So I wrote my first bike of . . .

[Str8 Jacket]

Had a look, but im not sure who does and doesn't know. I had an accident on the back roads going from Martinborough to Masterton. It was my fault. I took a corner to wide to fast and as I panicked and hit my front brake I hit gravel, slid and then took a out a barrier post with my legs wedged between the pole and my bike. It hurt, alot! some of the bruising came out straight away, some of it is only just starting to now. The accident was a classic noobie riding beyond their skill. At the scene with me were, Bruce, Matt, Sean and the dude with the fluro vest, you guy's rock and I am so glad that you were there. You guy's made me laughed and made sure I was looked after, it meant a hell of alot to me, considering none of you knew me very well.... BIG UP'S to Bruce for not only coming back for my bike, but for also picking me up from the hospital and taking me and my bike home safely!
I've been reflecting on the accident over the last few day's and I can't believe how lucky I was. I only have bruising and gravel rash to my knees/legs. Im really lucky that my friends and family are all supportive of my decision to get back on my bike asap, that was what surprised me the most.
My bike was picked up last night and until today I was so adament that it was fixable, taht this morning I got up and went and bought myself a shiny new helmet only to get a phone call to say that my bikes a write off, the frame is completely bent! Having my leg in a splint for a week, and being without a bike for awhile is small price to pay for a HUUUGE!!! lesson learn't.
So as soon as my (new) bike is ready I'll be out there practicing those damn corners and yes, I have learn't to sloow down

[Keystone19]

Really sorry to hear of your crash Str8jacket. Really glad to hear that you are ok and on the mend. Scarey stuff.

Good on you for wanting to get back on and try again. Just take it easy and make sure your body heals properly first...

[skelstar]

It sure was an interesting experience. Trying to get the cops to laugh was a highlight. Str8 laughing was a highlight, and thats BEFORE she got into the morphine and pure O2 (can I have a cigarette now? she asks). But of course we were all very relieved that she was (relatively) ok. Good luck with your next bike! You only write-off your first bike once. Let us know how you get on with the insurance co.
Yeah and good on you VTWIN. Awesome.

[Paul in NZ]

Holy heck! Glad you are OK but please please take it easy eh? There is a lot of info to process while you are riding and it's hard to be patient when others make it look so easy.

Slowly does it...

Cheers

ps - let me know if you need a hand with anything.

[Smorg]

gutted dude ive had a couple of stacks in my time learning (which still hasnt stopped) none serious enough to write off my bike though but it was enough to teach me how to corner hopefully that off will help you build the experience that all us bikers need to stay alive.

Goo luck on getting the new bike :ride:

[Damon]

Sorry to hear about the off Str8jacket, a wise man once told me that your not a real rider untill you've crashed 7 times, i'm not sure if i belive him but i'm up to about number 5 hahaha,

Great to hear your keen to get up and going asap, the longer you leave it the harder it will be to get back to kickin ass but take it easy with the recovery.

[Skunk]

Good to hear that you're OK. Sing out if you need any help eh.

[Eurygnomes]

warning: Barefaced Cheek follows
It may be too soon...but did you knwo there's a GN250 available - and it's already got straight bars (and not a bent frame) in two weeks time??? :)
cheeky bint goes quiet now

Sorry to hear you came off my dear...but v. glad you were with other KBers and not by yourself (that would be horrible, waiting for someone - anyone - to come help). SOunds like the crew of newbie supporters really looked after you (Skelstar and VTwin PM'd me to let me know even!!).

Glad you're gonna get on a bike again. Take care of yourself, and let us know if you need help cool?

Nomes

[mikey]

fuck, lots of people crashing at the moment, latest craze from new york or something?

[skelstar]

Would have to say that all the cages that went past (lamost all) stopped to see if we needed help, except the airhead in the Corolla Levin who asked for directions?!??! 'Has there been an accident?' she asks later...'no, shes just REALLY tired and lying down'. Plonker.
The cager who had just been passed by Str8 moments before was really excellent. No lectures or anything.

[Bonez]

Glad you are getting back on ya hoss St8. Motor ok on the beast?

[Str8 Jacket]

Thanks guy's,
Well my time is up at the internet cafe, damn it knew I sholudve gone back to work - at least the internet is free!! Oh well, I shall drag my sore sorry arse, and my brand spanking new helmet of home, where I shall indulge in some body/mind numbing painkillers which help my day too pass! Nah seriously im bored bored bored, but I have alcohol and icecream at home, what more could a girl want ah!
ANyway I shall be offline until Monday next week, when I shall return to work,and Im sure some wise words from other KB memebers. Ive said it once, i'll say again, CHEERS to the guy's that were with me and looked after me, you guy's help make the whole thing seem easier and less painful!

Ride safe guy's! :Punk:

[Sniper]

Ouch matey. Mend soon and good to hear you learnt a lesson

[gamgee]

you've gotta watch those gn250's the powerband can be a bit deceptive you'll be cruising along at 100, then 5 seconds later it will have rocketed all the way up to 105, you might wat to take a look at a gn125 :motu: :dodge:

[mikey]

ive got a sledge hammer, bent my cbr frame back into place, should be able to do a gn, was that you with some guy on a kwakasackashit on saturday in the rain going up the hill?

[outlawtorn]

Sorry to hear about the accident, hopefully you'll be fighting (and riding) fit in no time and another bike will come your way soon......ask the universe, they might just answer

[Smorg]

you've gotta watch those gn250's the powerband can be a bit deceptive you'll be cruising along at 100, then 5 seconds later it will have rocketed all the way up to 105, you might wat to take a look at a gn125 :motu: :dodge:


HAHAHa :rofl: :rofl:

[inlinefour]

Most of us have ridden beyond our abilities at some stage mate. I started when I was eight, apparently :devil2:

[John]

jesus, nailed by the bike - irony .. Glad your ok and in good spirits.

[Sparky Bills]

Glad to hear your all good. (in all respects anyway)
Dont worry about the bike. You'll get another one.
Go through what happened in your mind, and try to find out where you went wrong. Then Learn from it. Unfortunatly the only way to learn is by making mistakes.
Lax out for the time being!
If ya need any bike mags etc let me know!

[enigma51]

Good to hear you walked away!

[Zed]

I had an accident on the back roads going from Martinborough to Masterton.Sorry to hear about this SJ. I'm glad *you* didn't get hurt too bad, that's the main thing!

Sounds like you've learned a good lesson and with a new bike on the horizon you'll be 'itching' to get back out there once you've all healed up!! Get well soon. :niceone:

[crashe]

Shit glad you are ok Str8jacket....
And there is another GN250 bike waiting for you to buy down in Wellington...
and I do belive it has your name on it already. (well after 10th Sept)

Rest up and heal well.... Use 'arnica cream' or the 'arinca tablets' that will help the bruising.

So that explains why Jazbug was looking for another bike to ride when she gets back to NZ to do her full license on.

[BNZ]

Bummer, I stacked my CBR after not having it too long. I didnt even hesitate about getting a new bike! Only way to be about it.

Try and get some track time, you will love it and learn shit loads!

[Stroker Girl]

Hi Str8 Jacket. Sorry to hear about your crash and your bike but like everyone says, at least you were not hurt too badly and had some good people around at the time to help out.

Hope you feel better soon and maybe you can use this free time to peruse the local bike shops for anything that takes your fancy!

[CPB]

Nah seriously im bored bored bored, but I have alcohol and icecream at home, what more could a girl want ah!
Ride safe guy's! :Punk:


Heal well Str8 Jacket, yep I hear ya - boredom doesn't take long to kick in...take it easy, you'll be full on with no spare time before you know it!!

[mstriumph]

nasty!!! pity about the bike but good for you that
a] you walked away from it and
b] you're prepared to take responsibility for it :clap:

ohhhhh - and don't worry - i do daft stuff ALL the time - the trick is to avoid doing the same daft thing twice!! :sunny:

[SPman]

Hey - it happens to all of us at some time or other,mate ............... :o

As long as you're OK, thats the part that matters. :2thumbsup

[old farts]

Not good news,Get well soon from both of us old farts:ride:

[SDU]

Bugger about your crash but the fact that you can walk away from it and laugh about is a good thing.
hope you're out there :ride: again soon.
Cheers
SDU

[badlieutenant]

glad to hear your legs arnt broken. I wish I had camera on my helmet because if you could see how you were spat out when your bike found that post you would swear you should have broken legs.
Bummer about the bike :( Initialy it looked alright but on closer inspection there was something very wrong. We knew something was bent but not the whole frame!
It was funny watching vtwin ride it down the road, it sorta crabbed along.
And who asks for a smoke when thier on pure O2 and didnt they give you some NOS as well ?
The "I hate cops" comment while one was standing right above you just after you told the ambo people that you had never taken NOS legaly :D
Which hurt more. That day or the next ??
Bruce should own a goldwing with a trailer that has enough room for one immobilised bike :D Big ups to bruce :Punk:

[madboy]

yeah, I'm with everyone, bugger about the crash, but the end result was no lasting effects on you so that's the important bit.

If you don't mind me sharing my opinion with you, it may or may not bear any relevance to this situation or not. I've many years caging experience, and racing some cages too, so a skid/slid/too quick corner of any description doesn't worry me because my panic reflex is to go down fighting - counter steer, on the gas, whatever. More often than not the brakes don't even enter the equation. Consequently I drove away from many "oh shit" moments.

When I first started on the bike (many many years later), my panic reflex was "hit the brakes". Which invariably results in you understeering toward the nearest solid object that your eyes are trained on. Took me a while to train myself out of that. Once you get the panic reflex trained to keep fighting (turning more, leaning more, even accelerating) there are fewer brown trouser moments, and fewer insurance claims.

As I say, my 2 cents, and not necessarily related at all to your situation which I know bugger all details about.

Best of luck with the recovery, hope to meet you on the road soon.

[campbellluke]

Hate to hear about people writing off vehicles.

Maybe I am out of line. But if a GN is too much for you maybe you would want to take up a larger interest in cars?

[Ms Piggy]

Glad you're ok, even thoigh your bike isn't (STINK!!) and you've learnt a valueable lesson.

Get better soon so we can go out for a ride. :hug:

[outlawtorn]

Hate to hear about people writing off vehicles.

Maybe I am out of line. But if a GN is too much for you maybe you would want to take up a larger interest in cars?
Nah mate, the GN wasn't too much for her, what happened to SJ has happened to all of us at one point or another, we all need to find that boundry of our limits and that of the bike you are riding.

At least it happened on a GN250 and not on a expensive cruiser or other kind of bike. Gett well soon Str8Jacket!!

[skelstar]

I might be being pedantic but I should point out that Str8 didnt 'technically' walk away from the accident. There was morphine, O2, maybe NOS, an Ambo, and a Paramedic involved. She also got a ride to the Masterton Hospital in the big white truck. So while she figuratively 'walked away from the accident' she was in a fair bit of pain.

[Ixion]

Most regrettable, but I am glad that you suffered no very serious damage. Pity about the bike.

I take it you forgot the countersteering lessons? Not to fret, the "Oh shit hit the brake" reflex is a VERY hard one to break (pun not intended).

[sels1]

Sorry to hear the news Str8, hope the sore bits get better soon.

And good to hear it hasnt put you off.

[WINJA]

BLAH ITS JUST A FUCKEN BIKE , IVE WRITTEN OFF ABOUT 6 , AS LONG AS YOUR OK YOU CAN ALWAYS BUY ANOTHER BIKE , DID I TELL YOU THE STORY BOUT MY MATE WHO CRASHED AND THE BIKE WAS MINT , WELL HE DIED .
HOPE YOUR WELL ENOUGH TO PAINT MY ROOF

[Macktheknife]

Good luck and heal fast, "you're no longer a virgin" they say after you've just trashed your baby! funny huh?
best of luck with the new one

[Scorpygirl]

Sorry to hear about your accident SJ. Hope all is well with you soon and that you are back on a bike. Our lives are always full of lessons to learn. :spudflip:

Take care and please look after yourself out there.

Scorygirl

[jazbug5]

Hate to hear about people writing off vehicles.

Maybe I am out of line. But if a GN is too much for you maybe you would want to take up a larger interest in cars?

Actually, yes. You are out of line.
That's about the least helpful thing I've ever seen someone post about someone else's bin. She hasn't been riding that long, and unfortunately she learned her lesson in such a way that wrote off her bike.
I had a lowside on a GN in gravel early on in my riding career (shhhh BadL!) but was fortunate enough to
a) not write it off (through luck),
b) be relatively unhurt (barring a couple of stitches) and
c) have supportive friends whose helpful comments helped me understand how it happened.

Funnily enough, the first time I met Str8Jacket was that very night, and that was before she'd got into bikes. Next time, can you count to ten before saying or writing something like that to someone who's just lost their pride and joy?
Ta.

[Sparky Bills]

Actually, yes. You are out of line.
That's about the least helpful thing I've ever seen someone post about someone else's bin. She hasn't been riding that long, and unfortunately she learned her lesson in such a way that wrote off her bike.
I had a lowside on a GN in gravel early on in my riding career (shhhh BadL!) but was fortunate enough to
a) not write it off (through luck),
b) be relatively unhurt (barring a couple of stitches) and
c) have supportive friends whose helpful comments helped me understand how it happened.

Funnily enough, the first time I met Str8Jacket was that very night, and that was before she'd got into bikes. Next time, can you count to ten before saying or writing something like that to someone who's just lost their pride and joy?
Ta.

I aggreeeeeeee!

[badlieutenant]

I had a lowside on a GN in gravel early on in my riding career (shhhh BadL!).
I wasnt going to say a thing about the other time.......... you were thrashing it motox stylz the "other time" so we wont count it. Serves you right anyhow for hooning past me like that :D
and i got to see a jazbug paddy :D

[Pathos]

Great to hear you're in one piece.

Even better to hear you're not scared of hitting the road again.

[Charlie]

Hey Str8, bummer about the crash, but great to hear your ok and in high spirits.
Still havent gotten out to ride with you guys yet, look forward to meeting you and now your NEW bike!!!
Take care and recover fast!

[campbellluke]

Actually, yes. You are out of line.

Funnily enough, the first time I met Str8Jacket was that very night, and that was before she'd got into bikes. Next time, can you count to ten before saying or writing something like that to someone who's just lost their pride and joy?
Ta.

I probably counted to two hundred. I was reluctant to post considering safety is probably not the priority of many here. Am I wrong to show concern?

I wish Str8jacket a very safe return to motorcycling.

Maybe I am soft on safety of something. While bikers all over the place crash. My 5 year old policy of "if I ever crash a road bike I quit" stands.

[Ixion]

I probably counted to two hundred. I was reluctant to post considering safety is probably not the priority of many here. Am I wrong to show concern?

I wish Str8jacket a very safe return to motorcycling.

Maybe I am soft on safety of something. While bikers all over the place crash. My 5 year old policy of "if I ever crash a road bike I quit" stands.

Whilst I also am very committed to bikers not crashing, and safety is always my priority, I do think a policy of "one crash and give up" is unduely harsh.

Some crashes happen because of sheer bad luck - wrong place wrong time. Others are a concomitant of inexperience.

More important than the fact of crashing , if no serious harm be done, is the attitude of the crashee. Those who think it funny, or something to boast about, or who cast about for something to blame (" what prat left that gravel there ? And why was there no sign to warn me ? ") are indeed best advised to give it away whilst they are still alive.

But Ms Str8Jacket's response is much more mature - accepting that she made an error of inexperience. Such a crash may be considered an unwelcome, but educative experience. I do not see any reason why she should consider giving up motorcyling because of it.

Even the best and safest rider may crash eventually. The law of averages catches up. Thing is to work on making eventually a very long event.

[snuffles]

what a shit that was, got stood up by my mates, and went riding with a few strangers I picked up at Caltex............then she write s of her bike and makes me wear a fluro jacket for 2 hours................ well you cant always get it right!!!!!!!!!

see you back soon

[Lou Girardin]

One of our customers gave up riding because his mate crashed, no serious injuries though.

[jazbug5]

I probably counted to two hundred. I was reluctant to post considering safety is probably not the priority of many here. Am I wrong to show concern?

I wish Str8jacket a very safe return to motorcycling.

Maybe I am soft on safety of something. While bikers all over the place crash. My 5 year old policy of "if I ever crash a road bike I quit" stands.

Oh, I see- it was concern for safety. This being the internet, things can come across differently than the way you intend them to.
My interpretation of your comment was that you were being smug and unhelpful; a bit like telling a freshly tumbled kiddie they'd better give up trying to walk since they're so crap at it, and would maybe be better off staying in a push chair. (And that you yourself never made one mistake while learning to walk yourself, and will probably never fall over at all...)

I think you'll find there are a lot of nanas on here (myself included); okay, a lot of people come across as if they don't care about crashing, and there have been more than a few debates about why that is. However, as Ixion says- Str8jacket ain't one of them, and I think she's been amazingly calm about the whole thing. Anyway, not to worry, it was only a comment- I'm sure you're a decent enough person, and I hope you have a great weekend and have good weather for riding...

[skelstar]

...and makes me wear a fluro jacket for 2 hours....
Oh come on, you were putting that jacket on before your bike had stopped! :)

[badlieutenant]

LOL you so wanted to wear the fluro bro!!! :D

[Uncle B]

I didn't manage to take many photos as I was helping the paramedics and trying to keep Str8 Jacket calm.

Once again VTWINs tow and rescue service was called into action.

Please note that this service will be unavaliable during the summer months as I will be out riding....thank you

[Dafe]

Actually, yes. You are out of line.
That's about the least helpful thing I've ever seen someone post about someone else's bin. She hasn't been riding that long, and unfortunately she learned her lesson in such a way that wrote off her bike.
I had a lowside on a GN in gravel early on in my riding career (shhhh BadL!) but was fortunate enough to
a) not write it off (through luck),
b) be relatively unhurt (barring a couple of stitches) and
c) have supportive friends whose helpful comments helped me understand how it happened.

Funnily enough, the first time I met Str8Jacket was that very night, and that was before she'd got into bikes. Next time, can you count to ten before saying or writing something like that to someone who's just lost their pride and joy?
Ta.
I agree too!

I was riding home to Naenae this week, Glorious weather, through the quiet back streets and as I was taking a corner at around 20 kph, the whole bike just slid sideways. It was on its way down and luckily regripped and came back. The cause of this was loose gravel left by workmen working on the roads. As it turns out, I pass about 6 corners like this on my way home. I've now written to the Hutt council who now have a works order in place to have the corners swept clear.
Anyhow, Binning a bike can happen at any time and without any expectation and even whilst you're riding safely. If I'd binned my bike in the above situation, I would be spewing because it really wouldn't have been any of my fault.
Str8 is a new rider, low experience and thus always more prone to making a mistake.
Big Ups to "Str8 Jacket" for her determined attitude.
I've heard Str8 has asked VTwin to give her some safety riding lessons, I've got a mate picking up a 250 in the next few days who is also looking for some safety riding tips.
These people are proactive and have the desire to learn, even if by mistakes, they want to know where they went wrong and where their safe limits lay. Thats why in my eyes, they are fine hoping back on the saddle.

Some people on this thread have mentioned "That you're not a real rider till you've crashed seven times" Those are the ones that should invest their interests in a bicycle. Because if they got themselves a car, they'll probably kill some unfortunate motorcyclist.

[LB]

.
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Sorry to hear this Str8jacket. Glad you're (relatively) okay.
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[Gremlin]

ooh, what a bugger, but at least you are safely on the mend, unfortunate about the bike, but they can be replaced.

I reckon I have had two offs similar to what you describe, and within 3 days of each other. First tip would be to keep 100% focus on the road, bike, environment etc and not let your mind wander. I reckon that caused problems for me both times.

The second problem I have identified was the automatic learner response to brake when we detect things are going wrong. This is exactly what we don't want as it does the complete opposite of what we are trying to achieve.

Mad Boy has touched on this, but the braking makes the bike stand up (and head straight). If you are able to override your instinct to brake (I'm still trying!!) and instead tip the bike into the corner more, then thats how to avoid a potential crash.

Try practising this around quiet roundabouts or long curves: Start to run wide and try to induce a little panick into your head. Then force yourself to tip the bike in more and travel round the corner.

Eventually the hope (well mine anyways) is to make it an automatic response. Ask aff-man. He was following me on the second off (very slow one though) and he said that instead of tipping like I should, I seemed to head straight off the corner :oi-grr:

[crashe]

Good pic's VTwin....

I see the 'laughing gas' was working...
Gee I am impressed with the medic's cutting off the jeans...
both at the same length....

Since the bike is being written off does anyone need any GN250 parts...
As there is some good stuff still on the bike...

Str8jacket you rest up and heal... and go out and get another bike...
The lads and gals down in Wellington with help you out with riding tips...

Heck we are always learning as we all will make a mistake no matter how long we are riding for. As road conditions are always changing.

[Zed]

Maybe I am out of line. But if a GN is too much for you maybe you would want to take up a larger interest in cars?Yes I can confirm that - you are out of line with that comment! :hitcher:

[avgas]

dont feel so bad boss - ive written off every bike ive owned, one way or another.
Atleast u have your limbs, and most of all you life. Just keep laughing and joking and another bike will come.
Stew

[NC]

Actually, yes. You are out of line.
That's about the least helpful thing I've ever seen someone post about someone else's bin. She hasn't been riding that long, and unfortunately she learned her lesson in such a way that wrote off her bike.
I had a lowside on a GN in gravel early on in my riding career (shhhh BadL!) but was fortunate enough to
a) not write it off (through luck),
b) be relatively unhurt (barring a couple of stitches) and
c) have supportive friends whose helpful comments helped me understand how it happened.

Funnily enough, the first time I met Str8Jacket was that very night, and that was before she'd got into bikes. Next time, can you count to ten before saying or writing something like that to someone who's just lost their pride and joy?
Ta.
But Jaz, you get paper cuts in your eye :msn-wink:

Narh he's a cock, he's trolling that shit up.

[Ixion]

I didn't manage to take many photos as I was helping the paramedics and trying to keep Str8 Jacket calm.

Once again VTWINs tow and rescue service was called into action.

Please note that this service will be unavaliable during the summer months as I will be out riding....thank you

Well done that man, cool head in an emergency is always a good thing. Must have been a gut wrenching moment for you though, after being there when Mr Stonechucker crashed. Always a terrifying moment seeing another biker go down. Take care folks.

[Ixion]

I didn't manage to take many photos as I was helping the paramedics and trying to keep Str8 Jacket calm.

Once again VTWINs tow and rescue service was called into action.

Please note that this service will be unavaliable during the summer months as I will be out riding....thank you

Actually that has to be the least damaged written off bike I've ever seen. Looking at it yu'd think a couple of judicious kicks to straighten a peg or so, and it would be back on the road. Must have hit at JUST the wrong angle or something. Or GNs have weak frames ?

[Uncle B]

Well done that man, cool head in an emergency is always a good thing. Must have been a gut wrenching moment for you though, after being there when Mr Stonechucker crashed. Always a terrifying moment seeing another biker go down. Take care folks.

Never like seeing that happen to one of our own......funny thing is that you always see it in slow mo.
She has a great attitude towards riding and is very keen to get back on, I would imagine something like this would put some newbies off for good.
I'm just glad there were people around to help her....that's why when I'm out on my own I take it a little easier.

Damage to the bike was minimal. Indicators, levers, headlight all ok. Front guard ripped off, but on closer inspection you could see the motor cranked off to one side, plus the forks were a little twisted.

[NC]

Bruce, I wish everyone had a big heart like you, you're one in a million.
:hug:









:o

[Uncle B]

Bruce, I wish everyone had a big heart like you, you're one in a million.
:hug:

:o


Blushing now

[Pixie]

I might be being pedantic but I should point out that Str8 didnt 'technically' walk away from the accident. There was morphine, O2, maybe NOS, an Ambo, and a Paramedic involved. She also got a ride to the Masterton Hospital in the big white truck. So while she figuratively 'walked away from the accident' she was in a fair bit of pain.
Ok, so she floated away from the accident :spudflip:

[snuffles]

Oh come on, you were putting that jacket on before your bike had stopped! :)


Thats a lie :motu: I was forced to wear it, and I did it too help a fellow member..........if any one else wants a cool looking fluro jacket, I know where to get them.........

[Biff]

Ouch - Sorry to hear about the bin.

Be safe :ride:

[Str8 Jacket]

Well, im back at work today. Had an interesting morning this morning, got to the bus stop and realised that I had lost my bus ticket, now those damn things are more expensive than a full tank in the GN and they don't last as long. Anyway so here I am limping around looking for my ticket, I suddenly see it but its on the ground under a seat. Cause my knees a bit bung still, I cant bend it properly so I am trying my best to get the ticket but not look too much like a dork while doing it, I obviously did not suceed as I heard this young boy say to his mother, "whats wrong with her mum, is she handicapped or something". I have never been so embarrased, felt sorry for his mum too she went bright red!
Anyway so I am at work and able to get back online (though if my boss asks I'll deny it) twas an interesting read (this thread), it's always interesting to hear others opinions etc. Thanks most of you for the encouraging comments and get better wishes. Thanks also to those that pmed me etc . . .
I am feeling alot better now. I no longer have to wear a leg brace over my knee, and have no use for the crutches - YAY! I have some lovely rainbow-like bruising to my legs and some burns, that despite going slighty septic and now healing well.
I am now waiting to hear from the insurance company to find out whats happening, basically I know the the bike is a write off, but as I have never been thorugh this process before Im not too sure what happens with the bike, cause as most of you have said there are still alot of good working parts left on the bike, was just the frame and forks that were bent!
I have decided to buy a second hand bike with my insurance payout, but have decided not to buy another GN. Im planning on seeing what is out there for sale and having a look a few different bikes to see what suits me AND my price range at the time!
Bruce - :ar15: That's for posting those pics! Did you guy's get any photos of you riding the GN? That would've been soo funny! :rofl:

[skelstar]

I dont think anyone did Str8. I think its really hard to take a photo when you are laughing your head off. :)

[Lias]

Sorry to hear you came off! At least you walked away from it unharmed(ish). Looks like your having fun with the laughing gas in those pics :rofl:

[crshbndct]

sorry to hear about your crash. get well soon.

is your ankle broke in the 2nd pic?

[Str8 Jacket]

is your ankle broke in the 2nd pic?

I was sooo soo lucky and didn't break any bones!

[Paul in NZ]

I was sooo soo lucky and didn't break any bones!

Glad to hear from you again m'dear (I'm 49 now so I'm allowed to talk like that) and glad you are OK.

Nothing wrong with getting another GN but whatever you get.... Please be careful and work it up to speed gradually. It's awfully tempting to do it all in the first week but I can honestly say, as I've got older the riding has got better and better. ie I'm really enjoying it these days. The trick is to get old and to keep riding.

Let us know if you need anything.

Cheers

[BNZ]

I was sooo soo lucky and didn't break any bones!

Yup. broken bones are way over-rated

[Smorg]

Yup. broken bones are way over-rated

Speak for yourself mate i dunno about you but i love a good broken pelvis every now and again

[Eurygnomes]

Girl! Good to see you back online. And way excited about your next bike (almost as excited about my own next bike).

Good photos too...you make a great crash test model! :) Just don't give up the day job yet huh!?

[Scorpygirl]

Glad to hear you are back at work and on the mend. Take care of yourself and give yourself plenty of time to heal. Arnica is great for healing too. You will be back up and biking in no time. :ride: