Primo goes down on Christmas Morning
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From: Linden New Jersey
RE: Primo goes down on Christmas Morning
Wow, what a way to spend Christmas............
As everyone has said, but I'll say it again, Thank God your all right and still with us. Your story strangely resembles mine. Except mine happened on Thanksgiven, 30 yrs ago. Theres something about riding with a helmet, boots and leathers, thats hard to explain to somebody who has never experienced the pain. I'll never ride again without my gear.
To those who like to ride in shorts, flipflops and no helmets............Its your right, but its not for me. Things happen fast and without warning.
Primo, speedy recovery to you my friend!
And yes those Street Glides are very nice
As everyone has said, but I'll say it again, Thank God your all right and still with us. Your story strangely resembles mine. Except mine happened on Thanksgiven, 30 yrs ago. Theres something about riding with a helmet, boots and leathers, thats hard to explain to somebody who has never experienced the pain. I'll never ride again without my gear.
To those who like to ride in shorts, flipflops and no helmets............Its your right, but its not for me. Things happen fast and without warning.
Primo, speedy recovery to you my friend!
And yes those Street Glides are very nice
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From: Palmer Alaska
RE: Primo goes down on Christmas Morning
Wow, Praise God, that you walked away with only minor injuries!!!!!! I alway say, "can't put safty gear on after the fact", so wear it every time!! As for the cager, sure hope the insurance is there, so you can enjoy your shopping, and not sweat the $$
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From: Lawrence, KS
RE: Primo goes down on Christmas Morning
Man...I'm amazed after looking at those pics that you're in any kind of shape at all..and its very apparent that had you not had that helmet on, you might not even be here typing..I'm so glad you were ok after that wreck...somebody was most definitely looking down on you that day from above....take care and keep us posted on your progress..
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From: Albuquerque, NM
RE: Primo goes down on Christmas Morning
Nooooooooooo!
Primo man, I am so sorry to hear about this. It's great to hear that you are okay except of course for that lisp, or did you have that before? Anyway, I think that you can thank the MAN upstairs for coming out of it with only the bumps and bruises. Looks like the bike didn’t fair as well.
I almost went down yesterday with my daughter when we were riding through a small village just outside of town. Some blue hair pulled a U right in front of us from the shoulder in her ’79 Oldsmobuick. Luckily the speed limit is only 15mph (course I was doin 20) but the back tire locked up and the bike started to come around on me but fortunately I got it straightened out, blew the horn and gave her the ‘ol “If my daughter wasn’t here I would reach in and take your keys and throw them into the river” look. Of course neither she nor her passenger even bothered to give me a second look. She probably still doesn’t even realize what she almost did. Oh well, the rest of the day was great.
Good info on the insurance man. I will be placing a call to my agent tomorrow. And I will more strongly have to consider the helmet thing. Damn….
Just remember, that which does not kill us makes us stronger!
Hang in there man!
Primo man, I am so sorry to hear about this. It's great to hear that you are okay except of course for that lisp, or did you have that before? Anyway, I think that you can thank the MAN upstairs for coming out of it with only the bumps and bruises. Looks like the bike didn’t fair as well.
I almost went down yesterday with my daughter when we were riding through a small village just outside of town. Some blue hair pulled a U right in front of us from the shoulder in her ’79 Oldsmobuick. Luckily the speed limit is only 15mph (course I was doin 20) but the back tire locked up and the bike started to come around on me but fortunately I got it straightened out, blew the horn and gave her the ‘ol “If my daughter wasn’t here I would reach in and take your keys and throw them into the river” look. Of course neither she nor her passenger even bothered to give me a second look. She probably still doesn’t even realize what she almost did. Oh well, the rest of the day was great.
Good info on the insurance man. I will be placing a call to my agent tomorrow. And I will more strongly have to consider the helmet thing. Damn….
Just remember, that which does not kill us makes us stronger!
Hang in there man!
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RE: Primo goes down on Christmas Morning
Damn sorry to hear about that, but I'm glad to see everything turned out as well as it did.
Now for the lighter side,
1. Your jacket now has more character.
2. When reading the short version I couldn't help but think of that one Seinfeld eppisode with that guy that refered to himself in the
Third person. "George likes spicy chicken", "George is getting angry!"
3. You get to buy all kinds of new stuff!
Hope some of these atleast made you smirk a little.
Now for the lighter side,
1. Your jacket now has more character.
2. When reading the short version I couldn't help but think of that one Seinfeld eppisode with that guy that refered to himself in the
Third person. "George likes spicy chicken", "George is getting angry!"
3. You get to buy all kinds of new stuff!
Hope some of these atleast made you smirk a little.
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RE: Primo goes down on Christmas Morning
Glad you "survived" ! Some cagers just drive with a really bad case of octo-rectum-itis (head in A$$). Praying for your speedy and complete recovery from your injuries. Your safety gear did the job it was supposed to, especially your brain bucket ! Will pass the photos along to my grown son who likes to ride without his helmet (when I aint around). Seeing the pics of your scooter just plain old made me sick ! Sorry about your ride. Hope the others involved had good insurance and will make up for all your loss. Take care of yourself and glad to hear you plan to get back in the saddle !
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From: Southern Colorado
RE: Primo goes down on Christmas Morning
Primo,
I'm sure glad you came out OK (physically at least) and hope you can post pictures of your new bike soon. I wouldn't wish this on anyone.
I'm sure glad you came out OK (physically at least) and hope you can post pictures of your new bike soon. I wouldn't wish this on anyone.
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RE: Primo goes down on Christmas Morning
HOLY COW.....
Man Jim, I'm glad you were able to walk away with minor injuries. So sorry about the bike and I hope everything works out for you. Looking at those pics send chills down my spine.
Brian
Man Jim, I'm glad you were able to walk away with minor injuries. So sorry about the bike and I hope everything works out for you. Looking at those pics send chills down my spine.
Brian