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matt77
25th August 2006, 15:30
Hi - just got back from A+E after slamming in the barrier at the bottom of the Rimutaka's on the way to Featherstone. Bike's a bit scrapped but ankle and kneed took a battering. Managed to ride back to wellie but wanted to say a big thank you to the blue Honda sports bike rider who stopped to see if I was alright, and then followed me back in over the hill to the bottom of Ngauranga gorge.

Cheers
Sketchy_Racer
25th August 2006, 15:32
Damn!!

Lucky your simi ok man!!!
skelstar
25th August 2006, 15:39
Dude. That sucks. Hpe you get better soon.

What wa the cause? Just brain fade, or something on the road?
matt77
25th August 2006, 15:42
Thanks. I actually think I took the corner "poorly", wasn't looking at the exit more the apex and locked up when I realised it was to late. Back locked up and as a result went sideways in to the barrier.
skelstar
25th August 2006, 15:43
Fair enough. Heal quick.
Wasp
25th August 2006, 16:11
gotta watch that barrier its sharper than it looks.

bad luck mate, heal up
Steam
25th August 2006, 16:31
My god, i did the exact same thing yesterday, broke some bones in my wrist.
Hope you feel better soon.

I can't wait to get up there again!
Hitcher
25th August 2006, 18:58
Congratulations. You are the second Multistrada that I know of to have come to grief at the bottom of the Takas. Good news that you're OKish.
Deano
25th August 2006, 19:06
Good to hear you're ok mate.
apteryx_haasti
25th August 2006, 19:32
Get well soon - hope you are not too sore tomorrow!
Leong
25th August 2006, 19:50
I noticed those barriers when I drove thru that road for the first time last summer, wishing I was on my bike, but wary of the barriers!!

Sorry to hear about this, and hope you heal quick!!
jtzzr
25th August 2006, 20:00
Good to hear you`re not too badly damaged! The takas are not too biker-friendly this week are they?
onearmedbandit
25th August 2006, 20:06
Like others have said, good to hear you're ok.
fozz rock
25th August 2006, 20:30
shit happen

get well soon
Lord Derosso
26th August 2006, 08:59
My god, i did the exact same thing yesterday, broke some bones in my wrist.
Hope you feel better soon.

I can't wait to get up there again!

Glad you guys are both OK. I highly recommend you dont go up there today. I live in Newtown and its flooding in parts here. Been extremely heavy rain all this morning at times. Hows it up towards the Takas?

Steam - have you got one of those stress balls? It might be a good idea to use one when you can, to get your wrist and fingers working well again.
Might sound silly but theres a lot of strain on your wrists especially when riding in city traffic.