Nearly two weeks ago

**bugjuice** · 26th August 2005, 09:41

'kin youch!!!!! mate, so sorry you're going thru that, but at the time when you think you won't need it the most, you do.. hope you don't have to go thru that again..

stuff like this makes me cringe. There's a guy that I sometimes catch up to on the way to work. He rides a fairly new scooter. Nothing too wrong with that (but he's a dweeb). Anyway, every day I see him, come hell or shine, he's wearing shorts and jandels.. And every time I see him, I ask 'what the fuck dude..', and he always says "oh, I only ride for 15 mins, nothing's gonna happen..' - in heavy congested traffic too, no less.. Come to think of it, haven't seen him lately..

**zadok** · 26th August 2005, 10:07

I reckon we would have all done something like you did; not going far, so not wearing the right protective gear. I'm just as guilty. Like anything, it's alright if nothing happens.
Comiserations.

**Juan** · 26th August 2005, 11:09

Thanks guys.... still my pride that hurts the most!!! it better be healed in 7 weeks or i'll be bleeding all over NZ

Off to see the docs again tomorrow..... don't think i'll be back at work come tuesday somehow...

**Matt Bleck** · 26th August 2005, 11:19

After reading this thread, I'm always gunna wear protective gear.

Hope you heal up well and are back riding soon.

**ZorsT** · 26th August 2005, 17:06

My motorbike boots are eiser to put on than my shoes, i always wear them for short trips

**zeRax** · 26th August 2005, 18:31

this thread also made me fear not wearing protective gear, but im too lazy for my own good, body is a machine too
can be repaired to a certain degree,
shit happens, hope the shit heals fast thou dude!

**HDTboy** · 26th August 2005, 18:53

My ankles are still sore 6 months after an off wearing work boots, I always wear my bike boots now cause they're easier than shoes to put on

**Slingshot** · 26th August 2005, 19:30

Juan, just out of interest, how fast were you going.

**oldrider** · 26th August 2005, 20:36

Slingshot has asked my question too. I often do quick rides in shoes like that and jeans. Always wear gloves and hat. Have been thinking I need new boots. My old ones are about 15 years old and very light. Thank you man, sorry about your pain, good luck with healing. Think I will buy a wallet too. John.
(PS hows the bike? my teeth and arsehole are clenched tight in symathy, Ssheeesh.)

**oldrider** · 26th August 2005, 20:47

Juan, what sort of camera did you use to to capture your pain? The pics came up real fast and were good and clear. I would like to buy one and have no idea what to get. Could you help? Cheers John. (Slowly relaxing teeth and bum muscles) No I'm not Gay.

**Zed** · 26th August 2005, 20:48

Originally Posted by Juan

was my little off without my boots...... Still off work..... still as sore as feck...... and looking like this......

sorry if your eating

Ouch, I can feel your pain Juan.

Very rarely do I ride wearing sneakers, but after seeing that I'll think twice before ever doing it again!

**erik** · 26th August 2005, 21:00

Jeeze that looks sore...

I gotta say, sometimes I feel like an idiot when I've got all my bike gear on and it's a hot day etc. But seeing those pics has reminded me why I wear it.

**Gixxer 4 ever** · 26th August 2005, 21:08

Ouch Goes for gloves as well people. How often do you see that in the summer.

**Juan** · 26th August 2005, 22:09

Originally Posted by Slingshot

Juan, just out of interest, how fast were you going.

Speed about 50 MPH..... slid into the small hedge at side of road, down on right side of bike so it really should the outside of my foot, must of spun round under the bike...

Originally Posted by oldrider

what sort of camera did you use to to capture your pain?

The camera is only a 2 megapixel Sony DSC-U30 and set on email mode.. I use it for pit lane photos when doing pit crew duties, it is only 50mm by 25mm by 20mm in size, no zoom so only really any good for "snaps" but because of size it's great for taking everywhere with you...

Cheers, Juan