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General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: Shillas on October 02, 2020, 10:12:55 PM

Title: Just when you think things couldn't get worse...
Post by: Shillas on October 02, 2020, 10:12:55 PM
September was a sh*t month for me due to a variety of personal, medical and family reasons.

Today was the first time on a bike for a month, with a great ride to work.

Pity that ended then.

Coming home, still in Murray Bridge had an erratic driver in front suddenly stopping at intersections. Made allowance, but she did it  again, I went left to avoid going into her back, then she went left as well.

End result, my newer bike (2008 ST1300 ex Stinky Pete) has reasonably minor damage considering, the car a few $K. Stayed upright, but then she was parked on my right foot and I couldn't move! Was able to ride home once settled. Will have to see what insurance company says though about damage & repairs.  Had camera running, should have it to help, as well as a witness on my side.  Take care, won't be buying a lottery ticket, used my luck again (same as hitting the room in June 2019)

Will post camera footage when I can.
Title: Re: Just when you think things couldn't get worse...
Post by: ruSTynutz on October 02, 2020, 10:25:15 PM
Bugger! :fp
Fingers crossed your insurance coughs up... :X

Main thing though is that you're still in one piece... :clap
Title: Re: Just when you think things couldn't get worse...
Post by: Wild Rose on October 02, 2020, 10:47:34 PM
Best of luck I hope everything work out
How's the foot. Ouch  :cuss
Title: Re: Just when you think things couldn't get worse...
Post by: Jdbiker on October 02, 2020, 11:18:11 PM
Glad you are ok ,hope all works out well with the insuranc
Title: Re: Just when you think things couldn't get worse...
Post by: Bodø on October 03, 2020, 12:16:58 AM
Sorry to hear about this but as others have said above the main thing is you're still here to tell the tale.
Title: Re: Just when you think things couldn't get worse...
Post by: richo on October 03, 2020, 06:46:05 AM
I hope you are ok and there are no long term injuries.   Some people should never have licences. 
Title: Re: Just when you think things couldn't get worse...
Post by: NTRebel on October 03, 2020, 07:22:12 AM
Did the  :cop charge her with illegal parking for parking on your foot in all seriosness though it great you are  okand still here to ride another day
Title: Re: Just when you think things couldn't get worse...
Post by: Shiney on October 03, 2020, 09:32:06 AM
Man that is horrible news >:()
Hopefully you'll have a speedy recovery (having a car parked on your foot sounds very painful :'()

Having a witness and footage should help with getting the insurance to repair the bike and get you back on the road :thumbsup

All the best mate

Cheers
Shiney
Title: Re: Just when you think things couldn't get worse...
Post by: Gadget on October 03, 2020, 09:54:42 AM
Gees mate. Hope it isn't too serious.

As a kid, I had a bus run over my foot, from a dare.

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Title: Re: Just when you think things couldn't get worse...
Post by: Bodø on October 03, 2020, 10:15:44 AM
As a kid, I had a bus run over my foot, from a dare.

Not guilty.
Title: Re: Just when you think things couldn't get worse...
Post by: StinkyPete on October 03, 2020, 11:11:40 AM
I'm so sorry to hear about your prang, and am very pleased to hear that you you have no serious injuries.   I trust al goes well with your insurance company.
Title: Re: Just when you think things couldn't get worse...
Post by: Gadget on October 03, 2020, 11:45:22 AM
As a kid, I had a bus run over my foot, from a dare.

Not guilty.
:grin

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Title: Re: Just when you think things couldn't get worse...
Post by: Gerard & Sandra on October 06, 2020, 01:21:57 PM
Shillas - Trust you have a speedy recovery.
Rgds
GB
Title: Re: Just when you think things couldn't get worse...
Post by: hobs on October 06, 2020, 01:44:55 PM
Been taking the grandson out to complete his auto 120hrs learner's training. Have told him on every lesson that just because people have licences doesn't mean they can drive. He is now picking up most of the errors of other motorists. He is developing a sense of caution when driving, something we all do, especially as motorcyclists. Bad luck about the collision, but good riding to keep the STeed upright and ride home.  Hope all works out for you.

Cheers,
Hobs