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Old Jun 8, 2008 | 11:11 AM
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Hey all,
The other day I went down on my '07 RoadKing. The accident is something I don't remember as I suffered a concussion and complete memory loss of it. I remember Riding over HWY 17 from Santa Cruz to San Jose, getting SERIOUS wobbles then standing in the road in a daze. I think another biker stopped and got me out of the road. I just had HD of Santa Cruz do maintenance on the bike a couple days prior. The bike seemed wobbly after that and definately bit me on Tuesday whenI went down. I hate the idea that an hd dealership may have accidentally done something that contributed to this event. I guess anything is possible and I may never know. I have a broken rib, shattered right elbow, a concussion, no clue of what happened and may not get another bike for quite some time now as I just can't afford it if the bike is totalled out. Please guys and girls be careful out there. Whether I ever ride again or not, I will always have a soft spot in my heart for bikers. I've been doing it for over 20 years myself and hope it doesn't end here for me.

Brian
 
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Old Jun 8, 2008 | 11:14 AM
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man sorry to hear that but glad you walked away from it. hope everything works out and you can get your bike fixed&nbsp\\; i would find out exactly what they did to the bike during the service hope you recover quickly
 
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Old Jun 8, 2008 | 11:37 AM
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Just remember to sign NOTHING until things are sorted out.&nbsp\\; I was rear-ended back in 2000 (in a truck) by a jackass that didn't see traffic stopping ahead.&nbsp\\; Cops estimated he was doing 70-100 mph at point of impact (I was at a dead stop).&nbsp\\; His bumper made light contact with my head as he went OVER the top of my truck - took me several weeks to finally remember the final moments prior to impact.&nbsp\\;
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Who has the bike?&nbsp\\; Is CADOT going to investigate?&nbsp\\; Glad you made it out&nbsp\\;as well as you did - hopefully, you had good insurance on the bike....make sure their adjuster knows it was recently serviced!
 
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Old Jun 8, 2008 | 11:38 AM
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have the insurance company open an investigation. have them check the dealership out. if they are at fault, you will be reimbursed and ride again.
 
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Old Jun 8, 2008 | 11:40 AM
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Dude, I'm sorry to hear about your accident, I know when I had mine in '07 I still don't remember alot about it.&nbsp\\; Hang in there and demand to know exactly what the dealer did that may have contributed to the wobble, they just might be liable.&nbsp\\; Good Luck!!!!!!!
 
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Old Jun 8, 2008 | 12:02 PM
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Sorry to here that, still recovering myself keep your spirit up and your head down.
 
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Old Jun 8, 2008 | 12:19 PM
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glad you were able to walk away from it
 
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Old Jun 8, 2008 | 12:41 PM
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The good Lord was watching out for you!&nbsp\\; The bike can be replaced.....just glad you're here to talk about it....and&nbsp\\;hopefully everything&nbsp\\;will work&nbsp\\;out for you.&nbsp\\;
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Good luck to ya......and you're in my thoughts and&nbsp\\;prayers.&nbsp\\;
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Billy G
 
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Old Jun 8, 2008 | 12:49 PM
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What kind of maintainance did you have done?????
 
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Old Jun 8, 2008 | 01:19 PM
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Really sorry to hear about your accident. I hope you heal fast.
 
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