Thank you all for your candid words of encouragement. I will need to regain trust on the bike before I go back on the twisties again... maybe switch over to the cruising side.... NOT!!!
I'm curious, did you have sliders on I can't tell from the picture. Or did they break off?
gr8eyes- no, the sliders are in my office waiting to be installed for the first time. They are going in as soon as I get the bike back from the shop.
I told you those Michelin Pilot whatevers you put on there were the wrong tire! biggrin.gif
SkooterG- The tires were holding on just fine. I have not take a picture of it yet, but they held on to the rim even after a direct hit to the guard rail.
Thought that situation was supposed to allow all the oil to drain out?
SkooterG- From what I can see, the case is penetrated through, but no liquid has come out from it. I'll find more when they take it appart.
Dude, gald your OK! Its funny we both live in Chandler but I have yet to meet up with you!...If your right muffler is damaged, I might be able to hook you up with a replacement.
vectervp1- Man, I'll get the bike fixed and we can go out for a spin. The right muffler is intact, the left one has a few dimples due to hits from teh side case. Thank you for the offer.
So, what happened right before sliding on the shoulder?
Ari Rankum- Honest be truth, I have no recollection how I ended up in teh gravel. I do remember the bike became unstable as I entered the turn and the loud "OOOHHH SHHHIIIIITTTTT!!!!" that sputtered out of my mouth when I realized I was going into the gravel. I suppose I panicked when I saw the other side of the guard rail and froze up in the middle of the turn. All I know is that I new for sure I was going into the gravel, and there was nothing I could do to avoid it (perhaps target fixation???) Also, the front tire was brand new and that could have had some influence in the slide. The speed was about 20 and no more than 25 mph, it was a low speed low side, and there were 5 more bikes immediately behind me (in perfect stagered formation), they all stopped behind the point where I came to a stop and got my bike up while I was sitting on the guard rail regaining my composture and looking for my heart.
...Did I read right that your (your body's) momentum was stopped by the ARMCO?...
twowheelnut- Nope, Pandora got pinned between me and the guard rail, I do not remember ever leaving contact with the seat of the bike, only that I went from sitting on it to resting my back against it. The last thing I remember was sliding my butt on the road going forward (feet first) and the bike right behind me, pushing against my back with the seat (gas tank on my right). Oh, and the tank bag rolling on the ground to my left.
Who makes the pants and jacket?
DocDanDC- The gloves were "Held," the jacket is a Joe Rocket Super Ego, and the pants were Joe Rocket Alter Ego. There was absolutely no damage to the boots... as if the feet never hit the ground, same for the (Scorpion EXO-700) helmet.
How do you feel the jacket held up in your off?
benneyb- I am very impressed with the performance of the jacket. I know I slid a little on my left forearm and shoulder (they stil hurts from teh impact on the ground), but the jacket only have minor scratches. It is still intact, and I'll wear it again for many miles to come. The pants (see above) are history!!!
BTW: I have an almost pristine alternator cover for you. Say the word and it'll be in the mail as soon as I can hobble to a Post Office.
Stef- Thank you for your candid words and your offer, I will have the insurance cover the damages, and hopefully the cover is "covered" by the coverage :lol: I will probably not need it, but thank you for the offer, I really appreciate it.
Nothing can be taken for granted and everytime I suit up for a ride, I hug my little ones and my wife and tell them I love them.
TejasFJR- Yes sir, I do exactly the same thing every time, even if I am only driving the Suburban. You never know when the next dump truck is gonna run the red light, at the wrong time. This accident had also made me reconsider the hobby, but I came to the same conclussion, I live only once, and I better make the best of it while I am here.
The mishap happened on the first 180 degree left turn (going North) before crossing the river:
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