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First crash

Discussion in 'Pull up a chair and sit for a spell' started by noobrider, Jun 22, 2012.

  1. noobrider

    noobrider New Member

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    I know that i might be asking stupid questions, but I'm new to riding, and I dont know very much about a lot of things to do with biking, so please don't be too harsh haha

    anyway, I'm in need of some advice or knowledge, 5 months ago I got my motorcycle learners licence, I ride a Honda cb250t 79'. Not long after easter long weekend, about 3 months ago, I was t-boned by a car, shattering my ankle instantly, I've been in and out hospital since the crash. I was found to be at fault in the accident, and lost 3 points and fined $350 for negligent driving after the driver said, "I just didn't see him". Where I am in need of advice though is what do I do with the bike? a mate picked my bike up from the accident and said one side of the handlebars was seriously bent, the rear indicator was taken clean off and the whole number plate with my rego sticker came off, oh and a few scratches. he says that once he got it back to his place on the night of the accident he started it easily. so what can I do with the bike? can it be fixed without costing a fortune? and if so what is it I have to do?
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    From what you describe it can probably be fixed without great expense. However I would get someone to look over it, check that the frame has not been damaged.

    What I am wondering though, is what did you learn from the accident?
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    noobrider New Member

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    hopefully it isn't too much, I have my rego due in a few months as well! haha I knew someone would eventually ask me something like that... hmmm I learnt a lot I guess, like I probably won't ever go out again without wearing all of my gear, lucky I was that night, I don't even want to think what would have happened if I wasn't wearing my riding boots! To be honest i always knew that it was inevitable that I would eventually crash, everyone does, hopefully it makes me a better rider hahahaha
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    Everyone does NOT eventually crash. There are riders who have logged hundreds of thousands of miles with no mishaps. And that is the mindset you must have when riding, because to avoid accidents you must ride more defensively and not take chances.

    Most biker accidents happen at intersections, and that is where you must be especially vigilant.
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    I'm with JB on that. ALWAYS consider yourself to be invisable to the others on the road, Never think crash. You think crash,,you crash. Hope you heal up well and soon.
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    it happened at a roundabout actually haha hopefully it doesn't happen again!
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    you must think they dont see you !and ride that way , there eyes a fixed at one point so you could be in front of them and they cant see you. hope you heal fast and get back on your horse rookie .
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    I know that now, I'll have to remember it well... even so I'm more concerned with the repair of my bike at the moment and wish I was out of hospital so I could get started on repairs right away. anyway thanks all for the advice, insight and well wishes!! it's nice to have so many people willing to teach a bit to newbies haha
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    One more thing, Crashing is not a HaHa kind of thing. Ultimitlly,you could have died. Have fun but be carefull. :)
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    I agree with Charlie46 and also have you ever taken any riders course besides a basic? I probably have well over 300,000 miles on bikes never kept tract but never crashed either. Don't be an aggressive rider in other words reckless rider but rather a defensive one. Remember cages are always going to be bigger than you. Glad your going to be OK and hope you get the bike back together. :)
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    YOU got T-boned?!? Sounds like the car ran into the side of you , No?? Here in the states that driver would have a lot more explaining to do and most likely come out in the wrong for hitting you. Generally, drivers are responsible for crashes where THEY HIT an object, in other words, if the front half of your vehicle is damaged in the accident, you will be responsible to some if not all of damages. There are few exceptions. Sounds like your from England "roundabout". Did you consult an attorney? Here in the states we have law frims that specialze in car/motorcycle accidents. Good luck.
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    Maybe he cut him off
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    You may be right BUT, the driver would need witnesses and even then, at least here in NY, the person doing the hitting would be deemed "not in control of his vehicle" since he hit the other. Since No-Fault that is how they decide. You are totally responsible for NOT striking something, you must drive so that you can stop in time. Of course there are exceptions. Ex. 1st car driving down road approaching an intersection where the other street has stop signs. 2nd car pulls out in front of 1st car and first car t-bones 2nd car. 2nd car had the responsibility to stop and yield right of way to 1st car. BUT, BUT, if 1st car hits 2nd car behind rear tire of 2nd car, guess what?, they will decide that 1st car shares most of blame for accident, not all of blame but most. Since 2nd car was to some percentage complete in his action of crossing the intersection. They allocate percentages of blame. :gah:
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    Taking a defensive approach while riding can save your life or keep you from being in a crash no matter who is right or not. Would be interesting to know just why he was cited.
    Glad I live in the West but then there are places like Salt Lake, not a great place to ride through. Kind of like dodging bullets. :eek:
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    it was a two laned roundabout and I was waiting to enter on the outside lane, I watched the car come around the roundabout on the inside lane and swore I didn't see the car indicate out of the roundabout, this is where I made the mistake, I just assumed that the car was going to continue around the roundabout, but it didn't, I entered the roundabout on the outside lane and the car exited at the same time from the inside lane because the road that it was going onto was a single laned road. my ankle, which was resting under the gears, was crushed between the cars bumper and my bike... it was a relatively low speed collision, 20-30km/h, my bike was hit and slid 3-4 meters with me still on it, and then I got up and got off of the road. it's probably not a very clear description... also I'm from Australia
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    Bet that hurt like helllll. Glad your going to be OK. I hate those roundabouts.
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    make sure that the frame isn't bent and your fork tubes aren't tweaked. The rest of it aside sounds like simple remove replace stuff along with a few scratches. I don't know what type of motorcycle instruction they have in Australia but you may want to consider taking one as it is sounding like you are taking the same approach to learning how to ride a bike as I did and I crashed a few times and broke some bones..paying for it now 40 odd years later. What you learn in the courses will eliminate most of the dumb stuff that we do ..hopefully. Cheers.
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    yeah it hurt alright, I knew straight away it was broken, but the paramedics wouldn't believe me until I took my boot off and poured all of the blood out! and after 3 months and 5 operations I hope I'm going to be okay!!!

    I don't have much money at the moment to pay for any professional repairs, I can do all of the basic repairs myself, like changing handlebars, fixing light cosmetic damage and buffing the scratches out, but chassis and wheel realignment is a bit advanced for me, and I can't afford it, so I'm stuck in a hard place haha and in Australia you have to do something like 3 different courses before you get your unrestricted licence, I had to do 1 just to get my learners permit
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    Most riders will learn the driving skills they need, in rider courses and/or actual experience. But the right attitude about riding is what really matters. Be aware of what cagers may do when around you. Assume they don't see you, even if you make eye contact.
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    ahhh well, lesson learnt... I'll have to ride more carefully from now on! also I got my cast off of my ankle today and took a few pictures, I'd love to post but im sure that it would be against the forum rules hahaha

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