| Author | Message | ||
     Natron |
-Cold tires -Truck in front stopping to turn while I was headchecking the next lane -Too much front brake I think you guys can figure the rest out. Luckily, I'm doing better than the bike. | ||
| Hooper |
It's a terrible thing, but I'm glad to hear you're doing at least somewhat well, as I'm sure your friends and family are too. Though I hate to hear things like this, it reminds me to be as careful and aware as possible. Hope things are better. | ||
| Skinstains |
ouch. | ||
| Strokizator |
I'll trade ya! Pretty much the same scenario with much different results. Bike suffered less than $150 in broken/bent parts. I'm guessing damage to me was over 80 grand (insurance took care of most of it). Now I wave like McCain. Glad to hear you're OK. | ||
| Natron |
Most likely will need to replace the frame on the Uly. I'll also say that even though BMW riding gear is crazy expensive. I will be replacing it with same. ATGATT. Aerostich combat touring boots BMW comfortshell pants and jacket elkskin gauntlet gloves Shoei RF-1000 helmet (somehow only the visor is scratched a bit, but I may still get a new one) Only damage to me is a bruised wrist, knee, and ego. The worst part was my wife heard about it on the radio before I could call her. | ||
| Sekalilgai |
that sucks, ATGATT save my hide before too ...prolly wouldn't be here today otherwise. Have a swift recovery. | ||
| Etennuly |
So there is little chance you will be riding with the mid Tenn boys this Sunday? Shit. That sucks. Glad you are OK. | ||
| Ulykan |
Natron, I'm really glad that you're ok. About 30 years ago I wasn't so lucky when a car made a illegal left turn in front of me. I broke my left arm and fractured my right wrist; required surgery to fix the arm. Bike was totaled. Anyway I hope that you get back on 2 wheels again really soon. Look at it this way, great riding weather is ending so you'll probably not miss too much. Good luck. Bob | ||
| Supertoon |
Natron, speedy recovery! BTW a review on the comfort shell stuff would be very cool. I am thinking about giving it a try when the Rev'it stuuf wears out. I read that after washing it loses its "pinecone" waterproofing. | ||
| Froggy |
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| Natron |
I'll post some pics within the next day or two. Supertoon, I'll definitely post a full review of the comfortshell stuff. I have (had) close to 10,000 miles on this set. | ||
| Hooper |
I beefed it into a deer at 50-some mph earlier this year and walked (well, rode...the Uly is tough!) away pretty much unscathed. ATGATT - Olympia AST and pants setup. I opted to not replace my frame because it too appeared unscathed, but later found a hairline crack on a weld that seeped fuel...I definitely got it replaced then. |
