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I hit a car
« on: September 01, 2006, 09:02:43 PM »
Well i was going through an intersection and a little car forgot to stop and just cut my way.I hit the brakes and lean the bike she still kept on going and finally i hit her and went down.I hurt my knee but just deep road rash.I think i am very lucky since i had my armoured leather jacket on me and this was the first time I wore it since mid may.It really took a lot of beating but im not hurt anywhere except my knee.I wish i had some leather pants on with some pads on knees.Good news is i wasnt on my fatboy but on my vrscr.Bike has almost no damage except left hand controls and left mirror.Well left side bag has some minor scratches now.I am amazed how those tiny pads at elbows and shoulder could protect me from harm.I litteraly hit the car with left side of my body and the door got bent and the side window blew.I skid on my left shoulder and elbow nothin happened till i started to roll and my knee hit the tar.Oh i had fingerless gloves with very thin leather and they did their job well too.No injuries.This was my first accident and now i know the necessity to waer protective gear while riding.It really makes a big difference.By the way the lady driving the car siad she was busy talking to her son wich sat next to her and never saw me coming altough she looked at my direction.She said she couldnt notice me eventough she looked cause she was looking for cars only.
I rode back home after the incident that a good thing.Cant shift other than first gear tough.
Ride safe and wear protective gear.
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Re: I hit a car
« Reply #1 on: September 01, 2006, 09:10:14 PM »
Sorry to hear about your accident. Sounds like all your safety equipment did the job and your injuries were minor. Definitely a testimony of how wearing appropriate gear can limit injuries. [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif] This lady sounds like the typical cager not paying full attention while driving and not even looking out for vehicles other then cars. >:(

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Re: I hit a car
« Reply #2 on: September 01, 2006, 09:26:12 PM »
Exactly a lot of drivers wont even notice us.Not because they hate bikers its just that their brain wont process the info cause they are somehow preprogrammed to watch out for cars or trucks. [smiley=drink.gif]
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Re: I hit a car
« Reply #3 on: September 01, 2006, 09:37:40 PM »
Major bummer Altugo but glad you're well enough to share. Major lesson there for those in shorts and sandals. How many times have we heard "I didn't see him"? Another reminder for us all.
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Re: I hit a car
« Reply #4 on: September 01, 2006, 09:50:05 PM »
Thank God you made out like you did! Sorry to hear this happened  but I'm glad you were wearing protective gear! I pray for a speedy recovery on your knee! You are a fortunate man Altugo! Bless Ya Bro!

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Re: I hit a car
« Reply #5 on: September 01, 2006, 09:50:47 PM »
Thanks screamin i rode all summer in shorts and was too hot in this part of the world like 100 and up for at least last 2 months.Today i wore my jacket i just dont know why for the first time in four months.I guess my guardian angel was with me [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif]
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Re: I hit a car
« Reply #6 on: September 01, 2006, 09:52:22 PM »
Thanks for good wishes Jr and yes i was really lucky this time.Couldve hit her faster especially considering the acceleration of street rod
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Re: I hit a car
« Reply #7 on: September 01, 2006, 09:54:33 PM »
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Exactly a lot of drivers wont even notice us.Not because they hate bikers [highlight]its just that their brain wont process the info cause they are somehow preprogrammed to watch out for cars or trucks[/highlight]. [smiley=drink.gif]
Not necessarily - some are so brain dead they'll even pull out in front of tractor-trailers!
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Re: I hit a car
« Reply #8 on: September 01, 2006, 09:56:55 PM »
altugo good to hear you are ok. this is for the cage driver [smiley=stop.gif] [smiley=furious3.gif] [smiley=sauer021.gif]



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Re: I hit a car
« Reply #9 on: September 01, 2006, 10:41:21 PM »
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altugo good to hear you are ok. this is for the cage driver [smiley=stop.gif] [smiley=furious3.gif] [smiley=sauer021.gif]



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Re: I hit a car
« Reply #10 on: September 01, 2006, 10:43:43 PM »
Hey Altugo, so sorry to hear of you going down, but very glad to hear you suffered nothing serious in the way of personal injuries.  Good judgement on the protective gear payed off.   [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif]spyder
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Re: I hit a car
« Reply #11 on: September 01, 2006, 10:54:29 PM »
That Sucks, sorry to hear of the mishap but its a good thing that you're able to ride away from it and be here to tell us about it. Hope you mend up quickly.
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Re: I hit a car
« Reply #12 on: September 01, 2006, 11:59:47 PM »
Al...sorry to hear about your accident, but so glad you were able to walk away from it, though hobbled a bit.  You will be in my thoughts as I travel this weekend.  Get well, and hope you get the bike repaired and back on the road soon.  A lesson for us all to wear the right gear!  
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Re: I hit a car
« Reply #13 on: September 02, 2006, 01:54:17 AM »
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Re: I hit a car
« Reply #14 on: September 02, 2006, 02:57:06 AM »
Altug,

Of course sorry to read of the minor damage to you and the bike.  Screw the minor damage though.  You not only didn't get squashed you rode home.  When any accident ends with your riding away it is a good day.  Glad you're ok.  How long before the soreness wears off and you're back in the saddle again?

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