View Full Version : the falling off thread :(
kwak zzr
18-09-07, 08:02 AM
everyones joining, thats- me, stevenhaskew, knightrider, shellywoozle, hooligan dan and lou lou.:( ride safe folks you dont really want your name on this list:(
plowsie
18-09-07, 08:07 AM
Onyerbike too! Nearly me!
kwak zzr
18-09-07, 08:13 AM
oh yea and onyerbike (same day as me), thats 7 nearly 8 with your close call m8.
DanAbnormal
18-09-07, 08:33 AM
Sometimes it doesn't matter how safe you ride, you just can't think for everybody on the road unfortunately :(. All I will say is never take a risk and not wear all your gear. It's saved me more than a few times. Good luck out there.
I'm tempted to buy some hi-vis gear now that I've dscovered the art of becoming invisible :rolleyes:
kwak zzr
18-09-07, 09:10 PM
it may look stupid but its a very good idea.
I'm a nearly as of this morning. A black cat ran out in front of me. Nowhere togo so hard brake, and pleased that (a) I managed to stay upright and (b) the cat lived and wasn't even hurt. But I was a bit jellified the rest of the ride in.
Shellywoozle
18-09-07, 09:50 PM
How are you fellow "off"er's mending? Hope everyones aches and breaks are healing well.
Shell xx
stevehaskew
18-09-07, 10:25 PM
My ankle is still painful for walking, a bit less painful for driving, and absolutely fine for riding! Bike is all sorted out, just a few fairing scratches and stuff.
I've always worn a hi-vis vest for commuting, but never any other time. Now started wearing it when I'm getting myself around at night, but I don't suppose you'll find me wearing it on daytime fun rides, though!
ClemsonSV
19-09-07, 03:01 AM
I fell off in May and broke my ankle does that count? I also bloodied my shin mountain biking Sunday...it's a pretty shade of red and purple with an added bonus of poison ivy!!!
But seriously, watch out for the crazies and don't be one yourself!
Sometimes it doesn't matter how safe you ride, you just can't think for everybody on the road unfortunately .
This is very true, the guy who owns the riding school I learnt with came off at the weekend and he is a very safe rider.
He also arranges rideouts and unfortunately the person in front of him had target fixation and ended up in a hedge......the bike bounced back and cartwheeled straight into his chest, Result = 17 fractures to his ribs, two broken collar bones and a cracked vertabrae, he is still in intensive care aswell :( but stable.
I hope to never come off too severly, a little off is part of the learning curve in my opinion, I'm still awaiting mine=D>:(
How are you fellow "off"er's mending? Hope everyones aches and breaks are healing well.
Shell xx
I'm getting there...shoulder looks a total mess tho...I could be a convincing Quasimodo...roll on Halloween! :smt081
This is very true, the guy who owns the riding school I learnt with came off at the weekend and he is a very safe rider.
He also arranges rideouts and unfortunately the person in front of him had target fixation and ended up in a hedge......the bike bounced back and cartwheeled straight into his chest, Result = 17 fractures to his ribs, two broken collar bones and a cracked vertabrae, he is still in intensive care aswell :( but stable.
I hope to never come off too severly, a little off is part of the learning curve in my opinion, I'm still awaiting mine=D>:(
Hope he gets well soon with no long term problems...what happened to the guy who went into the hedge??
Hope he gets well soon with no long term problems...what happened to the guy who went into the hedge??
He was pretty good considering, just bumps and scrapes, I think the hedge must of softened his fall considerably.
kwak zzr
19-09-07, 08:35 AM
This is very true, the guy who owns the riding school I learnt with came off at the weekend and he is a very safe rider.
He also arranges rideouts and unfortunately the person in front of him had target fixation and ended up in a hedge......the bike bounced back and cartwheeled straight into his chest, Result = 17 fractures to his ribs, TWO broken collar bones and a cracked vertabrae, he is still in intensive care aswell :( but stable.
I hope to never come off too severly, a little off is part of the learning curve in my opinion, I'm still awaiting mine=D>:(
OUCH!:( one's painfull but 2!
kwak zzr
19-09-07, 08:39 AM
How are you fellow "off"er's mending? Hope everyones aches and breaks are healing well.
Shell xx
getting there Shelly:) getting painful now tho as i suppose its healing, fracture clinic in 2 weeks for an update on the latest x rays, for the moment i just keep pushing the co codimal down my neck:) hows your arm?
Shellywoozle
19-09-07, 11:39 AM
Fallen out with my arm ... 4 weeks today since I broke it so I figured 2 weeks to go then a bit of physio and Bobs ya uncle .... oh no.
Went for my X-ray today, sat there waiting for the doc to tell me I am healing up fine, after all the pain is a little less.
But he says can't see any sign of healing on the X-Ray although he says it must be healing a little else when he moved it I would be in more pain.
I have to go back in another 4 weeks :smt022, he can't rule out the possibility of an operation.
Grrrr more time sitting on my ass getting bored, lazy and fat..... I just wanna cry - Zuky will have to wait a bit longer for me to ride her now :(
philbut
19-09-07, 12:19 PM
This does seem to be the season for OFF's. had one at this time last year, unfortunately whilst on someone else's bike. It is a learning curve now - i don't filter down cycle lanes now :safe:.
hope all you busted up .orger get better soon, and that no one else joins the club.
The Soho Massive have, unfortunatly been gunning hard for "most crashingist" group this year. Take care all!
Jambo
Samnooshka
19-09-07, 01:25 PM
Yes take care all and heal fast for those of you still healing. I came off on 14th August on my way to SelKent :(
ASM-Forever
19-09-07, 01:34 PM
The Soho Massive have, unfortunatly been gunning hard for "most crashingist" group this year. Take care all!
Jambo
It depends how you calculate it...recently the TV has had quite a few and we have only been around for a short while!
It depends how you calculate it...recently the TV has had quite a few and we have only been around for a short while!
But didn't your crash happen before the TVSF existed?
philbut
19-09-07, 01:39 PM
Even if we dont count ASM, we have had 2 in the past week, so i reckon that if we take it on a pro rata basis, we win :p
ASM-Forever
19-09-07, 01:39 PM
But didn't your crash happen before the TVSF existed?
Well i didnt mention myself!
BUT my crash was in the past year and i am in the TVSF.
......Pedantic wench!
KnightRider
19-09-07, 01:56 PM
How are you fellow "off"er's mending? Hope everyones aches and breaks are healing well.
Shell xx
I am doing extremely well as I already have my replacement bike (a brand new k6 with 250 miles on the clock) and the insurance company are going to get mine repaired etc.
kwak zzr
19-09-07, 03:38 PM
Fallen out with my arm ... 4 weeks today since I broke it so I figured 2 weeks to go then a bit of physio and Bobs ya uncle .... oh no.
Went for my X-ray today, sat there waiting for the doc to tell me I am healing up fine, after all the pain is a little less.
But he says can't see any sign of healing on the X-Ray although he says it must be healing a little else when he moved it I would be in more pain.
I have to go back in another 4 weeks :smt022, he can't rule out the possibility of an operation.
Grrrr more time sitting on my ass getting bored, lazy and fat..... I just wanna cry - Zuky will have to wait a bit longer for me to ride her now :(
ohh that s#it news shelly:( i hope my news is better when i go, looks like were both disabled at the next border patrol meeting at the stormy and both in the cars:(
Fallen out with my arm ... 4 weeks today since I broke it so I figured 2 weeks to go then a bit of physio and Bobs ya uncle .... oh no.
Went for my X-ray today, sat there waiting for the doc to tell me I am healing up fine, after all the pain is a little less.
But he says can't see any sign of healing on the X-Ray although he says it must be healing a little else when he moved it I would be in more pain.
I have to go back in another 4 weeks :smt022, he can't rule out the possibility of an operation.
Grrrr more time sitting on my ass getting bored, lazy and fat..... I just wanna cry - Zuky will have to wait a bit longer for me to ride her now :(
Sorry to hear that...I'm desperate to get back on 2 wheels and it's only been 2 weeks this Saturday since my off. Hopefully you'll get the wait over with and will find out things are healing after all :smt056
Bluewolf
20-09-07, 07:45 PM
Folks, I don't know if I should be the one to tell but I've just heard on another forum that Paws has been rear-ended at 60mph and is in hospital with a busted leg. The SV is a write-off apparently. :(
Can anyone confirm?
Folks, I don't know if I should be the one to tell but I've just heard on another forum that Paws has been rear-ended at 60mph and is in hospital with a busted leg. The SV is a write-off apparently. :(
Can anyone confirm?
Yep.
the_runt69
20-09-07, 08:31 PM
Folks, I don't know if I should be the one to tell but I've just heard on another forum that Paws has been rear-ended at 60mph and is in hospital with a busted leg. The SV is a write-off apparently. :(
Can anyone confirm?
Broken Fibula and Tibula in plaster up to her thigh.
kwak zzr
20-09-07, 09:31 PM
oh noooo:( GWS paws, we should start a broken bones thread:(
Warthog
20-09-07, 09:54 PM
Ouch that sounds nasty, poor girl. Hope its not too bad. So many offs! :(
Oh no not another one!! What's going on? :confused: Hope she mends quick and can get everything sorted out without any hassle!!
KnightRider
21-09-07, 09:03 AM
oh noooo:( GWS paws, we should start a broken bones thread:(
Seems like it might be easier to create a thread listing those that haven't crashed!
GWS...Wonky Knee membership application will no doubt be on its way shortly. It makes your other thread somewhat ironic. Did you get the reg? We'll get 'em for you!!!:smt071
:flower::flower::flower::flower::flower::grouphug: :sunny:
Broken Fibula and Tibula in plaster up to her thigh.
That sounds nasty. :(
GWS Paws :grouphug:
Shellywoozle
21-09-07, 10:28 AM
Ahhh not another broken bone :( GWS Paws, I have a spare walking stick if you need.
(Please don't ask why I had a walking stick when I have a broken arm)
Shell (big hugs)
kwak zzr
21-09-07, 11:23 AM
(Please don't ask why I had a walking stick when I have a broken arm)
why did you have a walking stick with a :smt018
petevtwin650
21-09-07, 11:28 AM
Seems like it might be easier to create a thread listing those that haven't crashed!
You would have to name that thread. "Tempting Fate"
Is it only me that's superstitious?
GWS Paws.
plowsie
21-09-07, 11:38 AM
GWS Paws, went to see her last night only to find she is not at the hospital i assumed lol.
I am definately staying up this winter, no way am i going down!!!!!!
kwak zzr
21-09-07, 11:52 AM
ride safe matey, the ice isnt even here yet and were dropping like flies:(
Shellywoozle
21-09-07, 01:48 PM
why did you have a walking stick with a :smt018
Cause my shoulder was in plaster and I was in so much pain I couldnt move my upper body forward without using my left hand side and to push myself up. Try doing this on a sofa, getting out of bed or even off the loo, so my kind BOSS :smt082 bought me a walking stick so that i could get up, at least I had one arm to use it with LOL
Silly I know.
kwak zzr
21-09-07, 01:51 PM
I'm having a game with my shoulder now:( hurts to stand, sit, lye down, get up, laugh, eat (neck muscles) and as you know Shelly even simple jobs become difficult one handed.
Pedro68
21-09-07, 03:20 PM
Sorry to hear about PAWS ... GWS Paws!
I've had 2 "offs" in the past year - but no broken bones (at least none that I am aware of!).
kwak zzr
21-09-07, 03:22 PM
I've had 2 "offs" in the past year
i know how you feel:( did your insurance get affected much? i've gone from 8 year NCB to 1 year.:(
bloody hell - seriously thinking about putting the bike away for the winter now!
What an awful thing to say I know. Damn.
Shellywoozle
21-09-07, 10:48 PM
I'm having a game with my shoulder now:( hurts to stand, sit, lye down, get up, laugh, eat (neck muscles) and as you know Shelly even simple jobs become difficult one handed.
BIG HUGS. I see you're not healing proper either :mad:
Who invented bones ??? Stupid idea :) Floppy boneless people is the way to go ..... mmm think I've taken too many tablets again :smt082
kwak zzr
22-09-07, 09:59 AM
:roll: :smt045:smt045:smt045:smt045:smt045
Pedro68
24-09-07, 09:17 AM
i know how you feel:( did your insurance get affected much? i've gone from 8 year NCB to 1 year.:(
Well I only went through the insurance on the first "off" because I thought the guy who pulled out on me whilst I was filtering was at fault so I thought I could claim the repair costs back from him ... apparently not though :( Police put me at blame for "filtering too fast" (live n learn :rolleyes:). So I now have a "at fault, costs not recovered", not to mention that my insurance company will have stumped up somewhere in the region of £3K (£2K on my bike, and probably best part of £1K on repairs required to the Audi A4 - I hope they thought to install some mirrors for him too ;))
Second "off" was only a few minor problems (gear change lever, indicators, clutch lever, etc.) and since no other car/person was involved I didn't inform my insurance company and took the cost myself.
I have no idea how the one claim will affect my insurance as I'm still in the first year of riding (and hence this is my first year of bike insurance). However renewal notice should be landing on my doorstep within the next few weeks, so I'll let ya know.
Pete
kwak zzr
24-09-07, 09:21 AM
cheers pete
.......and as you know Shelly even simple jobs become difficult one handed.
Thought this was a U-rated site? :-s
Speaking as someone who hasn't ever fallen off (yet..... touch wood), I can only imagine what it feels like. Seeing your bike mashed and scratched, I mean :(
A :grouphug: for you all.
on yer bike
24-09-07, 10:54 AM
How are you fellow "off"er's mending? Hope everyones aches and breaks are healing well.
Shell xx
just found this thread..
I'm doing ok considering, broken arm, fractured hand, dislocated elbow, broken femur, 45 staples down my leg and a massive scar, damaged hamstring, bruised liver and slight internal bleeding. Having some trouble breathing, and keep coughing up air. Got out of hospital on thursday after 12 days and hobling about on crutches but cannot move far. got physio for god knows how long, but i am slowly healing and very lucky to be in the state that i'm in.
ASM-Forever
24-09-07, 11:05 AM
just found this thread..
I'm doing ok considering, broken arm, fractured hand, dislocated elbow, broken femur, 45 staples down my leg and a massive scar, damaged hamstring, bruised liver and slight internal bleeding. Having some trouble breathing, and keep coughing up air. Got out of hospital on thursday after 12 days and hobling about on crutches but cannot move far. got physio for god knows how long, but i am slowly healing and very lucky to be in the state that i'm in.
I'll see your 45 staples and raise you to 78. :p
You win on the grounds of internal bleeding though.
on yer bike
24-09-07, 11:20 AM
I'll see your 45 staples and raise you to 78. :p
You win on the grounds of internal bleeding though.
61 including the arm, but u still win
ASM-Forever
24-09-07, 11:57 AM
61 including the arm, but u still win
When you have them out, they will tell you it won't hurt, which for the most part is true(well its not too bad). However if you have them in muscle then that hurts like hell. I would of complained but during the extraction, the moderately attractive nurse, kept putting her breasts on my leg. :smt110
kwak zzr
24-09-07, 12:00 PM
61 including the arm, but u still win
glad to hear your back home and posting on here;)
philbut
24-09-07, 01:08 PM
Dude, didn't see the original thread about your off. You are very lucky mate to still be here man. Heard about a similar accident a few years ago between a tractor and a biker (who was on the wrong side of the road on a blind bend). He is no longer with us unfortunately. Not saying you were on the wrong side of the road, just that farm machinery is not forgiving to the human body!
Hope you mend quickly!
Phil
Pedro68
24-09-07, 01:14 PM
+1 Phil ... just remembered reading about this in local rag a few months back now ...
http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/liverpool-news/local-news/2007/07/18/girl-12-sees-dad-die-in-bike-horror-100252-19472967/
Makes me so much more wary of farm vehicles.
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