Friend involved in serious bike crash

BikerBen · Trackday Trickster Joined: 07 May 2004 Karma :

I just got off the phone to my friend who went to visit Kris, a previous member of this forum (gsxrpeak) who had a serious bike crash. A van pulled into his lane without checking and knocked him off into a lampost, he broke both his arms, legs and has suffered nerve damage that could be permanent crippling him for life. They say that if his nerves heal, which isn't likely, that he might not be able to walk for a year. It has just come as such a shock, he is a good rider, he knows his bikes as he works as a bike mechanic. Just really want to stress that a lot of the time an accident isn't going to be your fault, other drivers are careless, so ride safe guys.

Ben
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..... · Quote Me Happy Joined: 15 Jan 2005 Karma :

Is this Kris who had a KTM?

BikerBen · Trackday Trickster Joined: 07 May 2004 Karma :

Yes it is, but he had bought a new bike since then, a red GSXR 600. Some of you met him on that ride out when he was riding the duke.
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Sephiroth · World Chat Champion Joined: 09 Apr 2006 Karma :

That's aweful, hope he does recover from the nerve damage, even if the odds are low.

..... · Quote Me Happy Joined: 15 Jan 2005 Karma :

Bugger, yeah went riding with him before.

Give him my best wishes for a speedy recovery. If there is anything I can do give me a shout.

If he wants visitors let us know when and which hospital he is in as well.

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BikerBen · Trackday Trickster Joined: 07 May 2004 Karma :

I don't know the details yet, I literally just only found out myself. Kris is just one of the hardest guys I know, I mean as in he never would show that he was scared or upset about something really. And when my friend saw him at the hospital, Kris said, "Son, I have never been so scared in my life." It was a real hard hitter to my mates who were there.
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BikerBen · Trackday Trickster Joined: 07 May 2004 Karma :

Thanks guys he will appreciate it. I will ask him when I go see him if he wants anyone to come down and see him, but Kris being Kris probably won't want lots of attention. Anyway, just thought I would spread the word in the attempt that it will help some riders think a bit more and realise that other road users are often the problem.
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colin1 · Captain Safety Joined: 17 Feb 2005 Karma :

thnks for telling us and i hope he improves, tell him we are thinking of him

we tend to hear about accidents where ppl get injured and then recover so its easy to forget that some accidents can be a lot worse

it makes me wonder how many ppl from here get in serious accidents that we never hear about
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Rookie · World Chat Champion Joined: 09 Feb 2005 Karma :

That sounds like a nasty one. Sad

Best wishes to the guy, I remember him coming on the forum every now and then. Keep us all updated. Thumbs Up

fast_tzr · World Chat Champion Joined: 02 Jul 2005 Karma :

Ouch sounds very nasty, why have I never seen him on the forum?

BikerBen · Trackday Trickster Joined: 07 May 2004 Karma :

He was only a regular member for a short time, then I guess he didn't get time to come on what with moving into a new house with his g/f and such. Thanks for the comments guys, he'll appreciate it.
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Hotdog · Nearly there... Joined: 28 Sep 2005 Karma :

£25 each, Lads ?

Or is his situation better than the other guy who destroyed his bike through stupidity ?

Stupidity = riding beyond your ability on an illegally derestricted bike.

After all, it's only the price of a pizza.

Hotdog.
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Hotdog · Nearly there... Joined: 28 Sep 2005 Karma :

Cheers Colin.

I've posted on the thread.

Hotdog.
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Dan 4RR · World Chat Champion Joined: 02 Dec 2004 Karma :

Hopefully he makes a speedy recovery. Hopefully he will be able to walk again Karma

sv_cath · Could Be A Chat Bot Joined: 19 Apr 2004 Karma :

Poor chap - best wishes for a full + speedy recovery...