Crash report

[Harald]

I haven't been checking in much since I retired 4 years ago. Since then I bought a 2020 FJR1300ES and sold my 2007 FJR that I put 145,000 miles on. And now my motorcycle world may be changing.
My wife and I are mourning the loss of her 2013 NC700 DCT back in July 2023 that was totalled after a driver made a last second left turn in front of her and she center punched the front wheel of the SUV which caused her to slam into the front windshield pillar, deflect into the air about 7 feet off the ground and crash into the turn lane the driver just pulled out of. I had the nightmare of being behind on my FJR1300 and got to watch it all transpire in front of me. We have surveillance video from a local store to prove negligence by the offending driver. Note the SHATTERED front wheel, bent forks and engine case damage that cause oil to run out. The fork lights that should have helped avoid not being seen by drivers didn't help in this case.
Thank GOD for our belief in All The Gear All the Time! Besides a badly bruised leg, concussion, sore neck and hands she made out surprisingly well. She's finally almost back to normal now, although she probably won't ride her own bike again. But there's hope because she's looked at some used Gold Wings and is considering buying one and hiring me as driver. LOL Nothing is decided yet, but it sure brings up questions about me keeping the FJR if I end up with a Gold Wing in the garage. Feels like I'd be cheating on the FJR and might have to get a divorce. LOL More will be revealed........

 

[rbentnail]

Hoe Lee Crap, man! It coulda been so much worse, glad to hear she's recovering well.

 

[kdclaiborne]

Bummer! Glad she came through as well as she did! I have a 99 GL1500C Honda Valkyrie and was really wanting a new gen Wing. I wasn't going to spend even what a used 2018+ cost and had previously had an 05 FJR before losing my mind and going HD for several years, so just bought a clean low mileage 2013 FJR. Buy a new gen WIng for 1-up and keep the FJR for solo.

 

[SwollenRaccoon]

Holy Moses. Glad she is recovering well. What a horrific thing to have to see from your vantage point.

 

[Bugnatr]

Glad she is mended and still wants to ride with you. I put 95k on my 08 Wing and currently have the new gen 18. The previous 2001-2017 Wing is perfect for two up riding and you can't beat the passenger comfort and luggage storage whereas the new generation is not suited very well for two up if you want to pack any thing other than a bathing suit. It's just smaller but a bit more sport to it.
Used bike prices have really fallen this year so it's a good time to buy. Good luck on your used bike shopping.
The FJR can be your go to solo riding bike when you want to have some fun in the twisties

 

[user 98778]

I haven't been checking in much since I retired 4 years ago. Since then I bought a 2020 FJR1300ES and sold my 2007 FJR that I put 145,000 miles on. And now my motorcycle world may be changing.
My wife and I are mourning the loss of her 2013 NC700 DCT back in July 2023 that was totalled after a driver made a last second left turn in front of her and she center punched the front wheel of the SUV which caused her to slam into the front windshield pillar, deflect into the air about 7 feet off the ground and crash into the turn lane the driver just pulled out of. I had the nightmare of being behind on my FJR1300 and got to watch it all transpire in front of me. We have surveillance video from a local store to prove negligence by the offending driver. Note the SHATTERED front wheel, bent forks and engine case damage that cause oil to run out. The fork lights that should have helped avoid not being seen by drivers didn't help in this case.
Thank GOD for our belief in All The Gear All the Time! Besides a badly bruised leg, concussion, sore neck and hands she made out surprisingly well. She's finally almost back to normal now, although she probably won't ride her own bike again. But there's hope because she's looked at some used Gold Wings and is considering buying one and hiring me as driver. LOL Nothing is decided yet, but it sure brings up questions about me keeping the FJR if I end up with a Gold Wing in the garage. Feels like I'd be cheating on the FJR and might have to get a divorce. LOL More will be revealed........
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Just glad that she's not worse as a result. Everything else is ancillary. Take care, mate. From Queensland, Australia.

 

[Auburn]

glad to hear she is almost fully healed and looking to ride again.

 

[Panman]

Wow, I hate reading this and like Bryan I'm glad to hear she is considering getting back on. Take care of her.

 

[escapefjrtist]

Glad to read all is mostly well Harald. Scary thing to witness the event. Take care and happy hunting for a 'wing!

~G