Tarmac surfing for beginners...

[Gromit]

Fook!! *rse biscuits!!

Bad news Paul, but damn glad you're okay. Join the club for the 2006 hit'n'run possie.

Hope all gets fixed up soon on the wrist/bike/missus front. If you need a hand with owt (sorry, but hope you get my well-meaning drift!) just holler mate.

[Me-109]

Hope all gets fixed up soon on the wrist/missus front.

Aye, when you're in your state you need the missus, unless you're left-handed

Hope you recover soon, Paul. Sorry to hear about the off and the likely missed Oop North tour. Back down you way again soon. Maybe meet up for another pint?

Graeme

[Paul]

Out of interest Paul,is this the first time you've been on floor???,

Chris,

The only other accident I have had was when some berk u-turned in front of me and I hit his rear passenger door. I managed to stay upright on that occaision, so yes, this is the first time I have been seperated from my bike at speed. Do I get to learn the secret fallen biker's handshake now, or will I suddenly find myself on junk mail lists for Trike conversions?

Cheers,

Paul

[Lightrunner]

Glad you're ok and you're gear did it's job!
I know what you mean about hoping it's a write off I was in two minds after my off as to whether I'd ever feel comfortable on my bike after my off.

[Harry]

Paul mate - what a bummer.
glad to hear you're ok - well aside from a bit of plaster!
H


"Then, when it seems we will never smile again, life comes back"

[adamski49]

Jeez, glad you're Ok Paul.

I have to confess being rear-ended is one of my biggest fears and the safest approach I can come up with is to straddle the lanes and/or filter as soon as the numb nuts start braking. I haven't figured out what to do at red lights though. Last month I had a meeting in sunny Brum, stopped at a red light on a roundabout and checked my mirrors only to see white van man (a good 30 yds behind) realise I'd stopped, slew sideways to get round me and steam through the red light Didn't know whether to be angry or just relieved.

... has anyone had any joy claiming damaged kit on their home contents insurance?

Yep, £800 worth. Phoned up to ask and they were quite happy for me to claim providing it wasn't covered on the bike insurance, which it wasn't. Sent round an assessor to look at the gear, any receipts (or proof of value) and decide whether to repair or replace. He wasn't overly clued up about bike gear and took my zipped together two piece leathers with a damaged arm to be one piece

...so yes, this is the first time I have been seperated from my bike at speed. Do I get to learn the secret fallen biker's handshake now...

No, it's just good to get that first one out of the way. I still reckon it's better to get all this jumping off malarkey out of the way when your're 17 though

Good luck with Kate and heal quickly.

Cheers

Adam

[boxerpan]

Well done for not getting run over by following traffic

As Chris said, we have most things in stock if it comes to a rebuild.

As for insurance, my missus had a car incident that was deemed to be her fault and her protected NCB was continued after the bump but only if we continued with the same company when renewal time came. Another company may impose terms due to your mishap.

[Boxered]

Really glad that you're here to tell the tale Paul, what a nightmare eh!
we will miss your presence up north ( I'm sure it's your round ) hope you heal soon.

Take care

Steve

[winger]

Hi Paul

I only asked to try and quantify your reaction,as Adam said it's far better to do it when your younger(i did) you bounce better,when i went from riding a road bike to competion,haveing avoided contact at all costs,comes as a shock the first time you come into physical contact with anything,the floor included.

I'll also ditto Adam as soon as the traffic slows i'm filtering even at 60 plus.

Chris

[Yogi Bear]

Hey Paul

Glad your ok...I know how it feels although I didn't find out what happened till I woke up again!

If your right handed it shouldn't be too bad. It's amazing how you adapt till you get better.

Don't worry too much bout your insurance, I only had 1 years no claims with Carole Nash when they paid me out £4k for my write off last year.

My insurance for the GS was still the right side of £500...

Think it all rests with the rear subframe lugs.

All the best

Alastair

PS - I wonder if it will cure your snoring.....!

[adamski49]

PS - I wonder if it will cure your snoring.....!

Another victim of the Stratton Supersonic Snore

[Neil178]

Paul, bummer mate. Any chance that the accident was covered by the cctv? If you were bumped by a car from behind then you may be able to claim 'not at fault' for insurance.
I don't remember anything about my off either.
As I slid along the road, I twisted around to see my bike with sparks flying as the engine ground away on the tarmac.
My right hand was also in plaster. Being single I'd say that I was more inconvenienced than you'll be.

[Paul]

PS - I wonder if it will cure your snoring.....!

Another victim of the Stratton Supersonic Snore

cheeky beggers!

[Me-109]

Forgot to add that I claimed off the house insurance after my off a few years ago. If you've got personal possessions away from the house anywhere on the policy then you stand a chance. I was able to support my claim with both the damaged articles and receipts for most of them as they were mostly a year or two old.

The assessor came round, saw the damage, took valuations and accounted for depreciation (10% per year IIRC) and came up with a figure on the spot (nearly a grand). Unlike domestic goods where they have their own suppliers, they just sent a cheque out to allow me to purchase whatever I wanted to replace it. Since it had all performed so well I pretty much got the same stuff again.

[julian]

Glad you emerged OK & didn't end up wedged under the car in front. The bike can be replaced/repaired in due course. Did anyone stop to offer assistance?

Julian