Crash Test Dummy

[Avianblue]

There will be a prize to whoever can pinpoint the problem with my bike as shown by this photo - I seem to have developed a slight steering problem!! :shock:

http://server2.uploadit.org/files/avianblue-Ouch.JPG

Dave

P.S. I seem to have acquired a broken collar bone too! :?

[Fizzy Fish]

oh hell - what happened??

[lynw]

omg.... are you ok other than the collar bone? what happened?

must have been bad... not even the forks on my cbr were that bent after impacting the van... :shock:

not sure I can help but if there is anything I can do give me a shout..

lyn

[Avianblue]

What happened indeed!! I wish I knew!

Basic story is:
trundling queue of traffic doing 30 down the A272;
a car several cars ahead decides to turn right (or left);
car immediately in front brakes hard;
crash test dummy fails to see brake lights (currently assumes there were some);
crash test dummy impacts car and proceeds to attempt to plough a furrow through the tarmac with shoulder;
crash test dummy's mate nearly runs into same car but saved by stonking Tuono brakes - and despite going through a pool of fork oil caused by said dummy's left fork shedding all it's contents on the road (having been severed in half by said impact);

Thanks go to Damien for being a star. Oh, and driving me home from hospital!

Dave

[Damien]

I think I know what happened though it all happened so quickly :shock: :( . See you in 6 weeks time Dave :wink: . About to send you a PM with the rest of the info.

[hall13uk]

get well soon.

[lynw]

hope you get well really soon... pm treacle... I think he will tell you how long he was off the bike with a broken collar bone...

take care,

lyn

[Stig]

Lucky escape by the sounds of it. :shock: Glad you are here to make an account of it.

[Avianblue]

Luckily I didn't hit it at 30.

I became vaguely aware that there was something red and box-like in front of me which seemed to be rapidly approaching - and which probably wasn't going to miraculously move out of the way. So brakes were tentatively applied! 8)

It's the fact that I ended up on the other side of the road that worried! :?

****!

Dave

[Spiderman]

Ouch!

Glad you sound so easy about it and aint lookin to blame the car, the road, the brakes, the seagull that cast a shadow over the tarmac ahead of you or anything else.

Hope the bone mends well and quickly for ya :thumbsup:

[Flamin_Squirrel]

:cry:

[Jelster]

Oh **** dave, I hope you're OK... The bike looks repairable, and looks like you have got yourself sorted. Could it have been the sun on the back of the car stopping you from seeing the lights ??

I trust Dammo and Tuono are OK to....

Guys, you know where I am if you need anything....

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[jonboy]

Sorry you've had a painful off Dave, hope you heal soonish and that the bike needs as few parts as possible. Be thinking of you.


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[Avianblue]

Could it have been the sun on the back of the car stopping you from seeing the lights ??
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I've thought that was a possibility seeing as the sun was behind us at the time. Or maybe I was just a dummy! :shock:

Dave

[Rob S (Yella)]

Ouch

Sorry to hear about this but glad it's not worse. What are you most worried about. You or the bike :?:

Get well soon

[Nick]

looks like the bike will turn in a bit quicker now.....!!

hope you recover quickly mate....

[Topcat]

Strewth mate , thats gonna hurt in the morning !! :crutches:
Glad that your generally ok Dave , hope your back on form soon .

[Powermaster]

It's amazing what a guy will do to find an excuse to change his ride, dave how dare you, I just service that baby like it was my child. I know that Damian can now beat you , but my lord that is new styled headstock. :shock:
Dave I am sorry, hope you are well :cry:

[Fizzy Fish]

good luck with the recovery!

[Sid Squid]

OOOPS. :cry:

Hope you and your bike get fixed up soon.

[bluebell]

Hope you make a speedy and full recovery.

[Sarj]

Glad you're ok m8...
If you need a hand, give me a shout.
S

[Avianblue]

Thanks for all your kind thoughts - I'll let you know how Suzi gets on. As soon as she's out of police custody of course! :?

Dave

P.S. I'm bored already. Another 6 weeks to go!!! :(

[Raf]

Doh!!!

I hope that looks a lot worse that it actually is, I am very glad that at least you seem to be in one piece. Give us a shout if you need help with something.

[Allie]

Ouch :( Wishing you a speedy recovery :)

[Jelster]

Just make sure you and the bike are both fit for the end of August,,, I couldn;t think of our annual European trek without you joining us, you're one of the "originals"....

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[Avianblue]

Don't worry Steve - I'll be there.

Depending on what damage has been done to the headstock etc then the bike might not be coming. :(
But if that's the case then her successor certainly will be!! :D

Dave

[howardr]

Sorry to hear about your 'off' and I trust you're OK.

If she's written-off, consider replacing with a Rocket III. They just bulldoze cars out of the way :lol:

[Jelster]

Sorry to hear about your 'off' and I trust you're OK.

If she's written-off, consider replacing with a Rocket III. They just bulldoze cars out of the way :lol:

Yes but it's a Triumph...... :lol:






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