So I wrote my first bike of . . .

[NC]

Actually, yes. You are out of line.
That's about the least helpful thing I've ever seen someone post about someone else's bin. She hasn't been riding that long, and unfortunately she learned her lesson in such a way that wrote off her bike.
I had a lowside on a GN in gravel early on in my riding career (shhhh BadL!) but was fortunate enough to
a) not write it off (through luck),
b) be relatively unhurt (barring a couple of stitches) and
c) have supportive friends whose helpful comments helped me understand how it happened.

Funnily enough, the first time I met Str8Jacket was that very night, and that was before she'd got into bikes. Next time, can you count to ten before saying or writing something like that to someone who's just lost their pride and joy?
Ta.

But Jaz, you get paper cuts in your eye

Narh he's a cock, he's trolling that shit up.

[Ixion]

I didn't manage to take many photos as I was helping the paramedics and trying to keep Str8 Jacket calm.

Once again VTWINs tow and rescue service was called into action.

Please note that this service will be unavaliable during the summer months as I will be out riding....thank you

Well done that man, cool head in an emergency is always a good thing. Must have been a gut wrenching moment for you though, after being there when Mr Stonechucker crashed. Always a terrifying moment seeing another biker go down. Take care folks.

[Ixion]

I didn't manage to take many photos as I was helping the paramedics and trying to keep Str8 Jacket calm.

Once again VTWINs tow and rescue service was called into action.

Please note that this service will be unavaliable during the summer months as I will be out riding....thank you

Actually that has to be the least damaged written off bike I've ever seen. Looking at it yu'd think a couple of judicious kicks to straighten a peg or so, and it would be back on the road. Must have hit at JUST the wrong angle or something. Or GNs have weak frames ?

[Uncle B]

Well done that man, cool head in an emergency is always a good thing. Must have been a gut wrenching moment for you though, after being there when Mr Stonechucker crashed. Always a terrifying moment seeing another biker go down. Take care folks.

Never like seeing that happen to one of our own......funny thing is that you always see it in slow mo.
She has a great attitude towards riding and is very keen to get back on, I would imagine something like this would put some newbies off for good.
I'm just glad there were people around to help her....that's why when I'm out on my own I take it a little easier.

Damage to the bike was minimal. Indicators, levers, headlight all ok. Front guard ripped off, but on closer inspection you could see the motor cranked off to one side, plus the forks were a little twisted.

[NC]

Bruce, I wish everyone had a big heart like you, you're one in a million.

[Uncle B]

Bruce, I wish everyone had a big heart like you, you're one in a million.

Blushing now

[Pixie]

I might be being pedantic but I should point out that Str8 didnt 'technically' walk away from the accident. There was morphine, O2, maybe NOS, an Ambo, and a Paramedic involved. She also got a ride to the Masterton Hospital in the big white truck. So while she figuratively 'walked away from the accident' she was in a fair bit of pain.

Ok, so she floated away from the accident :spudflip:

[snuffles]

Oh come on, you were putting that jacket on before your bike had stopped!

Thats a lie I was forced to wear it, and I did it too help a fellow member..........if any one else wants a cool looking fluro jacket, I know where to get them.........

[Biff]

Ouch - Sorry to hear about the bin.

Be safe

[Str8 Jacket]

Well, im back at work today. Had an interesting morning this morning, got to the bus stop and realised that I had lost my bus ticket, now those damn things are more expensive than a full tank in the GN and they don't last as long. Anyway so here I am limping around looking for my ticket, I suddenly see it but its on the ground under a seat. Cause my knees a bit bung still, I cant bend it properly so I am trying my best to get the ticket but not look too much like a dork while doing it, I obviously did not suceed as I heard this young boy say to his mother, "whats wrong with her mum, is she handicapped or something". I have never been so embarrased, felt sorry for his mum too she went bright red!
Anyway so I am at work and able to get back online (though if my boss asks I'll deny it) twas an interesting read (this thread), it's always interesting to hear others opinions etc. Thanks most of you for the encouraging comments and get better wishes. Thanks also to those that pmed me etc . . .
I am feeling alot better now. I no longer have to wear a leg brace over my knee, and have no use for the crutches - YAY! I have some lovely rainbow-like bruising to my legs and some burns, that despite going slighty septic and now healing well.
I am now waiting to hear from the insurance company to find out whats happening, basically I know the the bike is a write off, but as I have never been thorugh this process before Im not too sure what happens with the bike, cause as most of you have said there are still alot of good working parts left on the bike, was just the frame and forks that were bent!
I have decided to buy a second hand bike with my insurance payout, but have decided not to buy another GN. Im planning on seeing what is out there for sale and having a look a few different bikes to see what suits me AND my price range at the time!
Bruce - That's for posting those pics! Did you guy's get any photos of you riding the GN? That would've been soo funny!

[skelstar]

I dont think anyone did Str8. I think its really hard to take a photo when you are laughing your head off.

[Lias]

Sorry to hear you came off! At least you walked away from it unharmed(ish). Looks like your having fun with the laughing gas in those pics

[crshbndct]

sorry to hear about your crash. get well soon.

is your ankle broke in the 2nd pic?

[Str8 Jacket]

is your ankle broke in the 2nd pic?

I was sooo soo lucky and didn't break any bones!

[Paul in NZ]

I was sooo soo lucky and didn't break any bones!

Glad to hear from you again m'dear (I'm 49 now so I'm allowed to talk like that) and glad you are OK.

Nothing wrong with getting another GN but whatever you get.... Please be careful and work it up to speed gradually. It's awfully tempting to do it all in the first week but I can honestly say, as I've got older the riding has got better and better. ie I'm really enjoying it these days. The trick is to get old and to keep riding.

Let us know if you need anything.

Cheers