I was heading home from coming into work today on lake road, like an idiot i was passing on the left when a car pulled to turn right, i t-boned it and now my bike is out of commision, and i just have myself to blame.
Scooter boy
I was heading home from coming into work today on lake road, like an idiot i was passing on the left when a car pulled to turn right, i t-boned it and now my bike is out of commision, and i just have myself to blame.
Dad always told me, there's two things in life you don't share. Your women and your motorbike.
Fully qualified Sifter.
Badd buzz. The old turn right before hooking a left trick eh? Hope you're up and running again soon.
The instructions are simple...
We won't be too hard on you. As long as you haven't done it before, and don't do it again.
It's not everytime one can learn from one's mistakes. Just as long as you do...
Do you realise how many holes there could be if people would just take the time to take the dirt out of them?
It's time...
But mate, everyone knows you need at least 3 m clear on your left hand side at all times through a left-hand turn! Well, that's obviously what the drivers in Kilbirnie believe.Originally Posted by Crasherfromwayback
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A valuable lesson you were able to walk away from - we can replace bikes but it takes longer to replace People
Points for accepting your mistake too
Hardcore Biker
I witnessed the dumbest car move in the history of recodes..... My mate was heading down a road, me following about 30-50m behind. In front of my mate was a 4x4 with a horse float. He was a good 40m behind it. The silly fat B*&^ in the 4x4 indicates left then crosses over into incoming lane drastically and slams on picks, both us and oncoming cars completely confused, my mate goes into evasive action and heads left skidding sideways on wet road and ploughs into ditch, I follow but stay upright, guy behind me also stays upright but hits trailer. Oncoming car from other direction slams on picks and heads into bush on side of road, Dizzy bitch in 4x4 keeps swerving and pulls back into driveway on left.
Trailer got T boned and she pulls into drive.
Fat rotund horse lover gets out all abusive and lays into my mate who has a broken leg and seriously mangled foot, driver from other side restrains her and threatens to slap her for his troubles, everyone is nuts except my mate.
Long story short, mate got charged for dangerous driving fined and 6 months in hospital......... Popo were nasty and wouldn't listen to eye witness acounts. Fresh out of popo school and full of popo juice.
I am freindly really, I only bite when provoked
Whip it, whip it good!
Was this local by chance?
Sucks to hear about your crash mate. Lesson learned that you have walked away from. DO NOT undertake, regardless of what you think the vehicle in front is doing, do not trust an indicator either for that matter. Pleased you are alive to pass this lesson on to any that have not experienced it for themselves.
Scooter boy
Thanks for the replies just got back from hospital with a clean bill, both statements have been taken and i gotta wait to hear what the situation is, fun part of this is the bike was new and i've yet to put insurance on it so yeah, fun times ahead.
Dad always told me, there's two things in life you don't share. Your women and your motorbike.
Moped rider
They don't sound all that fun really.. A broken bike sucks whether it's your fault or not.
Double shot!!
That sucks. Did they not have an indicator on? Yes it's an assumption that they were going to turn right, but after they have made a decisive move to the right toward a valid side-road/street it is a fair to reasonable assumption that they will do that, even with no indicator, and probably one supported by law. That they change their direction suddenly and without warning and not use their indicators - thats reasonable grounds for the fuzz to book them for it - if it's not exactly illegal it is as least careless use.
It might be unwise to pass on the left, but if a reasonable person could be led to believe the car was turning right, then you might have a good case in the small claims court. Either way, it's one of those things that you try regardless when theres a fat wad of cash involved.
Good luck, whatever way it goes.
Steve
"I am a licenced motorcycle instructor, I agree with dangerousbastard, no point in repeating what he said."
"read what Steve says. He's right."
"What Steve said pretty much summed it up."
"I did axactly as you said and it worked...!!"
"Wow, Great advise there DB."
WTB: Hyosung bikes or going or not.
Scooter boy
Personally i'm just hoping to avoid courts, i'm a student and can't afford the fines, plus the cops are slapping a careless driving fine on me.
Dad always told me, there's two things in life you don't share. Your women and your motorbike.
Double shot!!
If you are going to get a fine, then you are, and thats doneburgers. Fight it if you like - you might get off it, but there is little point.
However, if the car driver is being fined also, this leaves you open to take her to small claims. Don't be afraid of it - lots on KB have been successful at this. It's a lot of money to lose if you don't.
Steve
"I am a licenced motorcycle instructor, I agree with dangerousbastard, no point in repeating what he said."
"read what Steve says. He's right."
"What Steve said pretty much summed it up."
"I did axactly as you said and it worked...!!"
"Wow, Great advise there DB."
WTB: Hyosung bikes or going or not.
Just a Dog
?????? You hit him on the left hand side yeah ? Was he coming from the opposite direction and your lane had stopped ? Well apart from you maybe
A girlfriend once asked " Why is it you seem to prefer to race, than spend time with me ?"
The answer was simple ! "I'll prolly get bored with racing too, once i've nailed it !"
Bowls can wait !
The TV collector.
If this is your first offence ask about the possibility of deferment.
Come warm yourself by the fire
Shit happens.
Learn the lesson, buy a t-shirt with it printed on it, and keep it for the memories of stupid shit you've done.
I had a t-shirt that said "Not twist cap" after a drinking mission once.
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