Topic: Me-Praise The Lord I am ok! (Read 6378 times)

Boatman · « **on:** June 14, 2014, 09:19:33 PM »

Like others have stated, never figured I would post under this heading but here I am. As the title stated "Praise the Lord I am ok".. I am happy I am able to post this myself and not by someone else.

Was riding home from work on Thursday, June 5th at 5:20pm on a 2lane country road and 3 cars were approaching from the other direction and the 2nd car suddenly decided to pass the 1st car on a double yellow line in a slight curve-45 mph road. Needless say we collided and the 2010 SEUC was totalled by my insurance company (State Farm) a couple days ago.

I was able to call OhioDave and another Bob (with a trailer) and they were there within minutes of the accident. The squad looked me over (did not go with them) but OhioDave took me later to the ER where they xrayed my right foot (not broken) and cleaned my wounds. Dave, Bob, and another fellow loaded the bike to Bob's trailer-not easy to do when the front forks and fender were pushed back into the down tubes and the front tire would not turn.

My wife and daughter were in northern California visitng my wife's sister and I did not tell them of the accident until 4 days later. I pick them up at the airport tonight after typing this.

The Harley mesh jacket did it's job as well as the 3/4 Arai helmet. Wished I had my riding boots on and jeans but had on cheap work pance and work shoes.

Right foot still swollen but at least I have it. More sore now than after it happened where abrasions healing.

Now I have to deal with the value of my totalled bike with insurance company.

Talk with my wife and daughter and see if they want to ride again. If they won't, I am probably done as my wife rides her own bike. When I physically got off this lucky this acident, you wonder if there is a next time if you would fare as well. Nakes you think.

Then, if I do get another bike, do you get a 2014 or wait til September on a 15 or just buy a 2010 or later used one. A lot to deal with/ponder.

Don't really want to talk about the accident and won't post any pictures.

Thanks for listening. Thanks for a gracious God.

Everyone be careful out there-Bob

sadunbar · « **Reply #1 on:** June 14, 2014, 09:35:56 PM »

Sent you a pm...

Jswerve · « **Reply #2 on:** June 14, 2014, 09:37:23 PM »

I'm sorry about your accident Bob and glad you are OK. We all have to go sometime and that can happen any where, any time, driving, flying, walking, standing, etc. Hope you get back in the saddle I would rather die doing what I love then give it up because I might be killed. I'd stop driving my car to work or to get groceries, etc of I gave it too much thought.

Jesse

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smkymtnboy · « **Reply #3 on:** June 14, 2014, 09:39:38 PM »

always a good idea to wear the safety gear! riding with a gracious god,well state farm just does not measure up to that kinda of insurance!!

lilcoot · « **Reply #4 on:** June 14, 2014, 09:40:58 PM »

Geez, glad you're okay. It's amazing you walked away, from the sound of it.

When I got rear ended last year, I didn't feel anything until later. Found out later I had a broken foot and some deep road rash. Thank heaven for adrenaline.

I noticed that I'm a bit more anxious on the road now... maybe it's better, because I am more careful.

Dan

Twolanerider · « **Reply #5 on:** June 14, 2014, 09:47:56 PM »

Ride again or not, old bike or new; or none, to heck with all of it. Just glad you're ok Bob. Be well and heal fast.

BUCKNUT GREG · « **Reply #6 on:** June 14, 2014, 10:56:58 PM »

Sure is a good thing to hear from the originating author. Glad you are on the mend and sure will keep you
in my Prayers Bob.

ultrarider123 · « **Reply #7 on:** June 14, 2014, 11:09:01 PM »

Quote from: Twolanerider on June 14, 2014, 09:47:56 PM

Ride again or not, old bike or new; or none, to heck with all of it. Just glad you're ok Bob. Be well and heal fast.

I will second that...Glad you are OK and we'll enough to post this. Hope you survive not telling the wife about it for 4 days. I would be more worried about that than another road accident. God was watching and keeping you from major harm. As smky stated, He is the best insurance you can have.

Cvostu · « **Reply #8 on:** June 15, 2014, 06:27:37 AM »

Wasn't sure you were going to say anything on here Bob,,, the most important thing is that you will heal up and be ok. That's also the best thing,, Keep feeling better. Whatever you decide,,your call. Whatever is best for you. Best thing,, like you said,, all of you is still here. And that's the best thing. Feel better. Stuart.

TN · « **Reply #9 on:** June 15, 2014, 07:03:11 AM »

Dang, I hate hearing these stories but glad yer able to reflect on the important things, yer family.

Phillip

HogBreath · « **Reply #10 on:** June 15, 2014, 07:09:49 AM »

Dang Bob, glad to hear you're mostly ok. Good luck with recovery.

muddypaws · « **Reply #11 on:** June 15, 2014, 07:23:51 AM »

Glad you are alive...

Fired00d · « **Reply #12 on:** June 15, 2014, 07:53:15 AM »

So sorry to read this... wishing you a full and speedy recovery.

Ride Safe,
Fired00d

doublerunner · « **Reply #13 on:** June 15, 2014, 08:37:11 AM »

Glad you were able to walk away from this. I think it's a natural thought process to ponder not riding again. I think a lot of that decision lies within where you are in your riding experience as well. I still have many places I want to visit with my bike, with my wife with me. So I would probably get back in the saddle. But had I visited all the places I want to, perhaps I would hang up my helmet. Whatever you decide, it will be the right decision for you. The most important thing is you're still here and 100% functional

Honneybeast · « **Reply #14 on:** June 15, 2014, 08:49:34 AM »

Sorry to hear of your wreck, Glad your ok though. I understand being unsure about getting back on the horse, I was pretty nervous after my wreck this spring. I eventually did get back on and I am glad I did. What ever you decide is rite for you, Best wishes and God Bless

FLHTCUSE7 · « **Reply #15 on:** June 15, 2014, 09:10:11 AM »

Glad that you are okay. An incident like this makes all of us think and riding a MC is a few times more dangerous than riding in a car. (If I recall correctly 5-7 times)

You can mitigate a lot of the risk with proper training and equipment. (Seems like you did)

FlaHeatWave · « **Reply #16 on:** June 15, 2014, 12:36:46 PM »

Glad you're ok!

Chains · « **Reply #17 on:** June 15, 2014, 01:00:29 PM »

Hate to hear of this, glad your not seriously injured. Take your time and then decide if you want to ride again whatever choice you make it will be the right one.

SBB · « **Reply #18 on:** June 15, 2014, 06:54:50 PM »

Bob

We just got in from Maggie Valley and saw this.
So, so glad you are somewhat OK.
Give it some time, knowing you the right decisions will be made to make the best of a bad situation.
Keep us informed on your progress, how the bike settlement works out and what happens to the DS (dumb chit) that hit you.
What was he thinking (and that answer is he wasn't thinking) to pass on a dbl yellow line in a curve?
To rotate the bikes we took the 03 Classic to the Valley this weekend and saw our share of dummies on the road there and back.
Riding is a challenge, I hope we all survive it.

SBB

Jock · « **Reply #19 on:** June 15, 2014, 08:31:37 PM »

Bob,

Glad to read that you are well given the circumstances. I will place you in my thoughts and ask for His assistance in your recovery.

All the Best

Bubba · « **Reply #20 on:** June 15, 2014, 09:05:51 PM »

Bob so glad that you are ok! But keeping it from the Mrs's you may not be alright after she see your OK. Just saying. Glad GOD had his angles looking out for you and good luck with Ilene.

Boatman · « **Reply #21 on:** June 15, 2014, 09:41:01 PM »

Thanks everyone for the well wishes and prayers. Sure means alot.

Many thanks to OhioDave for all of his help and guidance at this time. He was there almost when the squad arrived. Don't know how he and 2 others got a 900 # mangled bike on a trailer with the front wheel not turning.

If you saw the bike and looked at me you would see how blessed I was/am.

I had $24,000 damages figured on the bike and the adjuster quit at $22,000.. The radio sticks 2" out of the inner fairing and the oil pressure gauge is gone.

Cvostu · « **Reply #22 on:** June 15, 2014, 10:06:00 PM »

Bob. You are here,,that's all that matters. The bike is just a machine. Stuart.

JR · « **Reply #23 on:** June 15, 2014, 10:06:27 PM »

Bob I praise God for you to be able to walk away! You definitely had His angels around you buddy! I pray for healing on your right foot and abrasions. So glad you are OK! Love ya man, God Bless!

AMEDD_SFC · « **Reply #24 on:** June 15, 2014, 10:47:15 PM »

Amen - glad you are OK. My prayers for a speedy recovery.

Kind Regards,

Mark

JCZ · « **Reply #25 on:** June 15, 2014, 11:07:07 PM »

Bob, glad that you're here to tell us the story. I've said a prayer for a quick and speedy recovery.

You might find yourself in the near future reevaluating a lot of things in life and I think that's normal. At least it was for me after I got all busted up. I went through a period where I didn't think I wanted to ride anymore but in short order I'd be on my boat cruising down the delta and see the guys on their bikes up on the levys on either side of the channel. Boating is a lot of fun but it just doesn't replace riding.

Eventually, I had to get back on and ride again. I put many, many miles on over the next eight years or so until my back became a constant problem. My point if that what ever you decide today....this week....this month.....may change as time goes along. I think some of this may be normal too. Take your time, focus and healing and just spending time with you family, friends and other things that are important to you. God will make it clear to you if you should ride again, in His time.

Again, just really glad that you're hear to share the story!

BigLew · « **Reply #26 on:** June 17, 2014, 11:58:35 AM »

Bob happy you can tell the story. I'm going to pray for some guidance for you. I know a lot of us say we will never stop riding or you know the old well when you fall off the horse best thing you can do is get right back on. I'm just really looking from a word from God. Since I belong to him as I hope you do I really want to hear what He is trying to tell me. Maybe its time or maybe not. But I am sure that He knows. I pray you will heal and the answer you seek will give you peace.

BigLew

1sharprdkg · « **Reply #27 on:** June 17, 2014, 04:23:29 PM »

Bob, very happy to read you are OK. Been there done that, thinking/feeling the same things you are. My insurance settlement for the motorcycle had the least amount of problems. (Progressive)

Boatman · « **Reply #28 on:** June 17, 2014, 05:58:33 PM »

Today State Farm called and offered $16,400 for the totalled bike. Of course I was as mad as a hornet. I finally calmed down and asked them what bike they had figured and he said an Ultra Classic. So told them the model I had and they said they would have to get back to me. I would have thought the vin# would have told them the model. Probably an honest mistake but who knows anymore. At least the foot is feeling better and my wife and daughter are back home. Thanks for everyones input. It is much appreciated and comforting.

sadunbar · « **Reply #29 on:** June 17, 2014, 07:03:34 PM »

Quote from: Boatman on June 17, 2014, 05:58:33 PM

Today State Farm called and offered $16,400 for the totalled bike. Of course I was as mad as a hornet. I finally calmed down and asked them what bike they had figured and he said an Ultra Classic. So told them the model I had and they said they would have to get back to me. I would have thought the vin# would have told them the model. Probably an honest mistake but who knows anymore. At least the foot is feeling better and my wife and daughter are back home. Thanks for everyones input. It is much appreciated and comforting.

It was a lazy half ass job by your adjuster. Your VIN does properly identify your bike as a SE. I'd be mad as a hornet also. You can darn well bet they know what bike you have when they send you your insurance premium. Do you have a local agent you are working with or just a State Farm adjuster? If you have a local agent, I'd get him involved and put pressure on him to make this seamless and without mistakes.

Glad you're feeling better!

HarleyJeffOregon · « **Reply #30 on:** June 17, 2014, 08:29:47 PM »

Blessing to you and a speedy recovery. You will get back on another bike, It just takes a little time. Stick to your guns. I have State Farm and they have always been GREAT to me. You can always talk to your agent they are on your side.

Boatman · « **Reply #31 on:** June 17, 2014, 08:36:50 PM »

Will give them one more try before getting agent involved.

08glide · « **Reply #32 on:** June 20, 2014, 10:54:47 AM »

Bob, insurance & all the material things are & can be frustrating. th e fact that you are able to tell this story yourself,not someone else telling it is GOD's grace on you. to survive a head-on collision of any caliber & be abel to tell about is a true blessing. I pray for healing & full recovery for you, & your family. keep us all posted on your recovery. love to hear amazing stories. GOD Bless you !

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