sad day ,went down
Road Warrior
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 1,479
Likes: 4
From: SoCal
I too have followed too closely and hit vehicles in front of me - but luckily I was driving the cage where I sometimes don't leave enough room to stop. The cops have just laughed at me, and pointed out that even with busted taillights, there's now law against a guy stopping in the road without signalling. It may be dangerous, it may be ill-advised, and it may deserve a fix-it ticket, but it's not illegal and doesn't release me from liability. Prayers out to you for a short recovery and a more defensive-driving awareness on your new HOG, an experienced rider is a better rider!
Road Master
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 931
Likes: 11
From: Orlando, FL
Man, sorry about your accident. I feel some of your pain. I went down about a month or so ago. I wasn't hurt bad, though. Hope you feel better soon. I'll join others in praying for you. I will NOT offer pointers on how to ride. That's all I'll say about that.
I'm with Progressive, too, and they have been great to work with. Didn't question a thing my dealer or I thought should be replaced. Replacing everything instead of repairing. And found stuff to replace I didn't find.
Called them last week to tell them I was back in town so they could look at my helmet. Rep came to my office today, looked at the helmet, took pics, and wrote me a check for replacement on the spot.
My cars are insured with Allstate, and I was about to switch my bike to Allstate. Not so sure now. Pleased with the service.
I'm with Progressive, too, and they have been great to work with. Didn't question a thing my dealer or I thought should be replaced. Replacing everything instead of repairing. And found stuff to replace I didn't find.
Called them last week to tell them I was back in town so they could look at my helmet. Rep came to my office today, looked at the helmet, took pics, and wrote me a check for replacement on the spot.
My cars are insured with Allstate, and I was about to switch my bike to Allstate. Not so sure now. Pleased with the service.
HDF Community Team
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 4,761
Likes: 953
From: Out West
Reminds me of the movie "The Computer that wore Tennis Shoes"; both you and Kurt Russell took a serious beat-down and yet you have very good typing!
You broke your eye socket, your skull, and a handful of ribs and yet you read and type just fine or better than before!
So my question is: What kind of meds did they put you on?
Seriously though, at least you didn't waste a good crash and ran into something, some guy on a dyna in another thread was checking out the dude behind him in his mirrors and forgot to follow the road
You broke your eye socket, your skull, and a handful of ribs and yet you read and type just fine or better than before!
So my question is: What kind of meds did they put you on?
Seriously though, at least you didn't waste a good crash and ran into something, some guy on a dyna in another thread was checking out the dude behind him in his mirrors and forgot to follow the road
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