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Old Feb 6, 2012 | 10:49 PM
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Sorry to hear that, sucks bad. At least you walked away though!
 
Old Feb 6, 2012 | 10:52 PM
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Wow it happens fast. Unfortunately I know the feeling after bouncing my helmet off an old ladies bumper about 3 years ago. Sold my Suzuki and bought a touring bike - WITH ABS.
 
Old Feb 6, 2012 | 10:53 PM
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Glad you're ok! Best wishes for a speedy recovery. Road rash is no fun, believe me I know. Don't listen to people who say don't cover it and let it dry out. Keep it covered and moist (neosporin with pain relief is good), and change the dressings daily and it will heal faster.
 
Old Feb 6, 2012 | 10:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Daddie O
Glad you're ok! Best wishes for a speedy recovery. Road rash is no fun, believe me I know. Don't listen to people who say don't cover it and let it dry out. Keep it covered and moist (neosporin with pain relief is good), and change the dressings daily and it will heal faster.

i cleaned up the wounded areas. blood covered a lot and after cleaning it i saw the real damage. its wrapped with neosporin and a dressing.
 
Old Feb 6, 2012 | 10:59 PM
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Your front end 'washed out?' Are you sure it wasn't your rear wheel locking up and sliding the bike sideways?

You don't want to go through that again, I'm sure. Glad to hear you're OK.
 
Old Feb 6, 2012 | 11:01 PM
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Originally Posted by mikecm469
Glad to hear you walked away from that. If it gives you an idea, damage to my Sedona Orange 2011 FLHX was $5050. Front fender, front wheel, one rotor, fairing, RH floorboard, high way pegs and mts, engine gaurd, exhaust head pipe and shield, timing cover, RH saddle bag bottom, and other misc. hardware. Hopefully you can find a good shop to do the repairs.
nice. we have about the same damage. If I get $5k ill be good. I can do a lot with $5gs to this bike.
 
Old Feb 6, 2012 | 11:04 PM
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Glad you're good man.
 
Old Feb 6, 2012 | 11:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Stiggy
Your front end 'washed out?' Are you sure it wasn't your rear wheel locking up and sliding the bike sideways?

You don't want to go through that again, I'm sure. Glad to hear you're OK.

Maybe I guess. But It was like slow-mo as it was happening and I litterally watched that front tire wash out and my handlebars yank to the left.
 
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Old Feb 6, 2012 | 11:29 PM
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anyone know where to get nice custom floorboards and shifter pegs/brake pedal? I have forwards and just did a search and they are about $800. I think with floorboards etc I can save some coin.

I checked yaffe,baddad already.

Thanks guys
 
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Good to hear that you are OK. This time of year up here there is lots of sand/gravel on the road and accidents like yours are a constant danger.
 



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