LouLou down :(

Hi everybody, not been on for a few weeks as life's been a bit hectic...you know how it is!!

I've only been riding since mid-June, some people might remember the turmoil I went thru during my training, and last Saturday (8th) things took a real turn for the worst.

Was on my little YBR125 riding out of Thetford on the A134, going straight over the round about on the A11 by-pass. As I was just about to leave the roundabout I heard the screech of tyres and a car went into the side of my bike

The bike went one way and I went the other way, I've got a separated AC joint in my right shoulder...the first thing to hit the ground...and a gammy right knee as well as the usual bumps and bruises. My bike was a lot worse off, think it must have done a cartwheel as the headlight, clocks, mirrors, levers etc. are wrecked as well as the exhaust and most of the other sticky-outy bits

Anyway, the driver stopped and there were a few witnesses...I was following my other half and he saw it happen in his rear-view mirror...I wasn't 100% sure what happened until he explained. My little boy was there too and I think he was quite upset even tho he didn't show it as the air-ambulance and police etc. were involved...one of the paramedics told him he was very brave

I was p'd off because one of the first things the driver said was "I didn't see you!" Don't know what I'll do about riding now tho...I'd find it easier to deal with if it was a mistake I'd made as you can learn from it but it was just a case of wrong place, wrong time!!

[Bluepete]

Oh no! At least you are up and able to let the .org know.

Don't let it get you down, heal fast and get back on a bike. It sounds like it wasn't your fault so nothing to dwell on about your abilities.

Get well soon.

Pete

[the_lone_wolf]

that really sucks, not a good confidence booster.

the important thing is that you're ok (ish) - sounds like a cut and dry insurance job on the part of the other driver, especially if he said he never saw you, as that's because he didn't ******* look

usual stuff, inform insurers etc, get yourself checked out by a medical type person and look forward to getting back in the saddle, the chances of getting in two "wrong place ,wrong time" situations has got to me small

Originally Posted by LouLou

I was p'd off because one of the first things the driver said was "I didn't see you!" Don't know what I'll do about riding now tho...I'd find it easier to deal with if it was a mistake I'd made as you can learn from it but it was just a case of wrong place, wrong time!!

I know exactly how you feel.

Get well soon!

Aw thats bad to hear! Hope you get well soon, and hope you have no insurance hassles.

Oh no!! Hope you heal fast! and yes your son was a brave boy, i know i'd be in pieces if i saw someone come off and i'm an adult!! (no sniggering at the back!!)

Good luck getting things sorted. Get back on a bike as soon as you are able to the longer you put it off the harder it will be.

Sammy

[Wideboy]

oh knows! hope you get everything sorted

Cheers everybody, the driver admitted liability to the police so hopefull no problems there. I'll take a couple of months to get sorted out but I think I will get back on a bike...not the same one tho...think it's a write off!! I went to the BMF yesterday and picked up a couple of bits which must be a good sign. According to the hospital I'm always going to have a dodgy shoulder but hopefully I'll be better and ready to do my test before next October!!

Sorry to hear of your off with smidsy! Good news that you are on the mend and thinking positive about the experience. I hope the insurance companies treat you well and get all your losses replaced including your riding gear etc.

Ow!

Sorry to hear!