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[CarlosCBR]

Well, it had to happen sooner or later. My first 'RTA'. Pulled up to a turning, indicated checked mirrors bla bla bla, initiated the turn, then BAM, the bloke who was WAITING at the junction, got tired of waiting and drove his stupid van right into my leg. After an obviously cool looking in air 180 spin (bike and me) and a little rolling around, i notice him trying to drive off!!!!

When i was sitting in someones car calming down he comes upto me trying to hug me and tell me how sorry he is and that he didnt see me, to be honest i was ready to lamp him one but just told him to fuck off, didnt see him again after that.

A witness stopped him and made him return to seen, plod and ambulance called. The police that attended the scene couldnt of been nicer and more pleasant if im honest, my hat goes off to them.

Havent had a chance to check how the bike is yet but apparently the handlebar is bent into the tank, rearsets (both) are bent/snapped, most plastics smashed and mirrors broken.

Only injury i sustained was to my right leg fortunately i had all my proper gear on. Bruising/swelling all over the foot, gash to ankle and bruising/swelling up the right side of my shin. Nurse said it looks like i had broken my tibia, fibia and at least 3 bones in my foot. Turns out, i havent broken anything, WIN!

Heres a selection of pics i have managed to talk aswell as a customary MS Paint diagram to make things a bit clearer.

https://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee125/carlosamillios/accident.jpg

Holed ankle
https://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee125/carlosamillios/IMG_0050-1.jpg

Final resting place (taken whilst i could still walk, 5 mins later there was no way i could walk on that leg).
https://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee125/carlosamillios/IMG_0047.jpg

Mashed boot. The hole closest the sole had a 5 inch shard of indicator poking out, i was shitting it thinking it had gone into my foot, but it hadnt penetrated the inside luckily.
https://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee125/carlosamillios/IMG_0051-2.jpg

Totally didnt see it coming, i saw the guy stop and stare straight at me, then i turned and he just put his foot down, couldnt believe it. Insurance is sorting it hopefully. Not a mark on my skid lid and only a couple of minor scratches on the leathers.

The police officer said they are going to charge him with Driving Without Due Care And Attention.

Lucky escape imo, everyone was saying how it would of been a lot worse had i not been kitted up. Now tell me im a twat wearing leathers/boots on a 125!

Ride safe guys.
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[nokiakeys]

Hope your ok dude.

Thats what you call a proper wanker
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CBT: 04/2010 -> Theory: 09/2010 -> MOD1 & 2: 10/2010 (That's right baby, both on same day)
Honda CBF125 -> Honda CB600FS

[pinkyfloyd]

Is that a claim I see before me? Looks like it.

At least you live to ride another day.
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[Paxovasa]

Sorry to hear about the accident, but at least you walked away (figuratively speaking)

Remember to claim for all the gear (including a new lid)
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Suzuki GSF600 K3 (in the fastest colour, black).

[LeeR]

Glad you're safe mate, keep that leg elevated and cool the swelling (15 mins at a time) with a bag of frozen peas wrapped in a tea-towel, the swelling's gonna be a bitch in a few days time.

The law's on your side with this one, hope you get all that's good for you.
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My claim to fame: Austin Vince nicked my pen...

[Hetzer]

And make sure the person who chased down the van gets a nice bottle of something.
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"There's the horizon! Ride hard, ride fast and cut down all who stand in your way!"

[kawakid]

I had 2 people pull out on me last night. One of them which was a scooter.

Turned off on to a darker road, where's my lights. Feck main beams gone. Cue me riding home with full beam on.
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I've a twin and a 4.

[P.]

Take him for all hes got...
Sore foot, painful to walk, cant go to work/school/college/see girlfriend.
Mashed gear, easily £500+ for gear.
Bike, obviously state you cant ride it anymore, you are scared of the damage it may have caused to the frame etc.
Pay out and refuse if its under the price you value your bike.

I paid 600 for 1 bike, paid out 1095, then 500 for another bike, paid out 1000 again.

Its what you value it at.

Enjoy the fairly free cash although...insurance may be a cow until its all settled

[Mr_Cynical]

Fucking van drivers...

Glad you're ok dude.
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Bikes: '05 Better BT125-20 => '79 Honda CB750KZ (Now a project bike) => '99 Suzuki Bandit 600 => '01 Triumph Tiger 955i
"What's my motto? I like ham."
"It's a good motto, sir."

[ollieholt]

Hope you get better pal. I had a bad one similar to this broke a few bones walking was a pain, 4 years later when the claim was done (I know 4 years!) I got a lovely 15k sent through the post. All gone now like with a bed and telly to show for it but hey ho.
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< This? Well this is just a day brightner.

[ms51ves3]

Since I've got the bright orange helmet I've barely been pulled out on. It's good, and I look cool

[ollieholt]

[ms51ves3]

[MarkJ]

[Rogerborg]

Glad you hopped away from that one.

Unless you're fully comp, your insurer won't do stuff-all for you. Try www.sorrymate.com or similar to make sure you don't lose a single penny.

And yes, I'm looking at day-glo helmets to go with my day-glo jacket. Micras, Range Rovers and Transits, the triumvirate of Fail.
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Biking is 1/20th as dangerous as horse riding.
GONE: HN125-8, LF-250B, GPz 305, GPZ 500S, Burgman 400 // RIDING: F650GS (800 twin), Royal Enfield Bullet Electra 500 AVL, Ninja 250R because racebike

[evoboy]

[Jim Mc]

The spelling and grammar on that sorry mate website is appalling for a company selling legal representation.

[defblade]

I've had 2 similar accidents (happen to me, not done by me!) when I've been in the car FFS - it's the one thought that scares me on the bike because there's really no way of riding (or driving) around that level of twatery.

But- all the gear, all the time... you never know when it'll pay off... good news nothing serious
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Honda Varadero 125cc => Suzuki Bandit 650 33bhp => 77bhp =>
BMW K1200R Sport 163bhp => Aprilia Shiver GT 750 95bhp

[serlant]

Glad you nearly walked away, what about getting a leaving the scene of an accident?
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04 CBR1000RR, 1995 Husqvarna TE410, 1998 VTR1000(Sold), 1990 XJ600(sold), 1996 KH125(dead and sold)

[Blackwolf]

Glad to hear your ok, and when are you coming to get my old cbr!! Haha
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Current: Ducati Multistrada 1200s

[CaNsA]

[ollieholt]

Seriously? 2.5k if I piss myself? ill remember that one!

I saw a guy last night piss himself in town, stood up, drunk. He then decided to throw up on himself... noice
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< This? Well this is just a day brightner.

[CaNsA]

For real,
If you are involved in a RTC (not RTA anymore cos some-one is always at fault apparently) And its not your fault then shit or piss your self.

You can claim 2.5k for the embarrassment

[pepperami]

Leaving the scene of an accident can be an offence I think?
So if you have witness to that, maybe you should be telling plod about that?
Glad your still in one piece
Nail his arse to the cross, he deseves it!


p.s. Wearing "gear" on a 125 is ok
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I am the sum total of my own existence, what went before makes me who I am now!

[chillyman0]

And thats why I never ride without my boots on! Well done chap!

Hope everything goes well.
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preivious : 2007 Skyjet 125 (died), 1991 gsf400 (problems, rotting in garden)
1996 gsf600n (sold)
current : 1996 VFR750 for sale, PM for info! 2000 E1 ZX-9r