Hello from future monster owner!

26-06-2010, 06:59 AM

Hi!
Two weeks ago I had a close encounter with the car which decided to use my lane when shaving a corner. This finished my good old SV and left me with 12 broken bones and a bit shorter toes. While I am recovering I am already planning my next bike. I was always dreaming of having a monster and I think this is a right time to go for it. I hope to learn here more about monsters and would be very happy to get some guidance and help in selecting the ONE.

Cheers
Michal

steeevvvooo · 26-06-2010, 08:06 AM

Ouch! Sounds like a bad one! Can I ask... were you wearing proper gear? Hope you heal well, anyway.

Welcome anyway. I see you've already enquired about Chris' bike, so you're on the right track to Monster ownership!

26-06-2010, 08:26 AM

Hi,
I was wearing all the proper gear and I think this was a very good idea! I hit the side of the car and this caused most of my injuries – eight broken ribs, broken collar bone, shoulder blade, shattered shoulder. Then I hit a ground and I think my boot gave up confronting the tarmac. The helmet is damaged; Dainese jacket survived with major scratches especially on a back protector which probably saved my backbone, Dainese trousers not touched. The weakest point were Arai boots as the top part of the foot was ripped open and the view of my toes was not encouraging. I am not saying that any other boot would survived this but I was expecting a bit more resistance from friction…

Anyway I am now waiting for all the insurance and legal staff to be sorted out and hope to get on two wheels before end of the season!

Cheers
M

J.P · 26-06-2010, 08:38 AM

Jeez, I hope your recovery is speedy. Sounds awful, though you sound quite chipper!

Anything you need to ask, you just ask. We've all got advice in one way or another.

26-06-2010, 08:42 AM

Well, at least that didn't scar your spirit! Hope you get back on the bike soon! Any idea what Monster you're looking for? same sort of power as the SV or more?

26-06-2010, 08:42 AM

Cheers,
Trying to stay positive but sound of my neighbours' bikes does not make it easier...
I am thinking about something reasonable (not too much for the beginning) - not S4 for the time being

M.

26-06-2010, 08:51 AM

Wow, get well soon dude - hope recovery is swift and you'll be able to find your Monster soon.

uksurfer · 26-06-2010, 09:50 AM

hope your soon up and about and trying a monster, you won't regret it!

gary tompkins · 26-06-2010, 05:12 PM

Depending on budget an S2R800 would make a good relacement for the SV650

Good luck with healing process

26-06-2010, 06:59 AM	#1
mgi Guest Posts: n/a	Hello from future monster owner! Hi! Two weeks ago I had a close encounter with the car which decided to use my lane when shaving a corner. This finished my good old SV and left me with 12 broken bones and a bit shorter toes. While I am recovering I am already planning my next bike. I was always dreaming of having a monster and I think this is a right time to go for it. I hope to learn here more about monsters and would be very happy to get some guidance and help in selecting the ONE. Cheers Michal Last edited by mgi; 26-06-2010 at 10:30 AM..

26-06-2010, 08:26 AM	#3
mgi Guest Posts: n/a	Hi, I was wearing all the proper gear and I think this was a very good idea! I hit the side of the car and this caused most of my injuries – eight broken ribs, broken collar bone, shoulder blade, shattered shoulder. Then I hit a ground and I think my boot gave up confronting the tarmac. The helmet is damaged; Dainese jacket survived with major scratches especially on a back protector which probably saved my backbone, Dainese trousers not touched. The weakest point were Arai boots as the top part of the foot was ripped open and the view of my toes was not encouraging. I am not saying that any other boot would survived this but I was expecting a bit more resistance from friction… Anyway I am now waiting for all the insurance and legal staff to be sorted out and hope to get on two wheels before end of the season! Cheers M Last edited by mgi; 26-06-2010 at 09:03 AM..

26-06-2010, 08:38 AM	#4
J.P No more Monster... Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: London Bike: Other Not a Ducati Posts: 4,326	Jeez, I hope your recovery is speedy. Sounds awful, though you sound quite chipper! Anything you need to ask, you just ask. We've all got advice in one way or another. __________________ J.JP ------------------------------- My Mum says, there's no such thing as Monsters.

26-06-2010, 08:42 AM	#6
mgi Guest Posts: n/a	Cheers, Trying to stay positive but sound of my neighbours' bikes does not make it easier... I am thinking about something reasonable (not too much for the beginning) - not S4 for the time being M. Last edited by mgi; 26-06-2010 at 09:02 AM..

26-06-2010, 09:50 AM	#8
uksurfer Its all grey now Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: southampton Bike: M1200s Posts: 2,940	hope your soon up and about and trying a monster, you won't regret it! __________________ Evolution - M600 - S4 - M796 - M1100evo - M1200s

26-06-2010, 08:06 AM	#2
steeevvvooo Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Bromley Bike: M1100evo Posts: 1,512	Ouch! Sounds like a bad one! Can I ask... were you wearing proper gear? Hope you heal well, anyway. Welcome anyway. I see you've already enquired about Chris' bike, so you're on the right track to Monster ownership!

26-06-2010, 08:42 AM	#5
Pomp1 Guest Posts: n/a	Well, at least that didn't scar your spirit! Hope you get back on the bike soon! Any idea what Monster you're looking for? same sort of power as the SV or more?

26-06-2010, 08:51 AM	#7
Gunsoku Guest Posts: n/a	Wow, get well soon dude - hope recovery is swift and you'll be able to find your Monster soon.

26-06-2010, 05:12 PM	#9
gary tompkins 1/2 man - 1/2 pogo-stick Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Dartford, Kent Bike: M900ie Posts: 7,241	Depending on budget an S2R800 would make a good relacement for the SV650 Good luck with healing process __________________ GT Fully paid up member of the S.A.S. (Scottoiler Appreciation Society) 27,000 miles on original chain - and still going strong!