Author Topic: OzSTOC Member injured Bike accident (Read 25598 times)

alans1100 · « **Reply #25 on:** March 29, 2012, 06:57:26 PM »

This is a two birds with one stone comment

Hope you both get back to normal soon, damage to bikes is one thing but what's good is your here to tell us about it.

Alan

STeveo · « **Reply #26 on:** March 29, 2012, 08:03:15 PM »

Thanks for the good wishes. The scars on ST are only cosmetic, remember I rode home so it would make Blackheath, but if my bones don't heal in time I could be in trouble. Will these women who like scars be there? might be a better incentive to do my exercises to heal!

Biggles · « **Reply #27 on:** March 29, 2012, 08:08:30 PM »

Quote from: STeveo on March 29, 2012, 08:03:15 PM

Thanks for the good wishes. The scars on ST are only cosmetic, remember I rode home so it would make Blackheath, but if my bones don't heal in time I could be in trouble. Will these women who like scars be there? might be a better incentive to do my exercises to heal!

Who said anything about women?

I said chicks dig scars.

Get some physio going on those sore bits. Or bring them to Blackheath and we'll exorcise them for you. I've heard there will be anaesthetic.

Biggles · « **Reply #28 on:** March 29, 2012, 09:09:46 PM »

Seriously, though... ::)

RCMCY was wrecking an ST1100 last year. You could try him for parts:

http://ozstoc.com/index.php?topic=111.0;topicseen

Nh478m · « **Reply #29 on:** March 30, 2012, 03:08:41 AM »

Didn't make it home. A last minute check found a fractured neck! Bugger.

STeveo · « **Reply #30 on:** March 30, 2012, 06:54:59 AM »

Ouch! Now you wont be able to look over your shoulder for those slow bikes. Get well soon so you can be back on the road on new 1300.

Diesel · « **Reply #31 on:** March 30, 2012, 08:14:27 AM »

Quote from: Nh478m on March 30, 2012, 03:08:41 AM

Didn't make it home. A last minute check found a fractured neck! Bugger.

Bad luck there PJ - looks like they're being thoroughly thorough though! (bet you had to read that twice!)

I hope the neck wasn't a result of watching all those pretty nurses walk past!

And STeveo

Quote from: STeveo on March 29, 2012, 05:06:28 PM

I too had a little fall last Sunday .......... I got pushed wide on a blind corner by a white car on my side of the road, ....... Car didn't stop of course.

I don't think anything can make my blood boil quite like these instances! - That A$$hole would have looked in his mirrors to see what ramifications occurred from his 'mistake', and then just decided it was 'easier' to split rather than do the right thing and fess up - kinda like the carpark bingle train of thought where they nudge/hit your car, and then take off.

We should be able to have mercy killings for people like this, or 'spear' them, or take their babies... or......

Anyways - you're OK and that is the main thing. Hope we can have a beer together at Blackheath ol mate where I promise NOT to bring my soap box.

It's not just cars either.... check this vid....


160 mph head on motercycle crash

160mph! (add the two closing speeds together) ....

Some motorcyclists downright REFUSE to ride Mt Glorious on the weekends because of the instances of bikers 'overcooking' the corners and running wide into ~~the other~~ your lane.

Get well my brethren - and do it FAST pls.

Cheers, Diesel

STeveo · « **Reply #32 on:** March 30, 2012, 08:34:14 AM »

Thanks Diesel. Bit of a rough night (first night home) but the pills should kick in soon, then get dressed and go look at the old lady to see what I can salvage. Can feel the bones starting to knit now, not so much grinding when I move, so I am still hopeful to get to Blackheath. :)

scarp · « **Reply #33 on:** March 30, 2012, 08:53:45 AM »

Quote from: Nh478m on March 30, 2012, 03:08:41 AM

Didn't make it home. A last minute check found a fractured neck! Bugger.

Sh*T that is not good hope it gets better soon

Nh478m · « **Reply #34 on:** March 31, 2012, 07:54:59 PM »

Saturday morning and home now. Like a baby and ife is really earning her keep right now.

Son in law who designs builds and races bike's went to strip the more expensive bits off the wreck was shocked I still had a leg after what he saw. The whole left side is gone. Forks are pushed out to the right. Frame is buckled so the tank has to be pried out from between to get the tank cover off.

Left side crash frame is crumpled onto cylinder head left side.

Motor seems split In several places with all fluids lost. Radiator is folded over the crank case cover on the left side and the legal people are really having trouble keeping all the drool inside their corporate mouth.

This guys insurers better have good cash reserves!

PJ

Biggles · « **Reply #35 on:** March 31, 2012, 08:08:02 PM »

Quote from: Nh478m on March 31, 2012, 07:54:59 PM

Motor seems split In several places with all fluids lost. Radiator is folded over the crank case cover on the left side and the legal people are really having trouble keeping all the drool inside their corporate mouth.

This guys insurers better have good cash reserves!

PJ

Sounds like you'll definitely get a new bike and your medical costs. Just gotta sue them for a new neck and you'll be right.

Nh478m · « **Reply #36 on:** April 06, 2012, 02:35:41 AM »

Yup. As feared the bike is a total. Category two which over here means I can't even buy the wreck back for parts.

Ah well.

Gutted.

Sicman · « **Reply #37 on:** April 06, 2012, 08:14:15 AM »

Hey NH478m - I just caught this thread for the 1st time. Glad you are ok. I hope your recovery is going well. Probably a good thing you can move onto a new bike instead of a repaired one with stress weakened parts that may have come apart later on. Will you be coming to Blackheath in a car?

Hey Steveo - Hope you are also recovering well. Hope to catchup at Blackheath

Sicman · « **Reply #38 on:** April 06, 2012, 11:16:59 AM »

I was thinking about him using another bike, but that would be a cool way to get around

Sicman · « **Reply #39 on:** April 06, 2012, 12:45:58 PM »

If you can afford the plane you can afford to get there

STeveo · « **Reply #40 on:** April 06, 2012, 05:52:39 PM »

NH478m, sad to know you cannot get your bike back, even for parts. All the hard work you put into it to get it right to suit you and now gone. That is why I haven't made a claim on my ST, the insurance would not cover the new parts that I put in, yet alone the labour. I plan to get her tidied up and back on road and use her so I wont be worried about getting scratched again. The excess would be about the same cost as the parts I need. :(
Tony, will not be making the rally. Xrayed again yesterday and bones are not healing as well as expected, but at least I have dodged surgery. Will be several weeks yet before I am back on bike. Hope to catch up with you fellows later in year.

Sicman · « **Reply #41 on:** April 06, 2012, 06:01:22 PM »

Take the time to rest up and heal well and we will catchup for a ride later in the year :)

STeveo · « **Reply #42 on:** April 27, 2012, 08:59:53 AM »

It has been nearly five weeks now and I have most of my movement back although very tender still. Felt good enough to sneak out on my FT500 single yesterday for a run to the bank and parts shop to get some bits for the SU carbs I am rebuilding for a mate. The 500 felt so small after the ST, like riding a 125, but so good to be on two wheels again. Didn't try any heroics, just a careful run around town. The ST is slowly getting back together but time, money and how much I can do in a day are limiting the rate of repair.

Nh478m,
how are you doing with your healing? Hope your coming together ok and the PMS is not getting you down. Get well soon and back on the bike.
Steve.

royst1100 · « **Reply #43 on:** April 27, 2012, 12:42:59 PM »

glad to hear that STeveo. allgo ahead for you now

Nh478m yes please update us on youre recovery. will only acsept alls going well !

regards royce

STeveo · « **Reply #44 on:** May 10, 2012, 05:54:00 PM »

My first ride on ST today. Have the fairings welded back together and fitted, will look good at 100km/h going past, but a bit crap close up. Am still waiting for the tip over bar cover to arrive. New screen from Bike Screens arrived today so I had to make sure it worked, got it higher and wider than standard and works a treat up to 160, very little wind noise at 100 and makes me sit up straight to look over it. No more slouching, so my back will be thankful. I also got to remember why these are such nice bikes, smooth power and stable on the road and so easy to ride. Falling in love again. ::)

Nh478m · « **Reply #45 on:** May 10, 2012, 06:34:16 PM »

Steveo, excellent news. The falling in love again bit must be good. Go for it.

PJ

STeveo · « **Reply #46 on:** May 11, 2012, 10:12:38 AM »

It is. How are you doing PJ, you've been quiet lately. Hope your doing well.

Diesel · « **Reply #47 on:** May 11, 2012, 10:48:01 AM »

Nice work Steveo and PJ.

I rode the 'Putty' on the way to the National Rally - oh my! What a hum dinger! Although most enjoyable, I could see why the unsuspecting and enthusiastic cagers and motorcyclists could easily overcook some of those corners!

Glad you are back on 2 feet (and wheels) Steveo. C'mon PJ - time to give your missus a break and get out there too mate.

Wellness to you both.

Cheers, Diesel

Nh478m · « **Reply #48 on:** May 11, 2012, 06:52:47 PM »

Hi Steveo,

Yes things are coming along ok. Surgeon tells me he's considering whether to tell me my knee won't stand anything bigger than a moped though. Another piece of bone separated from the top of the tibia during the week so that's two bits floating around now, plus I"ve no cartridge left in that knee now.

Shoulder blade's almost whole now and the neck is feeling less fragile.

Right, where's the nearest Can-Am or Wing trike dealer?!

All the best.
PJ

Brock · « **Reply #49 on:** May 11, 2012, 07:58:16 PM »

The need to get back on the STeed will make sure your leg will be fine (ish)

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Author Topic: OzSTOC Member injured Bike accident (Read 25598 times)