Motorcycle Vs Kiwifruit spraying truck - Te Puke

**fpsware** · 25th March 2004, 19:50

I've proven it first hand, motorcycle versus truck and still alive.

Friday morning (19th) 100 metres from work I was only doing 90 kilometres an hour, a truck pulled out in front of me. Basically the rest is history. Motorbike versus truck equals hospital time plus lots of broken bones.

1 x broken right shoulder (clavicle)
2 x broken right ribs (second and third)
1 x broken right arm (both bones) + 2 x titanium plates added
1 x severely swollen and bruised right leg
5 x days in hospital

Girlfriend allowing me to get back on a motorcycle = priceless. (I didn't expect that one)

Personally, I don't recommend repeating the experience. But it has proven that motorbike versus truck is possible. And no, the truck driver did not have any injuries nor did the truck.

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**Ms Piggy** · 25th March 2004, 20:06

Oh no! I am sooooo sorry! So how long to recover?

I hope the truck driver was severely remorseful and gets his arse busted!

Take care & do everything the doctors say!

**erik** · 25th March 2004, 20:13

Originally Posted by fpsware

I've proven it first hand, motorcycle versus truck and still alive.

Far out man. I hope you recover quickly. It's shocking how many motorcycle accidents there have been lately. Just today my sister phoned from uni saying that there had been an accident on Symonds street involving a motorcycle carrying a pillion and a car doing a u-turn.

Get well soon.

**Holy Roller** · 25th March 2004, 20:21

Hope you recover quickly.
You sure have a list of injuries racked up.
And one good woman.

Hate it when someone pulls out in front of ya.
Was the truck one of those small low futuristic looking types?
:spudguita

**fpsware** · 25th March 2004, 20:21

Originally Posted by Celtic_Sea_lily

Oh no! I am sooooo sorry! So how long to recover?

I hope the truck driver was severely remorseful and gets his arse busted!

Take care & do everything the doctors say!

I've been on the phone today for the first time talking to the police about the accident. because of the severity of my entries that charging the truckdriver with reckless driving causing bodily harm. It's a far more serious penalty. he will lose his license for twelve months and receive a hefty fine.

Apparently,he is very remorseful and has been trying to get in touch with me since the day of the accident.

All said and done,It could have been much worse.At least I can walk and I'm not in a wheelchair(I may be on crutches and need a wheelchair).

**fpsware** · 25th March 2004, 20:30

Originally Posted by Holy Roller

Hope you recover quickly.
You sure have a list of injuries racked up.
And one good woman.

Hate it when someone pulls out in front of ya.
Was the truck one of those small low futuristic looking types?
:spudguita

I've had vehicles pull out in front of me before but I've always been a will to void them. This time it was slow-moving and he was across the entire width of the road.

yes it was a those small futuristic looking types. As small as they are, they don't move an inch.

**MikeL** · 25th March 2004, 20:34

Well here I was feeling a bit sorry for myself because of my one broken bone and you've got a whole catalogue of them. I've heard that broken ribs cause more pain than almost any other fracture because they hurt every time you breathe. I feel for you (and realize how lightly I got off). Did you end up in Tauranga Hospital? When I lived in Tga in the 80s I made a promotional video for the Hospital Board and got to know the place really well - some great people there, really caring and helpful.
I suppose the prognosis for your bike is not so good??
BTW you should get your money back on your voice recognition software - it turned "injuries" into "entries". Now if only we could do that in real life...

**fpsware** · 25th March 2004, 20:49

Originally Posted by MikeL

Well here I was feeling a bit sorry for myself because of my one broken bone and you've got a whole catalogue of them. I've heard that broken ribs cause more pain than almost any other fracture because they hurt every time you breathe. I feel for you (and realize how lightly I got off). Did you end up in Tauranga Hospital? When I lived in Tga in the 80s I made a promotional video for the Hospital Board and got to know the place really well - some great people there, really caring and helpful.
I suppose the prognosis for your bike is not so good??
BTW you should get your money back on your voice recognition software - it turned "injuries" into "entries". Now if only we could do that in real life...

Yes I ended up in Tauranga hospital. I can't vouch any other hospital in New Zealand, but so far Tauranga is on top of my list. The nurses and the doctors were amazing. whenever I needed a nurse or a doctor one was on hand at the drop of a hat (most of the time).

The ribs only hurt when I sneeze, laugh, yawn or sit funny. Strangely, the most painful injury is my leg. It doesn't have any broken bones but it is severely swollen and bruised.

While I haven't seen the bike since the accident, I've been told it's pretty much a write-off.

**Jackrat** · 25th March 2004, 20:52

Dang,I never know what to say in times like this.
So just get well quick mate.

**fpsware** · 25th March 2004, 20:54

Originally Posted by Jackrat

Dang,I never know what to say in times like this.
So just get well quick mate.

yeah, the same here.

**Firefight** · 25th March 2004, 20:55

Yeah man, sorry to hear about your accident, I guess its not much consulation but it could have been a lot worse, hope you have a speedy recovery, and perhaps get some restatuion(sp?) $$$$, I guess the local KBers down there will be in contact .. take care

Firefight.

**Ms Piggy** · 25th March 2004, 21:59

Originally Posted by MikeL

Well here I was feeling a bit sorry for myself because of my one broken bone and you've got a whole catalogue of them.

Same here! And you are so philosophical about it!

Well done.

**Zed** · 25th March 2004, 22:37

Originally Posted by fpsware

I've proven it first hand, motorcycle versus truck and still alive.

Friday morning (19th) 100 metres from work I was only doing 90 kilometres an hour, a truck pulled out in front of me. Basically the rest is history. Motorbike versus truck equals hospital time plus lots of broken bones.

1 x broken right shoulder (clavicle)
2 x broken right ribs (second and third)
1 x broken right arm (both bones) + 2 x titanium plates added
1 x severely swollen and bruised right leg
5 x days in hospital

Girlfriend allowing me to get back on a motorcycle = priceless. (I didn't expect that one)

Personally, I don't recommend repeating the experience. But it has proven that motorbike versus truck is possible. And no, the truck driver did not have any injuries nor did the truck.

A worthwhile investment in Dragon NaturallySpeaking has made all this typing possible.

Sorry to hear about your accident fpsware It sounds like you have some very supportive people around you which is a blessing. I pray you have a speedy recovery and that you are back on two feet soon (& 2 wheels).

Has the accident changed your attitude about motorcycles at all?

Zed

**fpsware** · 25th March 2004, 22:39

Originally Posted by Firefight

Yeah man, sorry to hear about your accident, I guess its not much consulation but it could have been a lot worse, hope you have a speedy recovery, and perhaps get some restatuion(sp?) $$$$, I guess the local KBers down there will be in contact .. take care

Firefight.

It could have been a lot worse--I could be crippled by now.Personally,I think I escaped with relatively few injuries considering the situation.

I've got a few expenses I'm trying to claim for from the third-partys insurance company. most importantly are my glasses, and the closing the ambulance guy had to cut off. I guess I'll start that rigmarole tomorrowBut for now, I'm very happy to be alive.

**fpsware** · 25th March 2004, 22:42

Originally Posted by Zed

Sorry to hear about your accident fpsware It sounds like you have some very supportive people around you which is a blessing. I pray you have a speedy recovery and that you are back on two feet soon (& 2 wheels).

Has the accident changed your attitude about motorcycles at all?

Zed

Yes the accident has change my attitude slightly.I now realise that any moment could be the last so I need to make the most of every minute on my bike I can - More ride time