View Full Version : Always wear yer ferkin leathers. Graffic images.
Some how the old thread seems to have gone missing. So again, as a reminder to all, that these injuries were sustained whilst fully kitted up. I would have been dead had I not been wearing the correct gear.
For those that don't know, I slid off the bike whilst going round an exit of a motorway junction and hit the barriers.
1st day awake in intensive care.
http://premium1.uploadit.org/bikemadsimon///just-out-if-intensive-care-and-loving-it.jpg
11 broken ribs (some of them broken in more than one place) and a smashed pelvis.
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Punctured lung and the other collapsed.
http://premium1.uploadit.org/bikemadsimon///Chest-drain-dressing-just-changed.jpg
Area where pelvis pieces tried to exit my body.
http://premium1.uploadit.org/bikemadsimon///Hip-operarion-area.jpg
This damage was done through leather AND kevlar elbow armour, without it I would not like to think what the damage would have been.
http://premium1.uploadit.org/bikemadsimon///just-below-left-elbow.jpg
These photo's have not been shown for any comments or response. They are here to allow you to see what damage can be caused even when wearing full protective equipment. Without it I would not be here now. Maybe you will reconsider riding without good gear to keep you protected as you can. Your call.
Thanks for looking.
Quiff Wichard
01-01-06, 11:38 PM
shame it went missing...
what a superb lesson to others to wear yer gear.!
and if i recall it had about 2.6 million views too!!
To true all that has been said.
Not only ware you leathers, but i also say get a back protector and if not upgrade the rubish one that comes standard in most jackets.
Not only ware you leathers, but i also say get a back protector and if not upgrade the rubish one that comes standard in most jackets.
Couldn't agree more. Too many peeps say, oh I've got a back protector in my jacket, but it's cheap rubbish and won't offer anything more than cursory protection. A decent full length protector (such as a Knox) is worth it's wait in gold - and you soon get used to wearing it.
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Jelster
02-01-06, 10:45 AM
Have to concur with that. I only got one last summer and I can't for the life of me think why I didn't do it before.
My Spidi "casual" bike jacket now has the optional "proper" internal back protector. It may not be as long, but it's still better than the foam/rubber ones that you get as standard.
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Please excuse the near naked body. But the wound in the centre of my lower back was caused by the Armco that I managed to wedge myself into. This was WITH a back protector. Without it my spine would have been chopped and I would possibly been dead or paralysed. The surgeon stated this fact not me.
http://premium1.uploadit.org/bikemadsimon///Brusing-fading.jpg
busasean
20-02-06, 03:14 PM
Bugger me! I bet that made yer eyes water!!!!!! :shock:
busasean
20-02-06, 08:27 PM
the photo of the stitches makes me wince just looking at it!!!! ow,ow, ow!!!!
DavieSV
20-02-06, 11:48 PM
Up untill now you have been a litte face on the left, but now ,
Respect. I've learned fron you, I hope others do,
Up untill now you have been a litte face on the left, but now ,
Respect. I've learned fron you, I hope others do,
Not looking for respect, but if you have learnt from these photo's then the fact that I have posted them here, shows that it's working.
Warthog
21-02-06, 02:01 PM
I think I'll get a tattoo that says "megan" cos it seems to have miraculously held back your bruising!
I wish a few of the idiots you see riding bikes in t shirts, jeans and trainers in the summer could be made to look at those pics.
Even in 40 degree heat in Barcelona we wore full leathers.................would never get on a bike without it. Mind you, both Pete and I have had fairly big off's in the past..........we KNOW what can happen as well as you do, although neither of us were hurt as badly as you were.
warden1974
22-02-06, 03:39 PM
Would a decent set of textiles protect as much as leathers? You know maybe the Heine G Cruise which seems to have RIDE approval?
Thanks
Would a decent set of textiles protect as much as leathers? You know maybe the Heine G Cruise which seems to have RIDE approval?
Thanks
I don't think so, but any protection is better than none, no :?:
BigApe,
Glad you are OK - looks very nasty.
May I ask, why did you come off?
OK. I shall post the cause of the accident here as I am getting repetitive strain injury keeping on doing it by PM.
A very short version. On slip road of M25 onto M40 east bound. Had bike cranked right over and titanium slider producing lots of sparks. Guesstimated speed about 90mph.
Hit a dip in the road that the front suspension was incapable of handling at that speed and angle.
Front wheel washed out and I slid into the Armco. Bike, myself and Armco got intimate very quickly.
I slid for approximately 15 meters before hitting the Armco. Approximate speed on impact was 80mph.
I was wedged under the Armco with the bike wedged in under me. I slid along the Armco getting more and more wedged until I hit the upright. It was the Armco that broke most of my ribs on my right side, it was my broken ribs that punctured my lung and damaged my liver and small intestines. The bike broke my pelvis and consequently attempted to leave my body. I also broke ribs on the left side and collapsed the left lung. Not quite sure if it was the barrier or the bike that did that.
So there we are, a very quick and rough guide to what happened and how the injuries were caused. I thought I was over the injuries and started running again. I was soon to be proved wrong however as my pelvis can not withstand constant pounding that occurs when running. I am far more fortunate that others. I was wearing protective clothing.
I think the main point about protective clothing is if you are not going to wear any, that is completely your choice. But please DO WEAR A FULL LENGTH BACK PROTECTOR. This undoubtedly saved me from having my spine chopped in half. I would have been dead without it.
wow i remember seeing these a while back thanks for posting them again im gonna have to get me a back protector!!!
Villers
11-06-06, 10:35 PM
Didnt see the original thread but Im sure Ive seen your photos elsewhere, I didnt even make the connection when I looked at your avataar!
I had a far less serious accident a few months ago, I went over the hisghside at about 50-60 through an S bend. I was wearing the cheapest nastiest textiles ever. Under these I had my Knox back protector, I was wearing a shoei xr-1000 and some HG gloves. I came away with a cracked helmet (tried to replicate the damage later with a hammer in the garage but struggled) which led to a slight concussion, a cut knee and a sore back. I managed to bounce off the curb with many thanks to the knox back protector. Its my prized possession and I dont ride without it, no matter where Im going.
After seeing the pics I feel a bit ashamed that I was so ****ed off with a bad back and sore knee. Kudos Big Ape! :wink:
wow i remember seeing these a while back thanks for posting them again im gonna have to get me a back protector!!!
Did the pictures when posted first time round not make you go out and get one then :!: :cry:
JessicaRabbit
19-06-06, 12:16 PM
We've met a few times BigApe, and I never knew anything about this!!?? :shock:
I used to work A&E, and also Theatres. I've seen some horrendous injuries sustained from slides and spills. I'm truly glad you were wearing full kit. I'd much rather post or talk to you, than read your obituary or listen to a eulogy. Morbid but true.
Jax. x
Jester666
19-07-06, 02:59 PM
Textile can help too! If any of you go thruogh the Limehouse Link towards Canary Warf have a look at the wall on the left just as you exit the tunnel. There are 2 big scraches/dents in the wall! That was me :smt045 ! It was my own fault as I hit a wet manhole cover at 70ish. I had on an IXS textile jacket with the original plus and old back plate in and Draggin Jeans. I was chucked over the bars and landed on my back but walked away with no injuries. All my gear was ripped to shreds and the bike was totalled (Kwak GT550, so no great loss there then :lol: )
Textiles are good when Falc got hit by a truck he had his textiles on if he hadn't i think it would've been a very different story than just the 8 cracked ribs and damaged lung and knee
I still think leathers are the way to go tho
Jester666
19-07-06, 03:39 PM
When I work (Courier) I wear textiles but for fun I wear leather :lol:
And at weekends I ride ia one piece Joe Rockets!
Nice pics, hope you're all mended by now.
I can't help but wonder whether you people are learning the right lessons...
I can't help but wonder whether you people are learning the right lessons...
Meaning :?:
I'd say the first lesson to be learnt is don't ride like a pratt.
I'd say the first lesson to be learnt is don't ride like a pratt.
So how exactly do fish ride bikes. :?: :wink:
4 posts in and already you know me and how I ride. Have you been spying on me. :?
I don't know you at all.
"A very short version. On slip road of M25 onto M40 east bound. Had bike cranked right over and titanium slider producing lots of sparks. Guesstimated speed about 90mph."
I don't know you at all.
"A very short version. On slip road of M25 onto M40 east bound. Had bike cranked right over and titanium slider producing lots of sparks. Guesstimated speed about 90mph."
And I have never tried to get my knee down again. But that's besides the point. The point of this thread and the pictures is to point out that even when wearing all the correct gear, injuries as bad as the ones that I received are still quite possibly. The point of the thread was to hopefully encourage others to ride with as much protection as they can when out having fun on their motorcycle.
I still think a more accurate thread title would be - If you're gonna ride like a ****, wear your kit!
:)
fizzwheel
23-07-06, 05:16 PM
I still think a more accurate thread title would be - If you're gonna ride like a ****, wear your kit!
:)
:roll:
So you've never made a mistake or done something foolish when you are riding ?
course I have, I even ride like a **** sometimes. but don't underestimate the effect of perceived risk
fizzwheel
23-07-06, 05:33 PM
But don't underestimate the effect of perceived risk
If you ever get to meet Bigape I'm sure you will realise that he doesnt either.
Apophes
23-07-06, 10:11 PM
one of my close friends a long term safe biker not a "****" is now layed up in jimmys with a full pelvic cage arm cage and hand cage as well as severe internal damage to kidneys liver spleen and intestines... the driver of the car that u turned infront of him is in a worse state. The docs that worked on him after the accident said if he had not worn the right gear he would not of made it into A&E and like his R1 would of died at the roadside.
so it dont matter how safe you think you are or how good a rider there are to many brainless people on the road to not wear full kit all the time.
dare to think what will happen to the guys i see every day in shorts and footie tops while on there bikes if they ever meet one of the eyes wide shut car drivers
madmalc
23-08-06, 10:16 PM
When I got my bike I also went out and blew nearly a grand on decent kit (alpine stars leathers, sidi boots, agv helmet and a knox back protecter.) The missus went crazy becuase some of my mates ride around in just jeans and a jacket. I showed her the pictures on this thread.... she understands now.
independentphoto
16-10-06, 05:14 PM
When I got my bike I also went out and blew nearly a grand on decent kit (alpine stars leathers, sidi boots, agv helmet and a knox back protecter.) The missus went crazy becuase some of my mates ride around in just jeans and a jacket. I showed her the pictures on this thread.... she understands now.
Did you try it on "them" too? Any worthy responses?
Garry :(
Been tryin to convince my brother to get some gear on for 6 months now, then this happened
http://upload5.postimage.org/38921/Oouchsimon001.jpg (http://upload5.postimage.org/38921/photo_hosting.html)
http://upload5.postimage.org/38936/Oouchsimon002.jpg (http://upload5.postimage.org/38936/photo_hosting.html)
70mph binnin on M25, bike written off and minor injuries, v v lucky
Some people just quite simply think that it will never happen to them. Shame he had to find out the painful way. I'm sure he'll now get some gear.
Dave The Rave
19-02-07, 08:23 PM
OK helmet ...yes
Leathers ... yes
Boots ...yes
gloves ... yes
but why the back protector? Isn't the one already in the leathers enough? I am not being stupid, but surely it will not stop you to snad in half if hit a car or a road barier?
kwak zzr
20-02-07, 10:46 PM
Been tryin to convince my brother to get some gear on for 6 months now, then this happened
http://upload5.postimage.org/38921/Oouchsimon001.jpg (http://upload5.postimage.org/38921/photo_hosting.html)
http://upload5.postimage.org/38936/Oouchsimon002.jpg (http://upload5.postimage.org/38936/photo_hosting.html)
70mph binnin on M25, bike written off and minor injuries, v v lucky
70mph i'd say lucky;)
Luckypants
21-02-07, 12:39 AM
As an aside to this, I noticed that they appear to be installing 'biker friendly' armco on a bend on the A5 at Rhydlanfair (between Betws-y-Coed and Pentrefoelas) after Padog bends heading north. The corner is a nasty one that tightens on south bound traffic. If you bin it, it's in the armco. Been a number of bikers gone in there recently, now the council seem to be putting in a lower barrier to stop stuff (bikers) going under the normal armco. Nice to see at least one council doing something about the risk.
Just for info, as the barriers caused a lot of Big ape's injuries.
CB1ROCKET
21-02-07, 01:33 PM
As an aside to this, I noticed that they appear to be installing 'biker friendly' armco ........................
Notice this in Brighton also along the A27 i think
Don't forget adequate hip protection...
Cloggsy
24-02-07, 10:03 AM
[EDIT] after reading more of the posts, I'm going to buy me and my girlfreind knox back-protectors.
You'd be better off with an Davies Odell Forcefield (http://www.tprobodyarmour.co.uk/back_protector_sport.asp) TBH :!: These have been tested and voted best back protectors for the past 2 years by RiDE magazine :!:
I had a Dainese back protector, but it didn't even come close to the Forcefield in their testing - When I buy new kit, I'll be buying one :!:
Please correct me if i`m wrong but i`m sure a few years ago i was told that - if you come off at 30 mph n slide along the road if any exposed skin touches tarmac you will lose 1 major layer of skin per second, you`ve only got 3 major layers n then you`re grinding flesh n bone :shock: :shock: so when i see these guys in summer wearing only knicks n flip flops while riding it makes me cringe, idiots :thumbdown: [-X [-X
kcowgergmm
18-03-07, 12:01 AM
did it hurt?
I bet people were dumb enough to ask that when i had my finger mutilated people always asked did it hurt. I always wanted to say no $%^ing $h!# it hurt. but i hope that is getting better
did it hurt?
Not at the time it didn't. Smarted a little for the next six months or so.
kcowgergmm
08-04-07, 04:39 PM
wow i remember seeing these a while back thanks for posting them again im gonna have to get me a back protector!!!
what brand back protector would you guys get i was thinking about it anyways but i really am now
kcowgergmm
08-04-07, 04:39 PM
oh and thanks BigApe for being an example for the rest of us
oh and thanks BigApe for being an example for the rest of us
Thanks, but I shall be trying my best NOT to be the example in the future :wink:
Back protector: Any CE approved FULL length one is fine. There are many ones out there. I was wearing a Clover one. It saved my life once so have confidence in them. But it really should be the full length one.
When you go out and buy one, make sure you are wearing your leathers at the same time. Move around and make sure that it doesn't slip around or move.
gettin2dizzy
26-05-07, 12:17 AM
Only just got round to looking at this. Well done for getting back on a bike! thats is some ordeal! Back protector - now on the top of the list.
F... me! I think that's the same slip road I saw a newbie rider get it all wrong and hit the barrier! He broke the barrier support and his bike. He walked away fine. He just had far too much speed-well I say too much-too much for the lean angle he was prepared for. It's a mental bend if it's the one from Northbound M25 to M40 into town.
It's a shame there's no way of armouring the rib area against crushing injuries. Or is there? I know of a poor fella had his heart pierced by his rib-similar crash.
Lucky man. Good post.
hi
Im sure you have heard this several times but Im glad you are with us, I ve seen this many times and they never seem to survive i, a traffic cop and a bereavement officer so i can some how understand. so much so i bought a back protector the other day forcefield for a women.
anyway get well soon saNDY
**** me, any lasting injury? i'm so glad ive bought a set of Dainese being a newcomer to biking, haven't even got me bike from the shop yet
Just shows how dangerous bikes are no matter how good you are
nice one for starting this thread up
DoodleBug
12-08-07, 08:15 PM
**** me, any lasting injury? i'm so glad ive bought a set of Dainese being a newcomer to biking, haven't even got me bike from the shop yet
Just shows how dangerous bikes are no matter how good you are
nice one for starting this thread up
Bikes arent dangerous, falling off of them is!
Glad to see this story didnt have a tragic ending. I very recently had an accident and can safely say that my lid saved my life, and my boots saved my feet!
Wow glade to see you have recovered mate made me think thou i use my bike every work day of the year even in snow in the summer i normaly just put my work trousers on and kevlar coat but not today not after seeing your injurys well done mate i think you made a good point putting it on hear just a sham you got hert :cheers:;)
Mike2165
02-09-07, 05:31 PM
God that looks bad, off to get me leathers and all the armour to go with it, like it's been said already, I'll get used to the discomfort.
Alpinestarhero
02-09-07, 06:24 PM
Dont forget back protectors people, back protectors are very important
Matt
seedy100
02-09-07, 07:16 PM
Glad that this thread has been reposted, even though the pictures are scary.
Cheers Big Ape.
After reading it last time I bought a back protector.
Someone else, possibly Northwind, also posted about hip protectors.
Bought some of them too.
Sensible or easily influenced?
I have not tried either of them out yet, and hope that i never have to.
northwind
03-09-07, 02:45 PM
Someone else, possibly Northwind, also posted about hip protectors.
Yeah, that'd be me, I've grown attached to having the ability to walk :)
stevenford_uk
09-09-07, 12:39 PM
glad ur ok after an off like that mate thats a biggy! testament to good kit, worth spending the money on!
i had an off when i was 17, 100mph entering a slip road, diesel on the road, front went down but luckily the bike dug in as it slid down and flicked me about 10ftish high(paramedic that was behind me said i went higher than the ambulance!) missed the curb and signpost, then hit the second part of the curb knees first.
i was wearing spyke gp leathers (bout 800 quids worth), alpinestars boots and gloves and a craft carbon fibre helmet, i managed to walk away from it with severe brusing . leathers were pretty much trashed as was the helmet and boots.
guardian angel......possibly
good gear........DEFINATLY
plowsie
10-09-07, 05:29 PM
Thought I'd quickly re-itterate this thread. Think Kwak has also proved the worthyness of leathers, i mean yer he was in pain but it seems his leathers held his pain together!
Pedro68
11-09-07, 12:50 PM
Actually plowsie ... from the sounds of it ... and seeing kwak when he arrived at Betws-y-coed ... it looks like his leathers were holding more than just his pain together ... looked like his leathers held his collar-bone together! Especially since the ambulance crew missed it :-o
kcowgergmm
11-09-07, 08:49 PM
The third day i had my bike i went down stupid me/d220/cold pavement i had 9 month experience on a dual sport so not completely new to riding i was wearing full joe rocket ballistic gear the mesh textile stuff i went down and est 55-60mph but i got up ****ed off instantly instead of crawling back to my bike torn up. I got a forcefield back protector two days ago and i think it was a good investment. OTHER BIKER: why do you wear that stupid stuff it is 110 out ME: you haven't wrecked yet have you? OTHER BIKER:IM not gonna wreck ME: walks away
plowsie
12-09-07, 09:40 AM
looked like his leathers held his collar-bone together! Especially since the ambulance crew missed it :-o
Thats what i meant ;)
Warthog
12-09-07, 11:12 AM
OTHER BIKER:IM not gonna wreck
He is in for a very painful surprise
Alpinestarhero
24-10-07, 04:12 PM
The third day i had my bike i went down stupid me/d220/cold pavement i had 9 month experience on a dual sport so not completely new to riding i was wearing full joe rocket ballistic gear the mesh textile stuff i went down and est 55-60mph but i got up ****ed off instantly instead of crawling back to my bike torn up. I got a forcefield back protector two days ago and i think it was a good investment. OTHER BIKER: why do you wear that stupid stuff it is 110 out ME: you haven't wrecked yet have you? OTHER BIKER:IM not gonna wreck ME: walks away
Good on you sir for investing in protective gear. Is the stuff sort of vented then? I think I have seen something similar.
I didnt like wearing my leathers in the summer heat, but by god I wasnt going to ride without them on. I just dont get riding without protection
Still, their body, not mine.
Matt
philbut
26-10-07, 12:45 PM
I've never riden in REALY hot climates, but I never had a problem wearing leathers in this country unless I was sitting in traffic. At any speed above 40mph, the wind blast is enough to keep things cool. Textiles are more comfy in the heat, but I go for the leathers when i can for the protection. I am always amazed at how many people i see riding in cr*p / non existant gear. Wish they could read this thread!
Dualcyclone
07-12-07, 05:03 PM
Sorry for the late reply... I've only just joined the forum after buying myself an SV650 and looking for dewberries to add to it!
Sorry about the crash bigape - I had my own crash when a lorry decided to side swipe me on the A406 towards Ilford. Fortunately for me I used the lorry to hold myself up before I went underneath it. Needless to say my Daytona was no more after that (cosmetic damage does en'alf add up).
If you dont mind me asking, what was it you slipped on? Diesel?
Back protectors are definately a must - I went for a ride triangled one when I started biking - cant remember what its called but it moulds to your back as soon as you put it on, so comfortable so no excuse for not wearing one.
And the correct gear is soooo essential; my gear did unzip and gave me a big graze on my hip, but compared what wouldve happened had I just worn some jeans!
I used to wince even when I saw couriers in London wearing shorts and tshirt overtaking me on my Daytona.
Are you back a the bike?
Bike was cranked over close to max. Front wheel went over a rather deep rut in the road and the front washed out.
With the help of Rictus, yes back on the road. Was riding again before I could walk properly.
talasker
03-01-08, 10:03 PM
hi guys glad to hear your ok bigape. i'm pretty new to biking but have always made sure i use proper gear when ever i ride as my philosophy is when i come off not if ( i find it hurts less this way :rolleyes:) . i will be getting a forcefield back protector just as soon as i can get through to Escape the only place that stocks em
hi guys glad to hear your ok bigape. i'm pretty new to biking but have always made sure i use proper gear when ever i ride as my philosophy is when i come off not if ( i find it hurts less this way :rolleyes:) . i will be getting a forcefield back protector just as soon as i can get through to Escape the only place that stocks em
Cheers. I'm as healed as I ever will be. Glad to know another one getting a back protector. :thumbsup:
F... me! I think that's the same slip road I saw a newbie rider get it all wrong and hit the barrier! He broke the barrier support and his bike. He walked away fine. He just had far too much speed-well I say too much-too much for the lean angle he was prepared for. It's a mental bend if it's the one from Northbound M25 to M40 into town.
It's a shame there's no way of armouring the rib area against crushing injuries. Or is there? I know of a poor fella had his heart pierced by his rib-similar crash.
Lucky man. Good post.
yes you can get a chest protector i wear a forcefield one it cost 25 quid
yes you can get a chest protector i wear a forcefield one it cost 25 quid
If they do seriously offer protection then I'd have one tomorrow but I've never seen a single word about them in the magazines (Fountain of my truth;BIKE and RIDE). Are they more for off-roading and if so what's the score there? Surely a front protector wouldn't protect against crushing any more than a back one? Are two bits of rubber squashed better then one squashed into flesh and bone?
:confused:
northwind
26-01-08, 01:31 PM
I think Ride mag covered the Knox Stowaway with the chest protectors. Dunno how well they work though, they won't protect against any sort of crushing injury or sharp object but I really don't have a clue what the typical dangerous chest injuries are. Motocross you get a lot of blunt force impacts, whacking off your own bike and others, so I can see they'd be useful there but on the road that might not be so typical.
If they do seriously offer protection then I'd have one tomorrow but I've never seen a single word about them in the magazines (Fountain of my truth;BIKE and RIDE). Are they more for off-roading and if so what's the score there? Surely a front protector wouldn't protect against crushing any more than a back one? Are two bits of rubber squashed better then one squashed into flesh and bone?
:confused:
mine is for road riding it has a strap that goes around waist and two over my shoulders makes me feel safer. But dont know how much it would stop damage. alpinestars and knox also do one try looking on internet for them for more infomation. hope that helped a bit;)
Jeez. I am hoping to get my bike licence by the end of February but seeing this scares the **** out of me!
plowsie
31-01-08, 12:26 PM
Elky this by no means is a way of putting you off biking...It is pointing out the risks of accidents and what can be done...Ape was wearing proper kit and so i've heard he is a good rider too.
This post is for those times when you think, ahh its hot i'm only going down the road, i wont wear a jacket!
Jeez. I am hoping to get my bike licence by the end of February but seeing this scares the **** out of me!
There are plenty of people out there that ride motorcycles a life time without incident. My accident was a high speed hard impact accident. The point of the post is keeping yourself protected as best you can. Motorcycle accidents happen, and they most normally end up with injury of some sort. Protecting yourself with the right gear is a good idea. :wink:
ukrobuk
16-02-08, 12:14 AM
I got a Kevlar Jacket with pads ?300, and Kevlar jeans with pads ?110, they don?t zip together, is this ok or would you recommend getting a set that zip up at the waste? I don?t want to think I?m safe when I?m not.
What?s better Kevlar or leather???
I got a Kevlar Jacket with pads ?300, and Kevlar jeans with pads ?110, they don?t zip together, is this ok or would you recommend getting a set that zip up at the waste? I don?t want to think I?m safe when I?m not.
What?s better Kevlar or leather???
Naturally a top and bottom that connect will save any area being exposed. Leather with Kevlar armour is good.
markryker
20-02-08, 01:02 PM
Hi Big Ape,
Read the story behind your off, and seen the pics (ouch), always wear the full gear top to toe, but will be off to the local store weekend for the back protector after reading the threads, seems even more prominent now that if i ever had an off after reading this and did not get one, it would always be....if only!!
All the very best Ape, hope to see you one day on a rideout.
Mark.
markryker
25-02-08, 03:19 PM
Took the plunge with the Forcefield 2 at ?79.99. Feels light and comfortable, worn around the house, the more you wear it, it seems to mould to your body shape with heat? Anyway wont be riding without it from now on.
http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg188/markryker/DSC00294.jpg
Dualcyclone
28-02-08, 09:02 AM
Took the plunge with the Forcefield 2 at ?79.99. Feels light and comfortable, worn around the house, the more you wear it, it seems to mould to your body shape with heat? Anyway wont be riding without it from now on.
This is the one I got... very comfy - altho presumably thats a newer model.. I think I can see some new stuff covering the coxis. Mines about 3 years old now, probably the only thing I've bought that I am truely happy with!
All the very best Ape, hope to see you one day on a rideout.
Mark.
Ta very much. All things being equal, I should be attending this years annual rideout. Maybe you'll be there too. :?:
Took the plunge with the Forcefield 2 at ?79.99. Feels light and comfortable, worn around the house, the more you wear it, it seems to mould to your body shape with heat? Anyway wont be riding without it from now on.
http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg188/markryker/DSC00294.jpg
Hi I bought one the same as but female shape, after seeing this thread, thing is though I only use it when I'm on a ride out, not shot distance to work and back.
it is good
sandy:farao:
markryker
29-02-08, 08:06 PM
Ta very much. All things being equal, I should be attending this years annual rideout. Maybe you'll be there too. :?:
Same here Ape, hope to be along at the rideout. See you soon mate.:smt023
Sharka Zulu
10-03-08, 02:38 PM
I dont go anywhere without my leathers now, mostly thanks to Bigape's photos.
And now I can really thank you Bigape.
I was on my way to snettertton yesterday ( 09/03/2008 ) for a trackday, so I would of had to have leathers on anyway.
STUPIDLY!!! I was doing 110mph on a wet A11 at 6am when a small dear (or something) darted out in front of me. I took avoiding action and suddenly this animal changed direction and I couldnt. I took hold of the front brake far too sharply, which saw me hit the deck at around 100mph. Thank F*** for my leathers and boots.
Had i been wearing anything else, I wouldnt be able to type this message now.
My mild injuries include the usual aches and pains, blistered hands and a broken pinkie toe :p
The SV stood up very well. My lovely fairings saved the engine casing and the rear foot peg saved my right hand exhaust.
http://img89.imageshack.us/img89/8396/dsc00434qe9.jpg
http://img89.imageshack.us/img89/1497/dsc00438fl1.jpg
http://img232.imageshack.us/img232/8379/dsc00440kv8.jpg
On the upside, my mate picked me up with his van and when I got to Snetterton I borrowed a R/H foot peg and front brake lever and still did the trackday, Which Was Fantastic!!!
I'M with Big Ape on this one...
Always wear yer ferkin leathers (http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?t=64746)
Warthog
10-03-08, 09:25 PM
Wow that is not bad damage for a 100mph off!! Glad you are okish
ASM-Forever
10-03-08, 09:41 PM
Wow that is not bad damage for a 100mph off!! Glad you are okish
Indeed i've worn my fairings worse than that in a sub 30MPH off.
zzrpilot
10-04-08, 12:26 PM
I had my first off in 1979 and in those days leather jackets were easy enough to get but leather legs were not. Result 2 knees that required surgery.After that I got a pair of leather jeans made for me and I rode with those for years.now there is so much good gear readily available its crazy not to use it. If you look at the MotoGp riders they all wear back protectors, chest protectors and leathers with armor every where..So Glad you are okay big ape and glad that people are learning from this and getting good gear!
peahead
13-04-08, 04:45 PM
came off my sv last sunday,after some old lady pulled out on me in a jeep cherokie, not good,its propa smashed to bits,wrote off i think, and if it aint its goin to cost a fortune gutted, but im still here thank f*Kk, the bike can bereplaced, yeah i reali liketht bike but not as much as my life
ALWAYS WEAR UR LEATHERS
i was and if i wasnt god knows what else i could have done, ive smashed both bones inbetween my wrist and elbow, now i have a metal plate nearly as long as my bones some metal wires and 2 scres in my arm, i have to keep my arm up in the air, cause i have a big slice right down my lowwer arm which is open underneeth the cast, it has like a shoelace in it which is goin to be pulled together on tuesday, lovley. visor smashed off, got ableeding nose and a big black eye, im goin to try n get some of the xrays if i can, and ill have to take some shots of my arm when the cast is off, but sayin that i would get back on a bike right now if i could,
i cant hardleyremember nuffin, all i remember is brake brake brake, dnt remember the impact or anythin like that dnt remember bein on the floor or anythin, but i gladi dnt to be honest, jus remember wakin up in the ambulance lookin at my arm and thinkin fukk, it was like 3x normal size.
aint got a clue how they got my leathers off they have not bin cut at all, and yeah theywas perfect size mabye even a little small so i aint got a clue, i supose they try not to cut em off cause they kno how much theycost mabye
sorry about all the swearin, this is takin ages to write with one arm, lol,
this prob aint reali made much sence, so im sorry for the bad explanation ill prob end up rewording this sometime,
i could write anothert million words but ill getback to it sometime
so basicly
never go anywhere without ur protection, u neverknow what is going to happen, i think i came off better than my bike, somebody must like me up there
Great thread and sure highlights the need for proper gear.
I've got my test next week and have been getting together all my kit; I've been trying to get decent stuff to help with such eventualities.
What you've got to remember though is that for every person that is 'just' saved by quality kit, another person will die in it.
My uncles mate is an air ambulance pilot, and he says that bikers always look fine in their super expensive leathers after an accident, then you move them and they rattle.
So whilst having the right kit is certainly the right thing, don't think that it makes you invincable.
peahead
20-05-08, 07:25 AM
http://file040b.bebo.com/2/original/2008/05/10/07/8458292a7692628720o.jpghttp://file040b.bebo.com/2/original/2008/05/10/07/8458292a7692628663o.jpg forgot to post these
Was hoping that I wouldnt have to contribute to this thread, but unfortunately, I broke my Femur & smashed the bones in my wrist following a collision with a tree a week ago. I can however thank my clothing for protectinig me, particularly my Alpinestars gloves which have saved my knuckles and fingers from being broken
Was hoping that I wouldnt have to contribute to this thread, but unfortunately, I broke my Femur & smashed the bones in my wrist following a collision with a tree a week ago. I can however thank my clothing for protectinig me, particularly my Alpinestars gloves which have saved my knuckles and fingers from being broken
damn thats not good glad your OK ish although a broken femur will take a while to heal :(
GWS
Warthog
22-05-08, 04:13 PM
forgot to post these
Wow mighty scar! Is that from surgery post crash or the actual crash??
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