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A sad ending for a once noble beaST.
« on: January 29, 2015, 12:06:58 AM »
It once used to look like this: 8) 8) 8)




Now it looks like this. :'( :'( :'( :'(



And I look like this: :eek :eek :eek


Be Careful out there...............................

Link to auction http://www.manheim.com.au/damaged-vehicles/4332616/1998-honda-st1100-motorcycle?referringPage=SearchResults

Mechanicals are good(I was going to change timing belt at next service), basically written off due to bodywork, bent forks and headstem.
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Re: A sad ending for a once noble beaST.
« Reply #1 on: January 29, 2015, 05:11:42 AM »
Nooooo!!

Hope to see you back on two wheels soon Hendo without the C-Colloar....best wishes and a speedy recovery mate  :-++



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Re: A sad ending for a once noble beaST.
« Reply #2 on: January 29, 2015, 05:48:29 AM »
*sigh*

Really sorry to hear this, Hendo.

Best wishes for a full and uncomplicated recovery.
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Re: A sad ending for a once noble beaST.
« Reply #3 on: January 29, 2015, 06:06:47 AM »
What have you been up to Hendo?

Quote from: Hendo on January 29, 2015, 12:06:58 AM



Ouch!  Ouch!  Ouch! 

Looks like you're okay.  Anything you need help with whilst you are mending?
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Re: A sad ending for a once noble beaST.
« Reply #4 on: January 29, 2015, 06:14:19 AM »
It looks like a hell of an accident :eek
All the best for a speedy recovery mate.
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Re: A sad ending for a once noble beaST.
« Reply #5 on: January 29, 2015, 06:16:31 AM »
Not good Hendo, wishing you a quick and full recovery.
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Re: A sad ending for a once noble beaST.
« Reply #6 on: January 29, 2015, 06:17:52 AM »
Speedy recovery there Hendo.

Another 1100 or a 1300  :think1
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Re: A sad ending for a once noble beaST.
« Reply #7 on: January 29, 2015, 06:42:37 AM »
Quote from: Williamson on January 29, 2015, 06:06:47 AM
What have you been up to Hendo?

http://ozstoc.com/index.php?topic=8450.msg97451#msg97451

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Re: A sad ending for a once noble beaST.
« Reply #8 on: January 29, 2015, 07:27:34 AM »
Good luck from now on Hendo - hope your insurance gives u a fair result and u recover quickly.

There r a lot of good value 13's around but u r probably used to the smooth acceleration of the 11 as against the surges of the 13 (well mine does anyway).
BTW looking 4ward to trying your 3XL jacket, thnx 4 sending that.  :clap
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Re: A sad ending for a once noble beaST.
« Reply #9 on: January 29, 2015, 07:41:42 AM »
Shit Hendo, All the best mate and quick recovery. Denis Diane.
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Re: A sad ending for a once noble beaST.
« Reply #10 on: January 29, 2015, 10:54:42 AM »
Oh that brings terars top the eyes ...... oh you look dont look so good either  :p

Seriously hope you recover very soon.
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What actually happend?
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Re: A sad ending for a once noble beaST.
« Reply #11 on: January 29, 2015, 11:51:53 AM »
Gees Hendo I hope your damage is not as serious as the bikes!
Speedy recovery mate.

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Re: A sad ending for a once noble beaST.
« Reply #12 on: January 29, 2015, 11:53:13 AM »
BTW let us know what happened if you feel up to it. I know my wife couldn't talk about her off for some time.

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Re: A sad ending for a once noble beaST.
« Reply #13 on: January 29, 2015, 11:55:03 AM »
Thanks for all the well wishes. Recovery is looking good, see the spinal specialist on the 10th Feb.

As to what happened:
Accelerating in traffic from traffic lights when the driver in front slams his brakes on for no reason. I grabbed mine, front locked and I didn't even have time to let go and reapply before I was down and the bike slid into an oncoming stationary van. This only happened at about 45-50 km/h. The damage to the bike was caused from hitting the van, the damage to me was from being hit on the top of my head from either the top box, rear tyre, or trailer.



This happened on the 19th December, Insurance company were good if a little slow ( XMAS Holidays etc.). 

Will catch up at an RTE sometime soon
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Re: A sad ending for a once noble beaST.
« Reply #14 on: January 29, 2015, 01:08:54 PM »
Glad you are progressing well. Are you still in SA?


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Re: A sad ending for a once noble beaST.
« Reply #15 on: January 29, 2015, 01:30:00 PM »
WOW jeepers Hendo, I only just noticed this thread...

Ouch man, I hope you're ok
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Re: A sad ending for a once noble beaST.
« Reply #16 on: January 29, 2015, 01:37:19 PM »
 :eek :eek :eek :eek :eek :eek :eek :eek :eek

Hope you're feeling much better soon Hendo.  Such a shame about the bike.
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Re: A sad ending for a once noble beaST.
« Reply #17 on: January 29, 2015, 02:18:11 PM »
And there are so many people out there who would prefer not to wear a helmet!
Looks like yours saved your "chrome dome" big time.
Hope the vertebrae are healing fine and you have no on-going issues.
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Re: A sad ending for a once noble beaST.
« Reply #18 on: January 29, 2015, 02:22:26 PM »
I expect to catch up with Hendo at the SA mid-week coffee run to Birdwood next Wednesday.   :thumb
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Re: A sad ending for a once noble beaST.
« Reply #19 on: January 29, 2015, 11:28:31 PM »
Wow!

great job by helmet.

I guess this is a very timely reminder to everyone about plenty of space between you and the wally in front.

I am a prime offender in this bad habit.

Very sad you had to teach me this lesson. 

Hope you recover quickly!
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Re: A sad ending for a once noble beaST.
« Reply #20 on: January 30, 2015, 01:26:55 PM »
Glad you survived ok. Shame about the bike but they can be fixed,or replaced.
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Re: A sad ending for a once noble beaST.
« Reply #21 on: January 30, 2015, 11:59:46 PM »
Quote from: Hendo on January 29, 2015, 12:06:58 AM

Be Careful out there...............................


Hope you are recovering well, Hendo.

Just wondering as to the bigger picture and all possible influences that may have contributed to the incident. Is this a real life lesson that we can all learn from, possibly about ABS and/or trailer towing?

Does your trailer have it's own brakes?

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Re: A sad ending for a once noble beaST.
« Reply #22 on: January 31, 2015, 02:15:26 PM »
John,

There are lots of things that influenced the accident of course. Just to mention some that may have influenced it were:

-Arriving in Adelaide in peak hour Friday afternoon after 700+ km  of highway driving
-Trailer weight on the rear ( trailer is a Classic Ultralite with no brakes. Empty weight 60 kg plus I had about another 25kg in it)
-No ABS on Bike.

One of the things that always worries me on longer rides and especially for those that do IBA's etc is the change in traffic conditions at the very end of the ride. I had prepared myself mentally for the change, I even stopped at the last rest stop coming through the hills for a couple of minutes break and a stretch. I had done about 10 kms of stop start traffic before the accident.

The trailer of course changes the braking dynamics of the bike. It always tended to push the front down a little more  as you would expect. I had previously practised emergency braking with it on so I knew what the effect was.

However the biggest factor was the Numpty putting his brakes on for no reason, even the guy who was behind me and thankfully pulled up in time commented that he put his brakes on for no reason. Probably the same type of guy that pulls in front of truck at a set of lights when it is already breaking hard, thinking he has plenty of room.
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Re: A sad ending for a once noble beaST.
« Reply #23 on: February 04, 2015, 10:27:45 AM »
Hoping for a fast recovery, Hendo. Shame about the bike. Will catch up again soon on an RTE...
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