Bike Crashes hurt, yo!

RiPz said:
This is the roundabout that the accident happened on, as you can see (looking at the size of the articulated lorry on the roundabout) it's not a small roundabout, so i was clearly already on the roundabout when he pulled out.

you'll also notice the MASSIVE patch of black from diesel that's spread across the roundabout and eaten through the tar, this is the main reason i dont go fast around that roundabout, despite my exit being straight into a 70 zone!
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well he cant claim not to see you that roundabouts as open as they get, he should be done with driving without due care aand attention.
 
That happened to me a few years ago. I was riding along having just pulled away from some lights on a major A road. The oncoming traffic was choc-a-bloc, and a minor road to my left was coming up and someone just pulled out and stopped in the middle of the road (because we was turning right into the oncoming traffic, but as it was rammed he couldn't go anyway). He pulled out 5 meters in front of me, and I managed to slam on the anchors enough to get my speed to single figures from what I can remember, I managed to hop off the bike before it slammed into his front wing whilst I hit the b-pillar with my shoulder.

No apologies, it was all my fault, I came out of nowhere. Witnesses (lots of them) backed me up which was great, I got 100% of the value of the bike, leathers and £400 in damages. I was fine, no injuries just a bit of stiffness and bruising.

The police nearly prosecuted him for DWDCA as he had pulled out onto a busy a-road blocking it for the oncoming traffic.

What took the biscuit was when he said "oh I'm a biker too you know..." :mad:

Hope you get fixed soon mate, and that you get the 100% of the claim as it sounds as though it's 100% his fault. Fight for it, don't let it slip.

The main thing is that you're ok.
 
Unlucky mate. Glad to hear you're ok and good on you wanting to jump back on. My smashed hip put me off for a good year. Loving my bike now though :-)
 
Unlucky RiPz, but at least you’re here to tell the tale!

I was offed on a roundabout, not nice, but thankfully I had a mate riding behind me who collected witness statements for me, so the blame was solely on the driver and everything (claim etc) is still ongoing.

Anyway, wishing you a speedy recovery.

Scort.
 
I really want to get a bike, Hearing all these crashes scare me. I have a wife and a baby depending on me. No bike for me anytime soon. I'm glad you're ok, get well soon.
 
thanks for all the get well messages.. i'm lucky i bounce and dont break thats all i can say!

financially this will do me over if my losses arent covered by his insurance, so i'm hoping that goes through ok.. i'm going to go up and take pictures of the roundabout later and go in the pub on the roundabout to see if there was anyone stood outside that witnessed it (i remember seeing a couple of people stood outside having a ciggy)
 
antran said:
I really want to get a bike, Hearing all these crashes scare me. I have a wife and a baby depending on me. No bike for me anytime soon. I'm glad you're ok, get well soon.
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their very rare with everyday riders tbh.the amount of hours vs the number of accidents is rather small compared to sunday riders.
If you want to get a bike make sure you pay premium for safety gear, not cheap or worse riding around in shorts and t-shirts and a cheap helmet (my pet peve) like i saw yesterday at the local pub...:rolleyes:
literally guy got torn to shreds by the majority of the riders their.

but if ytou use common sense in citys and towns , such as stayingas near to the white line and be prepared to stop or swerve when u see cars at junction, inner curban driving is the most exhaustive driving their is as most car drivers are idoits
 
RiPz said:
thanks for all the get well messages.. i'm lucky i bounce and dont break thats all i can say!

financially this will do me over if my losses arent covered by his insurance, so i'm hoping that goes through ok.. i'm going to go up and take pictures of the roundabout later and go in the pub on the roundabout to see if there was anyone stood outside that witnessed it (i remember seeing a couple of people stood outside having a ciggy)
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His insurance has to pay up for all your gear and the bike as, its standered policy, they may try and hold it up but they have to pay in the long run.
they tried to hold up with my was a pain in the arse. they claimed my gear wastnt beyond use, i.e my helmet that hit the floor with quite some effort was still useable :eek:
 
Crikey Ripz, I'm glad it seems nothing was broken of your body parts, and I trust you've been to the hospital!

I am however horrified at the stories here regarding placing blame on the rider, and the cheek of the buggers who cause the broken limbs/bike. Are these people just lying or do they really believe the bike appeared from nowhere? Damn humans.
 
I have been to hopsital and they've asaid there are no breaks but there's a lot of bruising, soft tissue damage, and whiplash.

I'm not one to hold things against people, **** happens, anyone could have made the same mistake, i just hope he isnt a **** about it and holds his hands up and admits his mistake. if he doesnt then i will be one to hold it against him :p

Cool, Dry, Sunny day, i had my headlights on (as i always do) approached an open roundabout with nobody approaching from my right, carried on at the posted speed limit ready to enter a 70 zone upon exiting the roundabout, he followed another car off the give-way line, then saw me coming and stopped in the middle of the roundabout thinking i'd whip round him.

i wasnt even hurt much when it happened, but i was aching all over as soon as the adrenaline dissapeared :o

I'll keep you updated on what happens, and get pics of the bike
 
accident management & legal cover company have been on the phone today, i'm having a bike delivered to my work for me to use until i get my payout or my bike is repaired, that will be here tomorrow.

getting a Honda CBF600, so a little bit different to the gixxer but it will get me back on the road which i need - i'm at a rally this weekend!
 
RiPz said:
Hi All

Well, i've been in my first "proper" bike crash... and it flippin' hurts!

Car pulled out infront of me on a roundabout (i was already on the roundabout) and he saw me and stopped.. in the middle of the road.

I glanced off the front wheel and wing (my left hand engine casing bent the rim of his front wheel back on itself and burst his front tyre)

Then the bike (and i) went over on the right hand side.

The bike is a surefire write off, more than 75% of its value in cosmetic damage plus bent clipons, broken footpeg hanger, engine case and exhaust.

Myself.. my lower back hurts, my right hip, my lower ribs, my shoulder, elbow and neck are all aching.

I don't recommend it anyway!
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if it's cosmetic its a cheap diy fix. £40 for someone to straighten forks and yokes, £150 for a race fairing or nothing if it can be a naked bike, £10 for indicators(which like mirrors you dont need for full mot. headlight, brakelight and number plate light are ok). you learn to make things work cheap when racing ;)
 
Glad you're not too badly hurt :) sucks about the bike and gear though :(

Really don't see him as being able to deny it being his fault to be honest.
 
helpimcrap said:
if it's cosmetic its a cheap diy fix. £40 for someone to straighten forks and yokes, £150 for a race fairing or nothing if it can be a naked bike, £10 for indicators(which like mirrors you dont need for full mot. headlight, brakelight and number plate light are ok). you learn to make things work cheap when racing ;)
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i know that, its being streetfightered for <£100 when i buy it back off the insurance company for £50 ;)

what i wont accept is a cheap dirty DIY fix because of someone elses negligent driving... why should i get glued together panels or a race fairing because of someone else.. i want my bike back exactly how it was 4 seconds before he pulled out infront of me, or its value in £££!
 
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