First stack.

[Fub@r]

...Be on the lookout for a Holden Commodore in Whitianga.... They're good for practicing that sort of thing

Holdens in Whitianga also help you lift the back wheel

[fliplid]

Sorry to hear about your off- at least you have learnt from the experience, better than most! I went through a nice series of flourescent coloured casts on my hand.
Don't mention broken ribs! I did 5 of mine years ago when my elbow armour slammed into them on one of my offs...5 ribs busted in 10 places. Nearly 2 months kipping in an arm chair cos I couldn't lie down. Mind you, the pain killers...mmmmm!!!!
There'll be more summers later bud.

[Oakie]

Lessons learned:

-While I was searching the road ahead for hazards, I did neglect what was happening in front of my nose.

Good point. I'll remember that one.

[Bruiser]

Excellent write-up, and well done for owning up to the lessons learned.

Two years 4 mths recovering from mine, and these fine days are killing me too!

Well done, bling awarded!

[maxworldbiker]

Glad you're healing up ok. Get some full-size baby wipes for the butt, they spread well and do a good job. Don't ask me to tell you how I know this, but I do. Good reminder too, thanks, that unexpected hazards go with the m/c territory and how critical it is to be vigilant from the front wheel all the way to the horizon. The same thing happened to me once while riding in the UK and I'd forgot all about the back brake, so my reflex wasn't quite what it needed to be to react appropriately, down we went, skid across the tarmac 70 yards, no broken bones but 2 hours in x-rays, a ton of bruises and I learned from it too.

See if you can get the licence plate of the wanker you ran up the back of, who made it all about himself while leaving you pinned under your bike. I can spare some of my stash of explosives earmarked for campervans, and blow up his car .

[titirangi]

Great write up - an inspiration to us all. Good on ya mate and get well soon.

[Gubb]

Had my follow-up appointment with the Specialist this afternoon. Had the behemoth of a cast removed (Yay!), more X-Rays done, and confirmed I have a flake fracture of the 3rd Meta Carpel (Middle finger bone, towards the base of the Wrist). The bruises are pretty spectacular, black and yellow (true Wellington colours!) all the way between my knuckles, down to the middle of my forearm.

Placed me into a brace/splint that restricts my movement even more, now I can't even use my fingers like I had been previously. Should be in that for about two weeks before I graduate to a soft splint that allows me to use my wrist a little more.

Gotta admit although I miss the bike like crazy, its swimming at the beach that I miss the most, particularly on these insanely humid days.

Ah well, guess that's the occasional price we pay to learn new life lessons...

[shafty]

Sorry to hear of your OFF Hubba, - sounds like you have it in perspective, and also sounds like you didn't really do too much wrong - other than being a bit close to stop, which is a good reminder for all of us (me).

I hated riding in Ak traffic when I was on a ride, the 1st 20 minutes (and Last if returning home) of a days riding, I felt were the most dangerous until I got into the country or open road.

Heal well Dude