Another day, Another crash. Cheer me up.

Think this is my second or third time posting in here after a motorbike crash.. Not at work and have a pretty sore hip and head lyin on my couch here so try and cheer me up. Tell me I'm awesome.


Edit: Only the second thread.. Thought there was more.
http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=74163205

Edit 2: There was a third thread over a year ago..
http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=68326241

I need to sort my life out.

Micky Dolenz

Time to trade in for a car?

Jen Pigs Fly

I broke my chest bone, had severe internal bleeding, cracked ribs, severe whiplash that will cause me pain for the next few years, cartilage damage to my cest, ribs and hips. All in one car crash.

You'll be grand.

smurgen

well look at it this way, you could be dead. also here's a cat rubbing a baby http://youtu.be/PWXigjFm4TM

xxxJennyxxx

xxxJennyxxx wrote: »

I broke my chest bone, had severe internal bleeding, cracked ribs, severe whiplash that will cause me pain for the next few years, cartilage damage to my cest, ribs and hips. All in one car crash.

You'll be grand.

Ouch.. I always thank how lucky I am after every crash. Very very very lucky.. Can't imagine what it must like to be busted up like that.
One of my friends lost half his pinkie there last week getting whacked by a car.

phasers

have you considered trading the bike in for a pair of roller skates and a fire extinguisher?

Killer Pigeon

You remind me of that priest from Father Ted, the unfortunate Father Larry Duff, the one who always gets into those accidents.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bzBsxlg1qwI

Killer Pigeon

Killer Pigeon wrote: »

You remind me of that priest from Father Ted, the unfortunate Father Larry Duff, the one who always gets into those accidents.

2011 really has been that sort of year..

OldGoat

If you insist on driving in the living room then it's inevitable that you'll end up crashing on the couch. Move all your furniture out first.
Think once, think twice, THINK SIDEBOARD!

Lady Chuckles

Deleted User wrote: »

2011 really has been that sort of year..

It's soon over though
Make 2012 colourful, fun and motorbike-accident-free :pac:

starbelgrade

You'd want to be careful or you could end up being Organ Donor by Google.

Lady Chuckles

Lady Chuckles wrote: »

It's soon over though
Make 2012 colourful, fun and motorbike-accident-free :pac:

Ah I don't mind them as long as I don't get badly hurt.. The bikes are cheap to fix and it's just another story for the boys.

TheZohanS

A moped is not a motorbike...it's a girlie transporting machine. If you're going to be riding one regularly I'd suggest a few lessons, they might save your life.

And get a helmet!

cocoshovel

Occupational hazard of living in Vietnam :pac:. How many motorbike crashes do you see every day?

TheZohan wrote: »

A moped is not a motorbike...it's a girlie transporting machine.

Tell that to the millions of people who ride them in vietnam. They dont care such stupid things, why would anybody? Insecurity perhaps.

TheZohan

TheZohan wrote: »

A moped is not a motorbike...it's a girlie transporting machine. If you're going to be riding one regularly I'd suggest a few lessons, they might save your life.

And get a helmet!

Girlie transport machine? That's alot of girls in Vietnam.

As it happens, I'm driving this lately.. Moped?
http://img534.imageshack.us/img534/7568/20111109140111.jpg

TheZohanS

Deleted User wrote: »

Girlie transport machine? That's alot of girls in Vietnam.

As it happens, I'm driving this lately.. Moped?
http://img534.imageshack.us/img534/7568/20111109140111.jpg

In the second link you posted you mentioned a moped:

after wrecking my body and my moped by crashing

Nice bike but get yourself a helmet at the very least and if you're riding on roads that are surfaced be aware that at a 60mph crash your bone grinds down at 1/2" each second.

Did you take any lessons?

gandhi123

http://www.quickmeme.com/meme/35jfre/

:P

Balmed Out

Youre a braver man then me driving a bike in vietnam. Its like shoals of fish that just merge into eachother. With everyone elso on a bike a car cant make much headway but why not stick to the motor bike taxi guys? From what I remember christmas eve and new years eve were the busiest nights for traffic so with your habit of crashing probably best to take those nights off.

starbelgrade

Deleted User wrote: »

Girlie transport machine? That's alot of girls in Vietnam.

What are you doing in Vietnam dude? Did you not hear that the war was over years ago... it's time to come home.

TheZohan

TheZohan wrote: »

In the second link you posted you mentioned a moped:

Nice bike but get yourself a helmet at the very least and if you're riding on roads that are surfaced be aware that at a 60mph crash your bone grinds down at 1/2" each second.

Did you take any lessons?

I own two bikes now and will be buying a third in the next couple of weeks.. I have a really good helmet that took a big knock last night. No lessons, I'm really good on bikes now.. This crash like all the latest ones was someone else driving into me. It happens constantly here. I feel particularly bad for my friend losing half his finger and the driver not even getting out of his car.

If you're bored, you can read one of my happy motorbike stories.. Cool photos.
http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=75821037#post75821037

ollie1

Your friend lost half his finger in the accident :eek:

ollie1

ollie1 wrote: »

Your friend lost half his finger in the accident :eek:

Nope, different accident last week.

Plazaman

A perfect time for me to advertise my new range of motorbike clothing made entirely of high grade industrial bubblewrap.

The downside of the suits are the high bouncability factor and if you crash you may end up at least 1500 metres from the crash site so therefore you could be technically done for leaving the scene of an accident. Still you'll be in one piece and the pleasant popping sound as you roll will bring a smile to the faces of those witnessing the mayhem.

ollie1

No wonder my mother never wanted me to get a motorbike they are dangerous.

ejmaztec

Deleted User wrote: »

I own two bikes now and will be buying a third in the next couple of weeks.. I have a really good helmet that took a big knock last night. No lessons, I'm really good on bikes now.. This crash like all the latest ones was someone else driving into me. It happens constantly here. I feel particularly bad for my friend losing half his finger and the driver not even getting out of his car.

If you're bored, you can read one of my happy motorbike stories.. Cool photos.
http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=75821037#post75821037

This should do the trick

LaVail

Watch TT 3D while you're on the couch today. Guy Martin walks like a duck with a pipe stuck up it's anus throughout the movie but it's a good watch.

Get well soon.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X_vZjdIlHC8

Korvanica

Heres another meme to cheer you up...

Meme

El Horseboxo

Vietnam is nuts for the motorbike crashes. I was in a mini van on on way to Nha Trang when the driver ploughed into a fella on a bike. The fella went flying into the embankment dividing the road. Our driver didn't even stop despite a few of us trying to get him too. Chap coulda been killed for all I know.

TheZohanS

Deleted User wrote: »

I own two bikes now and will be buying a third in the next couple of weeks.. I have a really good helmet that took a big knock last night. No lessons, I'm really good on bikes now.. This crash like all the latest ones was someone else driving into me. It happens constantly here. I feel particularly bad for my friend losing half his finger and the driver not even getting out of his car.

If you're bored, you can read one of my happy motorbike stories.. Cool photos.
http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=75821037#post75821037

Look after yourself dude, I thought I was really good on bikes too 'til I took a few lessons. When you're on a bike you have to treat other road users as if they're out to get you, be observant of everything that's going on around you.

A month ago a car shot out without looking from a lane-way I was passing , if it wasn't for the training I received I'd be mush now.

TheZohan

TheZohan wrote: »

Look after yourself dude, I thought I was really good on bikes too 'til I took a few lessons. When you're on a bike you have to treat other road users as if they're out to get you, be observant of everything that's going on around you.

A month ago a car shot out without looking from a lane-way I was passing , if it wasn't for the training I received I'd be mush now.

Yea, if I ever drive a motorbike in a normal country, I'll definitely get more advanced lessons... You're more likely to crash here but it will usually be minor in the city. At home, the speeds are scary.. I certainly don't have the ability to drive a 600cc safely on a country road.

Here, it's about being aware of just how many ridiculous things local people do on a regular basis.. So often, you'll be driving on a big road in the city, 2 bikes will split in front of you and out of nowhere, there's a guy coming straight at you on a bike or something. If you came here, I'd be a much better driver for a week or so until you got used to it and then your experience would come in and you'd be better.


One of the more difficult places for a new driver to get through.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oetF3UTIwbc

A normal intersection.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LzjifmHavAQ

WoollyRedHat

With great power comes great responsibility... remember that.

Flyin Irishman

Dont worry OP, I have the solution to all your problems! Just get yerself one of these!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rQr8YkzEEWQ

Seriously though, I know how ya feel. I had an off last month - nothing serious but enough to piss me off and have me walking like a gimp for a while! But at least your not seriously injured, you should try to enjoy the rest you'll be getting over the next few days! And try to get as much sympathy as you can!!!

And if all else fails, just remember: it could be much much worse! One of my cousins was in vietnam a few years ago and was in a crash, the whole right side of his skull was shattered and he lost the use of his right eye. His parents were informed that they should get over as soon as they could if they wanted a chance to say goodbye! But now, he's flying! He's living in australia, has a beautiful daughter and he can stick fridge magnets to his head!! He's living the dream....

Flyin Irishman

Flyin Irishman wrote: »

Dont worry OP, I have the solution to all your problems! Just get yerself one of these!


Seriously though, I know how ya feel. I had an off last month - nothing serious but enough to piss me off and have me walking like a gimp for a while! But at least your not seriously injured, you should try to enjoy the rest you'll be getting over the next few days! And try to get as much sympathy as you can!!!

And if all else fails, just remember: it could be much much worse! One of my cousins was in vietnam a few years ago and was in a crash, the whole right side of his skull was shattered and he lost the use of his right eye. His parents were informed that they should get over as soon as they could if they wanted a chance to say goodbye! But now, he's flying! He's living in australia, has a beautiful daughter and he can stick fridge magnets to his head!! He's living the dream....

Yea, I always remember it could be much worse.. Even the guy who lost half his finger was in great spirits afterwards thankful that it wasn't worse.

That's crazy what happened your cousin.. Glad he's ok. It's one thing we're all scared off.. Our mothers being called. And we can't have insurance here either so it's a financial risk aswell.

bnt

Ugh - I saw similar scenes in Bangalore, except it was mostly cars. I wasn't driving - a foreigner can't just land on those streets and expect to find his way around, and get to his destination safely and on time. In those places, the horn is used not only if there's a problem, it's also to tell other road users "I'm here", because you don't have eyes in the back of your head ... :eek:

Haha yea, it's very polite to use the horn here.. To the point where if someone flies past ya without beeping, it's rude.

Flyin Irishman

Deleted User wrote: »

Yea, I always remember it could be much worse.. Even the guy who lost half his finger was in great spirits afterwards thankful that it wasn't worse.

That's crazy what happened your cousin.. Glad he's ok. It's one thing we're all scared off.. Our mothers being called. And we can't have insurance here either so it's a financial risk aswell.

Yeah, it's one thing that would make me feel really guilty! Almost as bad as the "I told you so"'s you'd get off everyone (including me mammy) when you have a minor accident!!:rolleyes:

smash

Deleted User wrote: »

Not at work and have a pretty sore hip and head lyin on my couch here so try and cheer me up. Tell me I'm awesome.

Awwww.... you got a owie? You want some calpol?

BraziliaNZ

God I love motorbikes, the risk makes them more exciting, I'm getting something fast in 2012 hopefully

Have you tried just walking? Preferably with a crash helmet on considering on how accident prone you appear to be.

Nothingbetter2d

does anyone here think the OP needs training wheels on his motorbike?

seems he crashed alot this year.

Got the bike back.from the mechanic.. $10 for new kickstand, new footpeg, new gear shifter, back brake fixed and the handlebars straightened into place. Not bad. :-)

amacachi

Is this the guy who keeps saying how great and carefree like is in the Far East?

It would be.. Swings and roundabouts though.

Chuck Stone

Hang on a sec...

...you mean someone thought putting a motor on a bicycle was a good idea?

And you actually bought this motorized bicycle and drove it on a road with mechanically propelled carriages whizzing past?


.. you crazy man.

amacachi

Chuck Stone wrote: »

Hang on a sec...

...you mean someone thought putting a motor on a bicycle was a good idea?

And you actually bought this motorized bicycle and drove it on a road with mechanically propelled carriages whizzing past?


.. you crazy man.

Better than putting a motor in a sofa like those fat Americans do.