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Update................

On October 21st 2020 at 6:20 am I was riding to work it was dark but conditions were ok, when a large flatbed lorry came out of a side road at speed and clipped me which caused me to spin and ended up wrapping myself and the bike round a tree. The lorry did not slow down and did not stop. I was rushed to hospital for scans and miraculously I had no broken bones just a lot of cuts and bruising and soft tissue damage to my shoulder neck and hip on my left side, the side that hit the Tree.

My Bike was a total right off and only one witness other than myself  but the police  have had no luck tracking the driver down.

I believe that the only reason I walked away with with minor injuries was the quality of the Leathers and helmet i was wearing the bike was in bits and the frame bent I think I hit the tree around 25-30 Mph so that helped too.

Anyway after a couple of months recovery and physio I got my self a New Bike and she is a beauty. Took her out today and did around 30 miles on it I have not stopped grinning since. (Also new helmet and leathers because i had to replace the damaged ones)

New Bike 

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My Previous Bike that at the time of accident was only a month old still new really

 

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Glad to hear you made out ok and were not hurt...Here in Florida people on bikes are at grave risk on every ride...People drive for shit and believe they are the only ones on the roads

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Glad you are ok.

 

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Wondered where you were, sorry to hear that but predictable, told you not to buy a new bike, to every new rider out there it is highly likely you will have an incident or drop it in the first couple of years, buy a cheap used bike.

I wasn't as lucky as you, but one piece of advice I learned over 45 years in the saddle, they struggle to see you in broad daylight think how much this is increased in the dark or poor weather.

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Like the new bike better.

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36 minutes ago, RobMc said:

Wondered where you were, sorry to hear that but predictable, told you not to buy a new bike, to every new rider out there it is highly likely you will have an incident or drop it in the first couple of years, buy a cheap used bike.

I wasn't as lucky as you, but one piece of advice I learned over 45 years in the saddle, they struggle to see you in broad daylight think how much this is increased in the dark or poor weather.

I agree 100% with regards visibility that's why i was wearing all HI VIZ gear and a white helmet lol and he still did not see me. Unfortunately i can not remember anything after the initial impact so i have also invested in a camera for my bike front and back so god forbid it happens again I will have video evidence for the police. 

Below is pics of what i was wearing how did they not see me 

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52 minutes ago, baldie said:

I agree 100% with regards visibility that's why i was wearing all HI VIZ gear and a white helmet lol and he still did not see me. Unfortunately i can not remember anything after the initial impact so i have also invested in a camera for my bike front and back so god forbid it happens again I will have video evidence for the police. 

Below is pics of what i was wearing how did they not see me 

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I have my own theory why they do not see you based on observations over the years where I have lost a headlight in the car (before it is replaced). In the dark drivers expect to see two lights horizontally across the road as they approach. We need a psychologist here, but one light does not register in their minds as a vehicle, try blanking one of your car headlights out and notice the late reactions. 

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glad your Ok . Nice ride

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Glad you made out ok - like the new ride. In the future put @RobMc  in front of you to absorb any impact - jk

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14 minutes ago, TBB said:

Glad you made out ok - like the new ride. In the future put @RobMc  in front of you to absorb any impact - jk

Ouch, obviously you've forgotten my accident ? I did that buddy now I'm a cripple, bloody car drivers, they are what kills most bikers, safe in their little tin shed, radio blaring (or tv), cigarette in hands, talking to their buddy   - yep, us bikers suffer the results.

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@RobMc I found the picture of you and your bike 😂

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Aaaah ! I wore that dress to my school reunion, some of the 'boys' offered me a lift home ?

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@RobMc its funny you should say that I found a picture of them too 😂

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Good to hear you are ok, very lucky as most cases like that don't end well for the rider. I don't ride myself anymore but did when I was younger and even then, always wore my leathers. Seen too many that just wear shorts or track pants, etc. and when the bike dumps, it's not a good sight.  So good on you for wearing the right gear, although didn't prevent the accident as it's quite visible, it surely saved your life or at least from worse injury.

Nice new bike too.  Safe riding.

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12 minutes ago, baldie said:

@RobMc its funny you should say that I found a picture of them too 😂

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The entire neighbourhood was terrified, would we wear matching tops, would our dresses clash with the tanks ? we fitted King and Queen seats to all the bikes, it was rough trying to get the Queen. Those were the days, arriving saddlesore after a long ride, much to the delight of the passenger. We were MEN.

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11 minutes ago, RobMc said:

The entire neighbourhood was terrified, would we wear matching tops, would our dresses clash with the tanks ? we fitted King and Queen seats to all the bikes, it was rough trying to get the Queen. Those were the days, arriving saddlesore after a long ride, much to the delight of the passenger. We were MEN.

The Village Bikers 🙂 

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A way to be (almost) safe and healthy (no cigars, no blaring sounds into the ears) is, like me, to ride a bicycle. Because of the age of my thighs, I can't hit anything at 25/30 mph :yes;) 

Watch out and be safe @baldie!

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36 minutes ago, VHS2 said:

Because of the age of my thighs

Are they a different age to the rest of you Vincent ??   😂

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Great looking bike. Haven't seen the the AJS name on a bike since the "olden days". Hope you have fun with it. 

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6 minutes ago, Snap said:

Great looking bike. Haven't seen the the AJS name on a bike since the "olden days". Hope you have fun with it. 

Chinese, as is MG etc etc

 

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5 hours ago, RobMc said:

Chinese, as is MG etc etc

 

Yes the AJS name was purchased by a chinese company years ago then they eventually partnered up with Honda for the engine and an ex Harley designer, they used to be unreliable a few years ago but they have improved greatly and I must admit it is a very nice ride, not the fastest because it is a heavy bike but for a 125 it will do 70 mph and its more than enough for me to get around town and the odd trip to Coalvile (Leicester) to see my parents. 

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8 hours ago, baldie said:

Yes the AJS name was purchased by a chinese company years ago then they eventually partnered up with Honda for the engine and an ex Harley designer, they used to be unreliable a few years ago but they have improved greatly and I must admit it is a very nice ride, not the fastest because it is a heavy bike but for a 125 it will do 70 mph and its more than enough for me to get around town and the odd trip to Coalvile (Leicester) to see my parents. 

Hey, used to buy my gear from that great bike outfitters in Coalville, they still there?

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Glad you ok, i have had my fair share of drops. But best advice is to wear the correct clothing/gear.

Hope you have many more safe miles.

Here are my two girls

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4 hours ago, RobMc said:

Hey, used to buy my gear from that great bike outfitters in Coalville, they still there?

Yes they are mate as far as i know its 2 years since i was in there, As is the bike shops in Ellistown just outside coalville the ones that import the italian and foreign bikes. My Mum and dad owned the House/garage next door to them the house with the petrol pumps just outside the front door and the large workshop outback 👍😃 

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