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Wrecked yesterday
- Thread starter pbfoot
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Ouch, sorry to hear that -- but very glad you're still here to let everyone know.
Hope you heal quickly.
Hope you heal quickly.
Very sorry to hear you wrecked your bike and got hurt in the process. :banghead:
Hope you heal well and quickly.
Can you tell us more about the accident.
Were you going the 30 or was the Vmax only going 30?
Did they cut you off? etc.
It might help someone else to avoid what you went through.
Hope you heal well and quickly.
Can you tell us more about the accident.
Were you going the 30 or was the Vmax only going 30?
Did they cut you off? etc.
It might help someone else to avoid what you went through.
pbfoot
Crotch Rocket
I was in an unfamiliar neighborhood following the Vmax rider to his house. I thought our turn was further away but apparently not. He braked hard and turned right. Since we were riding staggered with him in the front left, he turned into my path and I hit him in the side of the rear wheel. I obviously was following too close. First major wreck on a bike in 40 years.
I'm very sorry to hear about your crash, Dennis. I'll be praying for your recovery.
OUCH! DENNIS!
So sorry to hear this. That wing is gonna hurt for a while... the ribs probably too, but they'll seem better first I'm betting. I've been the guy hit from behind before, glad that fellow is OK but sorry you're injured. Come to the Wildflower next month and I'll prepare medicinal concoctions for you (Margaritas). Sorry your summer is starting out on the wrong foot. If we can help, let us know what you need/want. :'(
We're almost to the 4th anniversary of my last mishap. I pray your healing is fast and complete and as painless as is possible.
So sorry to hear this. That wing is gonna hurt for a while... the ribs probably too, but they'll seem better first I'm betting. I've been the guy hit from behind before, glad that fellow is OK but sorry you're injured. Come to the Wildflower next month and I'll prepare medicinal concoctions for you (Margaritas). Sorry your summer is starting out on the wrong foot. If we can help, let us know what you need/want. :'(
We're almost to the 4th anniversary of my last mishap. I pray your healing is fast and complete and as painless as is possible.
Pbfoot said:
Thanks for explaining. First wreck in 40 years and probably never happen again but..............
One reason I use an intercom and prefer to ride with someone that has one if possible is so turns and stops can be verbally
communicated. That has worked out pretty good for me. Many less surprises when someone says "we are going to turn at the next street" etc.
I know not everyone has an intercom - but hopefully they will become even more common when people see that they might prevent an accident like this.
If the Vmax rider knew where he as going and knew you didn't know the area - I Believe that this accident might not have happened if intercoms were used.
I know you can't change the past - but some may now see the possible value of using an intercom when riding with others. JMO.
Sorry to hear that. Get well and very glad it was not worse.
Bummer and hope you heal quickly and the bike?
Really, a rider leading another into a new area needs to be more cautious.
We all make mistakes regardless of experience.
Really, a rider leading another into a new area needs to be more cautious.
We all make mistakes regardless of experience.
Graphicjunkie
Scooter
Sorry to hear it. Hope for a quick recovery.
But hey, on a positive note, just the fact that the VERY NEXT DAY you are able to function somewhat normally....
Guardian angel was looking over your shoulder my friend.
Time to rebuild. :great:
But hey, on a positive note, just the fact that the VERY NEXT DAY you are able to function somewhat normally....
Guardian angel was looking over your shoulder my friend.
Time to rebuild. :great:
Just saw your post Sorry to see it.When we look back(20/20 hindsight) as it plays through our mind in slowmo we seem to see it clearer but at any speed it still comes down to IT SUCKS! for Connie and you.Get well soon Brother and get back in the wind my prayers are with you.
Roger
Roger
Sorry to hear of your mishap. Yeah sounds like he wasn't sure of the area either, braking hard (no signal or not early enough for you to react). He should of aborted the turn. Well hindsight is 20/20. That is a bummer. Thanks for sharing, maybe raise our preception to avoid similar collision.
Glad you aren't hurt worse. Heal up fast.
Glad you aren't hurt worse. Heal up fast.
Bigfoot_16 said:
+1
Pbfoot said:
Sorry to hear about your wreck. Kudos to you for accepting responsibility for your actions, (or lack there-of). :great:
I am one of those people that hates being wrong but sometimes, (rarely, haha), it happens. If I rear-end someone it is ALWAYS my fault. More distance = more time to react. If you couldn't avoid it then you were too close, PERIOD.
Heal up fast so you don't miss all the good riding!
Matt
Dan,
It sounds like you've been there and have done that. Ouch.
It sounds like you've been there and have done that. Ouch.
rmiller511
Street Cruiser
This was a very unfortunate incident. There are 2 views to why this happened, and I could argue a case for both, but in the end, it should be filed under the 'shit happens' drawer.
Thing is, Dennis is an excellent rider and one I trust implicitly, and so is the other rider involved. The Vmax was damaged on both sides and all of it cosmetic, and by cosmetic, I mean that all the damage could be unbolted and replaced. The cost of repairs to the bike was 12 grand, which is like a kick to my gut because it reaffirms the idea that you simply cannot lay a modern bike down. The cost of even a low speed minor accident like this, from an insurance stand point, pretty much trashes the bikes involved. It is the end of their life, and that is scary because shit is always going to happen, and if it happened to Dennis, it can surely happen to me and the rest of you.
The was a really sobering event for me because under normal circumstances, I would have been the one following the vmax and Dennis probably would have been on my back tire. But, as fate would have it, I missed this one. Seems I live a charmed life, given the incredible amount of time I sit in that saddle, when it comes to accidents and this makes me nervous - like, the more miles I add to the odometer, the more my chances increase on wrecking my bike. Almost like I am overdue, as it is.
I brought Dennis's bike to him and I can tell you this much - had he not gone through the windshield, the damage to his bike would have been minor, but as it is, the whole top fairing assembly was trashed in a way I have never seen before. Who the hell flies through a fairing?
Sheez, I am so glad I missed that.
I am so sorry, Dennis, that happened.
It is really big of you to take the blame, but I don't feel it was entirely your fault. I do feel, however, we need to establish some rules and protocols for riding in the future. As it is, we simply jump on these inherently dangerous machines and just go, and maybe that is not the best way to do it.
I agree that inter bike communications would be a big step in preventing something like this.
Just my thoughts on the matter.
Thing is, Dennis is an excellent rider and one I trust implicitly, and so is the other rider involved. The Vmax was damaged on both sides and all of it cosmetic, and by cosmetic, I mean that all the damage could be unbolted and replaced. The cost of repairs to the bike was 12 grand, which is like a kick to my gut because it reaffirms the idea that you simply cannot lay a modern bike down. The cost of even a low speed minor accident like this, from an insurance stand point, pretty much trashes the bikes involved. It is the end of their life, and that is scary because shit is always going to happen, and if it happened to Dennis, it can surely happen to me and the rest of you.
The was a really sobering event for me because under normal circumstances, I would have been the one following the vmax and Dennis probably would have been on my back tire. But, as fate would have it, I missed this one. Seems I live a charmed life, given the incredible amount of time I sit in that saddle, when it comes to accidents and this makes me nervous - like, the more miles I add to the odometer, the more my chances increase on wrecking my bike. Almost like I am overdue, as it is.
I brought Dennis's bike to him and I can tell you this much - had he not gone through the windshield, the damage to his bike would have been minor, but as it is, the whole top fairing assembly was trashed in a way I have never seen before. Who the hell flies through a fairing?
Sheez, I am so glad I missed that.
I am so sorry, Dennis, that happened.
It is really big of you to take the blame, but I don't feel it was entirely your fault. I do feel, however, we need to establish some rules and protocols for riding in the future. As it is, we simply jump on these inherently dangerous machines and just go, and maybe that is not the best way to do it.
I agree that inter bike communications would be a big step in preventing something like this.
Just my thoughts on the matter.
Feel better bro. Been there done that. But to this day I have no idea how I made it through my worst get off without any thing breaking. Had a textbook left Turner cut me off back in 2001. Luckily we had secured from warp speed due to lots of activity on the lakeside road we were on. Tried to turn behind him but hit the double yellow and lost the front end (probably should have letoff the brake). Bike center punched the car and somehow I missed (my buddy Scott swears I went over the trunk all I know I started tumbling then landed on my back and started sliding.....stiches slide real good!). Bike totalled and I got off with bruises and a right calf that looked like Popeye's forearm. Man I miss my VFR... :'(
Terry,
I did mine (most recent of many that is) 3 years and 355 days ago today. I know how that yeller stripe is when on the binders hard. I went from skidding to stoppy-ing over by crossing the stripe. I'm as good as I'm ever going to get from that one. But time is making the memory less painful. LOL
Dennis,
Glad you're doing as well as you are. Yeah those ribs are gonna hurt fer a while. Stuff happens fast, but heals a lot slower. Hang in there bro.
I did mine (most recent of many that is) 3 years and 355 days ago today. I know how that yeller stripe is when on the binders hard. I went from skidding to stoppy-ing over by crossing the stripe. I'm as good as I'm ever going to get from that one. But time is making the memory less painful. LOL
Dennis,
Glad you're doing as well as you are. Yeah those ribs are gonna hurt fer a while. Stuff happens fast, but heals a lot slower. Hang in there bro.
pbfoot
Crotch Rocket
Thanks again for all of the good wishes. Here it is the fourth week after the accident already. Only managed to work 6 hours on the 16th. Tried again the following week and decided I would heal quicker by staying home. Plan on returning to work next week. Still in a lot of pain and still can't lay down yet so sleep is hard to come by. I am at least getting a little exercise by walking the dog. Bike is dismantled and awaiting arrival of parts. Ride on, everyone.
pbfoot
Crotch Rocket
Doing well. Been back to work building 3D printers for 3 weeks. Collarbone knitting well, ribs not too sore. For an OG (53), I feel blessed. Worked on the bike last weekend. Got the 93ZX6D front fender on, parts swapped to new/used fairing. Tomorrow I will put it all back together and go for test ride. I figure with the bike being 3 different colors everyone will give me a wide berth and the likelyhood of a repeat performance will be lowered. ;D. Thanks for the prayers and well wishes. Glad to be a member of COG and look forward to many more years here. Take care and ride on.Diz said: