Crashes hurt- WEAR THE GEAR !

MD · 11th January 2006, 19:30

Originally Posted by madboy

Holy shit Mark, I had no idea you'd binned. Hope you've healed up now and everything is working like it should. Bugger about the bike, but it's only money. Next time I see you out you'll have to fill in the non-postable details.

Nothing serious. Got hauled off to the local hospital for x-rays and some minor bleeding here and there. Thought I'd broken a wrist and ankle or foot. Couldn't walk much for a couple of weeks and still can't get up to a run. The ambo ride was hilarious. The oxygen cylinder wasn't secured and toppled onto my hurt foot. Oh dear said the Nurse. I said, well I wasn't sure if that was broken so atleast that's removed any doubts.
Keep an eye out for me up the hill on the new black - well see below

**TonyB** · 11th January 2006, 19:31

Geeze what a mess MD. Sounds like you've been doing some serious soul searching since the bin.

Originally Posted by Motu

So you made a mistake and needed your good gear - if you weren't so stupid and didn't make a life threatening mistake....would you still have needed the gear?

You of course are perfect and never make mistakes then? What about when someone else makes a mistake and you get caught up in it?

Good troll by the way.

MD · 11th January 2006, 19:41

Originally Posted by Leong

Thanks for deciding to post. Sure shows the benefits of good gear. So this happened in October - have you got the replacement bike yet?

Glad to hear you're not put off biking - with the family and all!!

Thanks folks for the kind words. And yes the bikes replaced, last week. Run it in in 48 hours. My third 636. I'm working my way through the catalogue, green red and now black. Could be tough if they bring out pastels or pink next year. The black is awesome looking. The 06 has fixed the only gripe with the 05 model - the screen is a bit higher and clears the rev counter. Not that I found that a problem before anyway.
MD
another pic hey.

**Leong** · 11th January 2006, 19:44

That bike looks AWESOME in black..... you must spend ages in the garage just looking at it!!

**Motu** · 11th January 2006, 19:57

Preaching - a form of cummunication often used by Born Again Christians,reformed smokers,vegetarians.....and motorcyclists who crash,for whatever reason....they all wish to ''save'' those less fortunate than themselves.

I was ''saved'' many years ago....these threads go in the bin with Jehova Witnesses.

MD · 11th January 2006, 20:31

Originally Posted by Motu

Preaching - a form of cummunication often used by Born Again Christians,reformed smokers,vegetarians.....and motorcyclists who crash,for whatever reason....they all wish to ''save'' those less fortunate than themselves.

I was ''saved'' many years ago....these threads go in the bin with Jehova Witnesses.

And happy new year to you too.
What thread are you reading by the way? I can't find one with preaching in it. See you at church unless you are still on the doorstep talking to those JWs that you don't talk too like these threads that you don't post on.

**NhuanH** · 11th January 2006, 20:45

another poor 636 laid to rest. I shed a quiet tear.

Sorry to hear of your accident Mark. On the positive, black is Phat!

Shiny side up, but you know that...

**gman** · 11th January 2006, 20:49

well said that man.

**skelstar** · 11th January 2006, 20:50

Hey MD. Did Dafe, VTWIN, Darkman and I meet you on the top of the taka's the other day (Friday)?

**Zed** · 11th January 2006, 20:58

Wow Mark, you did a spectacular job destroying that bike! Thank God for good gears and brand spanking new replacement motorcycles!!

Thanks for sharing btw.

**hXc** · 11th January 2006, 21:17

Good God! They are a mess! At least you were wearing them and you're not badly hurt.

Nice new bike by the way

**SPORK** · 12th January 2006, 00:19

I think I popped a massive boner over your new bike.

**Deviant Esq** · 12th January 2006, 00:43

Holy crap, that gear sure is rooted. Good thing insurance is taking care of the cost of that. Very glad to hear you were wearing it. Won't protect you much if you leave it at home! Just goes to show... even the guys who think they're bulletproof soon learn that being careful never ends. A moment's complacency or over confidence and whack, she's all over.

**Posh Tourer :P** · 12th January 2006, 04:30

You get used to doing 100 / 120kmh (or more) while flying along a bit under 2m from the road surface. For a feel of how fast you are actually going, try doing 100-odd in a go-kart, or alternatively, fall off......

It is a lot faster and scarier than you think it is......