24 minutes ago, scubascuba3 said:

It was catalyst for me to finally buy a full face helmet for longer journeys, been putting it off

 

Of my two bike accidents the one I actually remember was seeing the road going past my nose just outside my full-face Nolan Guardsman and thinking (afterwards) that it could have been my face in contact!!

 

EDIT That Guardsman was a great lid, inexpensive, white and I had a Hesketh Teddy sticker on the back!

 

 

Just now, Crossy said:

 

Of my two bike accidents the one I actually remember was seeing the road going past my nose just outside my full-face Nolan Guardsman and thinking (afterwards) that it could have been my face in contact!!

 

My one accident where I did a 10/10 summersault over the bonnet of the car, I can't remember my helmet hitting the ground, no scratches. Wouldn't expect that, but it was 10/10

Wish the OP a fast recovery.

 

A sad reminder that Thai roads are deadly, despite what many retirees/expats may claim.

 

It could make sense for cars or bikers with dash cams that take footage from the front and rear of the vehicle, Helps when such criminals hit and run. Bikers often fix them on their helmets and so do the cops in Thailand. It also avoids being racketed by any corrupt Bib on a road block,.

 

Again, all the best to the OP on his recovery.

2 hours ago, scubascuba3 said:

My one accident where I did a 10/10 summersault over the bonnet of the car, I can't remember my helmet hitting the ground, no scratches. Wouldn't expect that, but it was 10/10

I had a few, only one that was bad, went for a ride and woke up in the hospital. 

4 hours ago, thaibeachlovers said:

There is always some <deleted> being nasty on this forum. Sad,

Luckily there is the ignore function. He's already on ignore so only way I saw what he said was when you quoted him.

Very true! Anonymity gives some people super powers!

There is always some   many <deleted> being nasty on this forum. Sad,

Just seen this, get well soon, great you got treated so well.

5 hours ago, BritManToo said:

 

I remember slowing for the red light way ahead then a big 'crunch'.

Nothing between then and being helped into the ambulance.

Police a in a 'feeding frenzy' to buy the wreck from me (3 phone calls in the last hour).

They're getting a Honda dealer to evaluate the repair cost (if they catch the guy, he'll be paying).

Told my wife it's her bike and she can sell to whomever she likes and keep the money.

It's a bit too big and heavy for me now, much more comfortable on the Click 160i.

 

Feeding frenzy....sigh....the smart thing to do here is to tell the RTP parasites that you will ONLY sell the bike after they identify and charge the driver that hit you and provide you with his (or her) details.   No arrest, no sale.

 

You can then bring a claim for damages against him or have him clipped.  The later path is more rewarding and far cheaper.

I have the same bike and I have been thinking of selling it.. The old saying (maybe not so old because it mentions airbags..)

 

"On a bike you are the airbag.."

 

I've been riding bikes for about 56 years but..

 

Get well soon..

Get well soon BT......San Sai Hospital rocks.

wish you a speedy recovery, BritMan

 

Do you want some hash?

 

You don't have to meet me or anything, I'll have my guy pop right over.

 

I could have it baked into a cookie for hospital discretion.

I’m so shocked and sorry to hear this!  You have a great attitude about it.  Please start driving your truck and forget all forms of bikes going forward. You might not keep being so lucky.  Good job with the helmet 

7 hours ago, BritManToo said:

I remember slowing for the red light

That's where you made your mistake. Slowing for a red light confused the other driver.

Get well soon BMT.

11 hours ago, BritManToo said:

Really surprised I'm not dead!

Celebrate the start of your second life.

 

Best wishes for a speedy recovery.

All my best and hopes that you heal up soon.  Motorcycles mate.  I don't drive mine any more.  Every time I get on it I get this creapy-ass feeling that I don't have enough eyes in my head to stay safe.  I don't know what else to say. 
Best wishes, get well soon.  I'm glad your still sucking air.  Coulda been worse. 

Bad luck, you sound, basically, broken but mendable. Get well.

 

I agree with you, the government hospitals are good.

18 hours ago, BritManToo said:

I remember slowing for the red light way ahead then a big 'crunch'.

I can imagine the guy was trying to speed through the light and didn't expect you to stop for it. I could rant for hours and how much these people make me angry. Get well soon.

Please share an update on your recovery. And hoping you'll be fully fit very soon.

This doesn't encourage me to ever ride a bike in Thailand. Alas, walking is sometimes more dangerous still because you're an even softer target.

20 hours ago, BritManToo said:

Told my wife it's her bike a

Well that is a surprise. Congrats.

When did you get hitched?

From reading your posts I thought you were opposed to the idea.

 

And being a Brit have you contemplated the GOFUND ME that seems to be so popular with your countrymen and women who have accidents in Thailand? First step is to contact the British tabloids. They will fluff it up nicely.

 

Get well soon, you are in for a couple of months of pain.

 

 

20 hours ago, bignok said:

Thai driver be playing with phone like an idiot

Nah, drunken farang.

Sorry to here this was done to you.

 

Hope you get well quickly and completely.

 

Best wishes for your recovery.

So you had one chance to get rich with a go fund me. You screwd that one up royally.

 

Anyway, get well soon.

 

Get better soon.

 

Don't  watch any Sacha Baron Cohen movie for next 3  weeks.

 

get better soon matey!

 

did they arrest the driver who hit you?

In case any riders are considering a new helmet after reading this thread, you might wish to think about a full-face helmet. Here are the stats on the percentage of strikes during an accident on various parts of the shell.
 

19 minutes ago, bob smith said:

get better soon matey!

 

did they arrest the driver who hit you?

I'll be surprised if BMT isn't made to pay for the car's damage.

13 minutes ago, bob smith said:

get better soon matey!

 

did they arrest the driver who hit you?

They would if they knew who he was.

today my misses is off to the police with a Honda dealer to value the bike and get the repair costs.

Then she'll decide whether to repair and sell, or to accept a police bid on the wreck.

 

1 minute ago, BritManToo said:

They would if they knew who he was.

today my misses is off to the police with a Honda dealer to value the bike and get the repair costs.

Then she'll decide whether to repair and sell, or to accept a police bid on the wreck.

 

best of luck mate,

 

and be thankful that your are still here!!

5 minutes ago, connda said:

I'll be surprised if BMT isn't made to pay for the car's damage.

Nah, she's best pals with them, they're all on first name terms with her.