2013 - unlucky for me

[luandablue]

Thanks for the messages of support and advice....again.

I well appreciate that if you walk away from any collision between car and bike that's a result. In that respect, I consider myself to be very fortunate. Losing two bikes in the space of 3 months does make me question the point of it all, though.

I enjoy it too much to quit, but it's interesting the response of others who don't understand why you'd want to take any sort of risk. Sympathy is constrained by not wanting to be seen to condone such a stupid and dangerous pursuit and, in some cases, the genuine belief that anyone that takes to two (motorised) wheels is asking for it. "I'd stick with the train from now on if I were you" is typical. Meanwhile anyone that cycles in to work is some sort of hero to be constantly applauded, despite the fact that most of them take more risks, disregard rules, don't have protective gear or the training that we have, and from what I can see get hurt more often.

A witness gave an account to the police that matched mine exactly and he also has the whole incident on film and has offered to provide it to my insurers, so hopefully there'll be no problem. To be fair, the bloke completely accepted responsibility and was very apologetic and clearly quite upset by what happened.

[spaceprobe]

Ok its been said but I will repeat it, you are here and in one peice thats the main thing. RIP scoot but your recovery will be helped by planning its replacement. looks like there should not be a problem with the insurers, make sure they pay for the lot, you will need a new helmet. Are the police charging the driver (they should). Put this behind you and enjoy your Christmas and remember new bike
PS Maxsyms are fab

[Data]

Glad you are ok. Not a nice story.

It's interesting what people think isn't it. Here in the Uk if you ride a push bike, you are 34 times more likely to die for any given mile you ride on our roads compared to if you do those same miles in a car. That's what a survey by the AA concluded a couple of year back. On a motorcycle, you are infinitely safer. I think you are 1.3 times more likely to die for any given road mile covered compared to a car driver or something like that. But it changes slightly from year to year.

Keep scootering!

[Dave Weller]

Join the club, I had a nurse hit me off my Pan-European, she was an a hurry.
If you drive a car, remember to apply the handbrake at junctions, or you can get shunted out into the main stream of traffic, then the problems really start mounting up.
All the Honda 125 4 stroke scooters are good.

[Funkycowie]

Also if you a are riding a TMax you can apply a hand brake

[MrGrumpy]

Thanks for the messages of support and advice....again.

I well appreciate that if you walk away from any collision between car and bike that's a result. In that respect, I consider myself to be very fortunate. Losing two bikes in the space of 3 months does make me question the point of it all, though.

I enjoy it too much to quit, but it's interesting the response of others who don't understand why you'd want to take any sort of risk. Sympathy is constrained by not wanting to be seen to condone such a stupid and dangerous pursuit and, in some cases, the genuine belief that anyone that takes to two (motorised) wheels is asking for it. "I'd stick with the train from now on if I were you" is typical. Meanwhile anyone that cycles in to work is some sort of hero to be constantly applauded, despite the fact that most of them take more risks, disregard rules, don't have protective gear or the training that we have, and from what I can see get hurt more often.

As you say, you enjoy riding too much to quit. So do I! I couldn't be without a scoot. Even if I'm feeling even grumpier than usual, a quick blast on the TMax cheers me up no end! So don't quit.
People say silly things. Take the train? And give yourself a nervous breakdown at all the stress and hassle, not to mention the hours wasted and the expense?? No way.
Cycling may be healthy (until you are knocked off), but unless you are in the middle of city it takes forever and you need a shower afterwards. More time wasted.
And if people talk about risk, remember that no-one EVER tells horse riders that they shouldn't be doing anything so risky, despite the fact that the accident rate for horse riders is higher than for biking!!! (I remember RoSPA said so). And most of the time its their own horse that injures them, not another road user! btw My neighbour has been laid up for months when her horse kicked her and broke her leg!!!
So stuff 'em and ride!!!

[phantom309]

any injuries should be seen by a doctor, as this can also go on your claim..pain an discomfort / time off work...distress.....why not everybody else is doing it....