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**SAGARR_46** · 11-23-2010, 02:01 PM

Originally posted by Arup View Post

Life is limping and snail-pacing its way, in slow-mo, back to normalcy now and pain seems to have become an intrinsic part of me. Many a miles to crawl ... before I can walk.

So here are some of the rules / facts of the game :

So here is where my limited advise for the noobs begins (not necessarily in any order) :

Get thoroughly accustomed with your bikes before you decide to take her to uncharted territories. Move her around in your locality as much as you can. See how she behaves at nooks, turns, corners, etc.
Understand the behaviour of roads very very well in all conditions
Try using your full gear, together, from the moment you mount the bike for the first time
Do not be in a hurry to open her up. You will get plenty of opportunities in the future when you go to long and open stretches. You want to enjoy your machine for a lifetime right?
Watch out for that dog / old man crossing the road!!
Be well read and try and take lessons and imbibe knowledge from an expert / someone who has been riding for years. This is not because you do not know how to ride, but more, to be able to tackle a tricky situation and try and do the RIGHT thing always. These are scientifically, very advanced machines that you are riding. Any information about these then, must be welcome by you.
After each ride, look back at what you did right and what was it that you should / could have avoided. Keep these as learning for your future rides.
Take it really easy and slow down if you must.
Choose your fellow riders very very carefully. The company that you keep in matters such as these is of utmost importance. They must be like minded people and your objective of riding must be exactly the same, else you are better off riding alone. Trust me on that one.

Again folks, my intention is not at all to scare you away. One will never be able to put together a comprehensive and all inclusive list of reasons as to why accidents happen and what their ramifications might be. Who could say that despite riding safe and slow, I would still end up like this? No one could believe it!

The only thing you can be is judicious. Decide what your capabilities are and practice a lot if you want to hone them. Please make sure you do not disregard knowledge. Riding safe is a subjective matter, as safety itself is subjective. For you, safety is your comfort zone. Do not get out of it, unless of course there is an earth-shattering compulsion to do so.

All the very best and do take care as there might always be someone out there waiting for you to get back home.

I am so happy to finally hear from you. God bless you and your family.

**atul_chang** · 11-23-2010, 03:22 PM

Originally posted by Arup View Post

I am happy that I took a U-turn from the pearly gates without slipping and falling off at the turn and I am happy that I made it back with the true grace of the superpower that was looking after me at that time. .

I am so happy that you are back and kudos to your fighting spirit. I remember when I visited you in the hospital and all the pain that you had to endure, but being back and strong is what matters. What does not kill you makes you stronger.

Originally posted by Arup View Post

Your note is something that is important for each and every biker and not just the noobs. I know all about your love for the bikes. Girte hain Sehsawaar (riders) hin maidan-e jung me, wo tifna kya girega jo ghutno ke bal chale. [/QUOTE]

Originally posted by Arup View Post

What do you say would be the impact on a full carbon fibre helmet having a hole in it (in my case)? Now, what if this was an ordinary helmet; or say no helmet at all?? My tailbone broke despite a spine guard. What if the guard was not there? My elbow got bruised despite an elbow guard. What if this guard was not there? Get the flow?

Completely and whole heartedly agree. in addition to the above the below mentioned advise that you gave me from the hospital bed is what I have followed to a T.

Originally posted by Arup View Post

Get thoroughly accustomed with your bikes before you decide to take her to uncharted territories. Move her around in your locality as much as you can. See how she behaves at nooks, turns, corners, etc.
Try using your full gear, together, from the moment you mount the bike for the first time
Choose your fellow riders very very carefully. The company that you keep in matters such as these is of utmost importance. They must be like minded people and your objective of riding must be exactly the same, else you are better off riding alone. Trust me on that one.

Amazing stuff Arup and thanks for sharing this. I know it would have been painful to relive the moment to write this, but I for one have benefitted immensely from your advice. Please continue writing. You are a BIKER whether you ride or not.

**busalover42** · 11-24-2010, 01:01 PM

Arup!

Here's wishing you a warm welcome back. My sincerest COMMISERATIONS to you on your crash. The pain that you have gone through is simply incomparable to any words coming out of my mouth right now. I feel your pain is all I can say.

Being a superbiker myself I could not commend you more on the way you have penned down all your trysts with fate and the fact you are putting up a brave front is something else...am talking superlative here. Also the advice flowing from your end I reckon is bang on not just for the rookies but even for us experienced campaigners ( I'm still learning) who at times take things for granted.

I still havent gone through your whole thread...just writing all that I am based on your last one...will go through the entire thread in a bit.

Once again here's wishing you a SPEEDY recovery and remember God IS GREAT!

Jay.

**Tail_Gunner** · 11-24-2010, 02:36 PM

Hey ARup,
Get well soon..
Just read this thread from the start and didn't knew it would end like this...
Helmets oFF to your spirit and determination.
Once a biker... always a biker... Thanks for the valuable advice. I shall follow this strictly ...

**kpsr17** · 11-24-2010, 02:54 PM

Get well soon!!!

Was going through every word in this thread sitting in my office and my mood has transformed from "happy" to "sad" in a matter of 10 pages. I was happy to hear other xbhpians who rode along with you describing you as a "responsible rider", which ofcourse I certainly felt reading your riding experience, but what hope does a biking enthusiast have when these kind of unfortunate incidents happen to responsible bikers?

Get well really really soon and I wish you a speedy recovery.
I hope you get back on your "white lady" one day and share your ride experience with all of us.

**octaneboost** · 11-25-2010, 03:12 PM

Dear Arup,

I have gone through the last few pages of your thread and am deeply saddened by what you have had to go through.The physical trauma apart, there is so much that one has to cope up with after such an incident.And let me tell you, you have been so brave through it all, it reflects in your last post on your reflections about the whole episode.

Dreams never die.Take this as a sabbatical and reflect on the things/relationships that are truly dear to you and by God's grace are still with you.I can understand your pain in being forced to abstain from something so close to your heart.Take each day as it comes.

Not many here can lay claim to the sort of courage that you have shown in penning down your observations from something that is so traumatic.You lived for another day when the sun will be shining again.Remember that in itself is life's biggest victory.Take care.

Pratik

**ashtorque** · 11-25-2010, 04:28 PM

At the outset, moments of happiness to see your post after a long time. The memories of that fateful day playback in my mind every now and then. How excited I was having crossed 200kmph for the first time & waiting to share it with you? Only to get informed by that guy in the car that "one of your rider friends with white bike has been knocked down by a truck". It sends a chill down my spine even today dude. I dont see any point to pen down anything that happened later.
Arup, I have seen you fall, I have seen you fight and I am seeing you resurrect. Hats off to your fighting spirit and to your wife who is perhaps stronger than you. May God bless both of you always.

Your post is a MUST READ FOR ALL. Its a necessary reminder-post amongst the posts about top speeds and cornering and touring et al. I cant agree more on knowing/practicing your machine before you start taking her out in untested waters. The good news is that there are some good initiatives taken by XBHPians about sharing riding knowledge or stipulating mandatory gear and discipline while riding etc.

I wish you a mach-speedy recovery so that we can restart out get togethers at BU. And AFA curtains is concerned.....no chance boss. The machine will come looking for you even if you choose to keep away. Lets meet up next week and ***** about rest of the things

**sherry_unicornlover** · 11-25-2010, 06:14 PM

very well put up Arup.
I would say that the points which you have mentioned does not only imply on SBK's but somewhat on our bikes as well.
Everyone who rides a two wheeler should and must remember what might happen.
Good to know that you are recovering.

**zakirmerchant** · 11-26-2010, 01:27 PM

Dear Arup

I began reading this thread with great excitement and am at great pain to see how things have turned out for you. I see you as a real fighter dealing with the situation with unique poise. Your response to the situation and the advice thereafter will truly put sense in most of the bravados looking for thrills and not being responsible to the folks waiting back home.

I truly pray and wish you a complete recovery. I can only urge you to keep ur spirits high.

Zakir

**Sarvajit** · 11-26-2010, 01:46 PM

Hi Arup,
I understand the emotional&mental trauma that you are going through-I too had a bad accident with multiple jaw fractures&took a few months to get back to normal, after many rounds of maxillofacial surgeries etc. I still have 2 plates in my jaw. Had to give up dreams of joining merchant navy&almost lost an academic year.
All this happened even before my biking career started.
But I did buy my 1st, 2nd and 3rd bike&am enjoying biking safely now.
I admire your spirit&am always there for you-wishing, hoping&praying that I will see you post another tour report soon! You will bounce back.
God bless you!

**straight_curve** · 11-29-2010, 09:50 PM

Hi Arup,

Life must go on and that too the way you like it. Each and every second has been and will be yours all your life. Hope that you get well soon fighting fit and with a new start enjoying the passion which you always had - Biking.

Let the history be rewritten!!!!

Cheers and Good luck...

**harikeshpk** · 11-29-2010, 10:50 PM

get well arup . wishing you a speedy recovery. remember everything is in the mind. ride again. all the very best.

**crazy_NJ** · 11-30-2010, 01:57 AM

That was a very nice writeup.. Thanks for sharing your experience..

I also been through not such big, but a small accident. I also have 2 screws on my right shoulder..

Anyway, Get well soon brother.. Hope you will be able to ride your beauty very soon.. May GOD bless you.

**rawpower_87** · 11-30-2010, 05:12 AM

Hi Arup,
we might not know each other very well, but I couldn't help but respond to your experience and writeup.
Firstly, I have never ever glued on to any thread in xBhp before I starting reading this. Your words have that power, brother. Amazing write up! I know the timing might be mad and this ain't no travelogue but can't hide what I feel about this.
I'm no experienced driver myself and I have had quite a few falls now. And I realize every point you made right here. Every fall had made me realize how vast the roads are and how small we all were. No matter how much we speed, the same roads are gonna be there forever; with only the riders changing with time.
Your writeup has inspired me not just to ride but ride with keeping that in mind. To respect the road and your ride.
Hope to see more from you and wishing you a speedy recovery. Hope to meet you soon... Good Luck brother!

**Arup** · 11-30-2010, 11:55 AM

Gentlemen, at the outset, pls do not misconstrue this as a generic message. This is heartfelt and goes out to each and every one of you and even to those who have sent me pvt. messages. I just did not want to elongate the thread by quoting in all previous messages sent.

I really thank you for all your kind words and thank you for your good wishes, which I know will help me get back to normalcy sooner that later. Just that the event has been far too traumatic even to start thinking anew. But yes, as one dear friend quoted, once a biker, always a biker, whether I ride or not - thats what will remain with me always .... Thanks again to all of you for your wishes .... Regards, Arup

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