Finally went down
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Finally went down
well ive always been told there only 2 types of bikers, ones who have went down abd those who will. well i officailly changed groups sat night.
in S-curves going about 40mph and tried to dodge something in the road, bike started the wobble so i put it down to prevent the possibility of highsiding and being thrown. bike is most likely totaled and i will get pix up soon, as for me overall im ok. typical bruises and rash. i did slice my eye lid open and abrasion to the cornea but happy to walk away could have been much worse.
in S-curves going about 40mph and tried to dodge something in the road, bike started the wobble so i put it down to prevent the possibility of highsiding and being thrown. bike is most likely totaled and i will get pix up soon, as for me overall im ok. typical bruises and rash. i did slice my eye lid open and abrasion to the cornea but happy to walk away could have been much worse.
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Dang dude that sux. I remember drooling over that bike at Maryville a week or so before you bought it. As cool as that bike was its all plastic and metal and can be replaced. You on the other hand, not so much. Count your blessings. Glad you were able to walk away and wishing you a speedy recovery.
2010 Limited with some stuff
2010 Limited with some stuff
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While I do not like your title "Finally went down" as I do not feel it is inevitable. But I do understand that "there by the grace of god go I."
I am not considering stopped drops, but moving accidents. While the odds have always been higher with two wheels, adding the dark and slippery roads of fall and winter make it harder to not become a statistic. At least the statistic shows a marked reduction of it happening to you again. We are thankful that it was only the bike that got totaled and that you seem to to escape with only and "ouch" scratched cornea. Heal fast. Hopefully insurance will let you replace your bike, the cornea will heal quickly and the eyelid another badge of manhood.
I am not considering stopped drops, but moving accidents. While the odds have always been higher with two wheels, adding the dark and slippery roads of fall and winter make it harder to not become a statistic. At least the statistic shows a marked reduction of it happening to you again. We are thankful that it was only the bike that got totaled and that you seem to to escape with only and "ouch" scratched cornea. Heal fast. Hopefully insurance will let you replace your bike, the cornea will heal quickly and the eyelid another badge of manhood.
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Glad you are going to be ok. I hope you learned something from it and can share some of what you have learned to help others.
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