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Old 04-15-2007, 12:55 PM
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Well, my when came yesterday. 35 MPH down State road 13 when an young lady in a Chevy pick up truck decides to make a left turn into a drive way righ in front of me. I couldnt go right or I would have hit a 10 foot high brick wall, couldnt go left or I would have ran into on-coming traffic.
No choice, locked it up and hit her dead center head on.
Did a real nice end over end flip over the windshield and landed on my back on the roof of her truck, bounced off and hit the road beside her.
Well....when I realized that I was still alive, and before the pain set in I was on my feet going ballistic on her. She started crying and said "I'm so sorry, I didnt see you" Duh!
Anyway...long story short, transported to the hospital, x-rays and CAT scan and 8 hours later I have 2 broken ribs, pretty banged up lower left leg and numerous cuts and bruises.
Bike is a mess but fixable, I think. All the damage to the front fender, fairing and forks. Damn....she only had 1900 mile on her.
But, I ramble on....Probably the pain meds I'm on.

Damn lucky I'm sure...Someone was looking out for me yesterday.
Just thought I'd share.
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Old 04-15-2007, 12:57 PM
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Glad your still around to tell the story.
 
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Old 04-15-2007, 12:59 PM
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Glad to hear you survived, had won of those myself years back, amazing how fast you can roll across a car. Good like with recovery and get a good lawyer and a fat check
 
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Always hate to hear this stuff but I'm glad you walked away... well sorta walked away - could have been a lot worse - Hope you and your ride are back on the road soon -
 
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Wow, are you lucky. Take care and feel better real soon.

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Old 04-15-2007, 01:02 PM
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Glad you're OK. Hope you and the bike heal quickley......
 
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Glad you are still here to tell us your story.
 
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Very lucky me friend! Was she cited? Get better and when your able you can rebuild it. Hopefully you dont have any long lasting injuries.

Were you wearing a helmet?
Did it take any hits?

The man was looking out for ya for sure.
 
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Old 04-15-2007, 01:11 PM
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Praying for your speedy recovery (and the bikes) THanks for sharing.
 
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Feel better, at least your around to fix the bike.
 


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