Goodbye to an old friend

Black Magic · Post by **Black Magic** » Thu May 01, 2008 6:20 am

I am so sad to hear about your accident and the loss of your loved bike.

Sending you healing wishes and hoping that you start forming a bond with a new 'friend' really soon.

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Possum · Post by **Possum** » Thu May 01, 2008 6:28 pm

Hey! ...Just think... now you have some time to get stuck into sharing your wisdom with us here!!
Seriously though I do hope you mend soon... and as much as we dont like to admit it bikes can be replaced..

Chin up and all the best
Poss

Richo · Post by **Richo** » Thu May 01, 2008 6:53 pm

Yo Andre!

Good to seeya back up and running, sorry to hear the 7 wont be mate.

I was the one that came through seconds after to witness the aftermath and called the ambos ..

Hope to meet up with ya again under .... better circumstances.

Welcome back.

Richo.

Blurr · Post by **Blurr** » Thu May 01, 2008 7:16 pm

sorry to here the kawa met it's end but glad your ok.

have you thought about the replacement???

ozx6r · Post by **ozx6r** » Fri May 02, 2008 7:08 pm

bad news mate, good luck on a fast recovery!

JetPilot · Post by **JetPilot** » Fri May 02, 2008 7:33 pm

Shit, bit of bad luck there. Glad your still kickin, bones heal, bikes can be replaced.
Speedy recovery and you know you want another Kawaka.

Joystick · Post by **Joystick** » Fri May 09, 2008 11:13 pm

Richo wrote:Yo Andre!

Good to seeya back up and running, sorry to hear the 7 wont be mate.

I was the one that came through seconds after to witness the aftermath and called the ambos ..

Hope to meet up with ya again under .... better circumstances.

Welcome back.

Richo.

Ah yeah, I was racking my brain trying to remember you. I was a bit razzed when we met. Did you pull off my gloves and helmet for me? I think you also helped out with my arm when the pain started to kick in by sliding it Napoleon style into my jacket. Thanks a heap for that Richo, you're a legend!

So, as an update and nice way to close this thread:
I've had an amazing positive response from so many people both in and out of the motorcycling community. Thankyou to everyone.
The bike was written off (yes the 7 is dead) and insurance will pay up including some new gear.
I'm back at work on Monday, so I can't sit on forums all day anymore

My left arm is out of the cast and a nice 19 staple scar is forming, right arm in a new cast for at least 2 weeks and my left collar bone is not fractured.
No plans to buy a replacement road bike yet. I'll start back on Rachael's Monster 620 in July and go on group rides for a while.
Hanging to get back onto the track on my gixxer.
Hanging out to get my new KSRC-AU T shirt so I can keep the Kawasaki faith even though I don't own one anymore.
I've got a new mate Paul whom I hope the cops don't throw the book at until after he gets off his P's.

I'm especially thankful to my wife Rachael for her support over the last 2 weeks. You are the best.

Some pics:

Richo · Post by **Richo** » Sat May 10, 2008 8:28 pm

Welcome back mate

Next time, try not to catch those flying Hondas ..... they're slippery little suckers!

(pun intended)

Post by **dave#3** » Sun May 11, 2008 1:59 pm

Joystick wrote:Did you pull off my gloves and helmet for me? I think you also helped out with my arm when the pain started to kick in by sliding it Napoleon style into my jacket.

It looks like you did a good job on it mate

One thing to consider after an accident, particularly a good sized one like this, is that removing a helmet should be a last resort and is really only recommended if the rider is not breathing. I know it's not a nice thing to think about, but leaving a lid on after a crash can save a life.

Richo · Post by **Richo** » Sun May 11, 2008 4:04 pm

dave#3 wrote:
Joystick wrote:Did you pull off my gloves and helmet for me? I think you also helped out with my arm when the pain started to kick in by sliding it Napoleon style into my jacket.
It looks like you did a good job on it mate One thing to consider after an accident, particularly a good sized one like this, is that removing a helmet should be a last resort and is really only recommended if the rider is not breathing. I know it's not a nice thing to think about, but leaving a lid on after a crash can save a life.

Nah .. I wouldnt do that ... Andre had his nut shell off by the time I got a chance to see how he was ... Although Andre was pretty banged up and in a daize, the Honda guy (Paul) was worse for ware and needed attention first up.

But ya right ... thats the last thing that comes off.

Mitch · Post by **Mitch** » Sun May 11, 2008 4:20 pm

Good to see that you are ok mate. BTW I love the colour of the cast

I am sorry to admit that once I read that you were ok, my 2nd thought was 'The motor looks okay still, I wonder what he going to do with it?'

Joystick · Post by **Joystick** » Mon May 12, 2008 6:30 pm

Mitch wrote:Good to see that you are ok mate. BTW I love the colour of the cast

I am sorry to admit that once I read that you were ok, my 2nd thought was 'The motor looks okay still, I wonder what he going to do with it?'

The insurance company has the bike in their holding yard in Sydney. It has been written off and I won't see it anymore. I reckon it'll end up on http://www.motorcycledisposals.com.au/ or something similar. It had 62,000kms on the clock, was still pulling hard and I'd recently bought a new fuel pump.

It's really hard to listen to reason after an accident. I have seen the mcc stickers that say 'if i'm in an accident leave my helmet on' but I was already on my feet and walking around. Both arms/hands were useless and I just wanted out of the gear. I didn't even think that could have head/neck damage. Turns out I had a real close encounter with something on his bike and my neck. I've got 3 slash marks on my left neck/shoulder that look like I've spent the night with Mistress Vampira. They are scaring up nicely... chicks dig scars.

red_dave · Post by **red_dave** » Mon May 12, 2008 8:53 pm

Good to have you back man...

Matchstick01 · Post by **Matchstick01** » Thu May 15, 2008 10:43 pm

Hey peoples

My names Paul, and I was unfortunately on the CBR250RR involved in this accident.

Andre, I'm glad to hear that your on the mend and have your dealings with insurance outta the way. Thanks so much for being so understanding and friendly to me throughout all of this. I hope the rest of your recovery is speedy and that you are back on the bike before too long. Up until the accident that was one of the most enjoyable rides I've had on the bike, and hope to ride with you again someday soon, maybe at the eastern creek where there are no cliffs my bike can use as a launching ramp if something goes wrong! Also, thank you Richo for all your help at the scene.

For all you kawasaki lovers, you shall be happy to see one less honda on the road here.

Cheers

Paul

Possum · Post by **Possum** » Fri May 16, 2008 12:37 pm

Matchstick01 wrote:Hey peoples

My names Paul, and I was unfortunately on the CBR250RR involved in this accident.

For all you kawasaki lovers, you shall be happy to see one less honda on the road here.

Cheers Paul

Hi Paul and Welcome...

Sounded like a nasty spill for all involved. One less honda on the road yeah we can deal with that, but not the loss of another rider!!

How are you ? and when will you be back on 2 wheels?

The upside is now you can go Green

!!... we'll look after ya!

Cheers Poss

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