Wolf Down - "binned and pinned" [Archive]

Wolf

15th February 2007, 07:56

Yep, it had to happen. My own fault. My own stupid fault.

And of course, it's the curse of commuting to work - you're most likely to go down on familiar ground close to home. In this case, literally within 2 metres of my front door.

Fortunately it was at low speed - less than my usual walking pace, actually.

And while going backwards.

I was walking beside the bike, backing it out into the driveway and caught my heel on the bottom step - entirely my fault, I failed to check my blind spot - so down I went. Wound up with the bike lying on both my legs.

Damned good thing I was wearing my helmet - it was on my right elbow at the time.

Also a damned good thing I've got a little XT225 and not a Harley or I'd still be pinned under the damned thing.

So, pay extra care in familiar territory and always check your blind spot...

jumma

15th February 2007, 07:59

Stink one, hope there's not too much damage. In our flat we have to do a speedo run if you drop your bike so we're all extra careful already

Toaster

15th February 2007, 08:00

Stink to hear that dude. I've almost done the same thing backing out of the garage. I think I'd be a bit squished if I made the same error.

MSTRS

15th February 2007, 08:09

You had me really worried with the title.....prick. I hope it hurt.
:dodge:

Wolf

15th February 2007, 08:11

Injuries? Only the ego - both my boys were watching through the window.

Toaster, you must be a pretty big lad if you'd only be "a bit" squished by a Boulevard - I'd probably be puree.

Wolf

15th February 2007, 08:12

You had me really worried with the title.....prick. I hope it hurt.
:dodge:
Bugger, "must spread more rep around" etc.

Sorry, 'bout that, dude. I'll buy you a beer when I next see you.

Deviant Esq

15th February 2007, 08:13

Yep, me too MSTRS. Glad it wasn't as bad as the title made out! Wasn't really a 'bin' but a 'drop.' Any damage to you or the bike? And since I'm assuming your skid lid hit the deck fairly firmly... I take it you'll be replacing it as well? Still, lesson learned, shame it had to be the hard way. :no:

Bugger, "must spread more rep around" etc.

I blinged him for you... though, having said that, I wouldn't give as many "bling points." Sorry MSTRS. :(

Macktheknife

15th February 2007, 08:13

Glad nothing was hurt but your ego, and I hope that this is the only post like this you ever have to make.
That title is very misleading mate!

Motu

15th February 2007, 08:15

Silly bugger - stilleto heels take a bit of practice....I prefer to carry them in my handbag and put them on at work.

Wolf

15th February 2007, 08:21

Silly bugger - stilleto heels take a bit of practice....I prefer to carry them in my handbag and put them on at work.
Cheers, I'll remember that next time.

judecatmad

15th February 2007, 08:21

M8! Glad you're OK :)

Take care, eh?!

yungatart

15th February 2007, 08:21

Bugger!
Glad you and your bike are ok - apart from the ego! Be careful, in the male of the species, the ego is very fragile - make sure you nurse it along and look after it!

Wolf

15th February 2007, 08:24

Bugger!
Glad you and your bike are ok - apart from the ego! Be careful, in the male of the species, the ego is very fragile - make sure you nurse it along and look after it!
Hey, you're right! Perhaps I can swing a week off on compo out of this...

Wolf

15th February 2007, 08:29

Apologies, the thread was supposed to be somewhat of a piss-take - poking a bit of fun at myself for my own carelessness.

Apologies to those who saw it and were concerned that it was a serious accident.

Beemer

15th February 2007, 08:37

Ah, so that's why I hurt my elbow when I did something similar years ago - I was foolishly wearing my helmet on my HEAD!!!

Glad it was a little case of 'oops' rather than a big case of 'oh shit!'

Wolf

15th February 2007, 08:42

Oh yeah, the helmet - I didn't even bang it on the step, fortunately.

I went down fairly slowly and was able to take care I didn't hit the helmet on anything - I think that having recently bought it tends to focus the mind somewhat.

Goblin

15th February 2007, 09:06

Stink one, hope there's not too much damage. In our flat we have to do a speedo run if you drop your bike so we're all extra careful already
I hope a "speedo run" isn't a dash down the road in ya budgie-smuglers :pinch:

Biff

15th February 2007, 09:14

Ouch. Bin there.

Mighty Biffbird + garage + kids fluffy toy + trip + drop = $$$ * n = "f*£k&g Kids!"

ManDownUnder

15th February 2007, 09:18

LOL - did that with the RF... backing down a drive (engine off... and no chance of moving it forward...) and the back wheel clipped a bit of firewood lying on the drive...

Going... LEFT! Only think I could do was leap clear and enjoy those delicate sounds of plastic scraping (and things not breaking!!! Fucken strong mirrors the RF...). Wish I'd had your bike I would have been able to hold it up.

Glad you're intact - the title had me thinking.

crashe

15th February 2007, 09:33

Shit in hell, Wolf, you had me worried when I come online just now and find your thread on the first page....

Glad you are ok..... and its just your ego that has been hurt.

Hope you went and told your boys, that is how NOT to reverse a bike out.... :whistle:

Think its time to hand the bike over to strayjuliet mate..... :yes:

Wolf

15th February 2007, 09:36

I hope a "speedo run" isn't a dash down the road in ya budgie-smuglers :pinch:
ACH! Bad mental image! :gob: Now I really do need a week or two off on compo!

Sniper

15th February 2007, 10:00

Bugger matey, glad you are ok

PuppetMaster

15th February 2007, 10:07

Im sure we have all had these moments...more embarrassing than dangerous. and ofcourse a right mother if you scratch or break anything, ie. mirrors, pegs etc.
It could be worse.....

Wolf

15th February 2007, 10:17

Im sure we have all had these moments...more embarrassing than dangerous. and ofcourse a right mother if you scratch or break anything, ie. mirrors, pegs etc.
It could be worse.....
Yeah fortunately I cushioned the bike's fall, kept my helmet clear of anything and the worst damage (aside from the cubs seeing that their father is a dick) was being slightly puffed from struggling out from under the thing and getting it back on its wheels.

Damned good thing it wasn't my old CB550! I still remember dropping that bugger and all I can say is I'm glad I didn't get even one leg pinned under it.

Don't apologise for laughing - this thread was supposed to be a laugh at my expense.

Definitely liked Motu's advice...

15th February 2007, 11:35

And there I was worried about another expensive case to push up our ACC levies!
Wolf- make sure you coordinate your handbag and high heels though with your helmet colour.
Go all the way and really embarrass yourself and tell us how many people it took to help you lift the bike up.

Wolf

15th February 2007, 11:39

Don't worry, MD, I only ever buy black - goes with everything.

Including concrete driveways, it would seem.

wybmadiity

15th February 2007, 11:40

Chuckle chuckle hehe, eherm... sorry had a visual image,
But I bet the kids were pissing themselves with laughter... possibly quiet funny to see :dodge:

Glad you are okay though :yes:

Lias

15th February 2007, 11:43

ACH! Bad mental image! :gob: Now I really do need a week or two off on compo!

If you think the mental image of you in speedos is detrimental to YOU, imagine what its one to ME.. Fuck I'm gonna be on an invalids for the rest of my natural life suffering PTSD!

Mein EYES!

Wolf

15th February 2007, 11:52

If you think the mental image of you in speedos is detrimental to YOU, imagine what its one to ME.. Fuck I'm gonna be on an invalids for the rest of my natural life suffering PTSD!

Mein EYES!
Actually, the mental image I had was of Jumma and his flatties dashing up the road wearing budgie-smugglers.

I'm off to sear out my optic nerve...

Lissa

15th February 2007, 11:58

Hmm glad you are ok. :sunny:

I had my first off a couple of weeks ago. Tried to turn my bike backwards out of a friends driveway while sitting on it. I think my foot slipped on some stones and then in slowmotion (really was) I dropped my bike carefully to the ground and rolled over on the concrete a couple of times I think... cant remember I was too shook up. On a good note, my buddy rescued my bike... no injuries where sustained in my accident. :mellow:

Wolf

15th February 2007, 12:15

Slippery surfaces are a curse. The only time I dropped my monstrosity of a CB550 was due in part to a slippery surface (and in part to the fact I'm such a short-arse I only could get the tips of my toes on the road) - fully stopped, both feet at tip-toe, slightly wet road --> right foot skating out from under me, bike going down and me doing the splits of the top of it. Had a hell of a job getting the heavy bike back on its wheels toute seule. ("On me Todd," for the less pretentious ones out there.)

Have I ever mentioned how much I love how light the XT225 is?

Skunk Control

15th February 2007, 12:45

Thanks Wolf, needed a little laugh, scared me form the tiltle though glad everythings ok

Edbear

15th February 2007, 12:48

! Be careful, in the male of the species, the ego is very fragile!

Yeah, but my wife is very kind and she makes sure mine doesn't get too big...:third:

gijoe1313

15th February 2007, 14:44

Ah, bugger about the drop, spare a thought for Dai - he ended up busting his back (more) making sure he didn't drop his one!

If only all our bins/drops/accidents were like this :yes: Riding bikes is always a humbling/humiliating experience when things go pear-shape and only results in a loss to eo, pride, dignity and vanity! :o

Won't be the first time it's ever happened, nor will it be the last time - just make sure you aren't around when it does! :msn-wink:

scumdog

15th February 2007, 14:47

Naked arse bro, you're getting too old for this kind of shit - take more care will ya and save us all the nervous stress of reading threads with that sort of title.

AND: Motorbikes don't have a reverse gear 'cos they're not designed to go backwards - as you found out!!

Wolf

15th February 2007, 15:08

AND: Motorbikes don't have a reverse gear 'cos they're not designed to go backwards - as you found out!!
Seems I'm not designed to go backwards, either.

Wolf

15th February 2007, 15:14

Yeah, but my wife is very kind and she makes sure mine doesn't get too big...:third:
What exactly doesn't she let get too big? :devil2:

Roj

15th February 2007, 15:19

...(aside from the cubs seeing that their father is a dick) ...

This would only confirm to them what they are learning through life.....:devil2:

Roj

15th February 2007, 15:22

Shit in hell, Wolf, you had me worried when I come online just now and find your thread on the first page....

Glad you are ok..... and its just your ego that has been hurt.

I thought something similar when I saw the thread, but his ego is big enough to handle a few dents:dodge:

Wolf

15th February 2007, 16:00

This would only confirm to them what they are learning through life.....:devil2:

I thought something similar when I saw the thread, but his ego is big enough to handle a few dents:dodge:
:Oi: I'll have to sue you for Information of Character!

I highly resemble those comments.

Bonez

15th February 2007, 16:17

DemonWolf

15th February 2007, 17:26

Good to hear that it wasn't anything major.. A lesson learnt though.. I've nearly been there a few times, but managed to save it. Kinda take a few things for granted though.. and carelessness creeps in and bites ya butt to remind ya not to take anything for granted.. i.e. reversing the bike out/into garage etc.

Just aslong as you explained to your cubs how this occurred, why it occurred, and how to avoid it in future =)

Toaster

15th February 2007, 20:25

Injuries? Only the ego - both my boys were watching through the window.

Toaster, you must be a pretty big lad if you'd only be "a bit" squished by a Boulevard - I'd probably be puree.

Bro, it's what the girls keep telling me.

Toaster

15th February 2007, 20:32

Hmm glad you are ok. :sunny:

I had my first off a couple of weeks ago. Tried to turn my bike backwards out of a friends driveway while sitting on it.

Dang, sorry to hear that! So I gather that both you and the bike were saved from damage? The ol' backwards thing isn't as easy as we'd like to think. I've had a few close calls myself. I've found the old beastie is a bit diffcult to back up once cornered on an incline (of almost any gradient!).

Lissa

15th February 2007, 20:47

Dang, sorry to hear that! So I gather that both you and the bike were saved from damage? The ol' backwards thing isn't as easy as we'd like to think. I've had a few close calls myself. I've found the old beastie is a bit diffcult to back up once cornered on an incline (of almost any gradient!).Oh yea me and bike were ok, and I had a bit of a giggle... I guess I will just add that to my list of things to practice :)

Toaster

15th February 2007, 20:53

Oh yea me and bike were ok, and I had a bit of a giggle... I guess I will just add that to my list of things to practice :)

Good stuff, good to see you had a luagh about it - life is too short and precious not to see the funny side!

I've found the odd loose stone or two can really catch you out when moving the bike about. In my case, an ocean going tug would be helpful.

strayjuliet

15th February 2007, 22:53

Think its time to hand the bike over to strayjuliet mate..... :yes:

I agree. If Wolf can't so much as back his bike (or himself for that matter) out a driveway then it's high time he handed the keys over, it might be safer than him dropping the poor bike. Wolf only hurt his ego but imagine how the poor bike feels!!!

Every morning I say to Wolf "ride safely" maybe now I should say "step safely" :dodge:

shafty

15th February 2007, 23:09

Bad luck Dude. I wasn't at all afraid of the Title, cos I don't know ya, and I figured you were well enough to post the story!! lol (sorry!)

It's never too late to learn something, - ie I'm super careful about the slow stuff, - heard/seen too many stories, but alas, as I was backing the ST13 out of a parking space (car park) while straddling her (the bike), my left foot hit some oil, and..................................nearly bloody lost it, blooooody lucky, - phew!

Oh, sorry, nearly forgot your prescription: Take 18 cold Heinies and call me in the morning" Dr Shafty

Wolf

15th February 2007, 23:22

Bad luck Dude. I wasn't at all afraid of the Title, cos I don't know ya, and I figured you were well enough to post the story!! lol (sorry!)
The old "if it were serious it'd be someone else starting the thread" theory of damage assessment, huh?

After work the kids showed me the proper way to reverse a bike - their little electric toy bike has a reverse switch.

It also has training wheels, so I don't think I like what they were implying...

strayjuliet

15th February 2007, 23:44

I told you that you need training wheels Wolf.

This post just proves me right. As always. .:dodge:

Wolf

16th February 2007, 00:30

This post just proves me right. As always. .:dodge:

As Trinity said in The Matrix:

Dodge this! :ar15:

strayjuliet

16th February 2007, 00:38

As Trinity said in The Matrix:

Dodge this! :ar15:

Now now. You know as well as the cubs do, temper tantrums dont work on me.

Wolf

16th February 2007, 00:43

Now now. You know as well as the cubs do, temper tantrums dont work on me.
It didn't help getting the bike off my legs this morning, either...

strayjuliet

16th February 2007, 00:48

Now I know why you don't drink... it's because the alchol doesn't effect you till the next day.

Thats the last time I'm taking you out to dinner and letting you have 1 bottle of beer if it has this effect on you.

Wolf

16th February 2007, 00:52

Thats the last time I'm taking you out to dinner and letting you have 1 bottle of beer if it has this effect on you.
Really? I thought it's because the drink didn't have the effects you'd hoped.

Try more Rohypnol next time...

Sorry folks, but this is the only way we get to have a chat these days...

strayjuliet

16th February 2007, 00:54

Really? I thought it's because the drink didn't have the effects you'd hoped.

Try more Rohypnol next time...

Sorry folks, but this is the only way we get to have a chat these days...

4 Words: Speak for your self.

Edbear

16th February 2007, 05:49

What exactly doesn't she let get too big? :devil2:

"You must spread..." here we go again! I'd like to bling you both for most of this thread!:yes:

The Missus keeps a close eye on my ego and whacks it if it starts to get out of line! The middle-aged spread is another thing she wants reduced, and I am working on that...:bye:

The "other" bits and pieces can grow as much as they like...:innocent:

strayjuliet

16th February 2007, 09:26

thanks Edbear, though I don't think Wolf really needs anymore rep do you? lol I think he has more than enough.

Besides it's bad for his ego...

Horney1

16th February 2007, 14:38

Shit Wolf, ya had me goin to. For a moment there I thought I might have lead you astray while talking tyres! Good to hear it wasn't too bad. Tip for the future: also watch out when doing slow tight turns close to any hoses laying on the ground before backin said bike into garage. The little buggers can catch one unawares when one is quietly coasting into ones driveway late at night!