Biker Down. Oh shit, it's me...

**surfchick** · 11th May 2010, 16:04

RRRRrrrrrrrr so sucks - a moment of not concentrating in a car and 6 weeks injury for the rider -
V stoked to hear you had good ambo and docs - all best for healing the bits back up

**Fatt Max** · 11th May 2010, 17:43

Quick update.....

First off, well, just so overwhelmed by the posts, pm's, texts, emails and phone calls I have received over the last 24 hours. Thanks to each and everyone of you for your kind and downright funny words.....Flatt Max, a classic......Splatt Max, even better.......and as for Ronin's message to the DHB, classic.......
I will get around to thanking you all personally once my single handed typing speed improves from 20 words an hour.

So, out of hospital now, the surgery on my left hand is on hold for another week meaning I have fecking RoboCops Gun arm on the end of me flabby beer tit. Mrs Max has already surfed the net to see if there are any mail order attachments available, will have to see how that one goes.

State Insurance......brilliant, no fuss and no worry. Arranged collection of bike from Salvage yard and transport to Colemans for assesment. I did have my lunch under the seat of the bike (a fucking HUGE bucket of Sunday's spaggy bol) which I donated to the salvage firm office girls. If they dont answer the phones tomorrow then you know it was a tad 'over- defrosted' so to speak.

As for ASB Insurance......wankers.......lid is fine, umming about me ripped pants and munted boots but will not accept my $600 bike jacket as protective clothing, it's down as normal clothing. Now, that jacket saved my elbows, shoulders, back, in fact all the areas it is designed to save but the ampbs had to cut it off.....fair enough but come on ASB, surley its protective and not normal clothing. Means it gets depreciated in value, may as well have worn a hoodie (no, forget that statement)....anyone have any thoughts on this?

So, at home bashed, battered and bruised.........and thats just the dog.......nah, feel pretty well wrecked but am on the mend, getting easier thanks to all the KB'rs out there and their friendly words.

Oh, of course I was asked the 'are you going to get back on the bike again' to which my answer is a resounding "Fuck yes, and if you dont like it, then......etc etc"

Thanks again you sexy bastards

FM

**98tls** · 11th May 2010, 17:48

Just caught this,glad it wasnt worse and heal quick eh.

**Hiflyer** · 11th May 2010, 17:52

Originally Posted by Fatt Max

As for ASB Insurance......wankers.......lid is fine, umming about me ripped pants and munted boots but will not accept my $600 bike jacket as protective clothing, it's down as normal clothing. Now, that jacket saved my elbows, shoulders, back, in fact all the areas it is designed to save but the ampbs had to cut it off.....

That's BS, (although lucky they didn't class it as sporting goods cos there'd be more depriciation there probably)

A word from the "inside" of insurance, ask to speak to their team leader, they'll shit their pants. Put your case forward about how it is actually protective clothing and if that fails threaten to take them to the insurance ombudsman!

But on another note, good to know you're ok!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

**scooute** · 11th May 2010, 17:58

Originally Posted by Fatt Max

Quick update.....

So, out of hospital now, the surgery on my left hand is on hold for another week meaning I have fecking RoboCops Gun arm on the end of me flabby beer tit. Mrs Max has already surfed the net to see if there are any mail order attachments available, will have to see how that one goes.

FM

maybe she can find you an attachment

with a beer bottle opener and some tools to save time when needing a drink or to do some work on your new ride... Glad to hear theyve let you out so you can get comfy at home. best of luck with the insurance

**Mom** · 11th May 2010, 18:30

Originally Posted by Fatt Max

Quick update.....
As for ASB Insurance......wankers.......
FM

I could write a book about ASB Insurance. I am sorry you have run foul of their "fine print" . They are not an insurance company, but the policy they promote is underwritten by IAG I believe. The fine print is where they have you by the short hairs, and there will be no arguing. I used to be insured by them (all very convienient when your life goes splat and you are a bit shell shocked eh) but no longer. Long story short, you know how they have an 0800 24/7 claims phone number? Well it is actually possible to ring it after hours

That was the reason they gave for not settling my claim anyway. Like I said a book is possible, but that will give you an idea. Utter wankers is more acurate mate.

Originally Posted by Hiflyer

A word from the "inside" of insurance, ask to speak to their team leader, they'll shit their pants.

No, no they wont, they will simply read the script that was prepared earlier for them and that will be that.

**rustic101** · 11th May 2010, 18:51

Bugger, no consolation but at least you got to walk (limp) away. Hope you're getting better and the after effects with the insurance company work out. Is she being ticketed, or summoned?

**rustic101** · 11th May 2010, 18:58

Originally Posted by Usarka

tramadol.

Just make sure its the right dose or you will be tripping!!! there is a reason Tramadol is not given to minors (it makes them commit sideways)...

**DMNTD:Me** · 11th May 2010, 19:20

Good to see that you're all good Mr Voluptuous. Sadly I know the feeling all too well including a kamikaze lady a week and a half ago that decided to pull in front of me whilst I was commuting to work. Needless to say I dropped our ZX14 in the middle of Dominion Rd fortunately at a mere 30kmph....grrrrrrrrrrrr!

Re your gear....claim under household contents but due to the fact that it was her fault...her insurance company will pay for it.

**Oakie** · 11th May 2010, 19:26

Originally Posted by Mully

Anyway, I've heard of this new medical treatment - it's experimental, but it's been trialling well - medicinal head. Get Mrs Max onto that, pronto. From memory, it's three times a day (or as required), for six weeks (or as required). Let me know if Mrs Max wants to see a prescription and I'll get one over to you.

Don't do it Max! I hear this treatment is delivered anally.

**Usarka** · 11th May 2010, 19:57

Originally Posted by rustic101

Bugger, no consolation but at least you got to walk (limp) away. Hope you're getting better and the after effects with the insurance company work out. Is she being ticketed, or summoned?

Originally Posted by DMNTD

Heh! Really? I used to have to take 14 of those per day(amoung others)....explains a bit I guess

Bro, you're not making sense!