Hi all, some news...

**justsomeguy** · 28th September 2007, 18:24

Hi guys JSG here,

It’s been a while since I was in touch with many of you. Well…as most of you all know I’m rather infatuated with motorcycles.

On Sunday the 16th of September a riding buddy and I went for a ride out in the country. On my way home I crashed - badly.

Due to blunt force trauma to my head the actual memory of my crash didn’t form, so I have no memory of the actual event as it happened. I regained consciousness several hours later in hospital where I stayed for 7 days. I suffered a skull fracture near the base of my skull, two broken ribs behind my right side, slightly twisted wrists, the left a bit worse, banged knees and a general feeling of being in a fight with Barbender. Due to nerve damage caused by my skull fracture the right side of my face is temporarily paralyzed, giving me a rather ‘interesting’ smile. I’ve also lost 7 kilos in 10 days. I shall be going to live with my parents in New Zealand for a while until I make a full recovery. My employers have kindly given me all the leave I want.

The poor Gixxer Thou happened to be uninsured at the time of the crash and all my riding gear has been ripped – photos available to those with strong stomachs – just ask. The bikes a wreck as both the bike and I spun in the air several times and bounced on the road several times. I managed to literally rip the fairing off the bike on the left side and on either end smashing the headlight, tail light and dent both wheels properly. I've also scrapped the paint off the top of the gas tank.

The crash has costed me many thousand dollars; be a while until I buy my next bike. So I’m forced to take a short break from bikes (wish I was richer or had insurance!) I still love em though, there’s nothing quite like the pure violence generated by a Superbike on full throttle. I was thinking of maybe going out and spending more time with friends instead of the race track, spend some time traveling.

Overall – I’M REALLY HAPPY. ALL THE DOCTORS SAID I SHOULD BE DEAD – BUT I’M ALIVE!!!

That was my last ride for a while but what-a-ride, I got to feel what a gixxer thou is like, saw well over 260kmph on the dials, felt severe braking into corners, felt the rear go skittish and spent more than enough time over 200kmph throughout the day to last me a long time.

REALLY LOOKING FORWARD TO THIS SECOND CHANCE AT LIFE. THANKS FOR READING THIS GUYS – DO PLEASE STAY IN TOUCH. I'LL TRY AND MAKE IT TO THE PUBS/DESTINATIONS AT SOME OF THE QUICKIE'S THU NIGHT RIDES WHILE HOME.

REGARDS,
JSG

**Mom** · 28th September 2007, 18:28

Nice to see you able to post again really, take care and heal well...

Enjoy this second chance mate!

Mom

**Grahameeboy** · 28th September 2007, 18:29

Geeze JSG, glad you survived and on mend (slowly) but there is a message in your post also................

**SVboy** · 28th September 2007, 18:30

I admire your attitude-you are alive, fixable and want more. Get well soon!

**Colapop** · 28th September 2007, 18:30

Bro!! You're alive and doing pretty well it seems. Holy f*ck! Thankfully you're alive...

**Nasty** · 28th September 2007, 18:33

I am glad you are ok ... I am glad it was the bike that irrepairable and not you ... and I think we can all learn about insurace from what has happened ...

Stay and maintain wellness. You are in itself a miracle.

**kiwifruit** · 28th September 2007, 18:39

F00kin NeoW!
Glad you are still with us bro

**The Pastor** · 28th September 2007, 18:42

what a shocker dude,

**doc** · 28th September 2007, 18:43

Originally Posted by justsomeguy

Hi guys JSG here,

It’s been a while since I was in touch with many of you. Well…as most of you all know I’m rather infatuated with motorcycles.

On Sunday the 16th of September a riding buddy and I went for a ride out in the country. On my way home I crashed - badly.

Due to blunt force trauma to my head the actual memory of my crash didn’t form, so I have no memory of the actual event as it happened. I regained consciousness several hours later in hospital where I stayed for 7 days. I suffered a skull fracture near the base of my skull, two broken ribs behind my right side, slightly twisted wrists, the left a bit worse, banged knees and a general feeling of being in a fight with Barbender. Due to nerve damage caused by my skull fracture the right side of my face is temporarily paralyzed, giving me a rather ‘interesting’ smile. I’ve also lost 7 kilos in 10 days. I shall be going to live with my parents in New Zealand for a while until I make a full recovery. My employers have kindly given me all the leave I want.

The poor Gixxer Thou happened to be uninsured at the time of the crash and all my riding gear has been ripped – photos available to those with strong stomachs – just ask. The bikes a wreck as both the bike and I spun in the air several times and bounced on the road several times. I managed to literally rip the fairing off the bike on the left side and on either end smashing the headlight, tail light and dent both wheels properly. I've also scrapped the paint off the top of the gas tank.

The crash has costed me many thousand dollars; be a while until I buy my next bike. So I’m forced to take a short break from bikes (wish I was richer or had insurance!) I still love em though, there’s nothing quite like the pure violence generated by a Superbike on full throttle. I was thinking of maybe going out and spending more time with friends instead of the race track, spend some time traveling, even try and make it back to amcho Goen sometime.

Overall – I’M REALLY HAPPY. ALL THE DOCTORS SAID I SHOULD BE DEAD – BUT I’M ALIVE!!!

That was my last ride for a while but what-a-ride, I got to feel what a gixxer thou is like, saw well over 260kmph on the dials, felt severe braking into corners, felt the rear go skittish and spent more than enough time over 200kmph throughout the day to last me a long time.

REALLY LOOKING FORWARD TO THIS SECOND CHANCE AT LIFE. THANKS FOR READING THIS GUYS – DO PLEASE STAY IN TOUCH. I'LL TRY AND MAKE IT TO SOME OF THE QUICKIE'S THU NIGHT RIDES WHILE HOME.

REGARDS,
JSG

Nothing against you but from your post this was going happen eventually. Look at it a lesson in accountability. Good luck mate

**Joni** · 28th September 2007, 18:45

Hmmm mate Im really sorry to hear about your off, but happy to know yo are still with us.

take care

**Grub** · 28th September 2007, 18:59

I'm not sorry to hear about your off at all.

Anyone who spends a whole day over 200kmh needs to be off the roadand away from other road users and pedestrians. Seems like natural selection is working just fine.

**justsomeguy** · 28th September 2007, 18:59

Originally Posted by doc

Nothing against you but from your post this was going happen eventually. Look at it a lesson in accountability. Good luck mate

Cheers, no offence taken. All the speeding done was done in the country with no traffic around. I crashed when I was coming home, less than an hour from the town and end of ride. Riding at a slow cruisy speed which didn't require touching the brakes at around 80 - 100kmph which is below the 110kmph limit here.

I don't do much road rides and prefer the track. Any speeding on the road is stupid although we get away some times. I admit to being stupid on the road.

In October I had 6 booked trackdays including all four levels of the Superbike school. Given my affinity for higher speeds I much prefer the peace and clear space of a race track.

I know some fast riders they all end up in usually one of two places:

1. A Podium and race seriously giving up road rides.

2. Dead as they finally bin it on the road. That's why I don't like road rides.