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LoonR1
12,481 posts
46 months
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s2ooz said: Have you tried getting a quote on a larger engine (assuming your licence allows it?) it might surprise you that due to the way the computers work, it would be cheaper to ensure a larger engine. Have you checked your insurance re the personal injury aspect?
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996 sps
5,645 posts
85 months
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s2ooz said: Yep, poorly thought out, already apologised for my personality above.
The reference was to the number of deaths by bike engine size - I dont have the stats on me, but sports bikes do in fact have a higher death/injury ratio. There has been the whole 600 vs 1000 bike debate before and bike types nothing much come of it, mainly group riding and trying to keep up with others above your ability is normally the cause, but to say you'll die on a Ducati is such a stupid statement.
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Globs
11,749 posts
100 months
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996 sps said: s2ooz said: Yep, poorly thought out, already apologised for my personality above.
The reference was to the number of deaths by bike engine size - I dont have the stats on me, but sports bikes do in fact have a higher death/injury ratio. There has been the whole 600 vs 1000 bike debate before and bike types nothing much come of it, mainly group riding and trying to keep up with others above your ability is normally the cause, but to say you'll die on a Ducati is such a stupid statement. I suspect most people die in a Ford tbh, but there's nothing wrong with them.
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rufusgti
835 posts
61 months
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Hi. Just to sway the topic away from insurance, I'm interested in the protective clothing you mentioned.
You say you needed new boots? Did the old ones tear or skid through? I'm trying to imagine what they went through and the state of your feet had you NOT had them!!
I'll be honest. I'm lame with protective clothing. Ive been mainly wearing jeans and a jacket this year after getting fed up strapping my motocross boots on to pop out. I've just bought myself a leather biker jacket from eBay. An old wolf sport job is. Looks pretty cool :-)
I need to get boots sorted. What style did you have on and would you replace them like for like after seeing them at work.
I find it pretty hard to know where to draw the line at safety gear. I never ride far or fast. But that doesn't make me immune. Just interested in your views on what's vital having just been in an accident.
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AceOfHearts
Original Poster
3,044 posts
60 months
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Hi Rufusgti,
The boots didn't actually get much more damaged than they were before, but were on their last legs anyways and are now full of mud following the accident. They were fairly cheap £50 Oxford boots from a bike show a couple of years back. If I can get the money together I will be getting some waterproof Sidi's. I think decent boots are essential as i find them a lot easier to ride in and i'm sure have saved me from a few twisted ankles when almost dropping bikes in the past.
What gear do you have now? I will take and upload a pic of my old boots to show you what they are like.
ETA
By 'decent' i mean boots that fit well, have half decent shin and ankle protection and are fairly sturdy. I would always buy full size boots over the small ankle type boots you can get.
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MrB1obby
556 posts
19 months
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AceOfHearts said: If I can get the money together I will be getting some waterproof Sidi's. I think decent boots are essential as i find them a lot easier to ride in and i'm sure have saved me from a few twisted ankles when almost dropping bikes in the past. I've just bought some boots myself, the reviews made me buy them...if you can't afford the Sidi's, have a look at Spada ST1 WP, fully waterproof sports boot for £100. Can't complain.
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AceOfHearts
Original Poster
3,044 posts
60 months
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Here are my boots (have not cleaned then since the accident)  The boot that took the brunt of it  This stitching had already started to come away before the accident, but they were still waterproof and functioned ok. I think this is mainly just down to a poor material choice  This is all the same gear i was wearing on the day (sorry best photo i have where you can actually see it) 
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AceOfHearts
Original Poster
3,044 posts
60 months
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MrB1obby said: AceOfHearts said: If I can get the money together I will be getting some waterproof Sidi's. I think decent boots are essential as i find them a lot easier to ride in and i'm sure have saved me from a few twisted ankles when almost dropping bikes in the past. I've just bought some boots myself, the reviews made me buy them...if you can't afford the Sidi's, have a look at Spada ST1 WP, fully waterproof sports boot for £100. Can't complain. Thanks i will take a look 
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996 sps
5,645 posts
85 months
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Globs said: I suspect most people die in a Ford tbh, but there's nothing wrong with them. Agreed.
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mrdelmonti
1,226 posts
50 months
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MrB1obby said: I've just bought some boots myself, the reviews made me buy them...if you can't afford the Sidi's, have a look at Spada ST1 WP, fully waterproof sports boot for £100. Can't complain. Same boots I have as for the money you can't complain.
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rufusgti
835 posts
61 months
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AceOfHearts said: Hi Rufusgti,
What gear do you have now? I will take and upload a pic of my old boots to show you what they are like.
ETA
By 'decent' i mean boots that fit well, have half decent shin and ankle protection and are fairly sturdy. I would always buy full size boots over the small ankle type boots you can get.
Thanks. I have lots of protective gear, but coming from enduro bikes it's not really practical for my riding. I now tend to ride in my old leather bike jacket. Steel toecap boots from work. HGC flip face Very expensive alpine star leather gloves which I love. These were a gift. Jeans. The biggest problem is the riding I do. I live in a city and rarely ride away from the city. My bike isn't suited to the open road being a supermoto, so I jump on and pop round a mates house. Or ride down to the sea front. It always seems like a faff to put on all the protective gear I have yet it I always feel like I'm risking my ankles or knees by not wearing leather bike boots or trousers. Need to find some easy to wear gear I think. Can you walk in these boots? Thanks for the pics. Highlights the strains these boots/flesh go through in even a minor drop.
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bennyboysvuk
2,002 posts
117 months
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MJDM said: Mate that sucks. I've hit gravel a few times and its always a heart in mouth moment. Just out of interest, do you have a tinted visor? If not maybe something to consider. Captain hindsight etc... Firstly, sorry to hear of your off OP, hope you get it all fixed up easily. I ride into the sunlight every morning and evening on my commute and it's a PITA. So much so, that I've slapped some electrical tape on my visor. If anyone's not done this yet and rides when the sun's low in the sky, then I'd highly recommend it. It makes ALL the difference. 
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Prof Prolapse
7,418 posts
59 months
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bennyboysvuk
2,002 posts
117 months
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Prof Prolapse said: That looks special. Thanks.  I've certainly used my fair share of black tape when it comes to biking over the years. 
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creampuff
1,231 posts
12 months
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AceOfHearts said: If I can get the money together I will be getting some waterproof Sidi's. I think decent boots are essential as i find them a lot easier to ride in and i'm sure have saved me from a few twisted ankles when almost dropping bikes in the past.
Oo er, I was about to bung a pair of hardly used size 42 Goretex Sidi's on eBay.
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AceOfHearts
Original Poster
3,044 posts
60 months
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creampuff said: Oo er, I was about to bung a pair of hardly used size 42 Goretex Sidi's on eBay. Shame i'm a UK size 11 
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AceOfHearts
Original Poster
3,044 posts
60 months
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rufusgti said: Can you walk in these boots?
Thanks for the pics. Highlights the strains these boots/flesh go through in even a minor drop. Yes the gear i have at the moment is very comfortable, and the boots are great to walk around in. The more racey boots do tend to squeek though when you see people walking about in them 
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AceOfHearts
Original Poster
3,044 posts
60 months
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AceOfHearts said: Globs said: Awesome fix - some of it really did polish out!!
If you want it fixed up like new try Ken at Avalon Fairings (google that to find them), he did a nice job at a good price on my bike plastic. Thanks i will definitely give him a call in the morning, they are only 5 minutes from me Ken is popping over tonight to quote for repairs to the plastics 
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marky1983
352 posts
20 months
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AceOfHearts
Original Poster
3,044 posts
60 months
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marky1983 said: Thanks Marky but they are not in my size unfortunately The search continues . . .
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