Crash Bungs...not just useful when you drop your bike! - SV650.org

Lissa · 08-05-07, 05:02 PM

On our way down to Bideford the weekend before last, our mate JT was a victim of the classic 'Smidsy'. A car just pulled out right in front of him. The combined impact speed couldn't have been more than 45mph, but as the following pics show, if he hadn't had crash bungs fitted, and been wearing decent leathers with knee armour, the end result could have been far more serious.

As the above pic shows, the crash bungs were severely bent.
This is why.

The crash bungs took the majority of the impact, but JT's knee suffered a fair amount of damage. His kneecap was broken in two places.

Fortunately, the driver admitted the accident was his fault, and witnesses also told the police that JT hadn't been speeding and wasn't at fault. We're all just glad that the outcome wasn't far more serious, and that the crash bungs did their job!

08-05-07, 07:03 PM

crikey - lad hes Ok..

hope the knee heels.

just imagine if was in shorts and no bungs etc-
just goes to show ya- always wear yer gear.

shame about the bike..

08-05-07, 07:04 PM

Nasty looking bruise.

He goes commando then?

08-05-07, 07:39 PM

Nasty.

I may get secondary bungs after looking at that.

Stingo · 08-05-07, 07:53 PM

Cripes!!

That's one sore knee!! GWS blokey!!

08-05-07, 08:06 PM

i can see balls

08-05-07, 08:06 PM

Ain't crash bungs great, that knee looks sore though.

08-05-07, 09:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gettin2dizzy

i can see balls

what ARE yu doin lookin that close.

hope he Ok workwise and sick pay and insurance.. and family etc..
hope he not the only driver to take kids to school etc..

dam the knock on effects are so wide

Lissa · 08-05-07, 10:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Quiff Wichard

what ARE yu doin lookin that close.

hope he Ok workwise and sick pay and insurance.. and family etc..
hope he not the only driver to take kids to school etc..

dam the knock on effects are so wide

Actually, I was only saying to JT yesterday that I thought there was a little bit of extra flesh right at the top of the pic

Luckily, his partner Emz can take the kids to school, run round after him, and generally TRY to get him to rest. As the driver of the car is bang to rights he will be claiming for personal injury, plus the fact he lost triple time for yesterday. Will take a long time to sort out, I'm sure, but he has mates to help him out if he needs it.

08-05-07, 10:10 PM

That looks nasty. Hope he heals fast.

08-05-07, 05:02 PM	#1
Lissa Just Ballast Mega Poster Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Rugby, South Mids Group Posts: 4,381	Crash Bungs...not just useful when you drop your bike! On our way down to Bideford the weekend before last, our mate JT was a victim of the classic 'Smidsy'. A car just pulled out right in front of him. The combined impact speed couldn't have been more than 45mph, but as the following pics show, if he hadn't had crash bungs fitted, and been wearing decent leathers with knee armour, the end result could have been far more serious. As the above pic shows, the crash bungs were severely bent. This is why. The crash bungs took the majority of the impact, but JT's knee suffered a fair amount of damage. His kneecap was broken in two places. Fortunately, the driver admitted the accident was his fault, and witnesses also told the police that JT hadn't been speeding and wasn't at fault. We're all just glad that the outcome wasn't far more serious, and that the crash bungs did their job! __________________ If It's Too Loud, You're Too Old! I'd Rather Have Two Big Bangs Than Four Little Strokes

08-05-07, 07:03 PM	#2
Quiff Wichard Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Crash Bungs...not just useful when you drop your bike! crikey - lad hes Ok.. hope the knee heels. just imagine if was in shorts and no bungs etc- just goes to show ya- always wear yer gear. shame about the bike..

08-05-07, 07:04 PM	#3
Razor Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Crash Bungs...not just useful when you drop your bike! Nasty looking bruise. He goes commando then?

08-05-07, 07:39 PM	#4
ivantate Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Crash Bungs...not just useful when you drop your bike! Nasty. I may get secondary bungs after looking at that.

08-05-07, 07:53 PM	#5
Stingo Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Plymouth, Devon - mostly. Posts: 527	Re: Crash Bungs...not just useful when you drop your bike! Cripes!! That's one sore knee!! GWS blokey!! __________________ Twitter: @poseidon_ashore

08-05-07, 08:06 PM	#6
gettin2dizzy Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Crash Bungs...not just useful when you drop your bike! i can see balls

08-05-07, 08:06 PM	#7
Grinch Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Crash Bungs...not just useful when you drop your bike! Ain't crash bungs great, that knee looks sore though.

08-05-07, 10:10 PM	#10
Law Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Crash Bungs...not just useful when you drop your bike! That looks nasty. Hope he heals fast.

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