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  1. Barking mad Prolific Speedmaster Hoarder Mar 12, 2017

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    After eight years of riding in HCMC with no mishaps, that came to an end last night. Riding home from a mates place going straight and I thought being as careful as normal but obviously not careful enough when a guy with his wife and child turned directly in front of me. Nothing I could do.
    Me a few decent scrapes and bruises, scoot not so good and the watch totally unscathed

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  2. oddboy Zero to Grail+2998 In Six Months Mar 12, 2017

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    Giving a like only for the watch. Hope you're alright Pete!
     
  3. Bushido Mar 12, 2017

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    That's a bummer about the damage to the scooter. Most importantly, your Speedy made it out okay! Well, it's good you're relatively unscathed too...

    Joking aside, happy to hear no major damage was done to you and hoping for a quick recovery.

    Edit* I failed at my original Speedy model recognition as pointed out by @oddboy
     
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  4. oddboy Zero to Grail+2998 In Six Months Mar 12, 2017

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    Tin Tin? :eek:
     
  5. Jones in LA Isofrane hoarder. Mar 12, 2017

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    Glad you came through relatively unscathed. Thank God for those everyday, little miracles
     
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  6. Bushido Mar 12, 2017

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    Terrible mistake on my part! I will go ahead and facepalm myself to save anyone else the trouble...

    me--->::facepalm1::
     
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  7. STANDY schizophrenic pizza orderer and watch collector Mar 12, 2017

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    Hope your not too busted up.

    8 years.......your lucky, been a fair few times and the only place I would ride was in Phu Quoc.
     
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  8. shaun hk Fairy nuffer Mar 12, 2017

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    sorry to see the damage on such a cool bike but at least you and watch were ok. I hope the family on the other bike also escaped unscathed?
     
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  9. shaun hk Fairy nuffer Mar 12, 2017

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    Was in Danang recently and had the thought of recreating the "top gear tour of Vietnam" on motorbikes.
    Would you consider this very foolish undertaking?
     
  10. Barking mad Prolific Speedmaster Hoarder Mar 12, 2017

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    I'm ok, i dont think I have ever had bruises so big and have tweaked my shoulder but hopefully nothing serious
    love Phu Quoc, we go there two or three times a year. Changing rapidly now.
    The family on the other bike were fine, better than me i think. Suspect they are more experienced at crashing:)
    Top gear recreation not foolish at all, once you are out of HCMC it is much quieter. I have a mate who could sort the rental bikes for you, he also supplied the bikes and mechanics for Top Gear.
     
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  11. Darlinboy Pratts! Will I B******S!!! Mar 12, 2017

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    Ouch!

    Glad you came through it well.
     
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  12. werdna77 Mar 12, 2017

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    Wishing you a speedy recovery. :)
     
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  13. Flingit1200s Mar 12, 2017

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    Things can be replaced, you cannot be replaced. Glad you are ok mate!
     
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  14. t_swiss_t Mar 12, 2017

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    But is the guy laying on the floor in the background okay? @Barking mad

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  15. sxl2004 Mar 12, 2017

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    You can dib people?:thumbsdown:
     
  16. Rodmar Mar 12, 2017

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    Oh I thought this was one of those auctions where he takes me out on a date....is it not?


    All kidding aside, just glad to see you'll live, those pesky bikes are dangerous!
     
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  17. Barking mad Prolific Speedmaster Hoarder Mar 12, 2017

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    Yours:unsure:, that is my ten you old stepson. Best starting stocking the fridge, he does eat a bit;)
     
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  18. JimInOz Melbourne Australia Mar 13, 2017

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    Crap news Pete, glad you're only bruised and sore.

    This could be your chance to do a mod?

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    :D
     
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  19. micampe Mar 13, 2017

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    Beautiful GS. This brings back memories of when I wiped out on mine. I did all by myself in my case: pushed more than I should have on a corner and touched the curb.
     
  20. Foo2rama Keeps his worms in a ball instead of a can. Mar 13, 2017

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    That's one pretty scooter. Glad your alright.
     
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