It happened AGAIN!!

[ZeroIndex]

You're probably right really. I do suck at quantifying distance... It was about 1 and a bit car lengths, because I was just behind and to the left of the car behind him.

So more like 3 - 4 metres, not 30 - 40?

Don't ever sit to the left of a car that you're following... stay on the right...

I'm sure some of the Auckland Riding Training classes will teach you this: If someone jumps in, use the centre-line as your 'new' temporary lane, while you pass the bastard, while using your left hand to wave hello ...

[Grahameeboy]

Ignore the boot method which is not taught in training.....no need for it, does nothing and achieves nothing...and could get you a visit from cops.

[janno]

Wow! Sounds like a close call - I'm glad you weren't hurt to badly, and REALLY glad the woman got the offenders licence plate. Green bling to her, though she wouldn't know how special that is . . .

Time to get some Draggins or leathers, though I suppose the bank balance is going to hurt while you fix your steed. I'd put good gear first, personally. You can get great deals second hand if you snoop around on TardMe or put a wanted ad out there. Good luck!

[Grahameeboy]

Leathers with armour..draggin jeans are expensive and have no real protection for your joints etc.

[Conquiztador]

Sounds like U will survive. Good.

And I know U say he did not look. But just in case he did, do you ride with lights on?

[surfer]

Sad to hear of your off. Onewa Road sucks big time for inconsiderate aresholes that drive like cunts.

[terbang]

drive like cunts.

Driven one or two of those as well. Seems like fun to me...!

Back to the topic, bad news on the off and I also recommend leather.

[FROSTY:Me]

Im not gonna hassle ya here dude> I will ask ya to replay the crash HONESTLY in ya head. Think what you could have done different and at what point in time. Forget blame just think "what could i have done different."
Were ya covering ya brake with your fingers knowing its a orrrible road.
Were ya wearing approrriate gear
Were you riding at an apropriate speed for the road/weather conditions.
Were the tyre pressures correct.
Did you look for possible ecape routes

[gijoe1313]

Well, glad to hear you didn't suffer anything more serious than the injuries you got. Hope your ride can be fixed up quickly and you heal up fast as well

And yes, that road can be a pain in the whatsits ... especially in rush hour.

[ZeroIndex]

Im not gonna hassle ya here dude> I will ask ya to replay the crash HONESTLY in ya head. Think what you could have done different and at what point in time. Forget blame just think "what could i have done different."
Were ya covering ya brake with your fingers knowing its a orrrible road.
Were ya wearing approrriate gear
Were you riding at an apropriate speed for the road/weather conditions.
Were the tyre pressures correct.
Did you look for possible ecape routes

+1

Did you have your vitamins today? That was a good post...

[slopster]

If you didn't hit the car while you were on your arse you would have had plenty of time to slow down or avoid him by staying upright. You need to practice your braking.

[CptSolo]

I bet it was a freaking Volvo.

#1 Rule) Do not -repeat- do not, go within 100m of a Scandanavian vehicle on a motorcycle. Scandies make the strongest cage.

[Delphinus]

Emergency braking and stopping in short distances is all well and good in an empty carpark, but its a different story in the real world where you have a split second to decide and act with cars getting closer and the heart racing.

Fast reaction times are not it, smart reactions is what we need to train.... So how do you train smart reactions in panic situations? To split second decide to swerve or brake, and when braking not to haul on that lever?

[ZeroIndex]

Emergency braking and stopping in short distances is all well and good in an empty carpark, but its a different story in the real world where you have a split second to decide and act with cars getting closer and the heart racing.

Fast reaction times are not it, smart reactions is what we need to train.... So how do you train smart reactions in panic situations? To split second decide to swerve or brake, and when braking not to haul on that lever?

+1 on smart reactions

[Scorpygirl]

Emergency braking and stopping in short distances is all well and good in an empty carpark, but its a different story in the real world where you have a split second to decide and act with cars getting closer and the heart racing.

Fast reaction times are not it, smart reactions is what we need to train.... So how do you train smart reactions in panic situations? To split second decide to swerve or brake, and when braking not to haul on that lever?

Yeah, good question. I had about 5 metres, I reckon. I have played the vid time and time again in the brain but there is a blank and no it's not concussion!!!! I had the right gear on, the tyres where the right pressure, I tried to brake but did not want to lock it and slide under the car and there was no where to go, believe you me!!!!!

I am only a learner - but a smart reaction in this case saved me from going over the car, sliding into other cars and ending up in hospital!!!!

I want to do the RRRS course to learn more, don't get me wrong.