Anyone never had a crash?

**Lil_Byte** · 6th February 2008, 08:29

Only 1 bin an motorcycle vs push bike. The push bike came of second best. I bet he looks out where he is going next time. A few grazes and a totally bent bike.

**HTFU** · 6th February 2008, 08:31

Originally Posted by Quasievil

Is there any other thread possible more suitable to tempting fate?
if you havent crashed and say so make sure you have some wood handy

Fate, ha, I laugh in the face of fate, ha

**YellowDog** · 6th February 2008, 08:36

Originally Posted by jrandom

This one.

We all fell for that one.

Yuk....

**sp3ed** · 6th February 2008, 09:12

I was always told that there are two types of rider. Those that have fallen off, and those that are goint to fall off. I lasted 6 years in the former category, then joined the latter late last year. I learned a lesson though. Don't ride when you are tired.

As for two types of crash - accident or bin; you are always in control of what might happen. If you are riding to the conditions and are taking into account everthing that could happen, all accidents are avoidable.

I have been driving for 20 years and have never had an "accident" that I didn't see coming. The last one a guy in front of me turned right in front of the vehicle coming the other way. I knew I was going to be in the firing line and by the time the collision came I had checked the rear view and was reversing out of the way.

**YellowDog** · 6th February 2008, 09:46

Yes, I am always looking out for what might happen. I pip my horn at turnings etc so the driver knows I am there.

You can drive a car half asleep and in a day-dream.

Try that on a bike and you are vulnerable.

Also, when you have a lot on your mind it can be hard to concentrate.

I often vary my route so that I have to stay alert.

**jrandom** · 6th February 2008, 09:49

Originally Posted by onearmedbandit

Mine wasn't any where near as serious as jrandom's but I think I might have had a crash or two at some stage.

Will you kiss my sore ickle hand better?

**Tony.OK** · 6th February 2008, 10:03

Had two offs,one on my old VF1000r,80kph round a bend following car when car swerved to "middle" a piece of 4x4,I looked at block(and of course hit it),front wheel distintigrated and I broke left hand,tore left elbow open and opened side of knee.Had leather jkt on but sleeve pulled up.
#2 was my fault,pulling out of work on 929rr and as I accelerated rear wheel hit catseyes and highsided,separated ribs and bruised hip bone,nearly $7K damage,all at 15kph

Have never really come close when riding at pace on the road,I guess concentration levels are higher than when toddling to work.

**swbarnett** · 6th February 2008, 10:57

Originally Posted by sp3ed

I was always told that there are two types of rider. Those that have fallen off, and those that are goint to fall off. I lasted 6 years in the former category, then joined the latter late last year.

Pretty neat trick, being able to unfall off.

**swbarnett** · 6th February 2008, 11:00

Originally Posted by YellowDog

You can drive a car half asleep and in a day-dream.

Try that on a bike and you are vulnerable.

Been there. Was spending late nights playing in the computer labs at varsity and just got over-tired. Got woken up by the traffic lights changing in front of me. Didn't remember anything from Onehunga all the way across the Mangere bridge (and there were two tight right angle corners in it back then.

**Roki_nz** · 6th February 2008, 12:07

Originally Posted by TimeOut

Does one miner tangle with a cage 30 years ago count.

If its somthing that not likely to cause you serious harm i woun't count it.

Its nice to see that at least some of the people here have avoided any thing major.

I guess some of us are just more lucky or cautious than others.

**mowgli** · 6th February 2008, 12:35

Originally Posted by eliot-ness

I'm a lucky bastard.

Originally Posted by YellowDog

I guess having a Guardian Angel helps!

You make you own luck and common sense should be your guardian angel. No crashes, drops, bins or breaks in my short riding experience. Not planning on any either.

**swbarnett** · 6th February 2008, 13:09

Originally Posted by Roki_nz

I guess some of us are just more lucky or cautious than others.

Appropriate margins for error at all times. This is why all my bins were in my first couple of years (and all very minor). I've learnt my limits and how to extend them gently.

**Ragingrob** · 6th February 2008, 13:13

Well I've only been riding 5 months or so and haven't yet experienced a crash or even a drop and am hoping that will remain. I always ride as if I'm invisible and watch any danger areas. There have been a couple of times where a cage has pulled into my lane without looking etc but I have managed to avoid any collisions.

**HTFU** · 6th February 2008, 14:31

Originally Posted by sp3ed

As for two types of crash - accident or bin; you are always in control of what might happen. If you are riding to the conditions and are taking into account everthing that could happen, all accidents are avoidable.

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Wish that was true, but it aint. I had a girl on a scooter coming towards me stop at an intersection ready to turn right. I came towards her in my car, I was watching her and had taken my foot off the gas and when I was about 5m from her she went, how the shit she didn't see me I will never know and niether will she unfortunately.

It was like passing someone who has crossed the road and is waiting in the middle and although they are looking staight at you they decide to walk out. Unless you are saying you stop everytime something is coming towards you, then no, some accidents are unavoidable. But agree as per my post more defensive riding style and attitude will help reduce accidents, like slowing down and being ready to brake when other traffic is around or in built up areas.