Give it a rest you self righteous bastards.  I'm sure BD's been beating himself up over it for a couple days thanks to your support. 

I've occasionally gotten my riding wrong, took a chance and faced increased risk and an undie changing. It is a learning experience. 

There's a whole topic on this forum for people who have experimented with drugs, alcohol, soft drink and tobacco and bare all with our support.

This could be the start of a "I nearly killed myself today" topic.

Anyway, thanks BD for sharing your experience. Made me ride safer today.

Everyone who rides has F@%ked up and had a scary moment at some point in there riding career. This was yours. Don't feel too bad just learn from it.
To all the other members who pay him out, Fair enough, But remember we have all done silly shit too........We are only human after all.

This could have been the result, very timely email

 

myPolice Sunshine Coast
IMMEDIATE EMAIL NOTIFICATION

Serious traffic crash, Maroochydore

The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating a serious traffic crash at Maroochydore which has left a man with life-threatening injuries this afternoon.

Initial information suggests at 4.05pm, a motorcycle was travelling west on Bradman Avenue when it has crossed onto the other side of the road and collided with an oncoming vehicle.

The motorcycle rider, a man believed to be in his late 40s, was transported to Nambour Hospital in a serious condition.

Police are urging anyone who witnessed the incident to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

There is no further information available at this time. Investigations are continuing.

Anyone with information which could assist with this matter should contact Crime Stoppers anonymously via 1800 333 000 or crimestoppers.com.au 24hrs a day.

Crime Stoppers is a registered charity and community volunteer organisation working in partnership with the Queensland Police Service.

For all non-urgent police reporting or general police inquiries contact Policelink on

Safe riding everyone; remember we all got someone who wants is home safe. And put me down as someone else that has screwed up, was lucky to get out of it and did my best to learn from the experience.

Well not my additude at the start but could have the driver of the prime been so professional that he got me out of there 
Maybe the post should have read......... A truckie saved my life
so much in just a fwe seconds 

bloodog

Yep the The Whole Experience has smartened me up on riding safety 
I feel I have pased through the other side of the mirror !! I Would have died out there if not for backing off 
Life and riding has changed a little as I'm still having flashbacks of the moment 
I will never think truckies are going to help in a pass, I will carry in my mind this experience forever 

Bloodog 

I rode north along the same stretch today, the road was chokers with the army going the same way, many idiots trying to force them selves through pulling out with oncoming vehicles 200 yards away, pulling back in and out like it was a dance, one oncoming car run off to the dirt to avoid him, cars then going on "the other way" overtaking lanes with cars coming towards them.
if there is no prangs today, I will be surprised.

Why does the army only travel at 80K's??

Hey bloodog, glad you came out unscathed mate, If I've read it right, I think you were fuckin lucky.
Never fuck with trucks.

Most of us learn from our mistakes, sounds as though you have.
Ride safe,
Vic.