LXS is back! (sort of)

**LXS** · 17th January 2007, 23:05

Hey all that remember me, been out of action for the last 6 months as had a mbike accident on 6/6/6 :O
Had just got a new front tyre from Kerry @ Motohaus (yay had matching Avons), eaten a kebab & was rocking along Mt Albert Rd southbound around 6.45pm ish, just pass Hillsborough Rd, people mover coming opposite way turning into Buckley Rd.
Great, she made the turn but didn't see me doing 55kms with my headlight on!
Hit the car between left front arch & door, I've locked up the rear to avoid accident but to no avail, hit the car & flown over landing on road breaking right wrist,nose & getting a head injury..bleeding in the brain etc..
Unconcious at the scene, spent a month at Auckland Hospital & another month in Neuro Rehab, then another 3 months recovering at home.
Back at work now doing full duties, the lady I hit has been convicted of Careless Driving Causing Injury, loss of licence for 6 months & has to pay me $1500 reparations, which I yet to see (Cheque coming soon).
The old GPX wasn't pretty, was written off(forks,fairings,headlight etc), I'll have to post up some pics later, if I can remember how!
No lasting injuries as such, obviously got the scar on my wrist, head injury was a bit of a bugger, short-term memory isn't the best, eg.fatigue management, forgetting to close the freezer after getting bread out, that sorta stuff..
Neurologists,family, friends..shit everyone has said not to get another bike / ride for another 2 years,play head contact sports etc blabla bla
Where do you draw the line? I just refuse to live in fear, haven't got enough bubble wrap to wrap me in anyways.
Bought a car to get me around,want something a bit more powerful/sexy/fun like an rs250 to get me around the Coro loop & SH16, just have to save up the $ for a deposit :O
Not looking for the sympathy vote just wanting to vent my enviousness about being in a cage & not a bike, shiny side up guys! cheers Alex
-site looks great spank

**awesker** · 17th January 2007, 23:12

Holy shit dude! now thats a story! So your back up to 100% bar the no head injuries for the next 2 years? bloody lucky mate! and on that date too! jebus, glad to hear your all good though dude! Take it easy!

**Bruiser** · 17th January 2007, 23:39

Hi LXS,

I know your pain! Got taken out on my harley Oct 05 by stupid woman doing U-turn on College Hill, spent month in hosp, 15 mths at home recovering, my lovely wideglide had $19,000 (damage now repaired -thankfully she was insured).

Unfortutately I had to let staff go and close down office but have now resurrected my website company from a home office. The bitch got fined $350 plus court costs plus 6 mths loss of licence for careless use causing injury - and the good ole judge awarded me $3,000 (which she has since paid).

Yeah, it fucks up your life, but let me tell you, NEVER EVER give up the dream! I'll have a limp, and "pins & needles" for life but its nothing compared to not being able to ride. Got bloody stainless steel pins and titanium rods up and down the right leg but thats cool too.

PM me if I can help in any way, and get back on a horse when you're ready.

Glad you survived, thats more important than all the rest.
Bruiser

**Switch** · 18th January 2007, 00:08

Sorry to hear about the injuries dude. Glad to hear that the cage driver got what she deserved. When ya get a bike, give me a pm and i might tag along for a ride :P
Good luck with your bike

**Goblin** · 18th January 2007, 08:29

Welcome back LXS.

Good onya for getting back into it. All the best for getting some new wheels.

**PaddyFZ1** · 18th January 2007, 08:44

Good to see you back on the site.

If you still have your bike, i know of someone with a GPX in need of an engine transplant, that might be very keen to sell.
If you keen, let me know and i will find out details for you.

**yungatart** · 18th January 2007, 10:24

You are one lucky dude! Heal well and look after yourself!

**Insanity_rules** · 18th January 2007, 11:03

The luck of the irish be with you lad! Hope you heal well.

**Guitana** · 18th January 2007, 12:27

Yeah tossers doin U-turns usually does it to bikers I hit a guy at an intersection ten years ago doin 120km did a triple summersalt and finished with a skid lid to the tarmac and 20 metre slide so I hear ya bro about the head injuries. Thinking back it was pretty amazing in slow motion could'nt remember much after, but the memories slowly came back.
Ended up with head injuries broken hip groin dislocated both shoulders and a slight graze on my ankle.
The freefall was fuckin amazing though yeah I flew for about 3 seconds!!!!
Been a bit skittish at intersections ever since though!
The bonus was the hot nurses at wellies hospital!!!!!!

Take it easy bro!

Enjoy the freefall while it lasts the next bits gonna hurt!!!

**frogfeaturesFZR** · 18th January 2007, 12:46

Welcome back bro

**Edbear** · 18th January 2007, 13:19

Good to see you're back but I'm very worried about your freezer....

**Smokin** · 18th January 2007, 14:44

Welcome back and good to see your on the mend.

**gijoe1313** · 18th January 2007, 14:49

Crikey! Glad to hear you're back on the mend and still loving the two wheels thingabob! Testament to your good attitude and spirit - hopefully you'll get right back into it ASAP?

Thanks for the heads up

Didn't mean it like that! Catch up on the reading here, lots and lots of crazy, perplexing things in this little community!