Motorcycle Training Forum

[kitty paws]

This morning, my new Honda SCV lead 100 fresh out from the Honda garage in Kingsway, Manchester, within one mile on the way home, crashed onto pavement and scooter fell onto its right. I still don't recall how and why (maybe Andy can remind me because it was the same thing I did during the CBT). I'm guessing that as we stopped at traffic lights, I was struggling to balance (the scooter is a bit high and heavy for me afterall), in panic that it was going to topple over, I grabbed the handles which means the throttle. It was either husband's car I go into or the pavement, my instinct chose the pavement.

Damage seems to be cosmetic so far, scratched front panel along the bottom side and along that black thing which has cracked(will post pic to ask for advice, as I have no idea what is what), right wing mirror hanging like a dead flower. Under shock with 27 more miles to go and no right wing mirror, the journey home was an excruiating experience. I refrained myself from crying because if I start, I would go into a meltdown. Half way into journey, felt pain in right chest area, must have landed onto my walkie inside my right pocket. Got home and pain was progressing, husband drove me to A&E in Macclesfield just to make sure that I haven't broken anything. Xray says nothing is broken, so probably bruised ribs or tissue.

Now at home thinking I have made a dreadful mistake in wanting to ride a scooter. The thing is standing in my kitchen and I'm not sure if I can bring myself to get on it again. It looks huge and even husband says it is heavy as he had difficulty in pushing it up the drive. What little confidence I had is now gone. What have I done? I'm such an idiot because I thought this scooter had the best control panel I've seen and I enjoyed my test ride around the car park at 5 mph.

[yorkie 1200]

At least your ok a bit bruised but ok
personaly i think you were very brave in atempting a ride back from manchester for your first time out
also you chose to ride the 27miles back home whilst in pain instead of turning around an going the mile back to the shop that tells me that you got the nerve and the confidence to get back out and ride your scooter

if you think it would be better with a lower seat then do it

the scooter will feel heavy to push you ve never owned a scooter before you need to get used to it
and its no good looking at it in the kitchen an feeling a bit sorry for yourself get it back out on the road an go for a ride round

if you need reasuring there are plenty of people who can offer their advice
am i am sure theres a couple of people of this site myself included that can be there to help you back on the road

but you need to go out and do it

ian

[rjh_786Bn]

Hi Amy,
Sorry to hear of your experience........ Now lets get down to the basics, anything that is broken on the bike can be fixed, you would not be so first of all, glad you are ok and please don't worry about the bike.

Your confidence needs building, gently, and my suggestion would be to get the bike fixed, and give us a call, for some hourly lessons, we would be happy to come to your house if that was more convenient.

Sounds familiar, panic, opened the throttle, hit the side of the curb and there you have it, it happens to us all at some time or another.....

Lets get the bike sorted, and get you back on it, and get you enjoying the bike.

[kitty paws]

Front panel



and all along the bottom,



that black thing which I found out is called an exhaust, but I don't think it's the exhaust itself, just the cover which the exhaust sits on.

[St/M D]

Hi Amy,
sorry to hear about your premature introduction to the world of stunt riding hope your over the shock now.
I dropped my bike when I first started riding (on more than one occasion ) What you need to do is take the bull by the horns, and get straight back on the horse............or you could just take your scooter out for a ride but whatever you do, dont give up at the first hurdle, it really is worth it if you persevere
All the best
Mel

[Senninha]

She definitely scared the hell out of me, saw her in my rear view mirror with a HGV right behind her, looked fwd to see if the lights had turned green, looked back she'd vanished.

Instinct took over, jumped out of the car, no missus (kitty paws) nor bike between my car and HGV, looked up and saw her on the pavement with the bike flat on the floor. Obviously checked the missus to see if she was OK (think she was still in total shock at the time) and peeled the bike off the ground (not an experience I'd like to have again, just 1 mile from the showroom, OUCH!!). 5 mins. later, realised my car was still on the A34 dual carriage (over the road from Tesco) with driver door still wide opened, looked at HGV driver (I think he too was a little shocked and probably caught the action from start to finish).

At the end of the day, luckily she has no serious injuries. Like what Rob said, anything can be fixed on the bike. We'll be visiting RJH again soon, she definitely needs a few more hourly lessons.

[Spitfire]

Hi Amy,

so sorry to hear of your plight .

Don't beat youself up over it, we are all prone to human error no one is perfect, the main thing is that you are ok

As Rob rightly states the bike can be fixed and I would strongly advise some quality riding time with Rob, it certainly worked for me, thats for sure.

Keep your chin up Amy we are all behind you, get back on that bike, you know deep down that you can do it.

Kind Regards
Mark

[Helen_86]

Hi Amy,

Glad you're ok. I totally agree with Ian that it was very brave of you to pick up your first ever scooter from Manchester! When I got my first bike, I had it delivered to my house. Boy am I glad I did that, because it does take a while to get used to a new machine, especially if you haven't had one before! My first ride on my first bike was wobbly and uncertain and I'm sure it would've been a whole lot worse if I had been on a main road.

So well done to you for bravery! Don't let it put you off. I'm sure that after a few more lessons and a bit more road time in general, you'll feel much happier and more comfortable with your scooter.

And if you want someone to ride around a bit with you, give me a shout

Helen x

[Andy]

Hi Amy,

So sorry to hear about your mishap, but at least you're Ok, which is the most important thing.

The problem you had on your CBT was simply not being able to reach the ground when stopping on an adverse camber; by the time your foot touched down, the scooter was on it's way over. Other than that, you rode really well on your CBT and I have every confidence in your abilities.

Don't let it put you off, we have ALL dropped a bike at one time or another; the trick is to get straight back on and have another go.

Regards,
Andy

[kitty paws]

Thanks for the replies everyone. I have been quite depressed these couple of days but I come back here to read the replies again and they do make me feel a bit better.

I feel scared of the SCV at the moment because it looks very big in the kitchen. Yesterday, we found this upholstery guy (a very nice guy called Steve with a cute black dog) recommended by Ian, and had the end of the seat skimmed right down to the skull (the hard case), so now I should be able to slide off it and tip toe on two feet instead of just one when I need to stop. Still, I'm afraid to get on it again but I can't continue to blame the size of the machine just because I'm rubbish. I'll wait till my chest pains and bruising goes and then decide on my next step.


P.S
According to my e-mail account, I should have a couple of PMs sent to me these couple of days, but it hasn't appeared in my inbox. I wonder if it keeps reminding me until I mark the old messages or there are new messages?

[yorkie 1200]

Hi amy
glad you are feeling better
thought you ad left us with not hearing of you

Glad steve was able to help you out with the seat
ave you tryed seat on bike yet doe's it feel better

[kitty paws]

Attempted to go out ( Steven ahead in the car) as I need to get a chain and lock for my scooter. Didn't even get out of our estate. Got no further than 20 metres at less than 5mph, loss my nerve and turned back. Can't even get to a near industrial estate or empty carpark to practise. What a waste of a sunny day.

What now Maybe give it one more attempt tomorrow (if it doesn't rain) as Sunday should be even quieter.

[Helen_86]

Give me a call if you want me along as a fellow two-wheeler 5mph is a start! Don't give up!

Helen
--x--

[kitty paws]

Give me a call if you want me along as a fellow two-wheeler 5mph is a start! Don't give up!

Helen
--x--

After some more thought, Sunday or no Sunday, I don't think I would make it out my driveway so have booked my extra lesson with Rob now. I'll make sure that I'm roadworthy first before I ask for fellow two-wheelers company otherwise it wouldn't be right of me to end up being a liability. But,I've got your number handy.

[yorkie 1200]

Pleased to hear your not giving up and have booked another lesson. Are you going down to Robs or is he coming over to you so you can go out on your own scooter.