Dilemma
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Dilemma
Wife and I were In NY for Catskill Mountain Thunder. On Friday Sept 16 we were heading to Lake George for the afternoon. We were heading south on SR9 and the next thing I remember I was being loaded on to a Helicopter and being flown to Albany.
Long Story short it looks pretty good that the bike is going to be totaled. Frame is bent where the right foot board attaches. Dealer said all plastics and most metal needs replaced as well.
On to the dilemma
To look for a good deal on a 16 or go with the new M8. I know there is talk of a new frame in 18 but I really do not want to wait until next fall for a new bike. I will probably wait unit spring before buying anything.
Long Story short it looks pretty good that the bike is going to be totaled. Frame is bent where the right foot board attaches. Dealer said all plastics and most metal needs replaced as well.
On to the dilemma
To look for a good deal on a 16 or go with the new M8. I know there is talk of a new frame in 18 but I really do not want to wait until next fall for a new bike. I will probably wait unit spring before buying anything.
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If you are going to regret not upgrading to the new M8 for a good deal on a '16 life is to short, upgrade to the M8. Wait for a new frame, then wait for the next thing, then the next, well you get my drift...
But.... what the hell happened, you kind of glanced over all that? Glad you both are OK and take all the time to heal first. You will have time to get the bike when the healing is done!
But.... what the hell happened, you kind of glanced over all that? Glad you both are OK and take all the time to heal first. You will have time to get the bike when the healing is done!
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Dude, sorry to hear about your mishap. You didn't mention the missus, hope all is well.
Yes, a dilemma indeed. It doesn't look like too many issues with the new motor, so that's a plus. You already know the '16s are good and can get a good deal, if they're still around when you make that decision.
Me, I would go for a '16 then trade in a couple or three years. By then, everything will be out of beta testing.
Yes, a dilemma indeed. It doesn't look like too many issues with the new motor, so that's a plus. You already know the '16s are good and can get a good deal, if they're still around when you make that decision.
Me, I would go for a '16 then trade in a couple or three years. By then, everything will be out of beta testing.
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The misses is recovering ended up with a broken leg. She cant work and is still having a good deal of pain.
I was not as lucky I have fractures in my neck and broke my jaw in 2 places( jaw wired shut) . I had several doctors working for hours to stitch my face. We have a long road to recovery.
I do not remember anything.
Told a women pulled into a driveway they back out right into us. Speed limit was 35. Still waiting on the police report to fill in the details.
I was not as lucky I have fractures in my neck and broke my jaw in 2 places( jaw wired shut) . I had several doctors working for hours to stitch my face. We have a long road to recovery.
I do not remember anything.
Told a women pulled into a driveway they back out right into us. Speed limit was 35. Still waiting on the police report to fill in the details.
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You should concentrate on you and your wife's rehabilitation. I had back surgery in 1994, and rehab is critical toward avoiding pain in the future.
I would highly recommend getting a small hot tub. Nothing fancy. Sitting in that hot water is great for arthritic joints.
I don't know much about the new bikes, so can't help you there. Good luck on your recovery. Did you get the services of a motorcycle injury lawyer? You should.
I would highly recommend getting a small hot tub. Nothing fancy. Sitting in that hot water is great for arthritic joints.
I don't know much about the new bikes, so can't help you there. Good luck on your recovery. Did you get the services of a motorcycle injury lawyer? You should.
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Yes recovery is first and foremost. The bike stuff is just giving me something to think about and keep my mind active.
Got a Lawyer as soon as I got home. I am not going to try and navigate this mess on my own.
Got a Lawyer as soon as I got home. I am not going to try and navigate this mess on my own.
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The car frigging backed right out in front of you!/OUCH!!!
So sorry to hear you had an accident but am glad you and your wife made it thought it alive though have some serious injuries to recover from & hope your pain is least as possible for a short time only!
On the bike,may be a good idea to go for good deal in the 16 and trade in 2-3yrs down the road .
I suggest that because there could be some design/beta issues to work out on the new M8 we & or HD isn't aware of yet that you don't want to be involved in.
BTW,I was just riding in the same area last wk.
May both of you have speedy healing with least amount of pain possible & also have fun looking at and researching a new bike too.
Scott
So sorry to hear you had an accident but am glad you and your wife made it thought it alive though have some serious injuries to recover from & hope your pain is least as possible for a short time only!
On the bike,may be a good idea to go for good deal in the 16 and trade in 2-3yrs down the road .
I suggest that because there could be some design/beta issues to work out on the new M8 we & or HD isn't aware of yet that you don't want to be involved in.
BTW,I was just riding in the same area last wk.
May both of you have speedy healing with least amount of pain possible & also have fun looking at and researching a new bike too.
Scott