It's summer, and folk tend to dress rather scantily under such circumstances. However, as a rider, please, please please, do not be tempted to leave your protective gear at home.
I've spent this afternoon doing a very, very close-up examination of Lower Addiscombe Road after some tit from the on-coming traffic decided to do a right turn just as I was crossing a junction!
Bike, leathers, helmet, gloves, all knackered, but I'm OK, though I do have a bit of a sore shoulder, but that's it! Had I been in jeans and jacket, I may have got away with mild skin abrasions, but my joints would have suffered. I won't even bother to explain what may have happened had I been in shorts and t-shirts!
Riders, and all that know them, it may be hot but your safety has to come first.
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Sorry to hear about that Multi, you get the other drivers details?
its a good job you always wear those shiny black leather disco trousers!
By the way - I've tried to upload a picture for my profile, which fits the specs suggested - yet it does'nt upload - any snippets of advice on this ?
cant remember the outcome of the conversation, should we put you on the definite or the possible list??
haven't had much chance to ride the darned thing this year yet, and i'll be busy for the next few weeks, but i'll get the thing out in august i tells ya
I'm amazed that Yorkie RR etc. - the Roadrunner cartoon can move, with such a small size pic! Clever stuff I reckon.
Candy, not a chance!
Donate the R1 to a worthy cause, like me, bikes like that like to be ridden :-)
nasty shock i can imagine
thanks for the heads-up on this...luckily girls know to always use protection
candy, when you get your thing out, can i have a go of it?
(strictly motorbike speaking)
((((Multi))))
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dont get me started on leather trousers on a Sunday morning!!
Glad to hear you're OK though. I'd stick to the Bianchi in future !
when I take the bike out (its a Honda ST1100 ) the minimum I wear is a cordura jacket, gloves, boots and helmet.
I see too many people riding scooters in skimpy clothing every day.
picture the scene...attractive young girl wearing crop top, short skirt and sandals..looks nice.
same girl with a crash helmet riding a scooter..still looks nice.
same girl after being knocked off the scooter by a car driver that didnt see her...lots of bare skin making contact with the gravel at 30mph
result... a not so pretty girl scarred for life on her arms, back and legs..can't wear a bikini or any of the skimpy clothes that she used to as the scar tissue is too ugly.
This happened to a friends daughter in London.
If any of you have family that go out on scooters 'underdressed' show them the scenes from the web address that Yorkieroad runner posted further up this thread and hopefully they will never suffer the pain and anguish my friends did while their daughter was in hospital.
Considering how little flesh you have on your hands it wouldn't take much to strip it *shudders*
Speaking of injuries to hands, did anyone watch Top Gear last night with Ranulph Fiennes appearing as a guest? Firstly, what an amazingly inspirational man, but, how seriously hardcore do you have to be to go out to your garden shed and cut off your own fingers with a black and decker? Mind you he had suffered with frostbite for months and was in a lot of pain - but still...!
Amazing guy.
Big virtual kiss to make it better.
Also, if your helmet hits the deck - bin it - even if it is your favourite Arai.
Glad your ok Multi!
Tara - yes I saw that... urghh and amazing at the same time
And glad yer ok too multi.. yep leathers and skid-lid are a must.
how's the bike?
Heheheheheheheheheeheheheheheh
Just kidding mate pleased your ok!!!!!!
Lindy.
Look after yourself
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Not put you off getting back on, i hope Multi.