Got Hit by a car on my way to work this morning

[Dannog]

I only had jeans on. Too stupid I know. I think I'll start wearing draggin jeans to work and get changed just like I do for the boots and jacket.

The grazes really aren't that bad and certainly not what's hurting the most. The bloody bruise just keeps getting bigger.

I've come to the conclusion that that is where I took the impact from the car and its not from when I hit the ground.

I saw Rusty's ride online and lov the pearl colour... lots of K's though and as I commute it's kind of too many for me to start off with.

Bikes at Flywheels now and waiting for the insurance assessor to look over it. They think that it'll be written off but when you look at it it doesn't look too bad. I'm bummed out about all of the time and extra bits I've installed that won't be covered by the insurance but I think that this will be a good reason to update. It was a '00 after all.

[Spider]

don't be afraid of k's - they're meant to be ridden - I reckon some K's are too low - the seals harden, oil leaks on forks and engines etc. Mine was a much happier bike with 28k on the clock then when it had 20k after 5 years.

Looks like a great bike!

and...

no more jeans for YOU! 

[Dannog]

Just got word from the assessor that my girl is a goner. They've taken her away. Looks like it all too late now as Rusty's found a buyer for his S4RS and is doing the deal tomorrow.

The grazes are healing well ( a bit to my suprise) however the bruzzing on my left leg has caused a few complications. They're now talking about draining it out. An ultasound showed that it is now 30cm long, 6cm wide and 4cm deep and extends from my hip to my knee. If it was on the inside of my leg you'd be calling me 'john holms' 

Spider, jeans are diffently not part of the new riding gear. I knew one day I'd wake up to myself on this.

[Spider]

as long as there is a helmet nearby (implying there is also a motorcycle nearby) women seems to really dig leathers too.

good to hear about R_usty's girl.....be interesting to see what he replaces her with!

[dragonworld.]

don't be afraid of k's - they're meant to be ridden - I reckon some K's are too low - the seals harden, oil leaks on forks and engines etc. Mine was a much happier bike with 28k on the clock then when it had 20k after 5 years.

Looks like a great bike!

and...

no more jeans for YOU! 

Absatively on that R. The more you use them the less they deteriorate. They are too dear to have sitting in a garage holding up a blanket?? 

Hey Dannog, do we call you a "bruiser" from now on?? 

Even the Draggins and such like arnt much chop. Remember they DONT have any armour/padding so you'll still damage yourself when you hit the ground!! But I suppose you'll be ok then when you are sliding. 

There is a motorcycle accessory shop in Ringwood here in Vic and the owner refuses to wear Draggins now after hitting the road and having the kevlar panel split under the impact, Didnt stop him from a fair bit of impact damage either.

[bazz20]

i second that a rider hit the deck here, lost the front and just slid of the road less he,s knee cap , he had draggins on too

[Jukie]

so what is your new bike going to be Danno

[Dannog]

The impact with the car is what caused most of my damage. The grazes thankfully are healing well. Even if I had my leathers on it wouldn't of help with the side on leg impact between my bike and the car.

so what is your new bike going to be Danno

I was all excited about picking up Rusty's S4RS - its beautiful  but he sold it today to someone before I could sort out the insurance stuff. I'll guess I'll have to look around a bit longer.

[brimo]

Sorry to hear about your incident, trust you are healing well.

<SNIP

Even the Draggins and such like arnt much chop. Remember they DONT have any armour/padding so you'll still damage yourself when you hit the ground!! But I suppose you'll be ok then when you are sliding.  ...>SNIP

I've got the accessory armour in my draggin jeans, pretty cheap extra and not at all uncomfortable

http://www.dragginjeans.com.au/products/armour/kneeShin.htm