Hitcher's Grand Challenge Misadventure

**Edbear** · 3rd November 2010, 19:39

Originally Posted by Hitcher

Until he saw the price...

On another thread, the new GSX1250FA looks interesting. Of course it would need a few thou thrown at it for mandatory suspension and brake upgrades as well as for a "safer" exhaust, but otherwise it looks an interesting package.

If I thought I could keep my licence on one...

I loved the electric motor smoothness and the incredible torque. The ride position and the brakes and handling were fine for me. The stock suspension settings were a bit hard for me on the one I rode, but overall I loved the bike and definitely recommend them!

**Hitcher** · 3rd November 2010, 20:04

Thanks to all involved on the fateful day in question. The Rusty Nuts Motorcycle Club always runs well organised and highly considered events. That organisation contributed much to my after-accident recovery. So too did the calibre of riders participating and the local emergency services. Event riders who arrived on the scene soon after included a GP, a fireman, policeman and other caring, non-flappable types. Given that I wasn't breathing by myself for quite a while, I owe all of these people more than a little.

The local Pahiatua Policewoman Donna Oliver is a star. So too is Les of the crash investigation unit who delivered my gear from the accident location.

Thanks are also due to a whole bunch of friends and family members who have been just wonderful. Jane (Mrs H) has just been amazing.

**Hailwood** · 4th November 2010, 07:58

So glad to see you back here Brett....take each day slowly and steadily and I look forward to seeing you back out there again soon

**caseye** · 4th November 2010, 21:36

It's good to see your post Hitcher, get well soon .

**LBD** · 5th November 2010, 06:22

Hi Hitch...good to hear you are mending and looking to get back in the saddle...

Mts 1200 gets my vote

**Big Dave** · 5th November 2010, 16:28

Hurrah for the good guys.

**Gibbo89** · 5th November 2010, 16:32

Welcome back Mr Hitcher

**Hitcher** · 5th November 2010, 16:43

Originally Posted by Big Dave

Hurrah for the good guys.

Damn right. There's a bunch of good guys and gals out there who will be getting hurrahs from me for some time to come.

**onearmedbandit** · 5th November 2010, 16:55

Great to see you back online again Mr H, you gave us a bit of a scare there.

**Quasi** · 5th November 2010, 16:58

Hey Mr H - great to see you back in here and posting with some semblance of clarity. Look forward to seeing you and Jane on the road sometime soon, or in Martinborough which seems to be where all good bikers meet.

**Hitcher** · 5th November 2010, 17:00

Originally Posted by Quasi

Hey Mr H - great to see you back in here and posting with some semblance of clarity. Look forward to seeing you and Jane on the road sometime soon, or in Martinborough which seems to be where all good bikers meet.

All that's needed to complete that opportunity is a valid motorcycle license and a working motorcycle. Goodness knows how long all of that may take.

**Marknz** · 5th November 2010, 17:05

Great to read from you Mr. Hitcher.... and heres hoping the recovery continues apace and you're back on the road soon.

All the best

**Toddy** · 7th November 2010, 20:43

Brett good to hear that you are on the mend. Take it nice and easy and getting that body back to 100%. Looking forward to catching up with you and Jane out on the road in the near future.

Toddy