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#21
05-02-2013 | 01:36 PM
Road Warrior
Joined: Mar 2008
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From: Montclair, CA.
I am glad I'm not a member of this club and I don't ever want to be either. You two got lucky, or something, carcruiser1955! I am sure some would say it was a miracle and that God did not deem it was not your two's time to go. I believe in the ladder. Did you have a helmet on, any 3 of you including the OP, and did they get hit? I know this don't go over well but I have not had a helmet on since the mid to late 70's. I don't even own one! All I can say is I hope it never happens to me and as that old saying goes, "There go I but for the grace of God"! I haven't seen too many bike accidents but none of the ones I have seen and witnessed, none of them looked any good at all. I had the misfortune of seeing a guy take his last ride, right there in front of me.
tbonetony06, I had a helmet on both times and if it wasn't for the helmet the first time down would have been my last. Full face was busted after the jerks hit me head on. I wear a full face all the time... 
#22
05-02-2013 | 01:44 PM
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#23
05-02-2013 | 02:05 PM
I was wearing a biltwell dot, but didn't hit my head. Insurance is going to cover all of it. I was wearing jeans, mechanics gloves, a heavy wool jacket that looks like a flannel, and leather chucks. I got out of it pretty solid considering. Luckily I have been falling out of airplanes for the Army for 19 years. Hitting the dirt is something I am good at. Lol
If it was going to happen, glad it was when I was going 30. Five minutes before I was on I-575 doing 80....
If it was going to happen, glad it was when I was going 30. Five minutes before I was on I-575 doing 80....
#24
05-02-2013 | 11:29 PM
Cruiser
Joined: Apr 2013
Posts: 113
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From: Houston
Glad you're ok. I have to assume the jerks didn't come away without any injuries. Hopefully they had some consequences with the law.
#26
05-03-2013 | 07:00 AM
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Oct 2012
Posts: 12,047
Likes: 10,925
From: Texas, USA
I work at Fort Hood and soldier deaths from motorcycle accidents have increased dramatically. The garrison commander is taking it VERY seriously. Last riding season they were doing monthly bike checks and mandatory training to help assure everyone is riding as safely as they can be.
#30
05-13-2013 | 01:21 PM
Intermediate
Joined: Apr 2013
Posts: 28
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From: Vancouver, WA
I'm glad you're alright! This definitely isn't the first thing I wanted to hear after looking you up!
This is Alex from back in Kosovo. I tried to send you a PM on here but it didn't work, I imagine it's because I'm new to the site. I'm going to check out your Crossbones Part II thread and see what plans you have.
If you can, PM me, I have some questions for you and I'd like to get your email again!
Respect,
Alex
This is Alex from back in Kosovo. I tried to send you a PM on here but it didn't work, I imagine it's because I'm new to the site. I'm going to check out your Crossbones Part II thread and see what plans you have.
If you can, PM me, I have some questions for you and I'd like to get your email again!
Respect,
Alex