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Old Nov 1, 2019 | 07:01 PM
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Finally received word today from the insurance company that they're totaling my 2014 RK. Two weeks ago I'm tooling down the road on it, now it's gone. Now I have to figure what's next. Forgive me but I'm just kind of thinking out loud here.
 
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Old Nov 1, 2019 | 07:16 PM
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Let it go!
are you alright?
 
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Old Nov 1, 2019 | 07:23 PM
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Glad you are here and posting with us. It's winter, don't fret and come spring...use the cash out to get yourself something special.
 
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Old Nov 1, 2019 | 07:26 PM
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Get another one!
 
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Old Nov 1, 2019 | 07:46 PM
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Always bad news to hear when a bike gets totaled , but more importantly is that you and any other rider is fine . The best you can do is think about what lies ahead , and what your going to do . I hope your ok , and you find another bike that makes you just as happy . Whatever choice you make will probably be another beginning to a great chapter . Happy miles !

PS : Buy another King !
 
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Old Nov 1, 2019 | 07:49 PM
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Get "back on the horse" as soon as possible............................Important part is everyone is ok.
 
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Old Nov 1, 2019 | 07:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Hoginedgewood
Let it go!
are you alright?
Yeh I'm good, I faired better than the bike.
 
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Old Nov 1, 2019 | 08:10 PM
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Yeh I'm good, I faired better than the bike.
I sure am glad to hear you are good! Now don't rush into anything, you got till spring to figure out which bike you want next..
So what happened?
 
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Old Nov 1, 2019 | 08:37 PM
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Sorry to hear that. On the bright side, you're ok and you can start hunting for a new (or old new) bike.
 
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Old Nov 1, 2019 | 08:58 PM
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I sure am glad to hear you are good! Now don't rush into anything, you got till spring to figure out which bike you want next..
So what happened?
Thanks, approaching an intersection one car ahead of me (in my lane) head checked to my left to change lanes after intersection, light changed during head check, car ahead of me hit brakes to stop for light, by the time I looked forward to late to stop. Thats what witnesses said, I was knocked out so I don't remember.
 
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