Well, it finally happened
Road Master
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 1,212
Likes: 1
From: Maryland
RE: Well, it finally happened
Been there, done that, except my landing was harder than yours, mine was on asphalt. Totaled my bike, but it was older and not worth as much. \\; Lucky for me, I had one at home in the bullpen waiting to go.
Advanced
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 95
Likes: 2
From: Libertyville, IL
RE: Well, it finally happened
Glade you’re all right. \\; The bike can be repaired. \\; Unfortunately we take a little longer to mend.
 \\;
I only had my 08 Ultra Classic for two months (My first Harley) and laid it down at 40 mph+.  \\;Glad I had a leather jacket. \\; I‘m still hurting from that one and still riding (I'm 50). \\; I'm still able to ride her until the parts come in to fix her up.
 \\;
Take care, things happen so fast out there. \\;
 \\;
Bob \\; [sm=shades.gif]
 \\;
I only had my 08 Ultra Classic for two months (My first Harley) and laid it down at 40 mph+.  \\;Glad I had a leather jacket. \\; I‘m still hurting from that one and still riding (I'm 50). \\; I'm still able to ride her until the parts come in to fix her up.
 \\;
Take care, things happen so fast out there. \\;
 \\;
Bob \\; [sm=shades.gif]
Thread Starter
|
Cruiser
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 246
Likes: 37
From: Reading,Pa.
RE: Well, it finally happened
I miss riding already even though I probably couldn't hold it up. I'm 50, too. I know it's gonna take longer to heal than it used to.I'm headin' to my brothers place shortly to check it out in the daylight. I wanna get some pics of it and I'll try to post them. Looked pretty bad last night.
Tourer
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 378
Likes: 0
From:
RE: Well, it finally happened
I'm glad you're OK. \\; Very similar situation for me two weeks ago. \\; I put it in a ditch, tore up the left side of the bike and separated my shoulder (among other things). \\; It's aggravating to have that happen after riding well for so long! \\; I guess we'll heal, the bikes will get fixed, and we'll move on. \\; Good luck with recovery.
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 8,051
Likes: 50
From: Florence, MT (Bitterroot Valley)
RE: Well, it finally happened
Didn't I read it looked a lot worse last night? \\; Once again, glad you're ok, and now you can do all those custom trick upgrades and you've got an excuse.  \\;
Road Captain
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 554
Likes: 4
From: Oxford, Mississippi
RE: Well, it finally happened
Glad you're going to be able to rebuild the bike and heal your body. \\; May you both be better in the end.
HD Forum Stories
The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles
Verdad Gallardo
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In
Verdad Gallardo
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?
Verdad Gallardo
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept
Verdad Gallardo
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II
Verdad Gallardo
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026
Verdad Gallardo
Road Captain
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 642
Likes: 1
From: Baton Rouge, Louisiana
RE: Well, it finally happened
Glad you're OK and around to talk about it.
The most painful part of the healing are those nice days that you can't ride.
 \\;
I decided to take on a car head on a couple months ago, bike in Avitar was totaled, I made it to tell the story, just started riding my new Road King on a limited basis til I heal up totally.
 \\;
And yeah, healing takes a little longer than it used to....
The most painful part of the healing are those nice days that you can't ride.
 \\;
I decided to take on a car head on a couple months ago, bike in Avitar was totaled, I made it to tell the story, just started riding my new Road King on a limited basis til I heal up totally.
 \\;
And yeah, healing takes a little longer than it used to....