Sideswiped off the highway by a 4x4

[gijoe1313]

Reading that post brought a little tear to my ear, I also adhere to that sentimental personification of our motorcycle charges. Each of my rides has endeared itself to me through it's own character and foibles!

When you're riding your iron steed of freedom, it's always nice to know they've got your back when you are out on a bit of a pootle!

I used to tuck my bikes in and read them stories (the neighbours thought I was a bit touched in the head). I still pat them and talk to them, find myself at times sitting on the doorstep just lost in thought gazing at them (before I quickly scurry away to put my riding gear on!)

Ahh I lovies my bikes I does, so I am well in your camp in thinking of them as characterful beings!

[willytheekid]

I'm with you mate, I talk to my bike all the time. Give her a little pat on the bum as I walk past quite often.

Get well sooooon!

Car drivers scare me in the rain because they don't seem to realise that their visibility is reduced, and SUV drivers especially scare me because they are Invincible and Mighty.

Glad to see you and Phattie are still intact. Guzzis are good friends, many years ago I was riding up the Rimutakas on my old Lemon when a car came round a blind corner on my side of the road. I threw myself to my left and there was an almighty bang and I was damn near spat off, the Lemon shook her head and straightened up. At the top I stopped and both sidecovers were missing, so I went back to the corner and found I had hit a huge pothole and the impact was enough to knock my sidecovers off.

I loved that bike.

but but there must be a god because scuba-steve is god's evil twin.

I reckon, liek willythekid said it was phatgirl or, if you want to be less mystical about it, willythekid's bond with his bike.

Reading that post brought a little tear to my ear, I also adhere to that sentimental personification of our motorcycle charges. Each of my rides has endeared itself to me through it's own character and foibles!

When you're riding your iron steed of freedom, it's always nice to know they've got your back when you are out on a bit of a pootle!

I used to tuck my bikes in and read them stories (the neighbours thought I was a bit touched in the head). I still pat them and talk to them, find myself at times sitting on the doorstep just lost in thought gazing at them (before I quickly scurry away to put my riding gear on!)

Ahh I lovies my bikes I does, so I am well in your camp in thinking of them as characterful beings!

Phew! ...thank god its not just me in the crazy house

Thanks for sharing everyone

[scumdog]

Phew! ...thank god its not just me in the crazy house

Thanks for sharing everyone

Yep, even 'Tequila Sunrise' (My hogly T-Sport) seemed to know more than me about keeping me alive when I had fairly serious "oh-my-gosh-fark-criminy-shit-pox-bastard-fuck' experience' a couple of years ago.

Glad ONE of the team knows what to do!!

[shrub]

Phew! ...thank god its not just me in the crazy house

If I had a bike I didn't talk to I'd sell it and buy one I did.

[willytheekid]

If I had a bike I didn't talk to I'd sell it and buy one I did.

Ditto!
was gonna buy a "sensible" bike when i went shopping 2-3yrs ago (04 VFR800)...but after one test ride my mind was made up, the VFR800 WAS a great bike, but it did everything TO well...to the point it was boring and had no real character or "feel" to it (except that wonderful V4 engine)...hence the Guzzi now lives in the shed....she's uncomfortable as hell on long trips (hence the nick name Torture racks ) and she demands lots of attention maintenance wise...but I wouldn't have it any other way, just love the old tractor

PS: Congrats on the new/old BMW Shrub .....bloody GREAT bikes! very under estimated rides.

[Rhys]

If I had a bike I didn't talk to I'd sell it and buy one I did.

Its when it talks back your in trouble

[Shadowjack]

Its when it talks back your in trouble

Uh oh........

[PrincessBandit]

If I had a bike I didn't talk to I'd sell it and buy one I did.

I kiss mine from time to time...


Glad to hear you are in one piece WillyTK. I too hope that some investigative work will locate the driver of that vehicle; regardless of whether they were "unaware" (how could they remotely be...) or doing a runner or stoned out of their brain cell etc. they need to be brought to accountability. It pisses me off mightily every time some one responds by saying "oh, they were ok, nothing major happened" [insert other lame-arsed wanky avoidance of responsibility] thereby thinking that they're justified in going their own sweet way. (maybe they did notice your bike right itself back onto the road so figured you were all sweet...)

Heal well, take it easy and keep lovin' that awesome bike of yours.

[willytheekid]

Just a wee update and a BIG Thanks to a couple of KB members who have helped me out

The Doc checked me out (again) due to the shoulder still being sore, and it turns out I have blown the AC joint in my shoulder (dislocated).....so it looks like no more riding for a at least a couple of weeks

As a result of the above (and a missing my bike soooo much) I gave KB member Peeteey a call and asked if wouldn't mind picking my bike up for me and transporting her back home
Peeteey was immediately happy to help a fellow KB member out and organized with KiwiPhoenix (support vehicle) to have my PhatGirl picked up from the work storage unit and ridden out home for me

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OTA5Bc4AHvU

Had to share this happy ending with everyone as I believe this is what makes KB so great-the support & Help you get when your in need, and the extent some of the great members will go to on your behalf.

So a HUGE Thank you goes out to fellow KB members Peeteey & Kiwiphoenix, you guys ROCK! thank you so much for getting my baby home

(I can't ride or clean her yet lol, but it is just sooo nice to have the PhatGirl home)

[dangerous]

IThe 4x4?....they had just kept going, either oblivious to the huge impact(no-way!) or simply running from the scene(more than likely).

Just seen ya thread WTK, and didnt read the replys so its proberly has been said, BUT I'd make it my mission to wait on the motor way at the same time every day till I see the prick and get his number...

[maxlev]

Hey willy

Hope you eventually catch up with the 4x4 driver

I followed a car from Te Hana to Whangarei, just so I could yell out
"Why did you try and kill me, we don't even know each other"
I felt better and they shaking like a leaf, so probably learnt something.

[willytheekid]

Just seen ya thread WTK, and didnt read the replys so its proberly has been said, BUT I'd make it my mission to wait on the motor way at the same time every day till I see the prick and get his number...

Gidday Dangerous

I didn't get a good look at the 4x4, don't even know what make or model....and I 'Think" it was Grey & green. (It was early morning, shitty weather & the prick came from behind)
Other wise yeah!....I would LOVE to get his number plate and have him/her charged, but seriously...Im just happy me and my bike arn't seriously hurt.
...I get to ride again in a week or so (shoulder permitting)