A year ago tomorrow...

...I had my accident. For those that don't know, I got too close to oncoming on a left hander, grabbed the brake when the bike was banked over, with predictable result - a classic low-side. Wrote off my SV, spent 4 days in hozzie, and got 2 pelvic fx. So what've I learned in a year:

1. That I've got a lot more to learn, it's all about planning and technique
2. That, if I'm honest, I'm scared of left handers now and often screw up the line, particularly when oncoming comes into view
3. Coming off hurts
4. Armoured leathers don't stop everything but they do stop a lot
5. If you don't get back on quick, you prolly never will
6. Insurance companies are quick to exploit the situation
7. Don't believe what you hear about hozzie food. The grub in the Princess Royal at Telford was very good
8. Practice makes perfect

Blimey - is it really a year ago?

I remember the "challenges" that you and Big Ape set yourselves on the road to recovery........

Best bit is that you both lived to see another day and that you were both there on your bikes yesterday.

well, A year ago on 27th my mum and her partner were in a bad accident coming home from festival of speed and a trip to london. Travelling down some A road in guildford, Mercedes puts full lock on and u-turns into them on ZX12R. Bikes a total write off, Mums got 2 broken legs, Partner has damage to head and legs. My Mums had a fixator fitted 3 weeks ago and it won't be off till sept .
So what have i learned:
1. Make sure those you love know it, I was on holiday and didn't know about the accident for 2 days .
2. Always treat other road users as muppets, this way they won't surprise you as you're already expecting them to do something stupid.
3. Leathers are a bikers best friend.

Having said that, she's coming out with me when the meccano sets off her leg and she can walk properly. So fear is simply a state of mind that can be overcome

Mine was a long time ago now, 3 spinal fractures, 2 neck fractures, a broken elbow and gashed calf. Several months in hospital months in plaster and one hell of a learning curve!

Learning to walk again after so long on your back makes you appreciatte life, whats important and whats not.

I too am nervous of corners, I'm now slow in fast out and to be honest I think thats what keeps me going.

The road to recovery is a long one, enjoy life and I hope you're recovered. The final lesson of the day:

That old phrase of "what doesn't kill us makes us stronger" is utter rubbish!

Originally Posted by minky

That old phrase of "what doesn't kill us makes us stronger" is utter rubbish!

but surely you've learned from the experience? you've learned to be more appreciative from life, therefore the phrase has some bearing? maybe?

glad you made such a recovery from those horrific injuries

keith

I was only thinking of mattyplymouth the other day....that must coming up soon....

Originally Posted by keithd

but surely you've learned from the experience? you've learned to be more appreciative from life, therefore the phrase has some bearing? maybe?

glad you made such a recovery from those horrific injuries

keith

Oh I have learned from the experience and as you rightly say it has taught me to fully appreciatte life. Have had several 'non-fault' accidents since then as well as some major personal disruptions so am just feeling a little 'weak' right now

Life is a tapestry and all that, might is just bloody colourful

Originally Posted by fraser01

I was only thinking of mattyplymouth the other day....that must coming up soon....

Beginning of July, I think.

[northwind]

It must be very close to a year since I first binned the SV... And that was overcooking a lefthander too. Just by luck I had a soft landing.

Originally Posted by minky

That old phrase of "what doesn't kill us makes us stronger" is utter rubbish!

Are you a cat lover by any chance Minky



I wrote my first SV off 3yrs ago. I got one MOTHER OF A TANKSLAPPER on a uneven/cracked road, thankfully i wasnt to badly injured after being spat off and coming to a rest 100yrds up the road.

Managed to get burns through through the leathers WEAR YOUR LEATHERS AT ALL TIMES KIDS

Also ripped open my lower mouth WEAR A HELMET THAT DOESNT LEAVES TOO MUCH CHIN EXPOSED

I learnt not to take the road surface for granted, when i finnally got back on 2 wheels.