Ok then, dash ams for Xmas.....but which one? Need recommendations NOW.....please.

@bennettsbikesocial

3 жыл бұрын

I genuinely went out and bought two car dash cams last night because of this happening, for my wife's car and mine. If you're interested, Halfords has a brilliant deal on the Nextbase 522GW bundle, with rear camera, 32GB Micro SD card and pouch for £169.99. If you're a Bennetts Rewards member, you get 10% off that too. For motorcycles, I've only tested the Thinkware M1 and the Techalogic DC-1 in this video so far. I've resisted reviewing dash-cams in the past as I was worried people would see it as an insurance company trying to force them on people, but attitudes seem to be changing, so I've started covering them in my editorial role. I have the Viofo MT1 waiting to review (I was about to fit it to the Interceptor), and will be covering the Innovv soon. Sorry I can't help more right now! The Techalogic, Viofo and Innovv all have discounts on Bennetts Rewards: rewards.bennetts.co.uk/rewards/discount-on-techalogic-dc1-dual-helmet-camera/ rewards.bennetts.co.uk/rewards/discount-on-viofo-dash-cams/ rewards.bennetts.co.uk/rewards/discount-on-innovv-k2-motorcycle-dash-cam/ And you could win a Thinkware M1: rewards.bennetts.co.uk/rewards?category=competitions Here's the Techalogic review: www.bennetts.co.uk/bikesocial/reviews/products/motorcycle-technology/techalogic-dc-1-front-rear-helmet-camera-review And here's the Thinkware M1 review: www.bennetts.co.uk/bikesocial/reviews/products/motorcycle-technology/thinkware-m1-motorbike-dash-cam-review Hope that helps! Cheers, John

@iandouglas451

3 жыл бұрын

but would the dash cam footage make any difference, a rear end shunt will always be the fault of the person behind in the UK.

@bennettsbikesocial

3 жыл бұрын

@@iandouglas451 It would depend on the circumstances, but I've covered the situation in this crash in the Techalogic review above.

@karlosh9286

3 жыл бұрын

@@iandouglas451 Generally rear end shunts are the fault of the driver behind. I can think of a scenario where a vehicle pulls across into a different lane and takes up the braking space of a vehicle behind. If the vehicle behind hasn't had a reasonable amount of time to increase the gap to the 2 second rule then they can not be completely to blame if the vehicle that has just pulled in front of them then does an emergency stop. They shouldn't have to brake sharply just to increase the gap, they should be allowed at least sometime to increase the gap safely, after all someone is likely to be behind them. For this , and many other incidents, dash cams are very useful to work out who is to blame.

@iandouglas451

3 жыл бұрын

@@karlosh9286 yes of course - i guess i don't want the faff of putting cameras all over my bike.

Just imagine the driver's face when he's told he's written off a bike being ridden by an insurance company's employee & as a rear-end shunt its indisputably all his fault, and what his insurers will have to say about it.

@flippy66

3 ай бұрын

I don't imagine he was told what the rider's job was. And why would his insurers say anything other than "yep your fault, you're covered but bye bye no claims"?

Sorry to see this John. I think I speak for many when I say you've been absolutely instrumental in my selection of quality biking gear as a new rider! Your extensive security testing, reviews, anti corrosion product tests etc have been a huge help to me! Hope you're back on the bike soon

@bennettsbikesocial

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much - that's really kind! Have a great Christmas a new year. Cheers, John

Sorry to see and hear this. Take care and hope you feel better soon 💪🏼

@bennettsbikesocial

3 жыл бұрын

Cheers! On the mend... just got to remember to take it easy! John

Bother. So much unnecessary endangerment, not to mention expense... accelerating as though the path was clear even though there were two vehicles in front - what an complete knob. Well done on maintaining your positive attitude.

@robertmagee5523

3 жыл бұрын

Some people need a written invitation to use a roundabout...also van driver was not focused ahead..good attitude through it all.

@ryancraig2795

3 жыл бұрын

The guy just made a mistake. Yes, a stupid one, but who of us hasn't on occasion? I did something similar once, almost 30 years ago (on my 25th birthday, which is usually when auto insurance becomes more reasonable). Waiting to turn right (North America) onto a street, I see the car ahead of me start to move, I look to left and see no traffic coming, and start to move, only to find the car that was in front of me was still there. Don't know why he hadn't moved. Totally my fault, of course, but I'd like to think it didn't make me a "complete knob", lol. I've also been on the receiving end of this scenario, although in a car. The car in front of me started to move then stopped for no reason, so I had to stop as well, and the driver behind me hit me. Again, careless, sure, but people do make mistakes. I didn't get mad at her.

@annon-ski7985

3 жыл бұрын

I work in motor insurance claims, drivers do it all the time and I am of the belief that people guilty of such are not apt to drive period. If you cannot focus on people directly in your path then you should not be driving. There is Absolutely no excuse.

@karlosh9286

3 жыл бұрын

@@annon-ski7985 "Drivers directly in your path" . I do mainly agree with this, there are a group of drivers that will jump into a tiny gap in front of you, usually on dual carriageways or motorways, and then you might not have enough time to safely increase the gap to 2 seconds to the car in front before an incident happens. So it does depend on context.

@JoshuaTootell

2 жыл бұрын

I was rear ended on the freeway in January this year, a rare time I was in my car. Traffic was at a total stand still, I even turned on my emergency flashers. I looked in the mirror and watched a guy change lanes into my lane at full freeway speed, I knew that even if he braked right then he wouldn't stop in time. I put my head against the headrest, foot on the brake and clutch, hands at 10 and 2, and waited. My cat was half the length it was before (Ford Fiesta). He said he fell asleep, I think he was on his phone. If you can't pay attention to what is right in front of you, you probably shouldn't be driving.

This sold me on the crash bars! Impressive seeing that they protected so much of the bike.

Get better soon! Ive been following all of your RE vids! Hope to see more soon

@bennettsbikesocial

3 жыл бұрын

Cheers! More to come...

sorry to hear this, I hope the driver gets full blame and you mend soon :)

@bennettsbikesocial

3 жыл бұрын

It's all going through fine, thanks!

Wishing you a speedy recovery. That camera was definitely worth having

Sorry to hear this John, all the best for a speedy recovery and Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 😀

@bennettsbikesocial

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Have a great Christmas. Cheers, John

I'm so sorry to hear about the injuries, stay in good spirits and hope you still enjoys the holidays

@bennettsbikesocial

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! You too! John

Sorry to hear about your prang brother. Glad to see your not too badly hurt. recover well and keep riding mate.

@bennettsbikesocial

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much! John

Sorry to hear this, hope your recovery has gone well. Be safe

Hope your ok!!! thanks for all your great reviews on the Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 liked it so much I bought one the orange crush colour Interceptor and loving it I have done 600klms so far. Hope you get well soon and get back riding again soon

@bennettsbikesocial

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I love the Orange Crush scheme - that or the Baker Express. Cheers, John

Hoping for a speedy recovery for you fella, Happy Christmas

@bennettsbikesocial

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, you too! John

Good to see you escaped relatively unscathed. Rear enders would happen less frequently if drivers were strapped to their hoods, like MC riders are. Pay attention people!! and no texting.

@bennettsbikesocial

3 жыл бұрын

Cheers! John

@oruemulgrew9187

3 жыл бұрын

He broke two ribs!

@bennettsbikesocial

3 жыл бұрын

@@oruemulgrew9187 And a pneumothorax, but I do think I got away relatively lightly. Just an unlucky one really, but could have been worse.

@oruemulgrew9187

3 жыл бұрын

@@bennettsbikesocial ouch

Glad your okay and doing better. Have a Happy Christmas.

@bennettsbikesocial

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, you too! John

Wow i love ur positivity, wishing u a speedy recovery

@bennettsbikesocial

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! John

Really sorry to see this has happened to you John. Hope the ribs heal quickly. Was good you had your camera running. Your dog looks like it's in its favourite spot.

@bennettsbikesocial

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Yes - if there's sun, she'll be there! Cheers, John

More footage of the pup please!! 🥺🥺 Hope ya feel better soon man!

@bennettsbikesocial

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Glad your OK as far as it goes. The front and rear camera is really good. Great idea. Get well soon.

Bugger! Sorry this has happened to you, what a gutter! Glad you seem to be taking it well and glad you're not more seriously hurt.

@bennettsbikesocial

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much! John

Damn, it's really sad to see that bike written off. Especially that the damage is not that bad really. Even the frame could be easily repaired or just chopped and replaced by old school standards :) Glad you are OK though.

@shenanigans4177

3 жыл бұрын

All the damages can be repaired by self if you know a bit of smithing and have a really big wrench.

@brianperry

Жыл бұрын

@@shenanigans4177 Once the frame is knocked out of alignment.. thats it...

Yet another great video Take care and hope you have a speedy recovery and see you back on the road soon

@bennettsbikesocial

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! John

Sorry to hear about what happened with you :( take care and get well soon buddy ❤

@bennettsbikesocial

3 жыл бұрын

Cheers! John

Glad you're ok dude, hope your insurance company looks after you.....😀

All the best chap, love your spirit! Get well soon 👍

@bennettsbikesocial

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! John

Sorry to hear this John, get well soon !!

@bennettsbikesocial

3 жыл бұрын

Cheers! All the best, John

Pleased to see your not badly injured buddy. 💪👍🏻

@bennettsbikesocial

3 жыл бұрын

Cheers! John

Sorry to hear of the accident that you was involved in , Love The review ,Seems Dash Cams can help in these type of Accidents im sure Bennetts will fight your Claim Hope it wont affect your No Claims Discount ,.Take Care Stay Safe

Yikes! Sorry to hear of the accident. I was the recipient of a similar accident 15 years ago, and still feel the effects of it to this day. I got hit up the backside by a car while waiting to turn into my parents drive on my ZZR600. My bike was also a write-off with suspected main frame damage around the swingarm pivot points, rear wheel buckled and most fairing panels were cracked. Hope you feel better soon and have a good Christmas!

@bennettsbikesocial

3 жыл бұрын

Sorry to hear that! Hope you got back on okay. Have a great Christmas! Cheers, John

Sorry to see what has happened to you and your bike 🏍. Hope that your on the mend soon.

@bennettsbikesocial

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! John

Get well soon! Know about those ribs, no coughing, sneezing, or laughing for you 😉👍. Seeing that bent subframe, and knowing that will most likely total the bike, kind of makes a case for more manufacturers going to “bolt on” subframes 🤔.

@bennettsbikesocial

3 жыл бұрын

It does look like there's more going on at the front too, sadly. Cheers, John

Great video, glad you’re okay!

@bennettsbikesocial

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! John

Glad you are OK, love the dogs getting involved.

@bennettsbikesocial

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! John

Sorry to hear about your accident but glad you weren’t badly hurt (though broken ribs can sting a bit!). Hope you’re riding again soon and maybe on a new Interceptor!

@bennettsbikesocial

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! John

Sorry to hear about your misadventure. I feel your pain. Get well soon!

You made everyone jump lol. We’ve all been in an accident now! 🥴🤣

Glad you are ok and hope you make a speedy recovery.

@bennettsbikesocial

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much! Cheers, John

Sorry to hear about your accident but glad you’re okay. Get well soon

@bennettsbikesocial

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! John

You are gonna be good in no time. Heal up and hope you get back out soon💪

@bennettsbikesocial

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Cheers, John

Sorry about your accident fella, Glad you're okay , I Hope Bennets treat you better than they did me this year , I got taken out by a blind driver in August! Not very impressed with Bennets at all I'm afraid, or Liverpool Victoria. You take care of yourself, and have a nice Christmas.

@bennettsbikesocial

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ray, and sorry to hear this. If you want to drop me a line, I'd like to look into this after Christmas. All the best, John

Ffs, sorry to hear this. Thankfully you have the dash cam footage....the other party should be charged with careless driving, sorry but its not a simple mistake...there's no excuses. I got knocked off my bike in June and couldn't walk for three months....all because the 3rd party couldn't be arsed to take a corner properly on a narrow road. I'm well out of pocket now over this.....The police can see what happened but can't prove it.....they advised me to get a dash cam...BTW, the police were awesome and really helpful and made sure bike was recovered to where I asked after I was carted off in an ambulance. Get well soon.

@bennettsbikesocial

3 жыл бұрын

Really sorry to hear that! This driver came straight out to help, and admitted liability to the police immediately. Cheers, John

@chr11sf

3 жыл бұрын

@@bennettsbikesocial I read this article only a few hours before seeing your video...apologise for the click baity website but doesn't seem to have been reported on the BBC, probably doesn't fit with their agenda. Anyway, the motorcyclist was killed after a driver ploughed into the back of him in stationary traffic; she was distracted by her podcast....8 months SUSPENDED sentence....tis but a joke......www.grimsbytelegraph.co.uk/news/grimsby-news/teacher-distracted-podcast-failed-see-4796797

Take care bro, get well soon..., Hope to see you and your RE INT back in action....

@bennettsbikesocial

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Sudev! All the best, John

Sorry to hear. Get well super soon. 🙏

@bennettsbikesocial

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! John

I am glad you are recovering. Stay positive

@bennettsbikesocial

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! John

Get well soon .Nice to see you are still chipper ! It's been a good series on the 650 .I have a couple of questions, With the soft bags did you need any other straps than the seat webbing?And what protective spray did you use? Sorry if that's a bit mercenary

@bennettsbikesocial

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Yes, the bags each have a strap going to the number plate bracket and to the pillion peg carriers. I used XCP Rust Blocker. Cheers, John

Didn't look that bad and the injuries surprised me! Hope you mend and the bike gets replaced. I love the way the dog is like 'he's on about this again! Think I'll have another nap'

Take care bro. Recover soon. All the best to you and your future rides.

@bennettsbikesocial

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! All the best, John

Get well..soon ..for both of you.. hope you ride soon...best wishes

@bennettsbikesocial

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! John

You literally got stuck between two idiots. What awful luck.

Sorry to see this John. Not the video you were hoping to produce I assume. Hope your recovery is swift and complete. BTW ... your dog was chillin' despite the interruption to her snooze schedule 😁

@bennettsbikesocial

3 жыл бұрын

Ironically, I was out getting footage so I could review that Techalogic camera! I don't intend to be this thorough for the next dash-cam test! Have a great Christmas. Cheers, John

@shaneelson

3 жыл бұрын

@@bennettsbikesocial The camera gets a thumbs up for demonstrating its value in these situations 👍 After all that argy bargy over the stock vs touring seat too 😁

I hope you recover quickly, I am, so sorry you had a crush. Most times I look in the mirrors when I am stationary, but I guess it only takes one time not looking for it to happen.

Good to see you're up and about but what s great opportunity to do a custom build on the bike 👍

@bennettsbikesocial

3 жыл бұрын

The thought crossed my mind, but understandably Royal Enfield does want this one back. We'll get more lined up soon though. Have a good Christmas, John

Glad you're all okay.

Wishing you a speedy recovery. Could you do a little follow up video on the impotence of good riding gear. Even at slow speeds it looks like you escaped a nasty burn. Would damage to protective gear be covered by an insurance claim?

@bennettsbikesocial

3 жыл бұрын

Will do... I've done a fair bit on CE kit etc already - here are some links. www.bennetts.co.uk/bikesocial/news-and-views/features/product/motorcycle-clothing-the-ce-approval-law-explained www.bennetts.co.uk/bikesocial/news-and-views/advice/biking-tips/do-you-have-to-wear-proper-motorcycle-gear-uk-law-explained www.bennetts.co.uk/bikesocial/reviews/products

Get well soon mate

@bennettsbikesocial

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! John

Thank God you're safe. Get well soon.

@bennettsbikesocial

3 жыл бұрын

Cheers! John

That’s why I love removable subframes on motorcycles frames. Glad that your ok 👍. It’s really a shame that it’s a write off, did you checked how much the frame costs?

@bennettsbikesocial

3 жыл бұрын

As this bike's owned by Royal Enfield, they'll want it back to sort out. Looking at the front, there's definitely something going on there too, so the total cost of repair will be pretty high.

This is insane, how many damages could be made from so slow crash. I wish you good and quick recovery.

@bulthaosen1169

Жыл бұрын

Because heavy things carry a lot of momentum.

Get well soon and get back in the saddle again soon! Any chance I can have the tank for my shed wall? I'll be buying the "Mk3" paint scheme, when I can afford it, (a long way off!) but I LOVE chrome tanks!

@bennettsbikesocial

3 жыл бұрын

I've kept the tail light that flew past me, but Royal Enfield will be wanting that back, sorry!

Glad your ok hope you get well soon

@bennettsbikesocial

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! John

Get well soon mate 👍 🙏

@bennettsbikesocial

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much! Cheers, John

So sorry about your off John, I wish you a speedy recovery. A rear ender is one of my fears(very difficult to take avoiding action), glad you were not hurt too badly. You say that your Airbag would not have protected your ribs, given that comment do you think the Alpinestars Tech-Air 5 would have? I ask because I was thinking of buying the Ixon IX-U03 but am now wondering if the Alpinestar would be a better bet? Any thoughts?

@bennettsbikesocial

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! It would only make a difference if the bag inflated at the sides I'm afraid. Just an unlucky one this time. Cheers, John

Apart from running into wildlife the one thing that concerns me is exactly what just happened to you not to sure what can be done to minimize the risk apart from splitting lanes at rounder bouts and junctions, thanks for sharing this situation and giving us all the heads up get well old chap and get out on another bike soon.

@bennettsbikesocial

3 жыл бұрын

I do always filter where possible, but turning left at this roundabout it just wasn't safe. Though maybe in this case it would have been better! Cheers, John

Glad to see your ok 👍

@bennettsbikesocial

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Cheers, John

wow John, hope your ok. Rest up 👍

@bennettsbikesocial

3 жыл бұрын

Cheers Nick! John

that swept up exhaust looks pretty decent. :D

I'm really glad nothing serious happened to you. The Interceptor can be repaired. I hope you have recovered well from your broken ribs and pride. Ride on!

@bennettsbikesocial

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much! Back on the road shortly all being well. Cheers, John

I hope you recovered just fine from this accident. As a paramedic I wouldn't call a pneumothorax small damage. Without definitive care it can easily lead to death in a few hours. Sorry to see your bike being written off but your also could have died if this accident would have happened where the is now or low standard of care available to you.

@bennettsbikesocial

3 жыл бұрын

Much better now - thank you! All the best, John

Listen to the Mrs’ and don’t over do it! Great vid, sorry about the crash though!

@bennettsbikesocial

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! John

Oh dear, I hope you heal quickly and can get back on a bike in time for spring 2021

@bennettsbikesocial

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I'm sure I'll be back out before then! Have a great Christmas, cheers, John

Glad you're ok. Bummer.

@bennettsbikesocial

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! John

Glad to see you are not too badly hurt and the bike is not too damaged. Shame that it will be a write off though as you say. It is however case in point for high vis clothing and also filtering.

@bennettsbikesocial

3 жыл бұрын

I do usually filter but turning left at this roundabout there's just no safe way to do it. Cheers, John

Glad you're okay. I once had a genius biker fly into the back of my rear foot pegs while I was waiting at a red light. Was counting down the seconds till it turns green and then "wham!". I'm thrown off my bike, my gear lever is sheared and handle bar bent. The other guy's bike was bent and he was all sorts of dinged up.

Glad you're 'relatively' OK. Having broken nine ribs in a cycle accident I know how painful broken ribs are, especially when you sneeze. Get fully fit soon. And yes I think some kind of camera is needed!! Cute dog BTW :-)

@bennettsbikesocial

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Nine ribs?! Ow! Hope you're okay now!

Ouch . Hope you get well soon.

@bennettsbikesocial

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! John

Were you good with the suspension or is an upgrade to something like the yss components in order?

@bennettsbikesocial

3 жыл бұрын

I did mention the suspension in this video. Cheers, John

Glad your sought of ok take care steve from australia

@bennettsbikesocial

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! John

@stevelangmanracing4551

3 жыл бұрын

@@bennettsbikesocial i really have got a lot out blogs, W800 v Interceptor was one of my favs, the best is the trail ride with Nathan on your 310GS ive watched it heaps get a big laugh👌

Ouch, this was rough. Hope you heal fast. Curious if you were wearing hi-vis/reflective gear?

@bennettsbikesocial

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks... not a hi-vis, but my jacket has reflective panels on the rear.

Get well soon !

@bennettsbikesocial

3 жыл бұрын

Thansks! John

Glad that you lived to ride another day ! Get better soon and best wishes from the US! I have a question: in your opinion what can be done to make the bike lighter? Any mods that you can think of? I really like to get one ASAP but due to the leg injury have trouble to handle anything that over 400lbs(185kilos) . Any recommendations? Do you think that it’s possible at all? Thank you 🙏

@bennettsbikesocial

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much! I'll try to look into this when I get out on a new one, but while it's heavy on paper, it's really not when you're using it. It is a little heavy when you pick it off the stand but really not bad. Have you tried lifting one at a dealer? Cheers, John

@ltanetwork9123

3 жыл бұрын

@@bennettsbikesocial well that was quick 😀 picking up at the show room and of the stand not a problem, its at the stops and lights when my left foot down is my concern. I physically cannot hold bikes heavier than 400 lbs due to my bad leg.

@bennettsbikesocial

3 жыл бұрын

@@ltanetwork9123 I honestly can't see it being a problem as it's very low - the standover height means you'll most likely be able to get both feet down easily, and then any bike can be held up with your little finger, as long as it's balanced upright. It might be that you have to pick it up then step onto it, but all I can suggest really is to give it a go, sorry! As far as I know, the exhaust would be the main area you could lose a little weight, but the steel frame and big (lovely) lump of an engine make up for a lot of the mass. Good luck! Cheers, John

@ltanetwork9123

3 жыл бұрын

@@bennettsbikesocial thank you 🙏 buddy! Get well soon!

Glad your ok, do you reckon a chest protector would have saved the ribs, I know its impossible to say, but I wear a force field chest protector myself whether wearing textiles or leathers. I think they are an item of body armour that's often overlooked.

@bennettsbikesocial

3 жыл бұрын

In this case, I don't as the impact was on the side of my ribs, under my arm. But yes - a chest protector is well worth having. Cheers, John

Wishing you a full and speedy recovery. Do hope you get yourself an Interceptor of your own very soon!! Sorry but I have to say it. That's plain negligent driving crashing into a motorcyclist like that. There are no excuses.

glad your ok mate..

Just goes to show no matter how careful you are doesn’t mean everyone else out there is going to be doing the same. I recall reading a science paper on why we’re not designed for driving our eyes seemingly and out with our control take 1/5th of second images of different areas around us. Our brain makes judgements again quite involuntary on what’s happening based on the images not always correctly of course and if you add in other distractions and a bit of speed easy to see how some accidents happen. Anyway glad to hear no really serious injuries hope you’re feeling better soon and back on the bike, different bike of course.

@bennettsbikesocial

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Yes drivers are used to seeing a big slab of car, not a thin bike. If more people rode, the roads would be safer, ironically. Cheers, John

Get well soon and have a good Christmas. Surely a "fixing a crash damaged bike" series coming up:)

@bennettsbikesocial

3 жыл бұрын

I have rebuilt crashed bikes before, but this one has to go back to the owners. Cheers, and have a great Christmas, John

Man down! Glad you are not too badly knocked about, just don't laugh so much over the festive break ; )

@bennettsbikesocial

3 жыл бұрын

Cheers! John

Sorry to see this John. Really glad you’ve walked away so easily and pretty lucky I think. You’re clearly in a bit of pain though with them ribs, best take it easy tucking into the Christmas Turkey 🦃...At least you should get off washing up duty and be given some extra rum on the Xmas pudding! Take care man and seasons greetings.

@bennettsbikesocial

3 жыл бұрын

Cheers! Need to get fixed up because we have to have that Grom outing still. Though off-road is where my ribs usually get busted. All the best, John

@DormanDiaries

3 жыл бұрын

@@bennettsbikesocial - yep, fingers crossed for sometime in 2021! Be nice to see some people!

Was looking at electronic brake light activation on engine braking, this has made my mind up.

@bennettsbikesocial

3 жыл бұрын

Thing is, I was on throttle when this happened.

I have a ROYAL Enfield interceptor I just love it I cant wait to get out on the road its just a fun comfortable ride just added a radiator chrome gard and some saddle bags and that's it I love the bike as it is Sorry to hear about ur accident hope u get well soon👍

@bennettsbikesocial

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! It is a great bike - have fun! John

The frame bends against everything it is attached to so all connections will be stressed I doubt the swing arm is in alignment anymore. If you could see the damage happen in very slow motion you would see the entire bike assembly flexing horribly and then returning 'almost' to normal...trust me you do not want it back it cannot be fixed. Keep in mind when assembling they never smash parts together. Send it to the boneyard and start over do NOT get it fixed.

Unlucky, that was quite a dangerous spot, both of the lanes were blind corners right?

Glad you’re relatively ok although I know broken ribs are painful. Have you watched TMF’s air vest video? Do you think it would have saved your ribs from injury? I think the tethered type would have deployed when you were thrown backwards, just a thought. Merry Xmas 👍

@bennettsbikesocial

3 жыл бұрын

I've reviewed several difference airbag systems. In this case it wouldn't have helped as the damage was done to the side of my chest, under the arm. I just got unlucky! Cheers, John www.google.com/search?q=bennetts+airbag+review&rlz=1C5CHFA_enGB847GB847&oq=bennetts+airbag+review&aqs=chrome.0.69i59j69i64j69i60l3.2441j0j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8

I had the aluminium frame of my Yamaha FZR Exup 1000 straightened in 1991, this was sthe first bench with laserbeam in Europe in those times. This firm was in Nuland Holland and it took from 8 in the morning until 5 PM, but they did a verry good job. I still have that bike and it is still going strong and straith. So it is possible to repair a frame.

@bennettsbikesocial

3 жыл бұрын

Definitely! I've had a CBR600 and a Monster straightened. This isn't my bike though, so Royal Enfield will rightly want to decide what to do with it.

Oh, that was a hard one. Hope you're fine mate.

@bennettsbikesocial

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! John

Is that the roundabout near oakdene that goes under the M26? Looks similar if not!

Lucky your better half wasn't on the back after sorting the rear pegs ! ....get well soon !

@bennettsbikesocial

3 жыл бұрын

Too true! Cheers, John

Glad to see your relatively unhurt get well soon I take it you still have th XR in the garage 👍

@bennettsbikesocial

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Cheers, John

Oooh, cracked ribs; that bloody hurts. Glad it was no worse and shame about the bike. Could be a Cat D? Do you feel a full on (proper) Caf Racer coming on?

@bennettsbikesocial

3 жыл бұрын

I would, but Royal Enfield needs the bike back. Cheers, John