Topic: Ouch (Read 4573 times)

nidan · « **on:** May 04, 2007, 04:00:27 PM »

Coming home after Karate class last night, guy ran a red doing a U turn (left turn only light) cut me off, after extreme braking and a nice fishtail I ended up just touching his bumper as he sped off , apparently DUI.

Luckily a very nice couple , the guy was a rider , Helped me and the bike up and made sure I was ok.
I was fortunate that it was right at a gas station, and I was able to pull in to check out the bike . The couple pulled in behind me just to double check.

Where ever you are Thank you and bless you.

Only damage to the bike was a small nick on the end of the brake lever and scratches on the mirror, and it knocked the choke loose. .....LUCKY

I'm a bit banged up but will recover , no broken bones.

Still a bit sore and shakey , but am counting my self very fortunate. It could have been much worse.

SOKOOLJ · « **Reply #1 on:** May 04, 2007, 04:10:46 PM »

Glad to hear you made it through ok, it is also great to hear that a brother rider stopped to help you as needed. Ride safe brother.

SOKOOL

Fired00d · « **Reply #2 on:** May 04, 2007, 04:12:20 PM »

Wow!!!

Sorry to hear this, but glad you made it through this with out serious injury. I hope somebody got a license number and this individual got picked up. Chit like that just makes my blood boil.

Ride Safe,
Fired00d

ccr · « **Reply #3 on:** May 04, 2007, 04:27:11 PM »

Nidan, I am so sorry to hear about this incident. Thank goodness you will heal in a few days, but that idiot that caused this to happen is going to end up killing someone and/or themselves some day. People who drive like that don't get in a close call like that and never do it again. I am glad to hear you made it out alive. Sorry about your bike. Heal Well and Fast!

Hoist! · « **Reply #4 on:** May 04, 2007, 05:33:06 PM »

I'm glad you're OK and that it wasn't worse. Makes my blood boil to d00d! We have a nice pair of cement shoes for him in NYC if you find that son of a bitch!

Hoist!

SEULTRA · « **Reply #5 on:** May 04, 2007, 05:42:17 PM »

Nidan,
Glad you made it out in one piece!

We all can use this as a heads-up reminder that it can happen to any of us at any time. Ride like you're invisible!

ultrafxr · « **Reply #6 on:** May 04, 2007, 07:22:58 PM »

Glad you are OK.

mr_magoo · « **Reply #7 on:** May 04, 2007, 08:25:29 PM »

Glad you are ok bike bike is just a material thing and can be fixed(did I really say that). Did anybody get a plate # for the car.

Screamin · « **Reply #8 on:** May 04, 2007, 08:30:07 PM »

Bummer Nidan and glad the damage was minimal. A$$hole deserves a serious thumping and hope that somehow he gets his. Glad you're ok!!!

nidan · « **Reply #9 on:** May 05, 2007, 04:22:35 AM »

Thanks to all, the car had out of state plates and sped off before anyone could catch a plate # as my going down blocked traffic a bit. I'm sure karma will catch up with him . I'd certainly like a few minutes on the dojo mat with that individual to express my feelings .

After 23 years of riding this is only my second time down, good skills , good equipment and good luck prevented it from being worse. Ride safe , and keep the shiny side up . I'm still surprised I didn't get even a little scratch on that pretty WG3 paint!

Johnny · « **Reply #10 on:** May 05, 2007, 01:27:32 PM »

Nidan, Glad to hear you are ok & the bike suffered little! Sounds like you did a great job of avoiding a more serious situation. Sorry the guy did not stop to help you or check to see if you were ok - it amazes me that he was so careless. Its not easy driving in and around the Atlanta area drivers are really bad.

Hang in there, the bike can be fixed, ride safe.

nidan · « **Reply #11 on:** May 06, 2007, 10:00:44 AM »

Well this morning was a rude awakening , clarity has more or less returned, along with the feeling in my right arm.

I hobbled out to the scooter and noticed the damage was just a bit more than I thought.. the pipes are all gnarled up, a a few nicks on the brake pedal and rear turn signal .. .

I'm trying to think of this as a perfect excuse for upgrading, ordered replacement HD "split vision" teardrop mirrors that include standard and a blid spot, flame levers . I had been thinking of getting some 2 into 1's now I can get a power boost and get rid of the uglies.

I'll try to buff out the other parts as it's minor damage

110tHunDer · « **Reply #12 on:** May 06, 2007, 12:42:29 PM »

Quote from: nidan on May 06, 2007, 10:00:44 AM

. . . I'm trying to think of this as a perfect excuse for upgrading . . .

Now that's the right OCD attitude!

Sorry to hear of the mishap, nidan, but glad to hear you (and the bike) are on the mend!

WFP · « **Reply #13 on:** May 06, 2007, 07:19:05 PM »

Glad your OK...that is what counts.

/Bill

napalm · « **Reply #14 on:** May 07, 2007, 07:45:29 AM »

Glad you are OK....close calls shake you up for awhile. Rode this weekend on an organized, very unorganized ride for Women in Need. A lot of inexperienced riders....one gal lost control of her Heritage Softail & went off into the woods, she was lying down when we went by....bike upside down with wheels in the air. Hope she is OK....she was getting assistance from other riders...ambulance on the way. Time to refresh ourselves with safety procedures and watch out for the other guy, especially in cars! Seems to be a little wild out there this Spring!

Heal up and get back on the road.

naplam

iski · « **Reply #15 on:** May 07, 2007, 09:46:11 AM »

Nidan - sorry to hear about this and glad you are ok. Makes my blood boil as well - drivers like that should not be allowed on the road.

You have a positive attitude about the whole thing, and that is to your advantage.

RJ749 · « **Reply #16 on:** May 07, 2007, 10:03:43 AM »

Just catching up after the weekend and bummed to hear of your incident Nidan.

Good to see you are taking the postive (as much as possible) attitude toward the event. Good luck with the add ons.

TCinVA · « **Reply #17 on:** May 07, 2007, 10:40:45 AM »

Nidan,
Glad you're okay. Obviously could have been much worse. Someone's watching over you.
TC

Jock · « **Reply #18 on:** May 08, 2007, 09:10:31 PM »

Glad to hear you are fine...what form of marital art do you practice?

Tros · « **Reply #19 on:** May 08, 2007, 09:32:50 PM »

I'm glad you're OK. Thankfully it wasn't worse, for you or the bike.

JR · « **Reply #20 on:** May 08, 2007, 10:59:08 PM »

Nidan

Thank God your alright!

Sorry about the damage to your bike. Good to see there are still some good people willing give a hand to someone in need! Bless ya Buddy!

JR

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