How did you get injured on your motor bike?

**Bikeguy Joe** · #**101** (**permalink**) 06-18-2009, 09:13 AM

I can only hope that everyone who comes here takes a little time to read this thread...

There is a lot to learn here from others mistakes.

I will not point any fingers, but I have seen here that there are a LOT of bone headed and some extremely idiotic riding mistakes.

Always assume the "other guy" can't see you...he can't/doesn't/won't.
Always wear a helmet.
Don't "Ride it like you stole it", unless you want to visit the emergency room...you WILL eventually, even if you think you won't.
Watch/inspect/check/listen to your bike- don't let a crappy fender, bad attitude, or "other" ruin your life, and those around you who will have to change your diapers and feeding bags...

OzzyU812 · #**102** (**permalink**) 06-18-2009, 05:25 PM

Joe
i was on the white line on right line. the guy was driving like an a ss its 25 mph speed limit there. its a turn around a big valley no room for escape and he could have seen me fine i think he did it on purpose. OR was drunk. i know to ride like your invisible, motorized or not. And not to drive it like your stole it. Helmet or no I would have been road pizza!!

marsrover · #**103** (**permalink**) 06-18-2009, 08:30 PM

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**2door** · #**104** (**permalink**) 06-24-2009, 11:03 PM

Okay,
I'm big enough to confess. I made the classic bicyclist mistake tonight and it resulted in some skinned knuckles, a scrape on my cheek and knee, a scratch on my rear view mirror and seat and a loss of pride.
The low-pedal-into-a-turn....got me. I layed the Jag down and hit the pavement with my face, knee and hands. Why...why? After countles hours on pedal bikes and motor bikes would a guy make a sharp left turn with the left pedal on the low side of the crank? What an idiot! And right in front of a neighbor who brought a friend over to see what motorized bikes were all about. Luckily my injuries are only skin deep and I'll heal in a few days but it was a stupid mistake and everyone should make it second nature to turn into a high pedal...not the low one. No one to blame but myself. IDIOT!
Tom

Saddletramp1200 · #**105** (**permalink**) 06-25-2009, 09:25 AM

Oh 2Door my dear friend, we both know that there are two kinds of riders, Ones that have gone down, and Ones that will. Those aren't battle scars, Their beauty marks!

NEAT TIMES · #**106** (**permalink**) 06-25-2009, 09:36 AM

Tom, Glad You Were Not Seriously Hurt. I Think Most Of Us Are Guilty Of Dumb Mistakes Now And Then. Its Like The Old Saying; What Was I Thinking!! Thanks For Sharing, These Little Reminders Help Us All. Later Buddy Ron . . .

**2door** · #**107** (**permalink**) 06-25-2009, 11:48 PM

Thanks guys. I feel better now. My face looks like a went a round or two with Joe Frazer but at least mentally I'm better.
Tom

Neptunati · #**108** (**permalink**) 07-02-2009, 03:58 AM

I tried to get up a small hill where there were steps to the left of me. I was almost up the hill when she bogged out. I was half way standing up on the pedals. At this point gravity took over and pushed me over backwards. Falling head first eight feet backwards into a steel hand rail with my head. Which I think broke my fall. Then slammed rearward onto the concrete steps with my head agan. Meanwhile my jaw clamped shut cutting my lip, and pulverizing part of one tooth. Also some scrapes and a 2nd degree burn on the upper inside left loin. So a concussion, split lip, burned leg, scrapes, bruising, and a Efed up grill. Lesson learned: Don't try being Mr slick on it. I Wasn't thinking about the extra weight. A helmet would be a great idea too.

elroy steele · #**109** (**permalink**) 07-27-2009, 06:06 PM

Take off the left brake and get a two to one brake lever on the right hand.
I kept pulling the brake lever instead the clutch lever,
WOOPS
Fell over twice RIBS are tender.
Clean up the handlebars for DUMMIES like me, Roylee

corduroylion · #**110** (**permalink**) 08-07-2009, 04:14 PM

i was traveling home from work one afternoon. going 20-25 mph turning left on a green light. i saw a car at a red light pulling up opposite of me to turn right, (into my lane) and pause looking right at me. i was already half way through the intersection when he pulled up and stopped. by the time i was past the intersection the car pulled right in front of me blocking the bike lane and partially the road as well 13 feet infront of me and stop. i slammed on my breaks and fishtailed... fell off my bike and hit the side of the car head first. i was knocked out for a few seconds and my bike was all tweeked. i got up and from there i was confused and still dont really remember too much after the point where i hit my head. i called my girlfriend after the car left and she came to pick me up. she said she found me not far from where i got hit hiding in the bushes? lol. i dont remember that part. no one stopped for help and no one called for help. the guy just left. im not sure if he asked if i was ok and i said i was fine or what. i was really confused at that point and everything was unclear so i dont know if he left me knowing i wasnt ok or not. i had to go to the ER because i had a bad concussion for a few weeks. aside from some bruises, im fine now and although even a month later i still have a bruised heel but im on my bike and riding again! i got really lucky, it could have been way worse, my helmet saved my life.