The Cat (part 2) (The Crash)

[Fire_Eyes]

Well if you read the first post then forget about it! I was worried about hitting a cat but someone wasn't concerned about me getting hit. I was driving behind some moron on a four by four untill I lost patience because he was gong extremely slow. I looked at the other lane, no cars coming, perfect for over taking. Drove fast past him and went to the same lane he was on because I wanted to turn right. However, I suddenly head him pulling some high revs with his car and from the looks of it wanted to race. I didn't have time to mess with that fool, I gave an indicator that i wanted to turn right and started to slow down but as I was looking in my mirror the car behind me didn't slow down! I was already starting to get in position for the turn and I then noticed a car on the other lane of the road i want to turn to. I had only 3 options, either i slow down and try to turn normally but the car behind me would had hit me. Or I could try to take the turn at the speed that i was going which i think was around 70km/h or something like that I wasn't paying attention to the speedo, but I'm still a new rider and I know that I couldn't have made that turn specially that it was very narrow. So i turned to my last option and decided to try and go around the triangle. of course the sand next to the triangle didn't help me at all but I managed to lean to the left as best as i could. I think when I hit the curb I was going about 40km/h I'm not real sure because it happened all so fast. ironically after crashing the nice lad didn't mind stopping to make sure that I was ok, he just ran away. A lady also opened the window of her car and shouted "how could you do this to yourself" thinking that I am a biker and that makes me a suicidal machine. Anyway the purpose of this post is to share what I learned so I can try and help other riders on this forum. I'm the blue line in the picture .

1: If you buy a bike don't drive it before you buy your leathers. I wasn't wearing any leathers just a normal shirt and some jeans, I am having a very hard time walking, and I mean very. My hip got hit against the curb and it's hurting like hell and somehow my knee got a very deep cut. I can see the insdies of my body!

2: I also think that I will never over take a person if I'm not gonna stay on the same road because some people might be very bad drivers. I learned to be more patient, I mean why didnt I just wait an extra 15seconds?

3: If you are gonna crash try not to get in contact with the object with a ninety degree angle because I think that'll just make you fly higher. And yes I did fly quite a bit but at least I'm alive!

4: Don't spend a lot on your first bike! I have a 2nd hand kawasaki zzr400 and I got it for almost 800 or 900 pounds so I'm not that sad about it. God knows what I would have done if it happened to my future k5 gsxr 600 hopefully.

5: Sorry that this post is long it's just that it's my first accident

Oh and for the bike damage, as soon as I got up I noticed there was an oil leak, also after inspecting the bike I noticed that the front fairing is cracked and the right foot peg came off oh and the rear brake is also cracked. Looks like I'm gonna be spending a lot of money because there are even more problems.
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Kawasaki ZZR 400 | K5 GSX-R 600

[instigator]

Unlucky to ehar about the off, hope yer on the mend sooon

Although I do have to say, overtaking anywhere near a junction is a very bad idea, a major flaw in driving/riding skills, it makes it even worse if you were using this junction. If I was the 4x4 driver, I would have been a very unhappy chappy if I was cut up like this. Of course, I would slow down though, his actions are unforgiveable if he didn't slow down and give you room.

But, I'm sure you know that already!!

[Fire_Eyes]

[instigator]

Yup, your first lesson of many, no doubt. I've still to get mine. Hope it ain't any time soon!

[Demonic69]

Even if he was coming up fast, he'd have to slow down, or hit you. Let hit hit you if he really feels the need. He'll have a hard time getting insurance next year.
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[killa]

Better to experience a knock early on in riding Id say.
Brace yourself though, there’s a lot more where that came from, its usually not your fault though.
Good luck with the repairs, don’t let it put you off the riding.
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Cleverly disguised as a responsible adult.
Bike:- Yamaha TRX850 | Killas Biking History | Killas Gaming History | Killas autmotive history

[Demonic69]

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[Demonic69]

But if youre gonna do stupid things like in your above post you shouldn't really be given anything with 2 wheels and an engine.
I've ridden with no Plate. All the way from Leek to Sheffield. But I had my bro in the car behind me, broke no laws (Other than riding without a plate) and didn't piss any cagers off. I'm als not stupid enough to fckabout without leathers! Just because you cream over Gixxers, doesn't mean your not gonna die if you do ever get one.
Try learning to ride and be safe, then think about upgrading.
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[VTR SP1]

Not having a go at you but how come you diddent manage to get past a 4x4. Should you not have been able to just put a squirt on and get infront of it?


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[Nighteyes]

[mchaggis]

You did actually have four options... What you probably should have done is go past the turn, pull up and let the traffic past, do a U-turn (they are useful when you're lost!) and then go back and do the turn from the other direction. I wouldn't have assumed that the 4x4 was just going to run into your backside either, if you were indicating and braking coming up to the junction.
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[ian_s]

Sorry to hear about your accident. It looks like you are reflecting on what went wrong and what you could have done to prevent this which is the main thing.

You learn by your mistakes (hopefully).

Be safe.

Ian