No matter how good you think you are ... you're not!

[Mom]

Some of you will already know that about a month ago I binned. No witch hunt required. Completely my fault. It went down like this...
I'll ride again - but I won't be the same rider.

Well written and enlightening read mate, thank you for sharing it with us.

Perhaps then, other old fools such as myself may learn from this and spend the time meeting new riders, asking relavent questions and not just throwing the helmet on and riding two minutes after meeting !

Nicely said!

I hope that the other "detractors" on this site appreciate what you are saying rather than pointing their finger with the holier than thou attitude.

I will second that!

Very refreshing to read 2 threads tonight after work where people have had crashes and both take responsibility for them. Heres hoping this will not provide another opportunity for some to drag out their soap boxes and start preaching.

Heal well mowgli.

[gijoe1313]

Thanks for relating your experiences and honest self reflection, helps me think about why I am riding, the way I ride and how I ride ...

Good to hear that everything is on the mend and talking to the family involved shows great character on your behalf. I think back to my own cock-ups and reading posts like these helps keep me honest in my own riding.

Heal up quick, appreciate the love of your nearest and dearest and ... plan for the next new ride?

[Jacko2]

Nice write-up Mr Mowgli.
Can relate and your post is a good reminder, thanks.

[98tls]

Awsome read mate and glad your ok,after 30 something bikes over 36 years ive had my share of offs myself,if theres one single thing i have learnt it would be to concentrate and dont stop until the rides over,sounds simple but after a few hours if the roads get a bit boring its easy to go elsewere in the head and it only takes a moment to get into trouble.As i said great read and good on ya.