Fucked by a cager tonight (5 Feb)

[carlosliu]

Just clean and lube the chain in the afternoon. I went out for a gentle ride around Takapuna area, under the speed limit.

Around 9pm, I went straight in the left lane at 60kph along the Anzac St and approach the intersection of Auburn St. I saw the light turn yellow and then red. I gave it a brake, change gear, not a hard break at all, slow down until about 10kph.

Everything is smooth until I heard a screaming break sound behind me. Next thing is that I fly over my bike and hit the ground. Probably, one of the witness called police. They showed in 5 min. The cager drove a toyota starlet, didn't have a license, no insurance either.

Luckily, I was in full gear, not hurt too much, just a little bit pain at the left wrist. The bike is still working, rear break paddle and tail light were bended, scratches on exhaust. I felt the handle bar is a little bit strange on the way back home. Maybe there are other damages. I'll check it tomorrow.

What's else I can say. This is my first drop, but it's not my fault.

Any suggestion of mechanic shop for repairing? Hope it won't cost me too much, though I was fully insured.

[JimO]

Just clean and lube the chain in the afternoon. I went out for a gentle ride around Takapuna area, under the speed limit.

Around 9pm, I went straight in the left lane at 60kph along the Anzac St and approach the intersection of Auburn St. I saw the light turn yellow and then red. I gave it a brake, change gear, not a hard break at all, slow down until about 10kph.

Everything is smooth until I heard a screaming break sound behind me. Next thing is that I fly over my bike and hit the ground. Probably, one of the witness called police. They showed in 5 min. The cager drove a toyota starlet, didn't have a license, no insurance either.

Luckily, I was in full gear, not hurt too much, just a little bit pain at the left wrist. The bike is still working, rear break paddle and tail light were bended, scratches on exhaust. I felt the handle bar is a little bit strange on the way back home. Maybe there are other damages. I'll check it tomorrow.

What's else I can say. This is my first drop, but it's not my fault.

Any suggestion of mechanic shop for repairing? Hope it won't cost me too much, though I was fully insured.

contact your insurance company

[Quailboy]

I bet your not very pleased.

Yes, call your insurer!

[NighthawkNZ:Me]

though I was fully insured.

Good that you are okay... bikes can be rebuild/replaced... you can't...

Contact your insurance company...

[carlosliu]

Thanks, I'll call insurer tomorrow. er... it's public holiday...

Sounds like I'll miss next week NASS.

[MyGSXF:Me]

Good that you are okay... bikes can be rebuild/replaced... you can't...

x2!!

[klingon]

Sorry to hear about this, carlosliu, but good that you're not too sore. Don't plan to do much tomorrow - you can just about guarantee you'll wake up in the morning and discover all the aches and pains that you didn't notice tonight!

Something very similar happened to me a couple of years ago. I stopped at a stop sign, the car behind me didn't. I thought I was just bruised but I ended up with a fractured rib, and it turned out I had mild concussion.

Do you remember every moment of the crash, or are there some blank bits in your memory? If you're in any doubt at all, get checked out by a doctor. ACC will pay, and the sooner you get checked the better.

Also, did your helmet hit the ground? A helmet is a single-use item and will need to be replaced if it's had an impact.

Good luck with the insurance and with getting the bike assessed and repaired.

[fireliv]

Gladf you are ok. Most insurance places have a24 hour line... but either way there should be someone manning the phone tomorrow.

GOod luck getting it sorted

[Mom]

Liberace is a bastard for sure. Good to hear you are relatively unhurt mate! That was very bad luck indeed. Call your insurance company, dont worry it is a public holiday, they have 24/7 call centres.

Arnica cream is good for the lumps and bumps on your body too.

[klingon]

By the way, sounds like you were very near CycleSpot in Barry's Point Road when this happened - they are probably very good people to assess your bike (it being a Honda and all).

[Dean]

hope you get it sorted out all the best with recovery

[carlosliu]

Sorry to hear about this, carlosliu, but good that you're not too sore. Don't plan to do much tomorrow - you can just about guarantee you'll wake up in the morning and discover all the aches and pains that you didn't notice tonight!

Something very similar happened to me a couple of years ago. I stopped at a stop sign, the car behind me didn't. I thought I was just bruised but I ended up with a fractured rib, and it turned out I had mild concussion.

Do you remember every moment of the crash, or are there some blank bits in your memory? If you're in any doubt at all, get checked out by a doctor. ACC will pay, and the sooner you get checked the better.

Also, did your helmet hit the ground? A helmet is a single-use item and will need to be replaced if it's had an impact.

Good luck with the insurance and with getting the bike assessed and repaired.

Thanks for the suggestion and sharing the experience.

My helmet wasn't hit the ground as far as I can remember. Just check the helmet surface again, no scratch or other noticeable damage.

I will contact a doctor soon.

[Owl]

Sorry to hear that carlosliu!

Believe me when I say that I feel your pain, as I got fucked over last night! At least I had the protection of a cage, though I'm still a bit tender.

Best of luck with insurance and repairs to your bike!

[Katman]

The most important time to be checking your mirrors is when you're slowing to a stop in a vulnerable spot within the prevailing traffic.

[Mully]

My helmet wasn't hit the ground as far as I can remember.
.

Yes it did. That's why you need a new one.

And a new jacket

And pants

And Boots

And Gloves