Crash - Dominion Road- Thanks to the Red Kawasaki Ninja chick!

**Deviant** · 9th June 2009, 13:10

Just spoke to the guy who I had the prang with, he seems to be pretty good about it now.

He's obviously concerned how it's going to come back on him career-wise, but it's not like he flew the wrong way down the road at twice the speed limit, it was just pulling out and not checking clearly and had a bigger consequence than anyone would have expected.

He's trying to get hold of a manager who will guide him through everything. Has to do incident reports and stuff.

He said he nearly had a heart attack when he saw me fly over the bonnet and miss a pole by a metre, "coz it wouldn't have been pretty afterwards if you hit it".

He thought only busses were allowed in the bus lane, didn't look for a small bike, only a big bus, and someone waved him through so he went and BANG! All over for the GN I reckon, take was busted, half the lights, wheel guard and probably the wheel and forks, and loads of other bits from the front and back wheels/sides.

Fuel was leaking. People were telling me to stay there but I could see the petrol leaking into the puddle I was in and I thought I could get up, so I did.

**Lula** · 9th June 2009, 13:11

I cringed as I read your story. It brought back memories of when I was slapped on the road

Good luck with it and hope you get that sports bike!

**Flatcap** · 9th June 2009, 13:23

Originally Posted by Deviant

He's obviously concerned how it's going to come back on him career-wise, but it's not like he flew the wrong way down the road at twice the speed limit, it was just pulling out and not checking clearly and had a bigger consequence than anyone would have expected.

Nah, you are being too charitable - he should be prosecuted

**NDORFN** · 9th June 2009, 13:26

You might get a root out of it yet

**Patch** · 9th June 2009, 13:34

why the hell would you want to ride down Dom Rd anyway?

Use Sandringham Rd FFS

**Flatcap** · 9th June 2009, 13:40

Originally Posted by Patch

why the hell would you want to ride down Dom Rd anyway?

Use Sandringham Rd FFS

Both are arterial routes with bus lanes, so the difference would be....?

**Deviant** · 9th June 2009, 13:41

Originally Posted by NDORFN

You might get a root out of it yet

Eh wat? You mean the witness? Firstly, I've got he missus coming over to play nurse in an hour or so, and secondly even if I was single, I have a feeling Miss Ninja might be a Mrs. She's too cute to stay single for long, even with helmet hair at 8:30am

And my unshaven, scruffy haired, red eyed appearance on a GN250 probably attracted more sympathy than anything else, hehe!

**YellowDog** · 9th June 2009, 13:45

I missunderstood your title was baming Ninja Chick for the accident!

Sorry to hear about the prang. Glad you are OK.

You will need witnesses to get the firm to pay. Hopefully the Police will help you.

**NDORFN** · 9th June 2009, 13:45

Originally Posted by Deviant

Eh wat? You mean the witness? Firstly, I've got he missus coming over to play nurse in an hour or so, and secondly even if I was single, I have a feeling Miss Ninja might be a Mrs. She's too cute to stay single for long, even with helmet hair at 8:30am

And my unshaven, scruffy haired, red eyed appearance on a GN250 probably attracted more sympathy than anything else, hehe!

Despite your unfavourable circumstances, you WERE riding a GN250. Maybe a ménage à trois type outcome is more realistic.

**CookMySock** · 9th June 2009, 13:53

Originally Posted by Deviant

Just spoke to the guy who I had the prang with, he seems to be pretty good about it now.

LOL, GOOD!? Good and lucky that you don't crush his arse is more like it.

Originally Posted by Deviant

He's obviously concerned how it's going to come back on him career-wise.

LOL, do you think?

Originally Posted by Deviant

it's not like he flew the wrong way down the road at twice the speed limit, it was just pulling out and not checking clearly and had a bigger consequence than anyone would have expected.

You are making excuses for him.

Originally Posted by Deviant

He said he nearly had a heart attack when he saw me fly over the bonnet and miss a pole by a metre, "coz it wouldn't have been pretty afterwards if you hit it".

LOL he would have had a second heart attack after he saw my report, followed by a seizure and a blown ring.

Originally Posted by Flatcap

Nah, you are being too charitable - he should be prosecuted

Damn right.

Get in there and tell them to get you a new bike quick fucken smart, and better make a fucken tidy one too, and a grand for your medical bills and time off work wouldn't go astray either.

edit:

Originally Posted by Deviant

She's too cute to stay single for long, even with helmet hair at 8:30am

Never assume!

Steve

**PirateJafa** · 9th June 2009, 14:11

It's always interesting reading DangerousAdvice's posts.

Finding that no matter how stupid someone has made themselves appear in the past, they are always able to take themselves to an even lower level.

**scracha** · 9th June 2009, 14:25

Sounds painful and hopefully his insurance company will get you rolling again.

Next time though, don't be a hero. Go to hospital and get yourself checked out regardless.

**Deviant** · 9th June 2009, 14:35

The ambo came and asked how I feel, when I said I feel a little bruised but not broken and no neck issues, they said I should be fine, and I think I am. If I'd had any real concerns, I definitely would have gone to a doc/hospital. Wasn't trying to be a hero, but if I get taken to hospital and tie up a spot for a few bruises when someone is having their guts or brains held in by a tourniquet, I'd feel pretty stink about it.

I made it clear I want his company to sort it out, and fast, so I can get back to work, and wouldn't make a fuss if they do the right thing and get my bike paid for.

It's up to the police to do a ticket now. They seem to think it'll go my way without actually saying it. The insurance will really depend on their results.

Any idea how I follow up on their side of things? Do I need to wait for a call or postal letter?

**CookMySock** · 9th June 2009, 15:00

Originally Posted by Deviant

I made it clear I want his company to sort it out, and fast, so I can get back to work, and wouldn't make a fuss if they do the right thing and get my bike paid for. [....]

Any idea how I follow up on their side of things? Do I need to wait for a call or postal letter?

Give them two days, and wander down and ask politely how they are getting on with it. Tell them, welllll, I can't get to work and thaaaats a problem, aaaaaand I was due to go away for a weeks' ride with my mates and I can't and thaaaaats a big problem... soooooooo, what say we shoot down the bike shop and see what we can see? Hmmmm?

Steve