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Thread: First bin, first cliffhanger - an experience to write home about.

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    Wow - what a write up, and what an attitude. Big ups to you Dave !!
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    Well written Dave ... & ppl only do wot they hope someone would do for them if the situation was reversed - good luck with the insurance and the healing

    take care
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    Never thought I'd say this about a "my first bin" post, but that was . . . inspirational.

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    grief mate, glad to hear you came out of that ok(ish). Well written up too! Let us know how you get on with the insurers. I;m with the same crowd and will dig up the courage to try a track day at some point I am sure

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    I'm so glad you're ok Dave, have to say, my heart dropped when I looked up the bike number that was called over the radio of the "rider down" and I saw it was you, but a relief to see you up and about soon after you got brought back to the pits. Ye live to ride another day, so Yahhh!

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    Good thing you're here to write about it mate.

    It was a good read - interesting story and great reflections.

    I hope your recovery will be swift and uncomplicated. Drugs do wonders to make that process tolerable.
    Hopefully the bike won't be too bad to fix up! Also, best of luck with dealing with the insurance company - sometimes they are flexible. There was a thread here with a guy who is with Star.

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    Crikey! Glad to hear you came out of it okay-ish! Great write-up and it sounds like you've had some time to reflect on the whole experience. Thanks for sharing...
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    Quote Originally Posted by Mikkel View Post
    There was a thread here with a guy who is with Star.
    Oh, now that sounds very optimistic!

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    Quote Originally Posted by RantyDave View Post
    Oh, now that sounds very optimistic!
    Yeah, Swann and Star are both companies who seem to be run by fairly good cunts.

    I suspect that you'll be looked after.

    Keep us up to date!
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    Quote Originally Posted by RantyDave View Post
    Oh, now that sounds very optimistic!

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    Sorry to hear of ya bin, awesome write up tho!! hope your feeling better soon
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    Some pictures....

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    Courage in spades Dave. Any one you walk away from is a good one.

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    Oops, thought your bike was yellow! Dang, and I've just painted mine black too...
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    What an awesome writeup Dave, You have such a great attitude. It really was quite inspirational and yeah its why we have bikes eh?
    Anyway hope you and the bike are both feeling better soon.
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