wrecked
wrecked
So I have been riding for 8 months and just had my first wreck period let alone on a bike. my wife was with me and suffered the most damage. we both are walking and don't have a broken bone and very grateful. her sunglasses smashed into her face and actually inbeded part of themselves in her. rock imbedded into also. she has 5 stiches between two holes, worse black I have ever seen, sore as f(ck. I just have road rash every where just about and even more sore then her. bike has engine gaurds that are tore up, handle bars messed up, levers and mirrors gone, and scrapes down both sides. as far as I know it was dark by the time I even cared about it. we were headed west and someone headed east in a 94 f150 wanted to turn north having to cross our lane. he didn't see us and I had to lay it over. long story short we are walking breathing and the bike isnt Haha
Road Master
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From: Mass.
Glad it wasn't worse, it could have been. While you are convalescing, look into some riding courses. "I had to lay it over" really isn't the best option. Not criticizing, I wasn't there but, reading your post, it looks like some rider education could help prevent another mishap. Good luck and remember, Advil is your friend.
Road Master
Joined: Feb 2012
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From: pittsburgh, pa
Glad that you are well enough to write this post. If you ride long enough you are going down-it's just a qustion of how bad. dc1450's post is right-take a MSF course. You'll learn riding skills so you won't have to "lay it down" next time. Motor officers practice braking exeercises every year, sometimes several times a year, and they've saved my butt more than a few times! I hope your wife is ok.
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Any wreck you walk away from is a good one...like dc1450 & PghCycle24 recommend - MSF cours is "highly" recommended, if you haven't taken one. You'll be amazed at how little you know about riding & controlling a 2-wheeler.
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Never trust anyone if they can turn left across you lane. Glad that it is just injuries that will heal instead of death.
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Cruiser
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Sounds like youre lucky and it could've been a lot worse. Hope you and the old lady have a quick recovery. Hopefully the bike recovers quickly as well.
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Gotta Stay Safe
1st - What matters most is that you are OK! Being able to "walk away" from any accident is all that matters in the end.
2nd - Complacency kills! I'm not making ANY judgement calls, but IMHO, the most dangerous time for anyone is a short while after they learn to ride and get "comfortable".
3rd - As stated before me, take a MSF or similar course. The lessons learned can save your hide.
I hope that the 2 of you recover quickly. Every mis-hap can and should be treated as a learning experience. Apply what you now know to your every day riding and you will become "safer" out there. Biking can be a very unforgiving hobby. EVERYBODY STAY SAFE!
2nd - Complacency kills! I'm not making ANY judgement calls, but IMHO, the most dangerous time for anyone is a short while after they learn to ride and get "comfortable".
3rd - As stated before me, take a MSF or similar course. The lessons learned can save your hide.
I hope that the 2 of you recover quickly. Every mis-hap can and should be treated as a learning experience. Apply what you now know to your every day riding and you will become "safer" out there. Biking can be a very unforgiving hobby. EVERYBODY STAY SAFE!