[BillT]

I went for a little ride last night. About 4 miles from my house, I'm travelling in the left lane of a six-lane divided road, when this blond in a Pontiac Sunfire makes a left turn right in front of me. Rather than hit her, I laid Speedy down at 45 mph. My gear is messed up, and I'm awfully sore today. Speedy came out of it with scratches, and two worn slider pucks. She got a ticket - I had to ride Speedy home with what I thought was a broken hand and clavicle.
I'm feeling a little better tonight. Yay, drugs!

I'll try to post up some pics on the gallery

 

[Hooligan]

Sorry to hear it...heal up soon.

 

[DirtMcGirt]

fuck :'( glad you're alright though

 

[dfib]

Man glad to hear you are still hear. Better yet she got a ticket, hope it hurts for her.

 

[Roulettetriple]

The penalty should be more than just a ticket. Maybe her insurance company will jack her rates. At least your alright and speedy didn't get it too bad.

 

[BUCKET]

Shit like this pisses me right off,glad you're still with us.Hope the healings quick. :violent1:

 

[BillT]

As long as her insurance is buying, I'm gonna replace any scratched part. I put several pictures up in the gallery, waiting on approval.

Personally, I got two small spots of rash - where my knee wore through and where my jacket slid up, exposing my shirt.

Also:

Sprained left ankle
Broken right big toe
Sprained right knee
Bruised right hip
Hyper-extended left thumb and forefinger
Broken Metacarpal bone in right hand
Bruised 5th rib on left side
Bruised right elbow
Sprained right shoulder :'(

I have this knack for getting hurt or sick right before a holiday, allowing me to miss less work.

Thanks for the sentiments.

 

[dfib]

All images approved now... Let us know how you progress!

Best of luck!

 

[limebone]

Glad to hear that you came out of it without "major" injury!! Heal up quick!

p.s. Did the Vortex sliders do what they were supposed to?

 

[BillT]

Glad to hear that you came out of it without "major" injury!! Heal up quick!

p.s. Did the Vortex sliders do what they were supposed to?

Take a look at the pics in the gallery. Bike was probaly doing 35 when it hit the ground. NO damage to radiator, wheels, exhaust.
Scratches on the alternator cover and clutch cover. Flat spot on the ball end of the brake lever, and bar end is scraped.
I slid and rolled about 50 feet - Speedy went about 60 feet.

When the EMTs arrived, one guy asked where the biker was. They didn't think it was me, because I wasn't all bloody.

 

[Spidey]

Well, hopefully the chick's insurance will get you all new parts for Speedy. Good to hear you came out of it OK.

 

[Tight TL]

My biggest fear...getting taken out by a shit-for-brains who "didn't see me" or was on the cell phone or who was applying make-up or was reading the paper or who was eating breakfast. Get well soon.

 

[DirtMcGirt]

insurance $=upgrade time!...most times OEM is much more...and if ya need help w/ finishing those meds you know where i live ;D :fingure:

 

[kcjones]

It looks like the sliders did their job! Too bad you had to be the one to test them though.

Heal up and get back on the road!!

 

[Dobieman]

I will have to practice that "laying it down " thing, sounds better than using the brakes correctly :jerkit:

 

[jdonly1]

Glad your OK mate,heal quick

 

[APtech77]

:shocker: Get well dude..... :beer:

 

[sy0296]

damn, sorry to hear that. good to hear you and the speedy only came out scratches. ride safe!

 

[J-Pip]

Glad you're OK that sucks bad.

Pain and suffering restitution. Friend of mine went through something similar, except worse injuries. Got a nice chunk of change from it.

 

[Guest]

I will have to practice that "laying it down " thing, sounds better than using the brakes correctly :jerkit:

Jackass!! About time you hit the cruiser forum now. :jerkit: