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Old May 14, 2012 | 02:47 PM
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That's some scary stuff. Glad you're ok and still have the ***** to ride. Impressive.
 
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Old May 14, 2012 | 02:49 PM
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I'm glad to hear it wasn't worse. Pretty scary deal there. I frequently find myself grinning as I go down the road.
 
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Old May 14, 2012 | 03:07 PM
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Glad you're still vertical. Sounds like it could have turned out much worse. And yes, blessed is a good definition...

Stay safe.
 
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Old May 14, 2012 | 03:20 PM
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I'm very glad that you survived. Can you tell us what were you wearing and what kind of helmet you had on? I've gotten into the habit of wearing a mesh jacket that has armor in it but is otherwise mesh. So even on warm/hot days, I get all the air coming through it and am comfortable. I wear jeans for pants though. Nothing with armor.

It is a bit unnerving that you really have no idea what caused it. I also ride a lot at 80 mph. Even on funky pavement I never really worry too much because you always figure that the centrifugal force of the wheels and motor are very hard to overcome.
 
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Old May 14, 2012 | 03:20 PM
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I'm very glad that you survived. Can you tell us what were you wearing and what kind of helmet you had on? I've gotten into the habit of wearing a mesh jacket that has armor in it but is otherwise mesh. So even on warm/hot days, I get all the air coming through it and am comfortable. I wear jeans for pants though. Nothing with armor.

It is a bit unnerving that you really have no idea what caused it. I also ride a lot at 80 mph. Even on funky pavement I never really worry too much because you always figure that the centrifugal force of the wheels and motor are very hard to overcome.
 
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Old May 14, 2012 | 03:57 PM
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Bike was totalled by Geico. I was wearing a harley dot half helmet, boots and gloves. Just jeans and a shirt (it was warm and sunny). The helmet saved my life as well as not jumping off the bike when it went down. I let the bike take most of the abuse before I got flipped off. Pictures are kind of rough so you know.
 
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Old May 14, 2012 | 04:11 PM
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Glad you're doing well.
 
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Old May 14, 2012 | 04:53 PM
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Good for you Kojak!

Sounds like you gave credit where it's due.

Continued healing.... NEVER stop givin' thanks, OR GRINNIN'!

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Old May 14, 2012 | 07:03 PM
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80 MPH in traffic ......thank the Lord your guardian angel was able to keep up!! Glad to hear you're well enough to tell your story.
 
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Old May 14, 2012 | 08:57 PM
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Glad to hear you're on the mend and back in the wind! Any thoughts as to why you lost control? You were moving fast, but hardly excessive.
 
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