Easter Sunday this year I had a car cut me off from a side street and the impact totaled my '11 FLHTK. Great news is that my wife and I survived with only minor injuries. Wasn't sure if I was going to ride again but within a week I started looking at replacement bikes. Once State Farm declared it a total I was sure I would replace it. Found a 2018 with 48 miles on it (yes...48) for a smoking deal. Couldn't resist, picked it up yesterday. Now the customization begins 😎. Wife is done riding for now but I can't wait to get back on the road. The van is just next to the bike at the towing company. Hit a Toyota Corolla 2018 Wicked Cherry Ultra Limited
I got hit back in October, driver texting on his phone ran a red light and t-boned me at about 40mph. Totaled my '18 Fat Bob S, broke 4 ribs, broke a bunch of bones in my ankle and foot, and had a mild concussion (thank God it was only mild). Spent over 5 months in recovery and PT, and bought myself a 2019 Road King Special a few days after finally getting out of the boot.
Nobody understood how I could just get back on and ride. But my theory is you're better off doing it quick and ignore any fear, otherwise that fear takes root and you can't safely ride anymore. Too much fear leads to panicky riding which leads to reduction in skills which leads to danger. You wanna be calm and confident no matter what. Never jumpy or overly anxious. So good on you for getting back on with confidence.
This also reminds me of the fact that most accidents involving other vehicles happen at intersections (including driveways and other side streets). This is why I ride as left most in my lane as possible and am very cautious and observant as approaching any intersecting side road, driveway or intersection.
Anyway, good on you for continuing to ride, and keep the rubber side down, brother. Hope to see you out there.
05-16-2019, 03:32 PM
Couldn't stay away
