Sorry to say, another man down

[taffy]

This afternoon on the A49 near Ludlow, a senile old codger decided that he would pull out of a junction in his Peugeot 406 estate, right in front of Shropslad and me.

I was a bit further back than Shrops who had no chance to avoid the car as it was in the middle of the lane. The bike went down taking Shrops with it , the front end of the bike hit the car side on and Shrops went flying off along the road. The bike is a total write off with the front wheel off and the front end completely gone but, Shrops somehow got away with some serious bruising, aches and pains. In reality, it could so easily have been a fatality.

We managed to take some photos with Shrops camera phone and will be posting them later.

Just glad that Shrops came off so much better than the bike (or the car for that matter). Really brought home that no matter how careful you are out there, there is always some idiot on the road that can screw it up for you

We'll keep you posted on developments

Must say on this occasion, the police were outstandingly sympathetic and helpful (one of them was a biker, so, I suppose that went down in our favour). Also, lots of helpful drivers who provided names and addresses as witnesses to the accident and stating it was the car drivers fault.

Taffy

 

[ianrobbo1]

Shrops you LUCKY/UN LUCKY bugger,
lucky in that you had witnesses and a camera,
unlucky in the OFF,
please keep us informed on your progress, and hope you get another bike before summer runs out, :bow:
thanks for letting us know Taffy, hope it didnt shake you up too much, as I know things like this affect ALL around the victim as well, :dunno:

 

[Gatso shy]

Regard's

Taffy

Give Shrop's my regards and good that he has
not been hurt so bad,


Com'on guy's lets be extra careful now.

 

[Sphere]

to easy

glad you walked away, hope you recover quickly seems to be a thing going around at min, last night had old git pull out in front of me 8l1nd i did a stoppie to avoid him ( first ever one) and all he did was touch his cap and drive off as if nothing had happened. BEWARE !!! there are car drivers out there !!!

 

[Jon and Anya]

Gutted, totally gutted my riding buddy is down. Only glad Lorna wasn't with you on this occasion mate.

What state is the wingrack in, Hope for your sake its okay :h

And a big up for Taffy for keeping me informed, thanks mate :bow:

Speak to you soon

 

[Quiney]

Sorry to hear Shrops.....

but very relieved that you 'walked away' from it.

Like others have said, no matter how careful you are out there, the buggers are always out to get you.

Bike can always be replaced, but not the peeps.

Take care of yourself and get well soon.

Sandra & Quiney

 

[richard]

Bloody codgers hope the take her/him off the road now nearly killed someone next time some one won't b so luckey...

Hope you get well soon and back on a bird....

Richard & Lindz


:bang: :bang: :bang:

 

[Picquet]

Shite Mark................

Sorry to hear the bad news mate.
Hope your not in too much pain.
Real bummer about your Bike, but that can be replaced.
Wishing you a speedy, full recover
:xm :xm :xm

 

[Supabird1100]

Bugger !!!!! Commiserations to you Shrops......glad you aren't too badly hurt. As other's have said, the bike's replaceable but people's lives ain't.

Hope the aches soon ease.....Trace has some Deep Heat and Ibuprofen left from her spill, if it would help !!!!!

GWS

Steve 'n Trace

 

[XXLarge]

A big sigh of relief that you're OK Shrops, unfortunately we can't legislate for the blind and idiotic.
May your bruises heal so you can get out shopping for another bike.
:yo:

 

[XX@rnold]

I am glad to read that Shrops came of without serious injuries. As allready mentioned in this thread a bike is replacable.
Mark, I hope will recover asap from the pains.

 

[D.S.]

Bad luck fella

just glad ya ain't hurt. Speedy recovery. :beer:

 

[shropslad]

Well,,,, thanks peeps

Phookin hell what a day,,,,,,, can't believe I got off so lightly,,,,, Lucky,,,,, more than lucky,,, pains a bit of a bastard at th mo,,,,,,, just bad bruises feels like I've done ten rounds with tyson doing body blows, got a week off to recover,, Taffy has kindly offered his other B/bird for Assen,,,,,,,,, not sure what to do yet,, went and saw bike in breakers,,, everything is shagged engine,, gear box etc etc,

Old chap saw me ,, I looked at him he looked at me,,,,,,, then he just meandered in front of me & just stopped right across my lane,,,,,,, nothing I could do to avoid just tried to get a glancing blow but it was over in a mili second.

puters playing up at mo,, but will post pics etc ASAP.

Big thanks to Taffy ( again) & thanks for your kind wishes,, got to stop now,, phookin wrist is swollen & hurts like hell to type.

lucky to tell the tale.

 

[stan the man]

SHIIIIIIT

only just reading this...fookin geriatrics,glad to hear your ok shrops,shame about the bike,but as wots already been said,it can be replaced.

hope tyson picks on someone his own size next time m8 :xm

:beer: here's to a quick recovery :beer:

stan

 

[roXXo]

Bloody hell Shrops.

Just pleased you're OK mate.
Best wishes for a speedy recovery. Lorna must be worried. Give her our best wishes.
:k
:beer:
Must have been awful for Taffy seeing it all

 

[Fat Bert]

Bad Luck Mark~~~

Aches will ease soon mate - at least nothing in broken.

Sorry to hear of your off.

Respect to Taffy for offers and information - that's what mates are for - well done.

Sends a shiver down your spine

 

[Stealth Rider]

Shrops old M8, here's for a speedy recovery and get yourself out and about on a bike as soon as possible
Best wishes :beer:

 

[Bob Pinder]

Bloody Hell

You'll be stiff tomorrow when you wake up :xm

Thank god it wasn't worse

 

[Hunter]

:xm There but by the grace of God......

Glad to hear there's no serious damage to you, Shrops, perhaps a good masseuse can help to 'polish it out'. I find alcohol & painkillers usefull for these occasions, fook what it says on the painkiller bottle

Just don't ride or drive on this prescription :beer:

 

[Pugwash]

Have a faster red recovery.