Got hit by a cage this morning

[Tank]

Not a happy camper at all.

Riding down a hill in Albany to a roundabout. Silver car coming from my right in fog without lights on.

I'm going into the roundabout at 6o'clock exiting at 9'oclock. Because the silver car is coming fast and that the corner is off camber and there is always diesel from bastard buses - I decide not to push the corner and slow and stop. Sun is behind me so I cannot see anything in mirrors.

The car behind me looks at the gap and thinks 'I can make that' - so as I'm stopping they gun it - right into the back of my bike. I didn't see it coming.

This pushes me out in front of the car that I was giving way to - who luckily missed me.

Idiot driver who hit me then takes foot off brake (its an auto) and hits me a second time (slowly this time) - not cool.

Anyway I managed to keep the bike upright.

Her car went under the rear guard and hit the numberplate (its now as bent as carver), and hit the tyre and exhaust.

It looks like all is well - but taking it to Holshot for them to check if the wheel, swing arm or shart are damaged at all.

Worse - I'm waiting for my new helmet to arrive (due tomorrow) and I was riding with the helmet that I dropped last week (I feel like a wanker for that).

Sitting here - shaking still.

Just shows - Murphy's law (with he helmet) shit always happens at the worse possible time - that's part that has scared me most - that was in my control and I made a stupid decision that had the accident been worse I could have put myself in more danger - I really am kicking myself about that.

Other than that - I'm quite apprehensive about getting back on the bike to take it to Holshot - but fuck it I love riding and Im not going to let a knock put me off.

Stay safe all.

[The Pastor]

how much $$ will you get from the driver?

[wysper]

Man - Glad you are ok dude.

Some people have absolutely no idea (cager behind you). At least he cager coming for you managed to miss you.

[Mikkel]

Good to hear you're alright... That situation could have turned nasty really quickly.

Lucky - man, you didn't even drop the bike!

But yes, the helmet stunt wasn't too bright How about keeping a cheap spare?

I hope the bike will be all good - certainly you got all the drivers details just in case.

[Grub]

Worse - I'm waiting for my new helmet to arrive (due tomorrow) and I was riding with the helmet that I dropped last week (I feel like a wanker for that)..

No no no ... it could be MUCH worse. Imagine if you had the N103 on and it got blemished! Just think, riding to Holshot is good, that means bike is checked and you can go riding with new comms.

Don't forget to get in touch when setting up the helmets

[MSTRS:Me]

What's to say? Words fail me....other than glad you are OK.

[chubby]

Like the others before me all I too can say is that i am glad that your safe and good on you for keeping her upright.

Get the bike checked as your doing and i hope that any repair is minor. Good luck.

[yod]

press charges

she shouldnt have a licence

[gijoe1313]

Good to hear you've had a little time to sort your thoughts out and get everything settled. Aye, could have been worse, so one of those things you have in your bag of experience (and withdrawing from your other bag o'luck!)

Hope the bike is okay and your heartrate has come back down to mere hyperventilation levels!

[DingoZ]

Glad to hear you are okay.


Same sort of thing happened to me.

Please report it to the police. Charges could be coming the drivers way.
(The driver that struck me from behind was charged).

Rode mine straight back to the shop to get it checked out. Wise idea

[Nasty]

Agreew th Dingoz .. you need to report the accident .. drivers who do that need to be charged!!!

I am so glad you are ok .. and that it wasn't the new 103 (although if it was that is what insurance is for)!!

[yungatart]

Wow!
Glad you are okay, buy a lotto ticket.
hXc was hit from behind and the driver was charged...go to the cops.
No excuse for that level of carelessness.

[007XX]

Man, so very glad you're ok...

Being hit from behind is one of the most sickening experience.

I really hope there isn't too much damage, and I reckon that lunatic should seriously be reported to the powers that be.

[vifferman]

Glad you're OK, Mr Tank, Sir.
It could've all been much more ugly.

I've only been hit from behind once on a bike, when someone did Eggs Zachary the same as 'your' cretin: assumed I was about to go, when I wasn't. Well, Duh! It was a stop sign, so I stopped. Didn't do anything to the bike - I parked it, got off and looked. They parked, got out of their car to have a look for themselves, while I rode off.

Hope your bike checks out OK.

[martybabe]

Cripes, you must really be a tank to take a smack from behind and remain upright. Glad to hear your ok mate. My bloomin ex did the same to me, bike remained upright, wedged in the front bumper of my own car! If you can't trust yer own family, and she was my main pillion by the way, you can't trust any bugger.

Take it easy dude and ride again soon, all the best.