Flipper_Al 1,012 Posted April 13, 2015 Report Share Posted April 13, 2015 image.jpg this was my last bike I even fell off that broke my heart more than anything else haha if you do decide to go for it just be careful mate atb AT hell of a thing that lol, ive got a younger brother who was/is motorbike nut . but he had bad accent and lost the use of his left arm, he came off his bike GSX-R750 | Suzuki GB PLC , a bike with top speed of 170mph . when he came off his bike, a old bloke in a car hit him . the old bloke didnt stop at a junction , went straight over hit him and my brother flew off and hit the curb stone on edge off the road. what if did it severed the nerve endings of his shoulder muscle to his brain, so the arm never responds to be used. but what we found out latter that this type off fall is quite common with bikers , and few get this terrible accident. its ok going the ton and more around nice open/flat track no prob, but out on the roads with all that concrete/ pillars etc out there, and pricks like that old man who prob shouldn't be driving , it very dangerous past time , and the day of the accident my brother was doing the speed limit (30) the old bloke was doing 45mph . so even if you ride a bike safe they will still hit you , have very long hard think mate about bikes That's the same injury i have BPL, very common among bikers Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bird 9,872 Posted April 13, 2015 Report Share Posted April 13, 2015 image.jpg this was my last bike I even fell off that broke my heart more than anything else haha if you do decide to go for it just be careful mate atb AT hell of a thing that lol, ive got a younger brother who was/is motorbike nut . but he had bad accent and lost the use of his left arm, he came off his bike GSX-R750 | Suzuki GB PLC , a bike with top speed of 170mph . when he came off his bike, a old bloke in a car hit him . the old bloke didnt stop at a junction , went straight over hit him and my brother flew off and hit the curb stone on edge off the road. what if did it severed the nerve endings of his shoulder muscle to his brain, so the arm never responds to be used. but what we found out latter that this type off fall is quite common with bikers , and few get this terrible accident. its ok going the ton and more around nice open/flat track no prob, but out on the roads with all that concrete/ pillars etc out there, and pricks like that old man who prob shouldn't be driving , it very dangerous past time , and the day of the accident my brother was doing the speed limit (30) the old bloke was doing 45mph . so even if you ride a bike safe they will still hit you , have very long hard think mate about bikes That's the same injury i have BPL, very common among bikers that's it mate, but when you been able-bodied for 25 years, then bang you wake up and only can use one arm, it takes hell of a while to come to terms with it. he not so bad now it was 20 years ago, but it took him hell of awhile to accept he was never going to use 2 arms again. I like bikes me self had 250 bsa (star/ fire) when I was 17, but never passed me test back then, could rode bigger bikes if I wanted lol. but looking back now a old bloke its different on the roads now more traffic, faster bikes , so glad I didn't pass and get bigger bike back then, and had a car instead , because knowing me I end up killing me self with whats about to day (bikes) lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Flipper_Al 1,012 Posted April 13, 2015 Report Share Posted April 13, 2015 (edited) image.jpg this was my last bike I even fell off that broke my heart more than anything else haha if you do decide to go for it just be careful mate atb AT hell of a thing that lol, ive got a younger brother who was/is motorbike nut . but he had bad accent and lost the use of his left arm, he came off his bike GSX-R750 | Suzuki GB PLC , a bike with top speed of 170mph . when he came off his bike, a old bloke in a car hit him . the old bloke didnt stop at a junction , went straight over hit him and my brother flew off and hit the curb stone on edge off the road. what if did it severed the nerve endings of his shoulder muscle to his brain, so the arm never responds to be used. but what we found out latter that this type off fall is quite common with bikers , and few get this terrible accident. its ok going the ton and more around nice open/flat track no prob, but out on the roads with all that concrete/ pillars etc out there, and pricks like that old man who prob shouldn't be driving , it very dangerous past time , and the day of the accident my brother was doing the speed limit (30) the old bloke was doing 45mph . so even if you ride a bike safe they will still hit you , have very long hard think mate about bikes That's the same injury i have BPL, very common among bikers that's it mate, but when you been able-bodied for 25 years, then bang you wake up and only can use one arm, it takes hell of a while to come to terms with it. he not so bad now it was 20 years ago, but it took him hell of awhile to accept he was never going to use 2 arms again. I like bikes me self had 250 bsa (star/ fire) when I was 17, but never passed me test back then, could rode bigger bikes if I wanted lol. but looking back now a old bloke its different on the roads now more traffic, faster bikes , so glad I didn't pass and get bigger bike back then, and had a car instead , because knowing me I end up killing me self with whats about to day (bikes) lol I was 20 when it happened to me.... 5 months in hospital 2 years off work, and had to retrain, i was a toolmaker, but they wern't going to let me near heavy machinery again.. im now 55, just get on with it... though still cant put in light bulbs lol Edited April 13, 2015 by Flipper_Al Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bird 9,872 Posted April 13, 2015 Report Share Posted April 13, 2015 image.jpg this was my last bike I even fell off that broke my heart more than anything else haha if you do decide to go for it just be careful mate atb AT hell of a thing that lol, ive got a younger brother who was/is motorbike nut . but he had bad accent and lost the use of his left arm, he came off his bike GSX-R750 | Suzuki GB PLC , a bike with top speed of 170mph . when he came off his bike, a old bloke in a car hit him . the old bloke didnt stop at a junction , went straight over hit him and my brother flew off and hit the curb stone on edge off the road. what if did it severed the nerve endings of his shoulder muscle to his brain, so the arm never responds to be used. but what we found out latter that this type off fall is quite common with bikers , and few get this terrible accident. its ok going the ton and more around nice open/flat track no prob, but out on the roads with all that concrete/ pillars etc out there, and pricks like that old man who prob shouldn't be driving , it very dangerous past time , and the day of the accident my brother was doing the speed limit (30) the old bloke was doing 45mph . so even if you ride a bike safe they will still hit you , have very long hard think mate about bikes That's the same injury i have BPL, very common among bikers that's it mate, but when you been able-bodied for 25 years, then bang you wake up and only can use one arm, it takes hell of a while to come to terms with it. he not so bad now it was 20 years ago, but it took him hell of awhile to accept he was never going to use 2 arms again. I like bikes me self had 250 bsa (star/ fire) when I was 17, but never passed me test back then, could rode bigger bikes if I wanted lol. but looking back now a old bloke its different on the roads now more traffic, faster bikes , so glad I didn't pass and get bigger bike back then, and had a car instead , because knowing me I end up killing me self with whats about to day (bikes) lol I was 20 when it happened to me.... 5 months in hospital 2 years off work, and had to retrain, i was a toolmaker, but they wern't going to let me near heavy machinery again.. im now 55, just get on with it... though still cant put in light bulbs lol you only use the 1 arm then, or can you use both .? he adapted to using 1 arm as said and very strong in that arm he can do most things we can do just certain things he carnt Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fazza123 516 Posted April 13, 2015 Report Share Posted April 13, 2015 Get a motorcross bike, road bikes are for girls ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Flipper_Al 1,012 Posted April 13, 2015 Report Share Posted April 13, 2015 30% use in left arm, it just depends which nerves you damage T1 is the the main one damage that, and you will lose all use of the arm...i did , C5, C6, C7, so still have some use Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Taggy123 59 Posted April 13, 2015 Report Share Posted April 13, 2015 Didnt pass my test till last august, had a 675 triumph daytona to start off with the in december part chopped it for a gen3 zx10r. Im 42 by the way. suppose i should act my age lol! Atb taggy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bird 9,872 Posted April 13, 2015 Report Share Posted April 13, 2015 30% use in left arm, it just depends which nerves you damage T1 is the the main one damage that, and you will lose all use of the arm...i did , C5, C6, C7, so still have some use glad you got some use still in it mate , my brother must have been T1 then, as got no feeling in it at all. could you and would still ride a bike.? I know the police will make you take a test again depending on your injury,? for me if I was younger and had the money lol,I get nice Morgan open top sports car , still nice frill ok not like a bike but better than nout, and nice if you got nice fit woman in there with you . maybe one day lol. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Flipper_Al 1,012 Posted April 13, 2015 Report Share Posted April 13, 2015 30% use in left arm, it just depends which nerves you damage T1 is the the main one damage that, and you will lose all use of the arm...i did , C5, C6, C7, so still have some use glad you got some use still in it mate , my brother must have been T1 then, as got no feeling in it at all. could you and would still ride a bike.? I know the police will make you take a test again depending on your injury,? for me if I was younger and had the money lol,I get nice Morgan open top sports car , still nice frill ok not like a bike but better than nout, and nice if you got nice fit woman in there with you . maybe one day lol. I can and have done... but i got more fun out of rebuild my old Kettle than riding it....Would love an Ariel Atom... that would put a smile on me face lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lanesra 3,994 Posted April 13, 2015 Report Share Posted April 13, 2015 If you want one get one fella just take it easy and don't try to keep up with the fast lads.Ride to your own abilities.I have ridden since i was a kid and still puts a grin on my face. This old nail has done 180 plus around the mounting at the iom Tractors Do That Over The Mountain Here Bad News About Gary Carswell Saturday . . A Smashing Lad & A Local Hero !! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lanesra 3,994 Posted April 13, 2015 Report Share Posted April 13, 2015 A Local Lad From Here (IOM) Tragically Killed Saturday While Racing Here !! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rake aboot 4,935 Posted April 13, 2015 Report Share Posted April 13, 2015 Test rode a Royal Enfield on Friday. Rode the C500 Bullet and the 535 Cafe Racer. Preferred the Bullet, but both bikes seemed pretty good fun. My everyday bike is a 1690cc Harley Fatbob, stage 1 tuned and loud as fcuk,, a matte black evil thing that pulls yer arms off and sounds like a spitfire Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gnasher16 30,062 Posted April 13, 2015 Report Share Posted April 13, 2015 ....Would love an Ariel Atom... that would put a smile on me face lol I did a track day in one of them.....had a job getting in it but what an experience i forget the exact times but its something like 0 - 100 and back to 0 again in under 15 seconds !!.......I love speed but not being the greatest driver in the world id be dead within days on a fast bike ! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Seeker 3,048 Posted April 13, 2015 Report Share Posted April 13, 2015 Only ever ridden scooters Vespa in the very early days then lambrettas however since the kids came its in the garage these days. I have toyed with the idea of getting a bike, this thread has certainly got my mind ticking. Maybe 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
zx12edge 1,001 Posted April 13, 2015 Report Share Posted April 13, 2015 If you want one get one fella just take it easy and don't try to keep up with the fast lads.Ride to your own abilities.I have ridden since i was a kid and still puts a grin on my face. This old nail has done 180 plus around the mounting at the iom Tractors Do That Over The Mountain Here Bad News About Gary Carswell Saturday . . A Smashing Lad & A Local Hero !! If you want one get one fella just take it easy and don't try to keep up with the fast lads.Ride to your own abilities.I have ridden since i was a kid and still puts a grin on my face. This old nail has done 180 plus around the mounting at the iom Tractors Do That Over The Mountain Here Bad News About Gary Carswell Saturday . . A Smashing Lad & A Local Hero !! You would think after 50 plus tt racers you would now it all.Sad news Rip Mr Carswell 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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