Thursday misadventure. How to win a week in hospital.

**terbang** · 5th November 2010, 19:37

Originally Posted by Edbear

As a father, you probably feel absolutely @*&%*@! We can't aways think of everything all the time and if you had your mind on both your own overtaking maneuver and also your following biker, it would only take a split second to miss her intitial swerve.

Bingo, she is now 19 and over the past 6 years has crewed the back of my motorbikes all over NZ, across Australia and in parts of Europe. It has shaken her up, though she has always been aware of the possibility of things going wrong hence her adherence to the ATGATT mentality as well. I don't blame her if she never gets back on a bike again as I also feel strange about taking pillions and riding with beginners again.

There is more than bones and flesh to heal here and our star witness who really shone on the day is really struggling with the events he has witnessed and I suspect that he will need a helping hand somewhere along the line.

Regardless of who is right or wrong, it is just the simple slips such as this that have far reaching effects on many peoples lives.

**98tls** · 5th November 2010, 19:38

Originally Posted by Katman

My work here is done.

Mate short of not passing the bitch there was nothing else that could be done to avoid said accident all things considered surely.

**JudaBaker** · 5th November 2010, 19:40

Originally Posted by Katman

My work here is done.

Your work could possibly be even further done if you answered the question as to what you would have done in the same situation.. Perhaps then another accident in the future could even be avoided, assuming some of your superior insight were to rub off onto another rider.

**Katman** · 5th November 2010, 19:45

Originally Posted by JudaBaker

Your work could possibly be even further done if you answered the question as to what you would have done in the same situation.. Perhaps then another accident in the future could even be avoided, assuming some of your superior insight were to rub off onto another rider.

I'm taking the secret of invincibility to my grave.

**JudaBaker** · 5th November 2010, 19:47

So your just trolling then? Not interested in saving lives?

**Edbear** · 5th November 2010, 19:47

Originally Posted by terbang

Bingo, she is now 19 and over the past 6 years has crewed the back of my motorbikes all over NZ, across Australia and in parts of Europe. It has shaken her up, though she has always been aware of the possibility of things going wrong hence her adherence to the ATGATT mentality as well. I don't blame her if she never gets back on a bike again as I also feel strange about taking pillions and riding with beginners again.

There is more than bones and flesh to heal here and our star witness who really shone on the day is really struggling with the events he has witnessed and I suspect that he will need a helping hand somewhere along the line.

Regardless of who is right or wrong, it is just the simple slips such as this that have far reaching effects on many peoples lives.

As one who is convalescing from a low-speed accident that resulted in a broken back and 14 weeks later major spinal surgery, I understand how you feel. Even 6 months later, I am still a bit nervous as a passenger in the car, (no, my wife drives very well...

). I don't know how I'll feel once I can get back on the bike, but for a long time I was of the mind to sell it.

My accident was in my van and I am very grateful I was the only occupant and was able to avoid other vehicles. The Police investigated and cleared me of any blame, as the cause was oil on the road. Check my thread, "Edbear in Hospital" for any details.

Incidentally I very nearly had a similar accident to yours, just passing an SUV on the left, on the motorway, he was trying to merge right and as I came alongside him he suddenly swerved left and I missed him by about 6"! No warning, no indicator, no checking!

**terbang** · 5th November 2010, 19:48

Originally Posted by Katman

My work here is done.

Hate to burst your bubble, but that realization may have been made when you were still in high school my friend. I witnessed my best friends death on a motorcycle in a similar fashion. I was the teenage witness in this case. But thanks for the good intentions.

**FJRider** · 5th November 2010, 19:48

Originally Posted by Katman

I'm taking the secret of invincibility to my grave.

I'm sure a few are hoping that comes sooner ... rather than later ...

**Mully** · 5th November 2010, 19:49

Gutted mate. Hope you and the daughter heal up quick.

My golden rule: NEVER trust another motorist with your safety. Car or bike. Always presume it's trying to kill or ticket you (or both)

**Edbear** · 5th November 2010, 19:51

Originally Posted by Katman

I'm taking the secret of invincibility to my grave.

How long have you been riding for?

**98tls** · 5th November 2010, 19:54

Originally Posted by FJRider

I'm sure a few are hoping that comes sooner ... rather than later ...

Fucking ridiculous post wether said in jest or not.

**FJRider** · 5th November 2010, 19:57

Originally Posted by 98tls

Fucking ridiculous post wether said in jest or not.

yeah ... I guess ...

**Eyegasm** · 5th November 2010, 20:02

This thread had made me realise several things.

First is Katman really is an arsehole. Sorry but from the OP post this really sounds like katman is just trolling.

2nd, 4wd suck

3rd, never trust anything by anyone on the road.