :no:

Reno and Lars are barely recovering......fuck!!!!!! must be the bloody weather......

[sunhuntin]

come back to us soon, sc!!!! :grouphug:

anyone who can, can you keep us updated?

[BNZ]

And that was a beautiful R1 too........



Does anyone know what bike he was on?

[justsomeguy]

Does anyone know what bike he was on?

Well I thought he's got his blue bucket and this...... hopefully it's the bucket

http://www.mag-knight.com/images/Red%20R1.jpg

[Joni]

OK guys - I just spoke to his Mum, he is hurt quite bad, but is conscious right now... she will let me know when the doctors are finished working on him.

[BNZ]

OK guys - I just spoke to his Mum, he is hurt quite bad, but is conscious right now... she will let me know when the doctos are finished working on him.

Cheers Joni. Please keep us updated.

[Jackrat]

Awaiting the news that all is not as bad as it sounds.
I'm Just feeling really bad right now. :oi-grr:
Kia kaha Dave.

[MSTRS]

This is awful news (as it always is in these circumstances). All of us here have put our praying hats on & we sincerely hope that all will be well. See you back out there Dave.

[sels1]

Got fingers crossed and hopin like heck hes ok.
Just got a txt from CSL thanks for update

[skidMark]

good to hear something good to hear hes concious....best wishes to the family and dave stay strong :grouphug:

[Uncle B]

I don't know what to say.
Just got back from the station after giving a statement and a visit from victim support.
I didn't see the accident cause Dave was behind me and I was concentrating on traffic ahead but I herd this almighty BANG and looked in my mirror to see the R1 minus Dave wobbling down the road.
Stopped on the other side of the bridge and ran back to find Dave pretty banged up but still conscious and luckily there was an ambulance 1 minute behind us so I let the professionals do there job.
After I had finished at the police station I phoned Dave's mum to find out his condition.....mulitple fractures, collapsed lung, internal injuries and in a great deal of pain.....doctors will know more after x-rays.
I will try again later to see how his condition is.
The R1 is history.....he hit the barrier so hard that the crankcase burst and sprayed oil all over the road.
If I hadn't talked him into going up the Hill for a ride he'd be ok.
Thanks to those who stopped to help.

[loosebruce]

That bridge is a dodgey one alright, no room for error at all.

My thoughts are with ya Dave, hope to hear from you soon buddy. And my thoughts to VTWIN as well, it's never cool seeing ya mate go down, hope you're alright mate.

Cheers to all who keep the updates coming in, will keep my eye out while at work for any news.

Peace out.

Cheers for the call to crashe.

[FROSTY]

Folks lets all send all the positivity and best hopes and prayers we can to Dave (stonechucker).

[justsomeguy]

Thanks for the update VTwin......... shit mate:no:

[loosebruce]

If I hadn't talked him into going up the Hill for a ride he'd be ok.


Dont be saying that buddy, in no way is it your fault mate, things happen as unfortunate as it is, but it's not because of you.

[justsomeguy]

Folks lets all send all the positivity and best hopes and prayers we can to Dave (stonechucker).

Yea he'll be fine!! - I;m sure of it!!!

[skidMark]

If I hadn't talked him into going up the Hill for a ride he'd be ok.

don't blame yourself mate accidents happen..... doesn't matter about the bike bikes can be replaced a person cannot

[NC]

If I hadn't talked him into going up the Hill for a ride he'd be ok.

Bruce, it's NOT you're fault :hug:

[jazbug5]

Bruce, please don't go blaming yourself for this.
You guys were both so good to me when I started riding; I know Stoney's learned heaps from you, as I did when I went riding with you. You are both patient, great people and I wish I was there to see you both.
Feeling so gutted and helpless stuck over here but thank God at least he IS conscious. Can someone let me know the details of the ward so I can ring or at least send something?
Having trouble believing this.

[MD]

Does anyone know what bike he was on?
He was on his pride and joy R1. The bike's a wreck now, beyond repair. Hit the right hand side bridge railing, all right side of bike wrecked, tank opened up, engine casings and so on. Was puzzling that he hit the railing on the right when curving right you would expect a crash to send you into the left railing?VTwin had to go to the Police station to file a report so I doubt he will be able or up to posting anything here for awhile. Thanks Joni for the update on his condition. Great to hear he is conscious, I was really worried for him.

[onearmedbandit]

If I hadn't talked him into going up the Hill for a ride he'd be ok.

Don't even entertain those thoughts mate, just not worth beating yourself up over. We are all capable of making our own decisions, I know its natural to feel some responsibilty but please don't.

I was just talking to some friends about this. I was saying how great it is to be a part of this community, meeting people you might never have met, shooting the shit, having a laugh and learning from each other. The bad part is though when something like this happens, before to me this would have been an unknown rider having an accident. Thanks to this site it now is someone whose thought's I have read, comments I've laughed at and, well you get the idea. Got to take the bad with the good.

[Ms Piggy]

If I hadn't talked him into going up the Hill for a ride he'd be ok.
Hey Bruce,
I know you may feel like that but it's not the case at all, you know Dave loved that bike & riding it.

It could have happened to anyone, anyday. Please don't blame yourself at all.

We all care about Dave but we don't want you to feel in anyway responsible for what has happened.

CSL

[justsomeguy]

Is it also your fault for making the road slippery?? And making him loose control???


mate even rossi crashes...... please have a :drinkup: .........

Try to stay calm - few deep breaths please

Stay positive - he should be doing ok - in a few months he'll be racing:Punk:

[MacD]

OK guys - I just spoke to his Mum, he is hurt quite bad, but is conscious right now... she will let me know when the doctos are finished working on him.

Our thoughts are with you SC.

[Ixion]

Dont be saying that buddy, in no way is it your fault mate, things happen as unfortunate as it is, but it's not because of you.

What he said. Shit happens, but you didn't cause the shit. It's just the roll of the dice. People can stay home and die falling down stairs. Don't go down that road of "If only I'd ...". Leads nowhere.

And hopefully the condition he's in sounds survivable. Bad but the sort of thing that once you've got to the hospital they can deal with.

[bugjuice]

If I hadn't talked him into going up the Hill for a ride he'd be ok.
Thanks for the update. You can't think like this tho, there's nothing you can predict, and there's nothing you can say that'll change what's happened. I know this, cos my bro went down on a corner while I was watching the rear mirror too, and we were saying the same thing. Don't beat yourself up about it. Shit happens, and this is shit. Lets just hope Dave makes a full recovery, and just take a few mins to chill too. It's not easy, ay?

[skidMark]

it's so hard to take in... everyone feels it when a biker goes down especially one so well known and liked ... my best wishes to him after my accident earlier this week it makes u start to scrape the surface of what he must be going through i was lucky i only brokw an elbow..... praying he pulls thru hits u right there knowing a fellow rider has gone down

[FROSTY]

noone is gonna be blaming you bruce.
Everyone is in control of their own destiny mate. Part of making adult decicions.

[Quasievil]

I just picked up on this after a phone call from MlCrises, Paulas and my thoughts and wishes are with you Dave.

[Ghost Lemur]

Dont be saying that buddy, in no way is it your fault mate, things happen as unfortunate as it is, but it's not because of you.

Got to agree LB. Unless you knew he was going to have an accident before inviting him for a ride there is no way you can try and blame yourself. Thoughts with you as well though VTwin, never easy being involved in something like this. Even harder when it's a mate.

Thanks for the extra info guys, sounds like the injuries are serious (and painful) but not life threatening (well no more than life is threatened and fragile at the best of times).

Keep the updates coming please for those of us not in Wellington.

If any of you close friends want to organise a collection of some sort (cash is always more useful than flowers in at times like these) send me a pm as I'd be happy to contribute whatever small amount I can.

Let his family know where here thinking about them too.

[Sensei]

We ride our own bikes we crash our bikes sometimes not though our own fault . This is Life !! . All the best Dave

[DingDong]

He'll be back in the seat in no time I'm sure, but he'll be pissed at wreaking his bike.

Get well SC

[Fart]

Just open this thread. So sad to hear news like this. I pray for the man and his family.

[Skyryder]

Thoughts and prayers to SC and his family.

Skyryder

[Wellyman]

FUCK!!! That sucks. my thoughts and prayers go out to Dave and family. I hope he gets better soon. Joni or somebody could you send me a text and keep me updated on his condition. 0212152143.
WM/ Dan

[Zapf]

Shit SC.... may this incident fly past you and you'll emgerge anew and unscathed. God bless.

Just needed an excuse to get a Bruell aya SC?

[John]

Bruce, I'm very upset that you hadto see dave in a bad way - but its definately not your fault!
And Dave will be better soon, hes to loved to go anywhere! He will be back on a nice black R1 sooner than we think.

(I must say I am very upset and thank those for continually updating this thread).

My prayers are with all those who are involved.

[SPORK]

Shit, this is fucken awful. I hope he's fine, and makes a full recovery.

:weep:

[Hitcher]

tentham or trentham --thats near where riffer and jim live --anyone got a heads up on those guys??
It's not Jim2. I am his alibi.

[spudchucka]

Thinking of you stonchucker, get well soon mate.

VTWIN, stay strong for your mate and don't blame yourself, shit happens and we just have to deal with it when it does.

[riffer]

Fuck. This is on MY home turf... :no: Less than a mile from my house.

First I heard of this was when Frosty called me to see if I was okay.

Luckily, I've been out at Karori Wildlife Sanctuary with the kids. Unluckily I had to wait until I got home to read this.

We drove by the accident site about 1.55 pm and I commented on the sand on the road, but didn't think it could have been a bike.

Strange about the right hand side of the bridge being hit. I can't work it out.

Normally people just go straight ahead and hit the other side. Although Dave won't remember a bloody thing about the accident I bet.

Extra prayers for you tonight buddy. KIa Kaha. Pity you'll miss the rugby (PT).

Warning to other bikers. They've put sand down over the oil slick. That bridge is gonna be dodgy as for the next day or two.

[riffer]

tentham or trentham --thats near where riffer and jim live --anyone got a heads up on those guys??


It's not Jim2. I am his alibi.

Nah - not Jim2. He's in Ngaio. Me, mangell6, Puppetmaster and alarumba are out here.

[Zed]

I don't know what to say.
Just got back from the station after giving a statement and a visit from victim support.
I didn't see the accident cause Dave was behind me and I was concentrating on traffic ahead but I herd this almighty BANG and looked in my mirror to see the R1 minus Dave wobbling down the road.
Stopped on the other side of the bridge and ran back to find Dave pretty banged up but still conscious and luckily there was an ambulance 1 minute behind us so I let the professionals do there job.

After I had finished at the police station I phoned Dave's mum to find out his condition.....mulitple fractures, collapsed lung, internal injuries and in a great deal of pain.....doctors will know more after x-rays.
I will try again later to see how his condition is.
The R1 is history.....he hit the barrier so hard that the crankcase burst and sprayed oil all over the road.
If I hadn't talked him into going up the Hill for a ride he'd be ok.
Thanks to those who stopped to help.Be strong VTWIN. I've seen 5 riders come off right in front of me on separate occasions, and been at the scene of about 8 accidents on KB rides since I've been a member here, so I know it's quite a shock!

Rest assured that he's still alive.

[The Preacher]

Thinking of you Stonechucker, keep positive everyone

[merv]

Strange about the right hand side of the bridge being hit. I can't work it out.


Sounds like maybe he's lost the back end on the slippery corner and then shot across to the other side and hit the bridge railing - then one can only say it was a miracle he never had a head-on with a car as that is usually a pretty busy road.

My thoughts are with you Dave - get well soon.

[riffer]

But the only time that corner is slippery is when there's black ice or fresh rain, or diesel.

It didn't rain here until 4.00, its at least 10° and there's no diesel that I can see on the road. I had a damn good look on the way home.

Coming the other way there's a decent bump that can throw you offline if you aren't expecting it, but not coming from the north.

Unless you're coming on to the corner way too hot.

But Dave should know this bridge like the back of his hand by now. He only lives 5 minutes away at the most...

Still scratching my head...

[MrMelon]

Thats really terrible news. I hope you're ok and make a speedy recovery Dave.

[Velox]

:no: Whoever gets the next update please make sure you post it here asap! At least he's def not going to die eh? I'm assuming. Mate, this sucks!!!

[myvice]

Mate, not your fault, this is the way it is and no one can change it. I'v talked many people into going on rides as we all do and 99.9% of the time we love it. He would have been kicking himself if he didnt go.
Hope hes back in the saddle soon.
Our thoughts are with you
Karl, Jax & Daryll

[dangerous]

*sitting here quitley... thinking bout Stony & hopeing for the best*

[Deano]

Best wishes Stoney and don't beat yourself up about it Bruce.

[crazylittleshit]

Best wishes Stoney and don't beat yourself up about it Bruce.
dido...................

[Coyote]

Does the R1 have a sharp kick in the powerband that could have sent the rear wheel heading to the right barrier?

[wkid_one]

How did it happen? I know the bridge isn't the flashest piece of engineering - but how did he manage to hit the barrier....on a bike you have heaps of room???

[Pickle]

Saw Dave & Bruce returning from their ride over the hill as Viv & I were going to Martinborough. This has come as a bit of a shock as Dave is not a fast rider and does not take risks. We came back thru the accident scene, everything was cleaned up but still plenty of police doing their thing, did not think the road was slippery but it was bloody cold, would be interested to find out what happened.
Dave all the best & Bruce shit happens.

[Skunk]

Does the R1 have a sharp kick in the powerband that could have sent the rear wheel heading to the right barrier?Not that would do this. It just doesn't make sense...

Thoughts are with you Dave.

[merv]

Besides my earlier comment about perhaps he lost the back end another possibility could be maybe he clipped a car that was taking up too much room.

[justsomeguy]

It's not Jim2. I am his alibi.

Thank God........ any more news on Dave??

[poorbastard]

Unfortunately these things happen and can't be helped. Thoughts and wishes there and hope you pull through ok Stonechucker.

[BNZ]

Besides my earlier comment about perhaps he lost the back end another possibility could be maybe he clipped a car that was taking up too much room.

Hmmm Dave is always a very safe rider. Would be unusual for him to get that close to a car.

[sunhuntin]

edited by request, also to say it was not a lecture. just a reminder to not ever assume anything on the roads.

either way, he will live. theres too many folks willing for him to do so.

[swanman]

I have met Dave a few times and he is a good man. We both had new R1s and looks like we have both written em off. Unfortunatley he came off worse. Good luck to you mate am thinking of you.

[dangerous]

ahhh... hell why not might have another for ya Stonie get well soon :ride:

[Uncle B]

Dave went into theatre about 2hrs ago.

It has me scratching my head wot happened.
Road was clean
Plenty of grip
Wasn't dark or wet
Dave being the rider that he is rules out speed....plus you could see the traffic banking up cause there was a fucking tractor on the bridge doing 30-40 kms on a state highway.

Leading up to the bridge I could see all the traffic so I slowed down to 70-80km. As I entered the bridge I had to do some heavy braking because of the tractor ahead......That's when I heard the BANG.

Like I said you could see the traffic banking up and the road was good.

[2_SL0]

My thoughts go out to SC and his family.

[crazylittleshit]

Dave went into theatre about 2hrs ago.

It has me scratching my head wot happened.
Road was clean
Plenty of grip
Wasn't dark or wet
Dave being the rider that he is rules out speed....plus you could see the traffic banking up cause there was a fucking tractor on the bridge doing 30-40 kms on a state highway.

Leading up to the bridge I could see all the traffic so I slowed down to 70-80km. As I entered the bridge I had to do some heavy braking because of the tractor ahead......That's when I heard the BANG.

Like I said you could see the traffic banking up and the road was good.
we will just need to wait until he comes out of the op to find out?

[Dafe]

Hi VTwin, Sorry to hear mate and good luck to Dave coming through theatre.
I chatted you today at WMCC, which one was Dave? What jacket does he wear? Hope you are doing OK mate. It's always so tragic hearing such things and what makes it worst is when it's such a responsible rider involved.
Thoughts with you both!!!

[crazylittleshit]

Vtwin he wasn't wearing Just jeans again was he? :no:

[Uncle B]

which one was Dave? What jacket does he wear?


Dave was the shorter guy with the full beard talking to me.

[skidMark]

maybe something went wrong with the bike??? maybe the wheel locked up through the corner or something because from what people have said we can rule out road conditions...and his riding ...i would say only thing left is something went wrong with the bike?

[Ghost Lemur]

<trying.to.look.on.the.positive.side>

Mmmmm I wonder what Dave will get once he's back to 100%.

Maybe this... :love: :love:

http://www.teamalpine.com/_admin/images/black%2005%20r1.jpg

Maybe he'll follow the current crowd and get a sexy 636.

Hopefully the thought of shopping and then breaking in a new baby will help him over the coming weeks.

</trying.to.look.on.the.positive.side>

[chic 'n' charge]

Unfortunately people make mistakes and accidents happen - its a case of being human. It's also why ACC exists at all.

I think it would be more appropriate to put positive talk here rather than trying to suss the cause of the accident right now - I'm sure when he gets back online he doesn't want to read all your messages of WHAT WENT WRONG!!! especially if it just was a bad call, which we all know being motorcyclists ourselves can happen even with the most experience.

Our thoughts go to his friends and family right now in this very difficult time from Chic 'n' Charge and Stevo. :grouphug:

Dave - be strong mate and hang in there. Things will be rough but the good times will return - especially with the knowledge you have so many friends thinking of you. Take care. :spudwave:

[FROSTY]

guys can we leave worrying about wot caused it till we hear about Dave.
I want the man himself to explain it to me

[skidMark]

ok then ill shut up ....get well soon dave

[DrHook]

Thoughts and prayers to you SC.

[Marknz]

All the best Dave, you'll do fine and be able to tell us yourself what went wrong.

Bruce, Relax mate... there is nothing you could have done to control the situation. We all ride in the knowledge that we have to be aware of everything that is going on around us and act and react appropriately.

[2_SL0]

Shit happens, aslong as he is in one piece, it is all that matters.

[gav]

Shit! :no: Hang in there, big guy.....

[riffer]

guys can we leave worrying about wot caused it till we hear about Dave.
I want the man himself to explain it to me

He'll be the first biker in history to remember what went wrong then.

I very much doubt Dave will remember a thing. :no:

[Hitcher]

Our thoughts are with Dave. Here's hoping everything ends up where it's supposed to be.

[Ramius]

Thanks Crashe for giving me a buzz and heads up about this. It rattles the cage when you hear of an accident and it is someone you have met.

All the best to you Dave wishes and prayers as well, get better and take it easy.
I imagine that you will be joining the members who lurk for a bit until you can get riding again. :clap:

If anybody could update me by texting 027 632 4584 that would be appreciated as I don't have good ol' net access. :grouphug:

[crashe]

Thanks Crashe for giving me a buzz and heads up about this. It rattles the cage when you hear of an accident and it is someone you have met.

All the best to you Dave wishes and prayers as well, get better and take it easy.
I imagine that you will be joining the members who lurk for a bit until you can get riding again. :clap:

If anybody could update me by texting 027 632 4584 that would be appreciated as I don't have good ol' net access. :grouphug:

Yep will do mate....

[FROSTY]

He'll be the first biker in history to remember what went wrong then.

I very much doubt Dave will remember a thing. :no:
Yea well i wanna hear it from him !!!
Sorry sounds selfish --I mean we ALL wanna hear it from him

[MOTOXXX]

hope you make a full recovery sc.
sb, neilcb and johnboy and myself have been sweating this one. good to see hes still with us.

[ajturbo]

shit matey (SC)

we are both thinking of you.. (babyb and me)
we hope that things turn out for the better....

get well asap please!!!

and to his family... :grouphug:

:ride:

[erik]

Best wishes Stoney and don't beat yourself up about it Bruce.
Ditto &nbsp;

[ajturbo]

(From BabyB)


To dave and family

thoughts and wishes well to you in Love and Light...


(i am on line at the moment this is what
Babyb wanted me to post on her behalf)

[dhunt]

Man That sucks Dave,

Hope you get better quick and get :ride: :ride: again.

[FROSTY]

Stoney get well soon dude.
All our hopes and best wishes are with youand your family mate.
I dunno any of those fancy words some seem to manage
Just get better
The other thread was getting very long
I'm sure this sentiment is shared by all KBers :grouphug:

[crashe]

Get well mate.... :grouphug:
We are all thinking of you at this time.

[Bonez]

Stoney get well soon dude.
All our hopes and best wishes are with you mate.
I dunno any of those fancy wiords some seem to manage
Just get betterDitto. :grouphug:

[GROOMER]

Same from me man....Doesn't matter why or how it happened - just wanna see ya pull through it quickly and get back to 100%.

Adam :)

[thehollowmen]

Best wishes from the south.

[stevedee]

What you need man, I'm there for you.
spd

[eliot-ness]

Stoney get well soon dude.
All our hopes and best wishes are with you mate.
I dunno any of those fancy wiords some seem to manage
Just get better
The other thread was getting very long
I'm sure this sentiment is shared by all KBers :grouphug:

You said just what we're all thinking Frosty. No fancy words needed.

Best wishes to his family too. Looking forward to your next post Stoney.

[DarkNinja]

My thoughts and prayers go out to dave, hope hes gonna be ok.

[dss3]

Yeah mate, what a bugger! All the best for a speedy recovery, and may all your nurses be sexy little minxes!! :yes: :nono: :yes:

[scumdog]

Get well soon S/C, take it one day at a time and get yourself back on deck.

[Brian d marge]

I dont know if anyone else can read my rep points comment , But the one from Dave was written by a genuinely Good Person ,,,What ever happened was not good ,, One a positive note ,,,Its going to hurt for a long time ..its the internal injurys I am most concerned about ,,but hopefully ( and its lokking better from what I read here ) he will pull through ,,,

Best wishes ( for the family as well )

From
Stephen

[Antallica]

Our prayers are with you in your quick recovery me old mate.

Ants, Jess & Baby.

[Firefight]

Dave our thoughts are with you and your family,

speedy recovery brother


F/F

[Juan]

Get well some fella, best wishes from over here, I'll be buying you a pint or two when we vist......

[John]

Dave, the real question is whats the next bike? k5R1 or K5gix?
But seriously take care, best wishes John.

[bugjuice]

Frosty, this thread is gonna get long too, just cos Dave is a top bloke..

All the best mate, hope you fix up real quick..

[MadDuck]

Does anyone know what happens when MadDuck gets mad??? /runs away - From another thread!


Well Mr StoneChucker if you dont get well soon you will find out. Its all been said but my thoughts are with you Dave...

[et al]

This is a shocker - our thoughts are with you Dave.

[2_SL0]

Its a bummer to read that someone who you regard as a great contributing member to this site has come to grief. Im sure he will be back at his keyboard as soon as phsically possible. Best wishes for a speedy recovery, hopefully nothing to lasting in the damage department.

[jazbug5]

Arse! A girl can't turn her back for five minutes!
Get better soon, Dave- or I'll have to come over there and do my Nurse Hatchett on yer arse.
(And no- that wouldn't be a good thing; I'm even scarier in nurse uniform...)

[Wellyman]

Get well soon dave mate. You helped me in my time of depression and i owe you for that so we hope to see you again soon.

[FEINT]

Dave, get well soon and my thoughts are with you and your family.

Get well soon~!

[onearmedbandit]

Here's to a speedy recovery Dave. My thoughts are with all concerned.

[FEINT]

It is never nice to hear about a biker going down. Thanks to CRASHE for giving me a buzz on my phone and letting me know. Dave, get well soon and my thoughts are with you and your family!

KB'ers in Wellington, keep us updated.

[Uncle B]

Update on Dave.

Have just been talking to Dave's parents and its still very serious and Dave's not out of the woods yet so perhaps if anyone was planning on going into see him tomorrow in hospital to please wait until you hear that it's OK as his family are having a hard time adjusting and while they welcome and appreciate everyones concern and best wishes, at the moment until Dave stabilises, they need time with him alone.

Bruce

[justsomeguy]

Hurry up and get a raven R1 - I wanna see one riding around in the flesh:Punk:

[justsomeguy]

Update on Dave.

Have just been talking to Dave's parents and its still very serious and Dave's not out of the woods yet so perhaps if anyone was planning on going into see him tomorrow in hospital to please wait until you hear that it's OK as his family are having a hard time adjusting and while they welcome and appreciate everyones concern and best wishes, at the moment until Dave stabilises, they need time with him alone.

Bruce

Thanks for that Bruce. Try and get some sleep tonight matey.....

[crashe]

Thanks for the update vtwin. Thinking of him and his family.

Please do pass on all our messages to his family from us all.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Text Message from Ramius: All my hopes to Stonechucker and his family.

[Firefight]

thanks for the updates, now go and try to get some rest, no doubt its been a bloody hard and long day for you mate, hes in the best possible place now.

take care

Dave. (F/F)

[sels1]

Dave, hang in there mate - all the best for a speedy recovery

[riffer]

Yeah, all the best for the next few days mate.

I'll pop by the hospital later in the week. You haven't bid on that A100 parts book on trademe I told you about. I guess maybe I should just bid on it for you and pass it on.

Anyway, gws and all that. BTW you missed a good game of rugby and a rather decent piss-up at Kitty O'Sheas...

I'm sure there's a few still there who will have a few quiets for you... :drinkup:

[Skunk]

If anyone was planning on going into see him tomorrow in hospital to please wait until you hear that it's OKThanks for the update. Will heed this.

[FEINT]

Thanks for the update. Glad to hear he isn't in a critical situation and he is now stabilised. Get well soon Dave.

[Skunk]

Get well Dave.

Andrew & Cathie.

[aff-man]

Thanks for the updates guys n gals.

Thoughts are with ya dave

[Motu]

I've just got in and seen this....took awhile to get through the post and find out what happened,who it was and updates.Not good and I hope he pulls through - of all the guys here with a powerful bike he was the last I'd expect to get into trouble,he didn't seem like he pushed hard,loved and respected the bike too much.Take our strength mate,we have an endless supply for you.

[johnny]

Wish he is ok and recover soon!!!

[sels1]

Update on Dave.

Have just been talking to Dave's parents and its still very serious and Dave's not out of the woods yet so perhaps if anyone was planning on going into see him tomorrow in hospital to please wait until you hear that it's OK as his family are having a hard time adjusting and while they welcome and appreciate everyones concern and best wishes, at the moment until Dave stabilises, they need time with him alone.

Bruce

Thanks Bruce. Take care yourself mate.

[N4CR]

Oh man oh man oh man... not what I wanted to see AT ALL when logging on to kiwibiker!

It always feels so bad only being able to go 'get better asap.. hope you are okay' etc when you really want to help directly somehow but can't :oi-grr:

Well, at least while he is away in hospital he will have more time to talk with his family and be with everyone he loves while he improves - rock on dude and get better ASAP :Punk:

[SPman]

Oh fuck. Just got in and read this thread

May the Gods be with you Dave - we all are.

[SPman]

Jeez Dave, just coz you had an itchy knee, you didnt have to get so violent about it......
Best of luck mate, we're all rooting for you!

[750Y]

hang in there mate.

[Clockwork]

One of the few KB'ers I've met in person, a genuine Gentlman. Get well soon, Dave

[Sniper]

Get well bro, my thoughts are with you!

[Zed]

As the thread title says, get well soon Dave.

Sorry to hear about your bad accident and subsequent hospitalisation, some of us just come off worse than others after a bin. Thinking and praying about you man.

Please rest up and will to get *fighting fit* in no time okay!! :doctor:


Kind regards,

Matthew

[Riff Raff]

I've been worrying about Dave since I heard yesterday afternoon. Going to pop down to the hospital this morning and try to see him if possible or at least get an update. Dave is a top bloke and I'm struggling to get my head around why this has happened to him.

[Ms Piggy]

Hi All,
I spoke to Dave's Mum & Dad this morning and out of respect for them and Dave I'm not going to post the exact description of his injuries, however if you would like to know you can PM me.

He is having surgery this morning and the hospital said they don't know how long that will take.

Basically he has injuries that will require long term treatment but he's still with us which is fantastic!

Oh yeah - Dave's Mum also said it meant a lot to them to know that we were so supportive and caring about Dave b/c all their family are back in South Africa.

Cheers All CSL

[Blakamin]

Just heard about this...
Thinking of you Dave.... :grouphug:

[Shade]

Get well man!!

[Ms Piggy]

Take care hun & get better soon. Know we're all here for you in whatever way we can.

[NC]

Hey Dave,
Hope you have a fast recovery, and enjoy those sponge baths from the hot female nurses:)

[Joni]

My thoughts are with you my friend.

[Racey Rider]

Stoney get well soon dude.
All our hopes and best wishes are with youand your family mate.
I dunno any of those fancy words some seem to manage
Just get better
The other thread was getting very long
I'm sure this sentiment is shared by all KBers :grouphug:

Can you link us to the 'other thread' Frosty? I can't find it/don't know what happened.

Sorry to hear you've had a misshap Chap!
Get well soon!

[Gazzar]

MY THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU MATE, TAKE IT EASY.

[zadok]

All the sentiments of the above, Dave. I'll be praying for your quick recovery.

[airplane]

Devastating news of StoneChucker's crash. I have met him only a couple of times. Seems like a great guy. Very sad as well as thought provoking when a biker hits something and is badly hurt. I hope StoneChucker has a full and speedy recovery.

[ajturbo]

Thanks for the up date CSL..

it is great(?) news that he is still here....

Babyb and i were very concered...
must admit it was good to have a fellow biker around the house so we could talk privately about it..

andy

[Ms Piggy]

Can you link us to the 'other thread' Frosty? I can't find it/don't know what happened.

Sorry to hear you've had a misshap Chap!
Get well soon!
Here it is: http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?p=273098#post273098

[GSVR]

Really saddened to hear about this. Dave's a top guy and very safe rider.
Only way I can see something like this happening would be from mechanical failure or some momentary loss of attention due to tiredness. Plus that tractor on the bridge definately would have to be a contributing factor.

I've riden with Dave on a few occassions and he's always been very safe even to to point of looking out for me. On the way up to the Taupo Trackday he was pointing out crap on the road through the Para's. And when we rode home from the Rally at National Park I pulled over to zip up my wet weather gear and Dave immediately turned around and came back to see if I was ok.

Thanks for keeping us up to date on how he is Bruce you must be pretty shaken by whats happend.

[Riff Raff]

Dave is currently in surgery. He's going to be in ICU for a few days at least so we won't be able to visit him just yet. His mum said he did make a cheeky comment this morning so that's good, but he's obviously very worried about his injuries long term. Please send him your best wishes. His parents need our support too, but his mum is pretty stoked at how many people out there care about Dave and are concerned about him. It might be an idea to keep phone calls to ICU to a minimum tho. If people are passing hospital tho, drop a card or note to reception to be sent up to him - I think the more the better to let him know that so many of us care. For those that can't - post your messages on KB and we can print them out and take to hospital.

[GSVR]

When I first read this thread I didn't pay it alot of attention. But Frosty's thread alerted me to the fact Stonechucker had come to grief and by then this thread had estabished the Biker down was Dave.

Hope you have a short recovery Dave. Will get down to see you when your feeling a little better.

[Ms Piggy]

Thanks for that Riff. I live close to the hospital so I am more than happy to collect any notes people want to send him. Just PM them to me and I can print them off.

CSL

[WINJA]

I HOPE HELL BE RIDING AGAIN SOON

[Riff Raff]

Thanks for that Riff. I live close to the hospital so I am more than happy to collect any notes people want to send him. Just PM them to me and I can print them off.

CSL
That would be great - thanks Cathy. Knowing how much people care has an amazing effect on healing. I've got a lot of time for Dave, and I'm going to let him know how much he means to me. Funny how something like this makes you realise how much of an impact someone has on your life and how much they mean to you.

[FROSTY]

can we link up these two threads and get riff or csl to drop em off to him

[Blakamin]

can we link up these two threads and get riff or csl to drop em off to him
ok........

[jazbug5]

Cath- you're a star (but we knew that).

Perhaps some of the 'get well' comments from the other thread could be added to this, or at least printed out also?
Really wish I was over there so I could go round and visit. I'm a bit concerned that Dave will get bored pretty quickly (between sponge baths!) so maybe we could send him some audio books or music on CD?
I still have my Wellington Library card, and I'm happy to send it to anyone who wants to use it to take stuff out for him to listen to.
In the meantime, thanks very much for all the updates, people.

[Ghost Lemur]

Can someone print this thread and send it to him ??

Hope they've got enough paper.. hehe :whistle:

Stoney - it's all been said just know we're all here for you irrespective of what you need.

[et al]

Dave: Huge relief to know you are pulling through, hang in there mate.

[stevedee]

Dave, me and my family are praying for your quick and full recovery. Only met you a couple of times, you are a true gentleman.

[soundbeltfarm]

get well soon mate,
thinking of you

[Paul in NZ]

Vicki and I only just heard about this! Sels1 was kind enough to let us know and Jim2 emailed me as well (damned flu is STILL going)

I suppose that from what I have read I'm like the rest of you and struggling to see the what / why of it all... I just sounds unbeliveable!

But that does not matter much really at this stage does it. What matters is Dave and his family getting through this and our thoughts are most certainly with you all.

At this stage I'm a bit limited in what I can do (and giving Dave the flu right now might not been seen as helpful eh?) but please count on our full support for what ever action is deemed appropriate.

Paul and Vicki

[TonyB]

Oh bugger! Dave from what I've seen on KB over the last few months you're a bloody nice guy. Genuinely gutted and upset to hear about this accident. Got my fingers and toes crossed for a speedy recovery- you've got a lot of freinds on this site, so hopefully all those positive thoughts and messages will help you along. I haven't read this whole thread but I know that you are in some pain. Try not to think about it, do something to take your mind off it (talking to people helps- hint hint for locals!) and remember, each day will be better than the last.

[roxy]

Dave, hope you have a speedy recovery, there are some great staff at wgtn public as you know, im sure your getting extra special treatment, talk to you soon, take it easy

[crashe]

CSL - thanks for the updates... much appreciated...

Thanks to ever is gonna print off this lot for him to read.
Jaz - what a great idea re the library.

SC/Dave... you do as those pretty nurses tell you to do...
and enjoy the sponge baths... :yes:

[TonyB]

Dunno what Daves injuries are, but if he can operate one I highly recommend that someone drops him in a playstation when he's up to it. Hospital is a very very boring place. Definitely drop him in some books and mags when the time is right, and if he can get it, Sky TV is a must have- but it costs.

[BNZ]

Dunno what Daves injuries are, but if he can operate one I highly recommend that someone drops him in a playstation when he's up to it. Hospital is a very very boring place. Definitely drop him in some books and mags when the time is right, and if he can get it, Sky TV is a must have- but it costs.

I think one of his arms took a knock so a PS2 may be out of the question. Once the morphine is cut back a bit and he has some conscious time a bit of reading material never goes a miss.

[Dafe]

Thats a great relief, wonderful to hear stonechuckers still with us and on his road to recovery. Good on ya Dave. :2thumbsup

[Virago]

Hey SC, I hope you are taking strength from your kindred spirits here on KB. We're all thinking of you.

To all Dave's friends, great to see you taking support from each other.

Hang in there everyone.

Ken

[Jackrat]

Get well Dave,the whole familys rooting for ya' brother.

[onearmedbandit]

Nah he'll be able to play PS2 with one hand. Just get him to ask me how when he's up and ready!!

[Brian d marge]

I tell you what we can do in the mean time... Is get that F$%&() bridge sorted out
From What I read theres a few crosses on it ,,, I dont know the area ,,but looking at the drawing , and reading how carefull Dave was as a rider ,,, Somethings seriously amiss

I was thinking about this the other day there are 2000??? people on this list ,,,, I was reading about the poor guy who had his KTM nicked and found out the insurance company was an arse...

So if everyone sent a dollar thats a deposit in another bike

Anyway this bridge does need sortin

I dont know but thats me thoughts

Stephen

[Badcat]

Nah he'll be able to play PS2 with one hand. Just get him to ask me how when he's up and ready!!

i have a spare ps2 if he wants to borrow.
and prolly 8 games.
they are also a dvd player if he's a movie buff and has a telly.
pm me if he's keen and someone in welly wants to recieve/deliver it.

ken

[NC]

i have a spare ps2 if he wants to borrow.
and prolly 8 games.
they are also a dvd player if he's a movie buff and has a telly.
pm me if he's keen and someone in welly wants to recieve/deliver it.

ken
Dave is the mean movie buff :)

[Badcat]

Dave is the mean movie buff :)

i've got about a hunderd dvds.
if we pool our collections - he would be in heaven!
maybe start a thread with what we have?

k

[NC]

i've got about a hunderd dvds.
if we pool our collections - he would be in heaven!
maybe start a thread with what we have?

k
Yep that's a good idea..
I only have Flight Club and Natures Best NZ Hits. I don't think that is alot to contribute. Will be giving him my laptop to use though :)

[KATWYN]

You go Dave! What a fighter. We all know you are going to make it!!

:grouphug:

[Racey Rider]

... I'm a bit concerned that Dave will get bored pretty quickly (between sponge baths!) so maybe we could send him some audio books or music on CD?....

Dave was one of the people that wanted to see the KB Taupo track day vid I made. He never got to see it, and I've lost track of who has it.
I think one of our KB'ers in Auckland has it. If you have it, could you get it sent to someone in Welly, so they can set it up for him to watch while layed up!

Seeing Dave ride at Taupo track, it makes it hard to believe he's had this mishape! He is on the vid a lot, as he asked for some shots of him,, and after letting me sleep with him the night before (Long story, Now not the time to ask!), I owed him. His riding at the track on the R1 was VERY carefully. He was not the type to be worried about other people passing him, even if they were on a 250, ah Mikey!

[crashe]

i've got about a hunderd dvds.
if we pool our collections - he would be in heaven!
maybe start a thread with what we have?

k

I have started a new thread for this wonderful idea.

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=13659

[betti]

Dave , not met ya yet bro, but stay strong and meself and mrs. Betti wish you a swift and full recovery. :grouphug:

[mikey]

if you are goign to visit dave read this rthread

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=13662

[Grumpy]

Dave, only met you the once but it didn't take long to work out your one of the good guys. Hang in there and speedy recovery.

[Blakamin]

t didn't take long to work out your one of the good guys..
tooo fuckin right.... one of the best ever!!!!!

[mikey]

I owed him. His riding at the track on the R1 was VERY carefully. He was not the type to be worried about other people passing him, even if they were on a 250, ah Mikey!


yeah hes good like that, even though he still thoguht you could only overtake on back straight! still wouldn let me ride his bike though.............

[Aitch]

I heard on the news yesterday that a bike had hit htat bridge, and my immediate reaction "god, not a KBer I hope".
Still, sounds like he's in the best place and in good hands, Dave, hope it's a speedy and not too painful recovery.

[mikey]

seeing as its gone dead....


http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/s...ead.php?t=13662

visiting dave.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

first

admin dont delete or merge this. it will get lost in other gigantic thread.

have just been in an saw dave. was doped up, but recognised me.

i am not a medical practioner so will not try an give an evaluation of his condition.

i have printed off the other huge thread with well wishes for his parents, up to about page 16 if there was one.

daves parents andre (sp?) an sheila (sp?) are relatively happy for people to coem in an see dave, but remember he is in ICU, only two people allowed in to see him at once, an naturally his parents are at top of the list.

no visiting untill afgter 10, or 10.30 in monrning an smoething like after 7 7.30 at night.


if anyone wants to know what his parents have told me about his condition, PM me but take it with a grain or two of salt, as stated i aint an expert


or my cell is 0276967752, [ no hjomo texts eh quasi]

[Blackbird]

Only just back from Coromandel to see this terrible bit of news. KiwiBiker is like one big family - God bless for a full recovery Dave.

Geoff

[Draco]

Hey SC,
Your in the best possible place you can be right now so be a good boy and listen to the nurses :doctor: Death & I wish you all the best, as someone who's been there our thoughts are with you. And to SC family, his other family are thinking of you all too.
Best wishes from Death & Draco.

[SuperDave]

Sorry to hear that, hope that he pulls through and has a full and speedy recovery.

[Rodders]

All the best for your recovery Dave! Our thoughts are with you and your family.

[NhuanH]

Wishing you a speedy recovery Dave. :spudwave:

[curious george]

Here's to a quick recovery Dave.
Hoe you have a fast internet connection during your recovery.....

[zeRax]

eeh gads, just read through this thread, all the best for a speedy recovery. hope the hospital food is decent! think about getting better then ponder the bike aspect ;)

'what doesnt kill you can only make you stronger'

[crazyxr250rider]

best wishes
hope stone chucker gets better soon
and :ride: ing again

[RiderInBlack]

Ooh :shit: ! Shit sorry to read you are all banged up SC! Hope you come through as well as you can. No much I can say really:spudwhat:

[crazyxr250rider]

sorry for my insesitiveness i igknowlge that i should not have used the thread
for that reason truly best wishes to both dave and his family

[Two Smoker]

All the best Dave, Shiela and Andre.... Very sorry to hear this :( Hope you get well soon Dave...

[Bleck K6]

Very bad news,Hope he heals quickly.

[Gixxer 4 ever]

Away from the PC for a few days. Sorry it took so long to send this SC. Prayers are with you man. My 16 year old said the same. Runs under the name Speights_bud. He has been chatting about the A100 with you and the bucket stuff. I know someone will pass this on to you when you are in recovery and you rock man. You made a difference to others and we appreciate it. Keep at it and heal well. :grouphug:

[Aitch]

As tragic as SC's accident is, the response on this site has restored my faith in humanity. Bloody good to see all the bullshit put aside when it needs to be, take a bow KBerS!!!!!!

[limmy]

hope he gets well soon.

[mono]

:doctor: Just keep fighting SC and rember, It's not the size of the dog in the fight, its the size of the fight in the dog. -Luck- :doctor:

[NordieBoy]

Turn your back for 241 posts and see what happens.

Bugger.

Get more weller soon mate.

[JohnBoy]

Hang in there mate, stay strong

[Enn]

speedy recovery to ya...........

[Stevo]

As Chic n Charge already said the other day, Best wishes from us here in Picton Dave. I have been away for the weekend but made it back here.

Remember, bike or no bike, you're always welcome to stop in for a coffee again, or a break on your travels.


Stevo

[Rainbow Wizard]

I didn't see the accident cause Dave was behind me and I was concentrating on traffic ahead but I herd this almighty BANG and looked in my mirror to see the R1 minus Dave wobbling down the road.....If I hadn't talked him into going up the Hill for a ride he'd be ok.
Friendships are born from common interest. Dave's a keen rider & poster to this forum, and many know of him only from his posts - we will be enriched again by his words I'm sure, once he has recovered.

We all know the risks with motorbikes, the bloody things fall over! Just read the stats on this forum's poll on hte subject, reads like 70% or more of us have done it. Just remember that the only ones who post are the ones that have survived upto that point. Thankfully Dave is a survivor this time, and may he be spared future trauma of this nature. May we all be spared it, but the odds are against us. I'm bloody thankful that my recent off didn't require my mates having to scrape me off the road or ring an ambo or attend my funeral. I still have my bikes and I'll keep riding, just more carefully. But now I've got a safer alternative (a high powered convertible, next best thing to a bike) and hopefully that will increase my chances of living to a ripe old age.

All the best Dave, best wishes and prayers of healing go out to you.http://www.voxanclubdefrance.com/phpBB2/images/smiles/new_color_.gif

[Rainbow Wizard]

sorry i seem to have caused an upset
and am sorry whatever i did
Whatever you do, make sure you learn from the experience.

[Sniper]

Get well Dave. My thoughts and best wishes are with you buddy

[Pwalo]

Good luck Dave, and my very best wishes for your family.

Paul

[Sparky Bills]

my best thoughts are with ya mate!
Hang in there.