Ouchie

[AlexD333]

Managed to get knocked off my motorbike today. Was doing about 60mph on the a40

Filtering through there was a slower scooter infront, I went for the inside lane when he moved over and bashed my handlebars, needless to say the weight of his rear on the front of my bars the bike went over.

I then proceeded to rolls Polly down the a40.... Must have flipped about 8 times or so if I remember right. The bike went off and did its own thing.. also hitting a car...

When I eventually stopped I crawled to the grass verge n lay there for a min. Most of the traffic stopped, someone then pointed out that my bike was down the road...

The scooter dude actually stopped further up and came over to help, he was a young lad and seemed very guilty, think he thought it was his fault, however i see it as neither mine nor his.. I told him not to worry about it once we had put the bike on the verge. I then gathered what parts I could and whilst the adrenaline was still going I rode home before the pain

I'll upload some pics

[AlexD333]

[solarman216]

Whoops so seems you were undertaking? would that be correct as not quite sure of your description, Rick

[solarman216]

Originally Posted by solarman216

Whoops so seems you were undertaking? would that be correct as not quite sure of your description, Rick

posted befor your pics came up, ouch mate hope you are not too badly affected, Rick

[AlexD333]

Originally Posted by solarman216

Whoops so seems you were undertaking? would that be correct as not quite sure of your description, Rick

Yeah, it's the only way to get about, although yes I will not argue, I would not call it undertaking as technically a filter is a solid undertake and overtake the whole way.

He was very slow, once we had an opening I went to use the 2 left lanes as there were two more slow scooters infront of him, being much quicker than him I reached there before he did, however he still pulled across n caught my bars.

I guess it's the risks of filtering on the a40

Been riding along time and although I do continually learn I am a good rider, all my accidents seem to be related to things similar.

[kitchenman]

You were at fault undertaking, lucky for you it was not an artic

If the cops were involved expect a ticket for at least careless driving and your premium to go through the roof.

Look for the youtube video of the biker squashed between two artics, not a pretty sight

Get leathers save skin

[AlexD333]

Originally Posted by kitchenman

You were at fault undertaking, lucky for you it was not an artic

If the cops were involved expect a ticket for at least careless driving and your premium to go through the roof.

Look for the youtube video of the biker squashed between two artics, not a pretty sight

The whole thing is just filtering. The police bikers do it also

The scooter that hit me was about to do the same as me. Unfortunately there is no law in regards to filtering. Learnt this when I went on bike safe with the london met police. Rule of thumb is no more than 15mph above speed of moving traffic wouldn't hold up in court though.

[Terranical]

Agree with Kitchenman, never, ever go out without leathers. My only off in 30 years of biking resulted in a couple of broken ribs but no gravel rash, my leathers didn't look so pristine though!

[AlexD333]

Originally Posted by Terranical

Agree with Kitchenman, never, ever go out without leathers. My only off in 30 years of biking resulted in a couple of broken ribs but no gravel rash, my leathers didn't look so pristine though!

Well, I wasn't wearing letters but my gear is heavily armoured textiles.

I'm actually quite surprised as my gear is ok but it got me underneath still!

[trophymick]

Ouch! Gravel rash can be painful.

I used to wear 'Draggin Jeans' when it was hot, or on our yearly trips to Spain.
Never tested the jeans, but they are definitely better than nothing and a lot cooler.

Is that a 600 Divvy?

[AlexD333]

Originally Posted by trophymick

Ouch! Gravel rash can be painful.


Is that a 600 Divvy?

Yeah thats the daddy! My first bike from years ago, had another 9, always kept her on the side, shes so reliable. I still picked her up n rode home after it went down the A40

Shes such a great old bike, ill never get rid of her. I had her from 14,000 miles, maintained by an engineer who sadly passed away, bought for £1000

Shes still going strong now on 52,000 miles. Shes been all round europe with panniers and a 56L topbox. shes hit a hurse, bmw, old audi, had about 6 or 7 I think, always pick her back up

[paulp]

I am glad it was not more serious.

I am with you as a fellow biker it is filtering and perfectly legal.

Hope you recover soon as gravel rash id painful

Regards Paulp

[AlexD333]

Originally Posted by paulp

I am glad it was not more serious.

I am with you as a fellow biker it is filtering and perfectly legal.

Hope you recover soon as gravel rash id painful

Regards Paulp

Cheers ma dears

filtering if a bit of a black hole in the law isnt it I guess really it comes down to knock for knock over something like this.

[firebobby]

That looks sore mate, undertaking can be dangerous, the police do it, but they are highly trained and very visible.
I'm amazed at the way some bikers ride (not saying you Alex) in traffic and have witnessed some very dangerous moves.
When I see riders doing it, I always say "Think bike"

[AlexD333]

Originally Posted by firebobby

That looks sore mate, undertaking can be dangerous, the police do it, but they are highly trained and very visible.
I'm amazed at the way some bikers ride (not saying you Alex) in traffic and have witnessed some very dangerous moves.
When I see riders doing it, I always say "Think bike"

Yeah actually I always keep saying, there are some right idiots out there on two wheels.

We see the gangster guys on their R1's with their hoodies, doing in excess of 180mph.. just thinking.. "jesus dude, if you come off"

The met told me if you come off at 30mph standard jeans will offer 1.5 seconds of friction before it wears away to skin.

you can imagine what it does to skin...