You think ABS brakes would have helped in your situation???????????

BTW, some said take a course. Depending on where you live, some experienced riders offer private courses. There have been students who left a review on Yelp. The review(s) were good. Riders who offer these courses provide a different format than what is offered at the MSF school, if they didn't they'd be out of business. Check Craigslist for a private course that will supplement the MSF course. Also, consider getting a copy of Proficient Motorcycling by David Hough and a DVD titled Ride Like a Pro to ramp up confidence.

 

Take a motorcycle safety course. And definitely rid yourself of the idea that intentionally "laying the bike down" is a good accident avoidance technique.

 

Just glad you're OK to post/talk about it. We all have close calls in our everyday lives. The decision to continue to ride is one only you can make.
Good luck.

BTW, what brand 12" Apes are on your bike? They look amazing.

 

FBRR, is spot on.

 

Lots of excellent advice here... That you have some fear may be useful... The 'accident' scenario/possibility was always present and you apparently were not phased... No question, riding motorcycles can be dangerous (of all the very dangerous/risky a/vocations I have/had, riding 'bikes' is one of THE MOST dangerous)... So now 'use' that fear by turning it into energy that benefits YOU...

Take heed of the advice given...

I will not own another bike without ABS, but learn to properly use what you have...

Make sure your bike is up-to-snuff mechanically...

Re/take the (advanced/private) rider safety course(s)...

Buy/STUDY/re-re-re-read books by David Hough/Wayne Grodski/Et al...

PRACTICE skills/techniques/thinking that will help keep you safe/increase your enjoyment...

Make sure you have/wear comfortable protective gear...

Perhaps spend some time riding a dirt-bike on off-road terrain...

Think-ahead, leave plenty of space, always have an 'out'/option, don't 'over-ride' your abilities/bike/conditions...

Re/examine your life and a/vocation(s) generally and adopt a 'style' that reinforces/calculates/analyzes realistic risk-assessment/mitigation...

I do not want to go into detail about the things YOU should already know, what YOU need to study/learn/practice, what has already been written/published for YOUR edification, but here are 3 examples: 1. Riding a motorcycle (landing an aircraft), look where you want to go, NOT at the looming tree/pole/sign-post... And ride that bike (fly that aircraft) all the way... The reason people hit the only obstacle in their vicinity is because they were staring at it... Instead, stare at/focus on 'the landing zone'... 2. Learn/practice counter-steering... This 'dynamic control' is not intuitive and it is not widely known/understood by enough riders... 3. As soon as YOU said, "...I tried to stop, I knew I wasn't going to make it. Luckily I was down to about 20mph at that point, I locked the back tired and layer the bike down to slide...." we knew what you did/not...

Good luck...

 

Been riding for for 45 yrs 2 accidents last one left me with 2 plates 11 screws
in right knee.
First couple of miles after rehab where scary just had to ease back into riding
My arai helmet saved my head from any serious damage.
Ride again when your ready,
Wear good equipment.
No drugs or drinking.
Ride a a pace that makes you feel comfortable.

 

As stated, take a course but even more important, PRACTICE! It sounds like you over braked the rear and more than likely under braked the front.
Also, where you look is very important, you can lock the rear and skid straight only if you are looking straight ahead.

 

You need to take an Advanced Course, did you ever take the Basic? Better situational awareness, and proper braking technique might have helped.

Sometimes accidents are unavoidable. I didn't start riding until my youngest graduated high school. So I think quitting is an option. But if you don't, take the Riders Edge Skilled Riders Course, or at least Basic.

 

In this particular situation, probably not - sounds like the distance involved was too short to much of anything except collide with the truck.

But in most emergency braking situations - .

 

pay better attention..it's that simple..situational awareness is everything..no daydreaming..no looking off to the side of the road at stuff..pay attention!!!