Motorcycle Popo got SMIDSYed tonight

[GrayWolf]

One of the ironies is that the BMW boots he had on were the work supplied ones. They contained the injury, and prevented it from being worse. They got cut off.

The BMW pants he had on also helped contain the nastiness, and cordura got embedded in the wound. They were also cut off.

The rest of his gear was fine, and was all personally owned.

Now, THAT's how to crash. Sacrifice all the company supplied gear, and protect your own.

Class

At the end of the day Rastus most M/c popo's I've met here and in the UK are enthusiasts. Its sad to know another rider is down, and I hope the de gloving doesnt have long term repercussions. I'll also add my 'get well' to the list.

GW

[caspernz]

Katman, very often I agree with what you say, or your thoughts, but mate? This time even I think your being a cock. if by some misfortune it is you who is taken out in the future, I would hope the others here would show more empathy.

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By crikey Katman?!? I'm all for safety first, and fully agree with a lot of your sentiments, but you're gonna need some vaseline before you give yourself a nasty palm burn

Rastus, please add me to the list of well wishers. Keeping your man in positive spirits will help the healing process. You'll no doubt give out some progress reports on your man, as well as the outcome for the SMIDSY driver.

[Katman]

This time even I think your being a cock.

Trouble is, sitting around rubbing each other's back and going "There, there" teaches no-one anything.

What can we learn from this thread?

1. Identify potential hazards and give them the required degree of concentration.
2. Perform a turn at an intersection at a speed that allows for evasive action.
3. Perform a turn across the front of another vehicle in a wide enough arc that maximises the space between you and that vehicle.
4. Look at the driver and try to work out what they're thinking. (The leaning forward over the steering wheel with head flopping from side to side is a dead giveaway that they haven't seen you).
5. Be prepared to use your horn if you suspect the driver hasn't seen you. (Contrary to popular belief, the horn is there as a warning device - not a "Fuck you" device).
6. Be prepared to break off the turn if the car so much as sneezes.
7. Learn to compensate for the inadequacies of other road users 'cos regardless of whether you're in the right or not, you're the one most likely to be hurt.
8. Holding hands in a circle and singing Kumbayah does fuck all for anyone.
9. Katman doesn't do sympathy very well.

[nzspokes]

7. Katman doesn't do sympathy very well.

8. Katman is Captain Safety.

[rastuscat]

So, in the wrong circumstances ain't nuthin' gonna save yer arse...

His arse is fine...............um...............I mean that in a pureley medical way................... DOH !!

[rastuscat]

I saw one of your team on Friday while traveling home from work, he was standing beside his work ride on Idris Rd, and as usual, I got a friendly biker wave back as I cruised past.

Twas me Weely. I'm the good looking one with the stripes. Stop by next time.

Or go through a red light and I'll stop you................tee hee.............

[jasonu]

Bout time you put your money where your mouth is...post us a vid of your amazing skills mate (...I keep asking!)

Don't waste your breath mate. Keyboard warriors never move far enough from the computer to prove anything.

[gijoe1313]

Never good to read or hear about these sorts of things Rastus. Well wishes to your man and his family, hoping for a good recovery from this incident. Always brings home the implications of our choice of transportation these threads, reminding us all what we need to do to keep it rubber side down and things shiny.

Hope he gets a big box of doughnuts to eat as he recovers!

[willytheekid]

Twas me Weely. I'm the good looking one with the stripes. Stop by next time.

Or go through a red light and I'll stop you................tee hee.............

LOL indeed!


I did actually think of stopping in case he had bike trouble...then I thought "BMW"...nah NOOO chance!

Had to sell the guzzi due to the smashed shoulder (courtesy of that drunk driving 4x4 last winter), so I have a new ride for you to have a gander over (I had to buy a "lounge suit" ...or "according to the doc's"...give up riding to allow it to heal better )
Will keep an eye out for ya & try to "catch up: (but they way you filter through traffic...that may be difficult!)

Ride safe mate and keep us all updated on your mans progress

ps: As for red lights...struth...I even pause & double check when they turn green! (learn't THAT lesson many moons ago)

[pritch]

Bet he's a barrel of laughs at a party

Actually I met him recently - he seemed normal. Well, almost

Then he posts the sort of stuff he has in this thread...

[Katman]

Actually I met him recently - he seemed normal.

It was all an act.

Then he posts the sort of stuff he has in this thread...

Seriously, if anyone is offended by what I've said in this thread they're in desperate need of hardening the fuck up.

[pritch]

5. Be prepared to use your horn if you suspect the driver hasn't seen you. (Contrary to popular belief, the horn is there as a warning device - not a "Fuck you" device).

My Nautilus is a "wake the fuck up device" and it is quite effective on the rare occasions it is used.

[Zedder]

Most people who get a blast of the horn whether it's to wake them the feck up or warn them, really take offence at it though.

[Katman]

Most people who get a blast of the horn whether it's to wake them the feck up or warn them, really take offence at it though.

There's a big difference between a short toot on the horn and trying to force the button through to the other side of the switchblock.

[GingerMidget]

There's a big difference between a short toot on the horn and trying to force the button through to the other side of the switchblock.

How would you know how much force is being applied to someone elses horn? My scooter has an incredibly sensitive horn, and I'm not shy about giving it a quick poke if someone else is endangering me.