Well it's four weeks to the day that I was knocked off my old GS. Going home up Ngauranga Gorge, 4.25pm. All I can remember is indicating to change lane, checking behind, and waking up in the ambulance.
The outcome is two broken hands (left thumb -plaster up to the elbow, right hand has three pins in the outside of the palm). Morphine is really great. Looks as if it's going to be a couple more weeks before the plaster comes off, but the pins might get pulled next Friday.
The GS is a write off. The generator housing, right footpeg and brake lever are all gone. Exhaust buggered, front wheel knackered, so too expensive to fix.
My helmet is a write off. Crack on the right side of the mouthguard, and deep gouges on the right top, side and visor. Jacket (armoured textile) torn down the right. Trousers (armoured textile) the same. Right boot's a bit beaten up, but my gloves aren't too bad funnily enough.
Luckily insurance has paid for new helmet, jacket, and overtrousers. Sort out gloves and boots when I can use my hands properly. New bike is being arranged.
All I can say is that I feel bloody lucky. This is my first injury accident in almost thirty years on the road. The ambulance, hospital staff, police, insurance people, and even ACC have been great!
Go back to work part time next week. It will be a bit of a struggle, but I'm looking forward to it, and my sons will be glad to have me out of the house for at least half a day.
I'm not looking for sympathy, just reminding you to take care out there guys. Doesn't matter how long you've been driving/riding, or how often you travel over a piece of road just takes a small mistake, and OUCH!!!!.
Better stop, hands getting a bit sore.
Merry Christmas. Hopefully I'll be back on the road soon.
Pwalo
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What was the cause of the crash?
Originally Posted by avgas
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