Biker down (this time it's me!)

[Chancebmx25]

I fear I am banging my head on a brick wall...

You said...



I just pointed out to you there is no such thing as guttering, you are using the wrong word. It is GUTTING, you would be GUTTED.

Still, if you prefer to come across as completely ignorant, forgive me for pointing it out to you.

oh right i didnt know there was a law to what words i could use

[unstuck]

[Latte]

oh right i didnt know there was a law to what words i could use

You haven't been here long eh

Don't worry, you get used to it ...

[Mom]

oh right i didnt know there was a law to what words i could use

No worries sport, as I said...

Still, if you prefer to come across as completely ignorant, forgive me for pointing it out to you.

[Chancebmx25]

No worries sport, as I said...

oh nah didnt mean it like that.. lolz apologies. just yer..dunno... im not fussed. too sick with the flu to worry at the moment.

[Chancebmx25]

You haven't been here long eh

Don't worry, you get used to it ...

hehe sahweet. whats ur nsr like?

[Ender EnZed]

oh right i didnt know there was a law to what words i could use

Well now you do.

[Chancebmx25]

Well now you do.

[Latte]

hehe sahweet. whats ur nsr like?

Had lowside at the track on it so not the best right now. Keeping an eye out for some cheap fairings, and will get the suspension done when I can justify the cost (have to buy a new rear tire, chain and sprocks, and a service for my other bike 1st).

It's guttering having it just sit there at the moment. (teehee sorry Mom)

[Chancebmx25]

Had lowside at the track on it so not the best right now. Keeping an eye out for some cheap fairings, and will get the suspension done when I can justify the cost (have to buy a new rear tire, chain and sprocks, and a service for my other bike 1st).

It's guttering having it just sit there at the moment. (teehee sorry Mom)

hehehe nice... so you race it.... good to hear. must be nuts. i wanna put my rgv to the track but just cant afford it. i need another 2smoke. i want a nsr so bad. if not that then a RVF. eitherway its all just money. ebay fairings are pretty decent man from cycleplus88. i got em to cut me up a decent replica set. and the guy speaks english. for 600 to ur door cant complain. painted and what not.

[chasio]

Cheers for the response, I appreciate the feedback.
As the other driver told me, he was wondering what the guy in the Holden ahead of me was doing, in regards to the side road, and was focussed on him. When the Holden gave way he just assumed all was clear without checking the other lane, which I was in. He was preoccupied with the bigger issue on the road I guess.
To clarify, it was a four-laned main road, with a median strip in the middle. Car was waiting on the median to turn into the side street that the Holden was heading into also.
I fully expected him to give way, but as he said, he just didn't see me.
As I said to him, these things happen, they're called accidents for a reason, and he won't make that same mistake again (hopefully)

Ah, sounds like you were a statistic supporting the change to the left turn rule.

So if I read it right, you were in the right hand lane and the vehicle in the left hand lane (correctly) gave way to the oncoming, right turning car. That is similar to the second example I used and the presence of the yielding Holden to my left in that scenario would set off very loud "I bet he pulls across me" alarm bells ringing in my head.

Harder to anticipate if you could not see the Holden indicating left, of course (e.g. if you were right alongside, although perhaps you noticed him slowing to turn..?) , so the devil is in the details.

Cheers

Chasio

PS Definitely not guttering

[maggot]

Ah, sounds like you were a statistic supporting the change to the left turn rule.

So if I read it right, you were in the right hand lane and the vehicle in the left hand lane (correctly) gave way to the oncoming, right turning car. That is similar to the second example I used and the presence of the yielding Holden to my left in that scenario would set off very loud "I bet he pulls across me" alarm bells ringing in my head.

Harder to anticipate if you could not see the Holden indicating left, of course (e.g. if you were right alongside, although perhaps you noticed him slowing to turn..?) , so the devil is in the details.

Cheers

Chasio

PS Definitely not guttering

Pretty much spot on. I guess I was a little bit guilty of the home-free-attitude, only being about 1km from home, probably not as sharp as I should have been. But, lesson learnt, constant vigilance. I'm just glad I walked away from it without any major injury.

[chasio]

Pretty much spot on. I guess I was a little bit guilty of the home-free-attitude, only being about 1km from home, probably not as sharp as I should have been. But, lesson learnt, constant vigilance. I'm just glad I walked away from it without any major injury.

Amen to that

[pete376403]

Something I learned a long time ago, and it's still relevant - watch the wheels of the other vehicle. You'll see the wheels turning as soon as the vehicle moves, whereas when looking at the vehicle itself, it is not always obvious it's moving.
Not sure of the technical explanation of why this is so, possibly the contrast between the moving wheel and the non-moving (unless you are in Christchurch) road.

The other life-saving tip is to beware of car drivers wearing hats. (either old duffers coming home from bowls or young boi-racers with backwards caps)

[maggot]

Had a good result from the insurance company so far. They had the bike by monday and the claim was lodged, they called me today to say that they'll pay out $1800, which I'm fairly happy with, considering the bike was originally only insured for $1700. So depending on how quickly they pay out, I'll be back on two wheels soon enough! Already eyeing up new babies, something with more cylinders this time methinks..