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     Outrider |
Based on the circumstances I have read, in my opinion Mike made the right decision. Better to cross traffic and ride it out on the shoulder than to low side under the oncoming vehicle. I had a similar incident with a slippery decreasing radius right hander, both front and rear sliding out from under me and an oncoming dump truck only a few days before Mike's incident. Only difference is I most likely had more of a run off to work with and made it because I was able to use the extra throttle. Amazing how a skilled riders mind works in a high stress situation. Also, am truly pleased with the way my X1 responded to the instant need for radical directional change and controllable power on demand. Not to mention its ability to handle deep loose gravel on the shoulder. I never stopped, I just continued riding on the shoulder until I could reenter the highway. Lots of other bikes that would have failed me in that scenario. Many thanks to Erik Buell for a wonderful bike and best wished to Mike for a speedy recovery. | ||
| Mbsween |
Found one more, Mike did a number on this vehicle. I pretty sure it was Mike's leg that hit the car, as Glitch said, the bike was relatively undamaged, a 10 mph drop along uneven surface would've done similar damage (to the bike anyways). (Message edited by mbsween on October 02, 2004) (Message edited by mbsween on October 02, 2004) | ||
| Mbsween |
And here's the image  | ||
| Glitch |
Damn | ||
| Shred |
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| BadS1 |
Shred is that you???How you doing man??? | ||
| Shred |
That's right I'm back!!!!I'll be posting more over the next couple days.I want to start off by saying thanks to all those who was their we I wiped out,Paul, craig,pete,Gator,Buellish,anyone and everyone who help at the seen of the crime.Thanks to everyone who came to see me in both hospitals.Everyone who just had me in their thoughts,and sent word of caring.One of the greatest things about having a Buell is not just the bike but the people that are involved in being a Bueller.The Brag group!!!! The Bad Weather Biker web site that has been a great tool for meeting such great people, No joke everyone has been so good to me I just don't have the words to say how I feel about Brag,Bad Weather,all the people I have met on and off the web.Paul and craig I met at the Ridge Run wish we could have rode more!!!You guys were really cool to ride with we had our own little group,That cold beer at the pizza place with that frosted glass !!!!!Paul I still need to buy you a beer.Any time your around in the states you call I'll show up,If you ever need a place to stay and want to ride some of the best twisties in the states. North G.a is it!!!Craig that gos for you too.Any fellow Bueller that wants to ride just give me about 12 weeks and I'm in!!!Thanks Dave for coming up and helping out with getting my and petes bike you to Gator and Along4theride.Dave you become such a great friend since we met on the side of the road and only live a block away.We rode so many miles in N.G.A and back roads that we have found together our little road trip like the 680 mile in one day and all the many rides we have had can't wait until I'm better so we can pick up were we left off some many curves not enough time!!!! | ||
| BadS1 |
Shred I'm glad to hear that your in good spirits and you sound like you want to return quickly.I just would like to say I'm glad your all right.Heal up quick. | ||
| Shred |
Thanks SMHD for for stopping buy,Cmeron thanks for the ribs they were great I again will say thanks to all I just don't have the words.Thanks to all in the Brag and 3%ers group Pete,Dave,Charlie,Travis Rebecca,Will,vickie,silvermullet,Caesar,Fran,The govenor,Gator,Todd hope I didn't leave anyone out.It's hard for me even now to just to say what I can.Thanks Charlie and sam and my best riding buddy Dave for all the times of coming over to help me in and out of the house and being such great friends and thanks to everyone for being such great people I tell a lot of people that if you can in a life time can have a handful of friends true friends you doing good well I'm really blessed with what I have with the Brag group,All the people I met in the Bad Weather.This is the best biker web site in the world that no joke!!!!To (ALL) the fellow Buellers out there Thanks again!!!! And again!!! Anyone, anytime needs my help I'm In just call!!!I'm going to sign off for now go pop some pills and dream of a land not so far away of endless curves and ride with all me fellow Buellers on the sweetest rides were no one crashes and all I see are Buells for miles around with endless good times and Beer and well I better just stop and say buy.Larry I know your out there your with us too your cool even though you don't have a Buell your bike is great If I had money I'd have one also!!!!THANKS EVERYONE!!!! | ||
| Odie |
Glad to hear you're doing well Shred...Take care....Odie | ||
| Glitch |
It's the least I could do for such a good friend. | ||
| S2pengy |
Shred Great to hear from you.. You and Pete have been in my thoughts and prayers... | ||
| Black_sunshine |
Rock on Shred..  Good to see you back on the BadWeb | ||
| Jmartz |
Shred: We've never met but I wish you a quick and complete recovery. It is great to see you are upbeat and ready to ride again. | ||
| Newfie_buell |
Same here, Wishing you a speedy recovery | ||
| Along4theride |
It is great to see you are upbeat and ready to ride again. If he could have figured out how to strap his leg to a bike he would have ridden one home from the hospital. | ||
| S2pengy |
I would hope that after the other hospital ride I saw that maybe he should wait a week  | ||
| Wyckedflesh |
Mike glad to see your back at home...Do they have you on "baby Asprin"? Its what they put me on to help prevent clots with the rod in my leg 2 years ago. | ||
| Tbs_stunta |
>>Larry I know your out there your with us too your cool even though you don't have a Buell your bike is great If I had money I'd have one also!!!! Looks like the meds have kicked in. Glad you're back dude. | ||
| Paulinoz |
Mike glad to here you are on the way back to good health. Will get that beer one day us Australians are know to go a long way for a cold one. You are right that beer was good at the Italian place. Keep me in the loop on Pete, on my way home only another 30 hours. | ||
| Tedk |
Shred, Happy to see you posting! Need any magazines or "dirty" movies??? Keep in touch. | ||
| Shred |
Thanks Tedk,Wyckedflesh,Odie,Buds1,Paulinoz,Jmartz,Newfi-ebuell,thanks for caring.Pete is doing much better he's got a great attitude on life and with time he'll be back in the swing of things I'll tell him everyone sends there thoughts of a fast recovery!! | ||
| Shred |
Haven't heard any news on the bike not sure if there going to total it out if so I'll buy it back for a track bike.Not sure if I'll get a (9R)or (12R) we'll just see what happens.I'd really just be happy to have my bike that I put 28,000 on so much seat time I feel at one with her she been really good to me!!! | ||
| Honu |
Mike,Pete,Paul,and Gator. Just wanted to say Hello and let yall know I am thinking about yall. Take Care. Craig  | ||
| Honu |
Here's another.  | ||
| Glitch |
They're having a hard time finding the accident report because they don't know what jurisdiction to contact. Could someone please help out here. Was it the state police that was there? Were ya'll in TN or NC? If someone has a map would you post it please? Thanks! | ||
| José_quiñones |
Shady Valley is in Tennesse. He was taken to Johnson City, also in TN. Looking at my computer map, Shady Valley is either in Johnson or Sullivan County. Hope that helps. | ||
| Glitch |
It does, thanks Jose'. | ||
| Tedk |
Shred how's it going? Give me a call some time. Any word on Pete? There is a possibility I'll be in Atlanta in a few weeks. I'd like to see you guys. | ||
| Glitch |
Should have some news on Pete soon. Let us know when you're plannin' to come down. We'll set you up right. |
