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Old Feb 7, 2012 | 09:49 AM
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Glad to hear you didn't get hurt any worse than you did. Sorry about the bike. I'll be interested to hear how GEICO treats you as I have them as well.
 
Old Feb 7, 2012 | 10:02 AM
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in some pain this morning. slept alright. woke up a lot. no heavy bruising yet. knee is getting sore now.

ill try and get some pics today. maybe some can give feedback on damage
 
Old Feb 7, 2012 | 10:19 AM
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Did you figure out why your front wheel locked up?
You should see a Doc to find out if you damaged anything.
Good luck.
 
Old Feb 7, 2012 | 10:56 AM
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Originally Posted by Ron750
Did you figure out why your front wheel locked up?
You should see a Doc to find out if you damaged anything.
Good luck.
no not sure. hit the brake and felt the tire slide from under me and bars yanked left.

got checked out. no breaks. road rash bad on arm. pain in shoulder,back,sides,arm etc.

talk to adjuster. she said geicos estimate is pretty basic and would rather me take it to harley or my choice of body shop for them to do the estimate and send to her. that seems better to me bc they know more than they do and will be able to check everything well.
 
Old Feb 7, 2012 | 11:35 AM
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Glad that you're up and about man. Hope you heal fast.
 
Old Feb 7, 2012 | 11:48 AM
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Need some advice guys.

Floorboards. Need some nice floorboards and shifter,brake pedal etc.

Stretched bags and fender set up. Want to go with baddad, anyone recommend anyone else?

DNA fat 52 spoke or ride wright 50 spoke?

Wrap fender or FL style?

saddlebag latches face plate?

Apes, probably going with 16s

Color. If I do well and can do the above parts the bike will need to be painted regardless.

I like these colors. i dont have a specific color code or name so maybe someone can post pics with actual name

Orange
a candy style red
a lime green. not to bright or flashy though.
 
Old Feb 7, 2012 | 12:41 PM
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Sorry to hear about the accident! Glad your ok tho.

A wise man (with a beard at Sturgis) once said to me "There are two kinds of riders: Those who have fallen, and those who will fall". Now that you have that out of the way you can get back on and have fun! Ride safe..
 
Old Feb 7, 2012 | 01:11 PM
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Congratulations.
Welcome to the club.
We've been waiting for you....
 
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Old Feb 7, 2012 | 01:13 PM
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Congratulations.
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We've been waiting for you....

Haha thanks. It was bound to happen someday. Everyone has their bad days.

All is good though so far. Pain but was able to get out of bed with some help. About to get bike towed to a shop for estimate..let the modding begin!
 
Old Feb 7, 2012 | 01:25 PM
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Glad you weren't injured more seriously and that you can still type. Hope the insurance company does you right on the repair, too. Get well soon.
 



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