Whats the damage

[SPman]

Sometimes I've felt like I've been sliding long enough - have stood up only to do a forward roll,then finish my slide.

Thats quite funny to watch on bike crash videos - guy (normally) sliding down the track at 30mph or so and tries to stand up!

[750Y]

I saw the mirror shatter and tinkle past me,hey,that's wierd,wonder if I've fallen off? a little later I feel a thump and a vibration through the bars...yep,looks like I'm down alright

well you described it perfectly, I can relate to that. my one was when I was way over and suddenly the 'frame'(my view) kind of jiggled and i thought hmmm... i might be going down here, i'll just sit here & see what happens next(like i had any choice at that point, lol) next thing my arm is resting on the road and I'm looking at the world sideways thinking gotta push that bike outa the way and let go. well I was up and trying to start the bike in what seemed like an instant, but i slipped on the oil and dropped the bike again, doh!
race leathers saved my sorry ass once again.

[Marmoot]

Wow Marmoot, you have had a lot of accidents in a short time period, bar the 8 year one. Have all these accidents been around the same area? (ie) if the conclusion has been deisal on the road it might pay to ride somewhere else....and to warn the rest of us riders where this area is! ....sounds like you have been really lucky so far....

Yeah, Kat.....2003 has been a terrible year. But nevertheless this year I'm staying with Honda and I'm sure we can work something out to increase the odds. The bike has a bit of improvements and the handling is better. THe only thing we are concentrating now is just how to preserve the tyres. Bridgestone is certainly commited to get some input. As I said, hopefully this 2004 season is gonna be better.
Thank you.

[Big Dog]

Threw my bike down a bank last year and landed on my bum on it,ripped the crutch out of my mx pants and had blood stains on them,penetration from a footpeg sir.

Not being a smart arse but maybe this is why St johns when contacted directly about what they would recommend for inclusion in a first aid kit for a motorcycle, say among other things 2xsuper tampons 2x sanitary pads super.
I had thought it to use as a compund bandage!

[wkid_one]

Not being a smart arse but maybe this is why St johns when contacted directly about what they would recommend for inclusion in a first aid kit for a motorcycle, say among other things 2xsuper tampons 2x sanitary pads super.
I had thought it to use as a compund bandage!

under stand the pads - but why the tampons? The US army tried this for bullet wounds until they realised the worst possible things to do was stick something in a hole that keeps it open and expands the wound.....

[Big Dog]

under stand the pads - but why the tampons? The US army tried this for bullet wounds until they realised the worst possible things to do was stick something in a hole that keeps it open and expands the wound.....

Apparently you put one externally under a normal bandage when you need to apply pressure and absorb large quantities of blood.
As they swell they increase the pressure on the wound and surrounding area while conforming to surface. Especially good for those along way from help, or suffering arterial bleeding, as the create an artificial clot that the body will not reject. Downside they take any actual clot with them when removed.

[Hitcher]

The thought of having to flag down female motorists when you have an accident is a bit boggling...

[georgedubyabush]

under stand the pads - but why the tampons? The US army tried this for bullet wounds until they realised the worst possible things to do was stick something in a hole that keeps it open and expands the wound.....

Anyone tried to shove one up their nose for a nosebleed?

[wkid_one]

Apparently you put one externally under a normal bandage when you need to apply pressure and absorb large quantities of blood.
As they swell they increase the pressure on the wound and surrounding area while conforming to surface. Especially good for those along way from help, or suffering arterial bleeding, as the create an artificial clot that the body will not reject. Downside they take any actual clot with them when removed.

ahhh - well surely a pad does just as well then???

You would also think that they would have come up with a more 'medicinal' equivilent than all the soldier boys raiding the feminine hygiene isles of their local supermarket

[Big Dog]

ahhh - well surely a pad does just as well then???

You would also think that they would have come up with a more 'medicinal' equivilent than all the soldier boys raiding the feminine hygiene isles of their local supermarket

They don't expand as much.

And they have their called BPC combine bandages. They cost more than a regular bandage and a whole box of tampons.

Up to $20 a throw at a pharmacy.

[Lou Girardin]

Got spat off a CB750 (cop bike) when it went into a 'slapper at 140 odd k's. Removed some bark from my left elbow, that was it! Didn't even need stitches. Wearing just a shirt too!