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The Mad Hatter
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#1 Post by The Mad Hatter » Wed Sep 14, 2011 7:07 pm

Set off work this morning as usual. As I approached the end of my drive there was a car coming so stopped and let it past before pulling out behind it. Having followed said car for about !/2 mile down the lane we live down and he appeared to be staying well over to the left as if leaving space for me to pass. Not being suicidal I kept behind when he started to brake and appeared to pull in to a space on the left. I took this a signal to pass him and as I did so he turned RIGHT!!! Bike is totalled as it appears to have bent the frame. A few parts are salvagable but will have to get myself back on my feet after my excursion in to the field and a trip to hospital in an ambulance.

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#2 Post by Samray » Wed Sep 14, 2011 7:13 pm

Bugger!!
Hope it hasn't made as big a mess of you as the bike!
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#3 Post by Kwackerz » Wed Sep 14, 2011 7:15 pm

Bloody hell thats a quick but painful way to streetfighter a bike.. most people use a spanner and screwdrivers, not a small family saloon..

Glad youre ok. Bikes get replaced, unlike riders.
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#4 Post by blinkey501 » Wed Sep 14, 2011 7:26 pm

hope you are ok dude, cant believe he turned right stupid fucker :smt017
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#5 Post by flatlander » Wed Sep 14, 2011 7:46 pm

Wat they said :(
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#6 Post by MartDude » Wed Sep 14, 2011 7:51 pm

Bummer, dude.

The bike's replaceable; I hope you're in better shape.
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#7 Post by Falconihlist » Wed Sep 14, 2011 8:00 pm

Not good :smt009 Important thing is you are still up and about.
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Holy Crap!

#8 Post by GregD-UK » Wed Sep 14, 2011 8:25 pm

Hi all,

My adrenaline would of made me want too rip said idiot's head off :smt013 Guy cut me up on my way home tonight, decided on letting it go....

Hope you recover soon. Getting another falco are you :smt002
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#9 Post by dyzio » Wed Sep 14, 2011 8:59 pm

Glad to hear you're ok :smt023
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#10 Post by D-Rider » Wed Sep 14, 2011 9:33 pm

Well you've done some mods lately ..... hadn't realised that this was the next phase .....



Besides wincing at the bruises, you must be gutted after all your hard work - I would be.

Hope you have no issues in sorting out the insurance claim against him and get a good enough payout to replace. Hope you recover well too.
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#11 Post by randomsquid » Wed Sep 14, 2011 9:43 pm

That's a shame after all that work but at least you're still typing.
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#12 Post by Willopotomas » Wed Sep 14, 2011 9:52 pm

ferkin cage drivers! They should all be made to ride 125's around for at least 18 months before even being considered for a car licence!

Hope things heal ok dude. Shame about the bike.. But look on the bright side.. More excuse for spanner time! :smt002
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#13 Post by Falcopops » Wed Sep 14, 2011 10:54 pm

Sorry to hear about your off mate, looks pretty nasty, hope you heal up well.

Any witnesses?
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#14 Post by HowardQ » Thu Sep 15, 2011 12:25 am

So sorry mate. :smt009
Hope you are OK, probably have a few bruises coming up at the very least, but sounds like it could have been much worse for you.
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#15 Post by joecrx » Thu Sep 15, 2011 12:14 pm

hope your ok , that looks sore , get well soon mate
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