That's it for me...

[howdamnhard]

Glad your okay mtroskill and hope the insurance gets sorted out quickly. Yes riding is more risky, but as you say we are only masters of our detinies up to a point. Hence if circumstances conspire to remove you from this world , there is sometimes nothing we can do to change that. We can take as many precautions as we want and still get taken out. It is up to each rider to decide if the risks are worth it and to make their own decision. I know the risks and choose to ride as it makes me feel more alive. Each to their own though. Once again glad you escaped relatively unscathed .

[Trudes]

Good luck with everything, enjoy Aussie...... it's full of Kiwis.

[sinfull]

And snakes, spiders, ants, plus the odd Drunk driver ! Be carefull out there !

[Marmoot]

nothing I could have done with an oncoming car speeding in my lane.

This is your fault how? And if not, why are you punishing yourself?

I think you've done all you could by staying alive, and to have insurance. That's great.

Now consider yourself lucky because you get the free chance to buy a new bike, all expenses paid. It's awesome!

[R-Soul]

PS what does "555'd" mean?

[Dutchee]

PS what does "555'd" mean?

*555 on the mobile is a number you can report some idiotic driving/riding. The one time I've used it, it did no good.

Good luck with Aussie, there are drunk drivers there, so be vigilant (not vigilante) if you decide to get a bike there. I had a friend killed on his bike by a drunk driver at 8.30am one day, so it ain't just here.