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Aug 8, 2008 | 08:08 AM

#11

SG 1

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From: Monroe, Louisiana

Man I hate it when that happens, and I really hate riding in the rain. Glad your
ok.

Aug 8, 2008 | 08:12 AM

#12

hammerhead32158

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From: Seven Valleys Pa.

Quote:

Originally Posted by biz44

Please tell me your bike didnt have the ABS option. Its in cases exactly like this where having the ABS may have saved you some down time. I didnt opt for it on my 08' SG, but then I almost NEVER ride in crappy weather, and when and if I do I am 110% on point.
Do you think there is anything you could attribute the incident to.....say worn tires....or a bit too tight a grip on the front binder?

In any case your OK.....thats what counts. No busted bones or nothing. You will be able to ride again in a short time.

Well I hope the bike aint too bad, and I hope you can get it fixed quickly, get it back on the road, and have the insurance co pay for it all. Good luck with everything. I wish I could do more for you......going down sucks royally.

Thanks for the concern. I do have ABS on the front but, It happened so quick, I don't think I used the front brake. The thing that sucks is that I was comming home from the dealer because they were fixing the saddle bag lock. I didn't know it was going to rain or I would have waited until another time. I've been caught in the rain before but, if I know it's going to rain I stay home. I know some people are pretty comfortable in the rain but I am not. I beleive that I was hurrying to get home because I was only about two miles away and I just screwed up. I can't blame anyone or anything but myself. Hopefully, a leson learned. I'm just glad I am still alive to tell the story. It could have been much worse. I really beleive that by steering the bike between the car and the curb saved me some downtime. I am goint to look at the scoot this morning to see how bad it is. I hope to get back to riding as soon as I can get it fixed. I am going to ask the insurance company to rent one for me.

Aug 8, 2008 | 08:20 AM

#13

shooter64

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Could have been worse, I know it sucks, but glad it was no worse than it was.......hang in there brother....

Aug 8, 2008 | 08:20 AM

#14

HDUltraRider

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From: New York

Great thing is that you walked away with minor injuries and a little hurt to the pride... Bikes can be fixed.... Speedy Recovery wishes to you.

Aug 8, 2008 | 08:22 AM

#15

XTrooper3936

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From: Retired and living in the mountains of NE PA

Quote:

Originally Posted by hammerhead32158

I do have ABS on the front but, It happened so quick, I don't think I used the front brake.

What bike do you have that's equipped with ABS on the front and not the rear? I don't think there is such a critter.

Aug 8, 2008 | 08:27 AM

#16

oldhippie

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From: Ashby, Ma

Thanks for posting that, allowing ourselves to take our eyes off the road can lead to problems.Your the 2nd example I've read reminding me of that this year, but I'm sure lots of other accidents were caused in a similar manner but the riders were just not going to admit it.

Eyes on the road, not on the cute girls on the sidewalk!!

Aug 8, 2008 | 08:34 AM

#17

fuzz35

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From: Pinehurst NC

Glad your ok......taking your eyes off the road in front of you is always risky,,,especially in the rain,,,just be thankful that it wasnt worse,,hope you have a speedy recovery..

Aug 8, 2008 | 08:34 AM

#18

DC2250

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From: Knoxville..soon 2 b

Thats a bitch for sure, glad you survived, hope the bike gets fixed soon...

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Aug 8, 2008 | 08:40 AM

#19

tlr

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scoots can be fixed. Glad you are OK and thanks for posting this. It is helpful for all of us to read the events. I also tend to "look back" at these foolish folks. Heal quickly.