Author Topic: ENGINE DIED (Read 22526 times)

Richard Court · « **Reply #50 on:** October 03, 2014, 03:01:16 AM »

Woops! I meant to say Snowy Mountain ride. Got my finger in the wrong hole.

Biggles · « **Reply #51 on:** October 03, 2014, 08:24:27 PM »

Quote from: Richard Court on October 03, 2014, 03:01:16 AM

Woops! I meant to say Snowy Mountain ride. Got my finger in the wrong hole.

Make sure you take a handful of OZSTOC cards because there's bound to be other STs on that Honda ride.

Assassin · « **Reply #52 on:** October 05, 2014, 06:39:27 AM »

Great news Richard, and well done Steve the mechanic !! Which dealership was that ? It's probably worth a mention...

Richard Court · « **Reply #53 on:** October 06, 2014, 03:06:28 PM »

Steve is an independent operator who works from home. He has a mobile workshop and looks after all the Postey bikes for Port Macquarie Australia Post. He has a long history in the industry and is well thought of by all the people I have spoken to about him.
He is reasonable with his pricing too.

Richard Court · « **Reply #54 on:** December 21, 2014, 12:42:14 AM »

As I mentioned, back in November, I was going to the Honda snowy ride. Well guess what I never got there.
We left Port on the Wednesday and had a terific ride to Wisemans ferry where we stayed over night at the pub. Thursday was even better, down through Pittown, Mossvale and on to Baitmans bay. (a beautiful spot and the bike ran like a charm). Friday we set off for Cooma. Going through Moruya I entered a small roundabout only to be cut off by a P plat driver entering on my left. I must have been in his blind spot and he could not see me as he did not stop but took off at a rate of knots. I had to break hard fo avoid hitting him (NO ABS) I lost my front wheel from under me. Luckily I was not going very fast but anyway I went sprawling on the ground and the full weight of the bike came crashing down on my right ankle trapping me between the road and the black wing sticking out on the side of the bike. A Policeman following not too far behind came to my assistance, lifted the bike off me and helped me to my feet. Feeling a bit painful but still able to walk (LIMPING) and the bike undamaged, I thought I would be OK to continue on, so I road on to Narooma where my mate Bob Brewer was waiting for me. We had a cup of coffee while I told him all.
By this time the pain hand become worse so I decided to go to the Ambo station. To cut a long story short I ended up back at Moruya Hospital and was diagnosed with a fractured fibula close to my ankle.
Brother John came down from Port with a trailer and took me and my bike home and there I have staid ever since. Six weeks in plaster and now in a moon boot and the speciolist says it may be quit a long drawn out process as the break is so close to the ankle.
The long and the short of it is that I am now under strict instructions from Linda my wife to sell my beloved bike and give up riding. She says it could have been a lot worse and if I was crippled she would be the one landed with the responsibility of looking after me. FAIR ENOUGH I GUESS.

Anyone want to buy a 2002 Red Honda ST1300 with 103000 K's on the clock? GOING CHEAP

tj189 · « **Reply #55 on:** December 21, 2014, 08:16:07 AM »

Glad you are ok after the off. I wouldn't be to quick in moving the ST on though. good luck and all the best with your recovery

Lionel · « **Reply #56 on:** December 21, 2014, 08:19:41 AM »

Sorry to hear about your accident, Richard.
At your age things don't mend as quickly as you would like.
What a dilemma. Linda

or the bike.

Assassin · « **Reply #57 on:** December 21, 2014, 08:25:17 AM »

Yeah, so sorry about your accident mate !! But I also wouldn't be too quick to pass up the ST... Good luck and I hope your ankle heals well...

saaz · « **Reply #58 on:** December 21, 2014, 09:09:34 AM »

Sorry to hear about more woes for you Richard. I know Linda was happy for you to get out and about on the bike, but I suppose events like this test that.

Gadget · « **Reply #59 on:** December 21, 2014, 09:10:33 AM »

Richard,

Sorry to hear about your off. I would use it as an opportunity to upgrade to an ABS model.

and approach round-a-bouts with more caution.

I know you've said it is a slow recovery process, but I hope time passes quickly for you.

Abe · « **Reply #60 on:** December 21, 2014, 10:57:19 AM »

Speedy recovery Richard

Now more time to search for a newer ride

Biggles · « **Reply #61 on:** December 21, 2014, 12:49:25 PM »

Sorry you were taken out by a P plater. I suspect they knew well they were in the wrong by the way they took off.
Roundabouts are great, but they sure require extra vigilance.
Hopefully Missus Court will come around. Tell her you've had your prang and got that out of the way. It's usually the case.
When the bike is all repaired, make sure you give it an engine run every week- they hate being ignored.
Eat lots of calcium and keep putting load on the leg- those things help with the healing.

Richard Court · « **Reply #62 on:** December 22, 2014, 12:12:52 AM »

Thanks for all your replies and good wishes.
Thankfully the bike was not damaged. I was able to cushion it's fall with my leg

rally · « **Reply #63 on:** December 22, 2014, 07:42:14 AM »

Hi Richard, same model bike, proud of you how you threw yourself under the WONDER BEAST to save her, we probably should have an award for the most protective faithful owner..

Get well soon

Rally

Shiney · « **Reply #64 on:** December 22, 2014, 11:10:22 AM »

Very sad news.
All the best for a speedy recovery mate

ST2UP · « **Reply #65 on:** December 22, 2014, 11:16:31 AM »

Just caught up on this thread Richard, best wishes for a speedie recovery....and perhaps in time a smaller lighter bike may be in your future, cause once your a rider

Cheers

Richard Court · « **Reply #66 on:** December 24, 2014, 03:31:10 PM »

I have had my eye on a vstrom 650 but T will have to do a lot of fast talking to change Linda's mind!

Abe · « **Reply #67 on:** December 24, 2014, 03:34:54 PM »

That's easy Richard, just post Linda's phone number and we can all ring her and tell how much you really NEED another bike

Richard Court · « **Reply #68 on:** December 24, 2014, 03:38:35 PM »

I love all your comments and humor.
Merry Christmas and seasons greetings to you all.

StinkyPete · « **Reply #69 on:** December 24, 2014, 03:39:11 PM »

Get Well soon Richard. Can-Am is perhaps an option. More visible, can't fall over, awsome brakes with ABS and Traction Control, heaps of storage space for touring, all of which Linda will see as positives.

StinkyPete · « **Reply #70 on:** December 24, 2014, 03:41:30 PM »

.......or one of those Piaggio scooters with two wheels at the front. All of the advantages, but sadly, none of the street cred.

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