First Time Out

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  1. bladey

    bladey Senior Member

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    Took the Blade out for the first time this year. Started on the button. Got about 5 miles out, Kwak over took me and went straight into the back of a Discovery. Guy in middle of road. Called ambulance, is he breathing? Yes. Is he awake? Yes but he can't move. OK be there in 90 mins. WTF! Single female police officer arrived in a couple of minutes, blocked road as some drivers were still trying to get round the guy in the road and the shattered bike. She called someone, paramedic arrived in 5. He got on phone and more or less told them it's either an ambulance now or I get the helicopter. Ambulance arrived in 10. Guy got taken away.
    Made me think about my speed and just cos it's sunny and warmer not to take chances. Stay safe out there.
     
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  2. GappySmeg

    GappySmeg Well-Known Member

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    Yep, it's the same every year... after 5 months of being cooped up, the sportsbike adrenalin is a little too much to handle for some.
    Sobering stuff.
    Go safe & steady everyone!
     
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    I ride like @PauloHRC first time out then i know I'm well within my limits :)
     
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  4. Broadie

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    How did you know the police officer was single, did she chat you up?
     
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  5. PauloHRC

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    Your bikes in bits that often these days you'll be lucky if there is a 'first ride out this year" ;):D

    Which reminds me.........did you join that Vintage Honda Club?? o_O:D
     
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    He'll get lost on the way there :rolleyes::D
     
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  8. PauloHRC

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    I've asked if he fancies his chances at Oulton Park before........he said he'll just come and watch!!:rolleyes::D
     
  9. bladey

    bladey Senior Member

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    Yeah, she also gave me a broom and asked if I'd help sweep up the mess. o_O.
     
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  10. Broadie

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    That's probably why she's single.
     
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  11. CharlieR85

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    I'm booked on that date anyway if you did fancy it.
     
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  12. Broadie

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    Hope he recovers well and I hope your ok bladey. There's been a few near my house over the years that have put me off for periods of time.
     
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  13. PauloHRC

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    Who you booked with ....No Limits?? I'll look into it now :)
     
  14. CharlieR85

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    MSV.

    TDRBIKE24 FOR 10% OFF. £188. I've booked Inters.
     
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    Let us know if you book it and me and @Selmer50mark will come and hold a big shop window for you to admire yourself in at Druids so you feel at home and hopefully relax and keep up with Charlie :)
     
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  16. PauloHRC

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    Mark can spanner for me and you can be my brolly dolly!!

    Just don't wear your Nora Batty outfit ! :rolleyes::D
     
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