So I wrote my first bike of . . .

[Str8 Jacket]

Had a look, but im not sure who does and doesn't know. I had an accident on the back roads going from Martinborough to Masterton. It was my fault. I took a corner to wide to fast and as I panicked and hit my front brake I hit gravel, slid and then took a out a barrier post with my legs wedged between the pole and my bike. It hurt, alot! some of the bruising came out straight away, some of it is only just starting to now. The accident was a classic noobie riding beyond their skill. At the scene with me were, Bruce, Matt, Sean and the dude with the fluro vest, you guy's rock and I am so glad that you were there. You guy's made me laughed and made sure I was looked after, it meant a hell of alot to me, considering none of you knew me very well.... BIG UP'S to Bruce for not only coming back for my bike, but for also picking me up from the hospital and taking me and my bike home safely!
I've been reflecting on the accident over the last few day's and I can't believe how lucky I was. I only have bruising and gravel rash to my knees/legs. Im really lucky that my friends and family are all supportive of my decision to get back on my bike asap, that was what surprised me the most.
My bike was picked up last night and until today I was so adament that it was fixable, taht this morning I got up and went and bought myself a shiny new helmet only to get a phone call to say that my bikes a write off, the frame is completely bent! Having my leg in a splint for a week, and being without a bike for awhile is small price to pay for a HUUUGE!!! lesson learn't.
So as soon as my (new) bike is ready I'll be out there practicing those damn corners and yes, I have learn't to sloow down

[Keystone19]

Really sorry to hear of your crash Str8jacket. Really glad to hear that you are ok and on the mend. Scarey stuff.

Good on you for wanting to get back on and try again. Just take it easy and make sure your body heals properly first...

[skelstar]

It sure was an interesting experience. Trying to get the cops to laugh was a highlight. Str8 laughing was a highlight, and thats BEFORE she got into the morphine and pure O2 (can I have a cigarette now? she asks). But of course we were all very relieved that she was (relatively) ok. Good luck with your next bike! You only write-off your first bike once. Let us know how you get on with the insurance co.
Yeah and good on you VTWIN. Awesome.

[Paul in NZ]

Holy heck! Glad you are OK but please please take it easy eh? There is a lot of info to process while you are riding and it's hard to be patient when others make it look so easy.

Slowly does it...

Cheers

ps - let me know if you need a hand with anything.

[Smorg]

gutted dude ive had a couple of stacks in my time learning (which still hasnt stopped) none serious enough to write off my bike though but it was enough to teach me how to corner hopefully that off will help you build the experience that all us bikers need to stay alive.

Goo luck on getting the new bike

[Damon]

Sorry to hear about the off Str8jacket, a wise man once told me that your not a real rider untill you've crashed 7 times, i'm not sure if i belive him but i'm up to about number 5 hahaha,

Great to hear your keen to get up and going asap, the longer you leave it the harder it will be to get back to kickin ass but take it easy with the recovery.

[Skunk]

Good to hear that you're OK. Sing out if you need any help eh.

[Eurygnomes]

warning: Barefaced Cheek follows
It may be too soon...but did you knwo there's a GN250 available - and it's already got straight bars (and not a bent frame) in two weeks time???
cheeky bint goes quiet now

Sorry to hear you came off my dear...but v. glad you were with other KBers and not by yourself (that would be horrible, waiting for someone - anyone - to come help). SOunds like the crew of newbie supporters really looked after you (Skelstar and VTwin PM'd me to let me know even!!).

Glad you're gonna get on a bike again. Take care of yourself, and let us know if you need help cool?

Nomes

[mikey]

fuck, lots of people crashing at the moment, latest craze from new york or something?

[skelstar]

Would have to say that all the cages that went past (lamost all) stopped to see if we needed help, except the airhead in the Corolla Levin who asked for directions?!??! 'Has there been an accident?' she asks later...'no, shes just REALLY tired and lying down'. Plonker.
The cager who had just been passed by Str8 moments before was really excellent. No lectures or anything.

[Bonez]

Glad you are getting back on ya hoss St8. Motor ok on the beast?

[Str8 Jacket]

Thanks guy's,
Well my time is up at the internet cafe, damn it knew I sholudve gone back to work - at least the internet is free!! Oh well, I shall drag my sore sorry arse, and my brand spanking new helmet of home, where I shall indulge in some body/mind numbing painkillers which help my day too pass! Nah seriously im bored bored bored, but I have alcohol and icecream at home, what more could a girl want ah!
ANyway I shall be offline until Monday next week, when I shall return to work,and Im sure some wise words from other KB memebers. Ive said it once, i'll say again, CHEERS to the guy's that were with me and looked after me, you guy's help make the whole thing seem easier and less painful!

Ride safe guy's!

[Sniper]

Ouch matey. Mend soon and good to hear you learnt a lesson

[gamgee]

you've gotta watch those gn250's the powerband can be a bit deceptive you'll be cruising along at 100, then 5 seconds later it will have rocketed all the way up to 105, you might wat to take a look at a gn125

[mikey]

ive got a sledge hammer, bent my cbr frame back into place, should be able to do a gn, was that you with some guy on a kwakasackashit on saturday in the rain going up the hill?