Ouch!

DukeRed · World Chat Champion Joined: 07 Mar 2004 Karma :

Well it was bound to happen, just glad i'm still here to talk about it.
What can I say except I pushed the envelope too far. Crying or Very sad

Baldock - Buntingford road, hit the curb bike flips in to a field i flip on to the curb head first (thankyou nitro helmets).

First thing I saw when I came to was a car driving past, the fuckers.

miraculosley neither me or the bike where too damaged (few friction burns and some cracks), I think the mud helped there since the bike was imbedded in it as was I.

I feel very lucky and have a new respect for the bike.
I noticed when I was driving slowly after the crash that at lots of corners there where little bunches of flowers growing.
New bikers be carefull, we're not as good as we think we are and you only find out when its too late.

Jan
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Danny · Ask Me About Stoppie School Joined: 26 Jan 2003 Karma :

Glad to hear your ok mate, take it easy out there.

Dr Nick · World Chat Champion Joined: 20 Jun 2003 Karma :

Glad your ok, the Bikes repairable.
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hush · Scooby Slapper Joined: 04 Apr 2004 Karma :

Good to hear that you came through it okay, and your bike survived as well. Also glad to hear the comment on the Nitro helmet, as I invested a small amount of money in a helmet, just happend to be one of them.

Dup · Nova Slayer Joined: 25 Apr 2004 Karma :

Youch! Never hit my head thank god. Bike costs me enough. Don't need new helmets either!

Well i say don't let it bother you, but do learn from your mistake.

I laughed my ass off when i hit the hedge at 80mph, untill about the 5th car that went past without even a glance. I was sat there with no shoes on giggling like a girl. My shes had been ripped off my feet somehow.

But i could have had it worse. Thing is my DNA his the tarmac after the hedge. Bounced about 4ft in the air, so i think you were very lucky!

Take care. Its not just you. Its the other wnakers too. Like me.

John · World Chat Champion Joined: 27 Apr 2003 Karma :

Eek!

Glad you're OK, and the bike is too.
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True Blue · World Chat Champion Joined: 09 Feb 2003 Karma :

Unlucky mate. Sounds as if it was a sore one Confused

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AcIdBuRnZ · World Chat Champion Joined: 28 Jul 2003 Karma :

Glad you were ok to ride home - which is a good sign Thumbs Up

Just curious - what bike was it you were riding?

Mark
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NSR125-Kid-UK · Attention Whore Joined: 03 May 2003 Karma :

Yeah I used to have a Nitro, did it's job well.
Sorry to hear about the crash mate, but at least neither of you are too badly hurt.
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DukeRed · World Chat Champion Joined: 07 Mar 2004 Karma :

It was an nsr 01, but yeah I know it was me not the bike. I got to a point in the corner where I was sure I couldnt make it (target fixation) so I thought i'd try and go over the curb and on to the field. However at an angle and 70mph this does not work. Wish i'd bought 2 piece zip togethers cos the jacket road up.

Thanks to all for support.
I know people have had worse so feel a bit silly bout talking like its a "crash".

Oh yeah, took the bike apart after mainly just to see what it looked like and its all sorted now, if not better. Just needs a lick o' paint and it'll be all good.
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M1ke · Ped Boi Joined: 11 Jun 2002 Karma :

One thing thats always useful to remember is that if your heading for a curbe (or a big ditch into a potato field) you stand the best chance if you hit it exactly head on. I know someone who hit a curbe at 90mph and stayed on, and i have been up one at 50mph on a RS125 and stayed on (it wasnt a low curbe either)

Obviously once mid lean on a bend its hard to hit the curbe square on, but its something to keep in mind if ever you find your self heading towards one.

Very pleased to hear your ok, and the bike isnt too bad Wink