Author Topic: Gadget's Big Ride (4 States and a Territory) + 2 Ambulance Rides and 2 flights (Read 85416 times)

Kev Murphy · « **Reply #225 on:** September 22, 2015, 11:37:35 AM »

Very distressing news about the accident... one always assumes that friends are bulletproof.

Pic of bike is painful, considering the pristine condition on Saturday. All the best mate, wishing you a fast recovery.

Sabie · « **Reply #226 on:** September 22, 2015, 12:05:51 PM »

Quote from: Gadget on September 22, 2015, 10:17:28 AM

The bike looks like this.

holy cow ... looking at your once beautiful blue ... we are lucky to still have you with us Gary ....

Cerebral Knievel · « **Reply #227 on:** September 22, 2015, 12:19:33 PM »

Quote from: Gadget on September 22, 2015, 10:17:28 AM

The bike looks like this.

And to think you only put the last farkle on it saturday morning

All things considered you are very lucky

Kev Murphy · « **Reply #228 on:** September 22, 2015, 12:22:01 PM »

Given that the ST is a moderately heavy bike, does the additional weight of a lost 13mm socket while fitting the riser cause it to become un-rideable?

Gadget · « **Reply #229 on:** September 22, 2015, 12:24:03 PM »

The 13mm socket was swept off the roadway

Marcus · « **Reply #230 on:** September 22, 2015, 12:44:56 PM »

Quote from: Gadget on September 22, 2015, 10:17:28 AM

I'm going to take a stab at this and say it'll be a rite-off.

psst... I know of a white 1300 in Toowoomba going cheap

Gadget · « **Reply #231 on:** September 22, 2015, 12:45:52 PM »

Off bikes for the moment, for some reason.

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Sabie · « **Reply #232 on:** September 22, 2015, 03:23:46 PM »

Just as well they put that green sticker on it to say it's unrideable ...phew close call there .. someone may have hopped on it and riden it.......

Gadget · « **Reply #233 on:** September 22, 2015, 04:19:07 PM »

Going home.

WendyL · « **Reply #234 on:** September 22, 2015, 04:23:13 PM »

Yay!!! Can't imagine you'll be doing much

for a while though.....

Get well soon

Shiney · « **Reply #235 on:** September 22, 2015, 04:35:20 PM »

That is one scary photo mate

It's awesome to see your recovering well enough to be heading home

I'll come around for a visit when you are felling up for it

Kev Murphy · « **Reply #236 on:** September 22, 2015, 04:40:29 PM »

Fantastic news mate! Take it easy, not that you will feel like doing much for awhile.

StinkyPete · « **Reply #237 on:** September 22, 2015, 04:46:16 PM »

It's great to hear that you are going home mate. Sadly your bike looks in very bad shape indeed, but it seems you have been quite lucky to get out of this smash without more serious injuries. However, I'm guessing that you may not be feeling as though luck has gone your way.
Pete ( and Chris

)

Brock · « **Reply #238 on:** September 22, 2015, 05:03:19 PM »

The bike isnt so bad, a wipe with an oily rag and a bit of duct tape and all will be good(ish)

Biggles · « **Reply #239 on:** September 22, 2015, 05:19:31 PM »

By the look of the crutches in the background you're got more than a mashed hand.
In any case, to walk away from that wreck is pretty amazing. Almost enough to get you believing in Providence.

WendyL · « **Reply #240 on:** September 22, 2015, 05:20:12 PM »

Quote from: Biggles on September 22, 2015, 05:19:31 PM

By the look of the crutches in the background you're got more than a mashed hand.
In any case, to walk away from that wreck is pretty amazing. Almost enough to get you believing in Providence.

Fractured pelvis to go with the mashed hand....

Sabie · « **Reply #241 on:** September 22, 2015, 06:07:26 PM »

Not much they can do with a fractured pelvis, can't splint it, can't plaster it or strap it, and it very painful while it heals.

Just before I finished work I did see a pelvis wrap/sling come through for extraction for a rescue.

Anywho, when your up to it Gadget, I'll pop on down and see how you're going only an hour from Bli Bli, I'll bring the red terror down (MGB)

richo · « **Reply #242 on:** September 22, 2015, 06:10:19 PM »

Given the condition of the bike and the extent of your injuries your first stop should be to get a lotto ticket whilst your luck in. Good to see you came out of that in one piece. Bikes and pieces of gear can be replaced, people can not . I hope you have a quick and as painless as possible recovery.

Gadget · « **Reply #243 on:** September 22, 2015, 06:13:57 PM »

Can I please ask that bike photo not be reposted on FB because I don't want to traumatise my family. Especially before they see me.

Marcus · « **Reply #244 on:** September 22, 2015, 06:21:06 PM »

I'm assuming the bike photo... and noted

gaz · « **Reply #245 on:** September 22, 2015, 06:44:03 PM »

That is one scary photo mate

but glad you are r OK

Totgas · « **Reply #246 on:** September 22, 2015, 06:51:08 PM »

Been off the air for a few days - OMG Gary I can't believe it.
What a shame that your ride ended up like this after such a great start and the service in Canberra. Hope all my old staff at TBH looked after you. All the best for a speedy recovery and a healthy insurance payout.
Adrian.

NavGirl20 · « **Reply #247 on:** September 22, 2015, 09:05:49 PM »

Omg that's a scary photo. So sorry to hear your trip has not ended well but good to hear you're able to head home now. Peter and I wish you all the best for a speedy recovery.

Gadget · « **Reply #248 on:** September 22, 2015, 09:43:07 PM »

Arrived home late this evening with wonderful assistance from QANTAS staff and family and friends.

Marcus · « **Reply #249 on:** September 22, 2015, 09:43:48 PM »

Glad you're home safe and sound mate take it easy

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