Ex Biker Rant

[marlboro]

Two years ago I owned an R1 till T boned by some twat who pulled out from a side junction.

I suffered broken pelvis, femur, sternum and a fractured spine. All fixed with a mixture of titanium implants and an execellent surgeon.

What really bugs me is seeing bikers wearing jeans, trainers and a T-shirt when the weather is hot. I can't believe their stupidity. You maybe an excellent rider but it only take one arsehole. I had 15 years riding experience and wearing Texport amoured leathers, Shoei lid, Alpinestars and a full length back protector.

[marlboro]

quote:Fat lot of good it did you from the sound of it.

If I wasn't wearing decent gear I would be dead or minus a leg.

Just give yourself a chance and take care, it's too easy to become a statistic.




>> Edited by marlboro on Friday 26th July 20:24

[marlboro]

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This is not a personal dig, I wasn't there, don't know the details etc. etc., but maybe if you had not been wearing decent gear you might not have been in the situation. i.e.
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I always found that wearing leathers made me ride faster!
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- in other words risk compensation.

Phil,

FYI I was doing 30 in a 60 limit, confirmed by police and witnesses. Unfortunately it was downhill and I was dragged some distance. I really enjoyed riding the R1 and recommend that anyone who wants to feel REAL power should try one.

I was lucky. The gear I was wearing means I have a second chance at life!! Please please please wear decent gear when riding a bike. You don't know how important it is until you need it.

Please mail me if you would like to see the x-rays of my pelvis and femur reconstruction.

Brian