That's me done with bikes

That's me done with bikes

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TommyBuoy

1,269 posts

166 months

Friday 23rd March 2018
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Sounds like you're looking for a reason not to ride. The GSXR scared you and you've sold it.

I crashed out 6 weeks ago on a muddy road (still my fault obviously). Dislocated and fractured shoulder - the gear did it's job, just landed awkwardly.

Dad picks me up from hospital - are you ok?; yes. Is the bike ok?; no. Getting another one?; yes.

Simple as that. You've let a completely unrelated accident put you off riding, fair enough - but not sure why you've told us all.


mckeann

2,986 posts

228 months

Friday 23rd March 2018
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This is why I get my missus to run a set of clippers over my head (set to 0 for anyone who wants to know how to recreate my look)

Haircuts are the leading cause of head injuries in the U.K. FACT *

As for the logic of giving up bikes after a car accident, well, I don't get that one.













  • 93% of statistics are made up on the spot to suit your argument.

bogie

16,342 posts

271 months

Friday 23rd March 2018
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Statistically pedestrian and cycling deaths are up there too, so dont walk or cycle anywhere either.

You could stay indoors more often, stay away from all these dangerous people ...but then more 20x more people are KSI in DIY accidents in and around their home than people injured by motorcycling. So dont do any DIY either.....

When I had a bad (near fatal as in they brought me back a couple of times) car RTA 10 years ago, i spent 3 weeks in a coma on life support in ICU. Potential brain damage, never walk again, all that kind of stuff.

Then I had 13 operations over 2 years. fixed my arms, legs, face, pelvis, feet, ankles. Still doing physio daily now so I can maintain my ability to get around, and more importantly ride a bike smile

I didn't drive or ride for 2 years, had a blue disabled badge for the next 3 years, but when I got my licence back, I did some advanced training (helps with insurance) and got my confidence back.

4 years years post accident, when I was fit enough I rewarded myself by getting a new bike, it really cheered me up getting back on 2 wheels again smile

Whilst you are off work recovering, read this book on the true nature of risk in your life:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Norm-Chronicles-Stories-n...

then when you understand real risk and what you can influence (or not) you will get on with living, not worrying about "what if" smile




orangefzr

179 posts

74 months

Friday 23rd March 2018
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bogie said:
Statistically pedestrian and cycling deaths are up there too, so dont walk or cycle anywhere either.

You could stay indoors more often, stay away from all these dangerous people ...but then more 20x more people are KSI in DIY accidents in and around their home than people injured by motorcycling. So dont do any DIY either.....

When I had a bad (near fatal as in they brought me back a couple of times) car RTA 10 years ago, i spent 3 weeks in a coma on life support in ICU. Potential brain damage, never walk again, all that kind of stuff.

Then I had 13 operations over 2 years. fixed my arms, legs, face, pelvis, feet, ankles. Still doing physio daily now so I can maintain my ability to get around, and more importantly ride a bike smile

I didn't drive or ride for 2 years, had a blue disabled badge for the next 3 years, but when I got my licence back, I did some advanced training (helps with insurance) and got my confidence back.

4 years years post accident, when I was fit enough I rewarded myself by getting a new bike, it really cheered me up getting back on 2 wheels again smile

Whilst you are off work recovering, read this book on the true nature of risk in your life:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Norm-Chronicles-Stories-n...

then when you understand real risk and what you can influence (or not) you will get on with living, not worrying about "what if" smile

Now that sounds like a true motivational speaker for the op..... I wonder if you can get a motability bike ? I mean think about it, small engine (1000cc) low road tax, and you can usually park right next to the shops smile and if the disabled person is suffering from any depression the bike would soon knock that into a cocked hat

Krikkit

26,500 posts

180 months

Friday 23rd March 2018
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For some perspective, have a look at the micromort.

One micromort is a one-in-a-million chance of dying while doing an activity, some useful levels that are all equivalent to one micromort:

  • Riding a motorbike for 6 miles
  • Riding a push-bike for 10 miles
  • Walking 17 miles
  • Driving a car for 230 miles
  • Getting on a train for 6000 miles
Other interesting metrics:
  • Being born is 430 micromorts
  • Scuba diving is 10
  • Running a marathon is 7 per marathon.
So, all things being equal, it's really not that dangerous.

308mate

13,757 posts

221 months

Friday 23rd March 2018
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Krikkit said:
For some perspective, have a look at the micromort.

One micromort is a one-in-a-million chance of dying while doing an activity, some useful levels that are all equivalent to one micromort:

  • Riding a motorbike for 6 miles
  • Riding a push-bike for 10 miles
  • Walking 17 miles
  • Driving a car for 230 miles
  • Getting on a train for 6000 miles
Other interesting metrics:
  • Being born is 430 micromorts
  • Scuba diving is 10
  • Running a marathon is 7 per marathon.
So, all things being equal, it's really not that dangerous.
So my commute is 8 micromorts a day, equivalent to a marathon. Interesting.

lindrup119

1,228 posts

142 months

Friday 23rd March 2018
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Krikkit said:
For some perspective, have a look at the micromort.

One micromort is a one-in-a-million chance of dying while doing an activity, some useful levels that are all equivalent to one micromort:

  • Riding a motorbike for 6 miles
  • Riding a push-bike for 10 miles
  • Walking 17 miles
  • Driving a car for 230 miles
  • Getting on a train for 6000 miles
Other interesting metrics:
  • Being born is 430 micromorts
  • Scuba diving is 10
  • Running a marathon is 7 per marathon.
So, all things being equal, it's really not that dangerous.
Interesting and all. But what's with the link to a Subaru towing a truck in the snow?

Steve Bass

10,186 posts

232 months

Friday 23rd March 2018
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I can't believe anyone hasn't felt any sympathy for his mum.

I can think of a host of reasons...........

CAPP0

19,530 posts

202 months

Friday 23rd March 2018
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I burnt my finger on a saucepan last night, so that's it for me, I'm selling the lawnmower and I'm never going to mow the lawn again.

moanthebairns

17,918 posts

197 months

Friday 23rd March 2018
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LosingGrip said:
I've been riding for five years. I've had two bikes and around 30,000 miles in that time. I started with a Yamaha XJ6. It was boring but OK as a first bike. My second was a GSXR 600 K3. I loved this one, it was fun and scared me in a good way.

A couple of weeks ago I decided to sell it and see what else I could get. It wasn't practical to just have a bike, and it was the worst bike to have as the only form of transport! At 6ft 4 it was a bit too small as well. Deep down I didn't want to sell it, but knew in my head it was the right thing to do.

I stuck it on Gumtree/PH/eBay fairly high priced for what it was. It needed some work doing to it. I was hoping it wouldn't sell I guess. I decided that any offers over £1,500 I would be happy with.

I got the normal stty offers (900 cash today etc). I ignored these and got a offer of £1,600 on eBay. This was on Friday I think. I was a little sad when I accepted the offer.

Sunday and Monday was spent cleaning it. It's used daily and my girlfriend lives 40 miles away in the arse end of nowhere. It was filthy.

Tuesday I was planning to do a few little bits to it, the gear lever was broken after I fell off it last year and I hadn't got around to changing it. I was thinking of getting a car and then in a little while get another bike.

However, coming back from the barbers I end up getting t-boned in my mums car. I won't go into too much as its being investigated by the police (I'm not at fault though). I end up getting cut out and bleeding all over my new fleece and jeans...I've never seen so much blood, heads bleed a lot it seems. Annoying it wasn't worth getting my haircut :rollseyes:. Three stitches later, lots of bruising and a lot of pain from the sodding seat belt.

Phone my parents and girlfriend to let them know and pretty much decide there and then that I'm not getting another bike. I wouldn't be here now if I was on my bike. I always wear the right kit, I ride sensibly (and drive sensibly), but you can't take into account other idiots on the road.

I know some on here have been in much worse RTCs, but its not for me. I've loved the last five years, I had an amazing trip to North Wales by myself for a few days.

I've still got my headache, I ache like mad when I wake up and in the evening and bit of a limp from my ankle being a bit sore.

I know come the summer I'm going to be itching to get a bike and get out on it. I think my parents and girlfriend would kill me though!

I fully expect some of you to take the piss ha.
Having had a few wee cheeky dunts to the head, this reads like your still off your tits.

twizellb

2,774 posts

211 months

Friday 23rd March 2018
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CAPP0 said:
I burnt my finger on a saucepan last night, so that's it for me, I'm selling the lawnmower and I'm never going to mow the lawn again.
There speaks a wise man.

BobSaunders

3,027 posts

154 months

Friday 23rd March 2018
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With the prevalence of mental health in our media and several prominent campaigns by certain distinguished individuals.

Have you considered you considered swapping to Tesco's for your shopping?

Harji

2,196 posts

160 months

Friday 23rd March 2018
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LosingGrip said:
. I wouldn't be here now if I was on my bike. I.
But you may not have been t-boned in a car if you were on your bike. You would have got to your destination quicker, and therefore you could have had the luxury of a full perm and set if you wanted and still (probably) not be in the same place and time you got t-boned.

cmaguire

3,589 posts

108 months

Friday 23rd March 2018
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Biker's Nemesis said:
I had my hair cut yesterday (true) for the first time in 5 months.

I feel cold and it's made my ears look even bigger.
Did you leave the skunk tail or have it cut off?

Richyboy

3,739 posts

216 months

Friday 23rd March 2018
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OP maybe your posting in shock, I’ve done so many of these posts and asked to delete them when I came to my senses.

I hit a central London pothole on my Brompton folding bike the other day, my hands left the bars and I ended up face first on the road. I was well embarrassed, loads of people watching. My knee, my foot and my arm hurt still; ripped coat and trousers. I’d go to my GP but he’d probably refer me to a private physiotherapist.

That’s me done with pedal bikes, they don’t maintain the roads and police them like their the eptimony of perfection. I’ve had many other instances of st roads causing me harm over the years so fk em.

Additionally, drivers tend to hate cyclists and a lot of pedestrians don’t bother to even look out for them. I suspect if a pedestrian ever walked out on me I’d be held liable in the court of public opinion for their injuries and the authorities would uphold the public’s decision.

Electric kick scooter for me now as my knee is messed up then an electric unicycle hopefully. Also motorbikes of course, much more forgiving of st roads we have.

Lee540

1,586 posts

143 months

Friday 23rd March 2018
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Richyboy said:
my Brompton folding bike
Do people admit to owning these hateful looking things?

croyde

22,701 posts

229 months

Friday 23rd March 2018
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Gavia said:
Thoughts and prayers are with the fleece and jeans.

Very confused by you needing to be cut out of a car for three whole stitches in your head.
I did.

Alfa Romeo Junior. Folded up around me like a paper boat. Had to cut me out and I had a few stitches to my head.

Funnily enough I still sometimes allow myself to be a passenger in a car to this very day.

Gavia

7,627 posts

90 months

Friday 23rd March 2018
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croyde said:
I did.

Alfa Romeo Junior. Folded up around me like a paper boat. Had to cut me out and I had a few stitches to my head.

Funnily enough I still sometimes allow myself to be a passenger in a car to this very day.
I hope you gave up motorbikes as a result.

LosingGrip

Original Poster:

7,806 posts

158 months

Friday 23rd March 2018
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Well this is a little awkward...I don't remember posting any of this! I'm not even on any strong painkillers other than Codeine! Feel a bit of a knob but hey ho!

Good news...the fleece and jeans have been washed and blood free.

Gavia said:
Thoughts and prayers are with the fleece and jeans.

Very confused by you needing to be cut out of a car for three whole stitches in your head.
The door was well and truly fked, couldn't be open from the inside or outside. That was the only reason why I couldn't get out, I'm not agile enough to climb out through the window!

Will I end up getting another bike again? Who knows. I might do some off roading instead. Something I've always liked to try.

poo at Paul's

14,116 posts

174 months

Friday 23rd March 2018
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Gavia said:
Thoughts and prayers are with the fleece and jeans.

Very confused by you needing to be cut out of a car for three whole stitches in your head.
COMPO!!

It woz de over geezer, wurn't it!

And he will probably show this thread to the Court when claiming about the emotional distress it has all caused him.

Judge, don't fall for it, he's a fking pussy who cannot drive him mums car. And he only rode a 600 which are wimps bikes as we all know. He's trying it on, there was nowt wrong with him. laugh


Edited by poo at Paul's on Friday 23 March 19:31