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Hello sleeping strangers. Your weekly wake-up call is rapidly approaching.

Ride 300 miles today on the FJR.

Rode 1800+miles of 7 states back roads . 1st stop herpes infested motel $80 Somewhere I don’t remember manage to find the Blue Ridge Parkway ride it till it was closed and then got back on it ran out of gas 12 miles up in the mountains coasted to a gas station yes it’s possible to coast 12 miles down a mountain ,Second stop for 3 days of family actually rented a boat on the lake clearest water you’ll ever see and it was hot though there’s an Airbnb house First house out of Fontana out of the backside road less then a mile recommend it for anybody there’s a garage inside is clean & nice . Third stop breaks interstate motel thought they would have food they didn’t they wanted 120 bucks a night and there was nobody even there I said screw this no food, then it started to pour then I found the interstate motel $60 a night 2 miles from the brakes interstate motel someone just bought it so they’re remodeling but the room was clean and I ate chips , Then drove through flooded back roads

Almost home after a 2000 mile ride on Poplar and untamed back roads in wv/oh/pa/nc/va/ky/tn

Oh man, glad it is going to get better. You can file a simple form with the State. They will suspend her license until she sets up a payment system with you and sticks to it. You want the Security claim section. I have used it, it worked. But make sure there isn't longer term issues, maybe lawyer up. https://www.bmv.ohio.gov/susp-ins-noncomply.aspx

....I officially became a statistic Tuesday night. Heading home from visiting a friend's house on my "new-to-me" BMW R1200RS, a mouth-breather pulled out in front of me. I had the first street-related crash in my street history. Headed west on a 4-lane suburban road in the curb lane, crested a small rise and saw a parked car in my lane. Moved to the center lane and as I passed the parked car, I caught a flash of back-up lights from a driveway on the right. Moved to left wheel track and suddenly realized that Lashondra was backing out into the street at what I can only describe as warp speed, prolly 15-20 MPH--no clue what she was thinking. Must have thought the 'R' stood for race!!! I did an emergency swerve but she never even slowed down or looked, backing across 2 lanes of traffic and caught me right behind the engine. Bike kicked sideways and I did my best Superman impression, just as if the bike had high-sided me. Both me and the bike ended up in the oncoming lane. Luckily, I didn't get run over by opposing traffic but the bike is a total loss and I spent 1 day in the trauma unit of UC Hospital. 6 busted ribs and a shattered collarbone and lots of soft tissue trauma, mostly right lung and liver. Did dodge the bullet of having a chest tube inserted but in so much pain today that the Oxy doesn't even help much. Home now but moving like an old, mostly dead guy. To top it off, she is uninsured (of course) and I don't carry collision on my toys so I'm likely gonna eat an $8000 loss which will prolly be inconsequential compared to the medical. The thing I'm most pissed at is that, even though I'd only spent a little less than a year with Beemer, I was beginning to believe that after 55 years of searching for THE ONE BIKE THAT DOES IT ALL WELL, I thought this might be the Holy Grail. Be off the streets for at least a month to 6 weeks, maybe longer depending on how much time it takes for the soft tissue injuries to resolve. The other good thing is that I could be the poster boy for ATGATT, as other than the torso injuries, I don't have another scratch or bruise on me. Legs, knees, arms, hands, head are 100% unscathed, which is truly amazing given how hard the hit was. I'll need a new helmet (was due for one anyway!) the pants and jacket are a bit ratty but overall, a good outcome. Stay safe, keep the shiny side up, and be mindful of the idiots.

I get what you are saying. I would only add this....her irresponsibility cost you. Get her suspended, yes she will drive again...and when she harms the next person they will have the history on her to drop a hammer. It is your civic duty to fuck with her! 🤣

They may blow up with fumes and a spark...

It is a lesson she needs to learn, I agree with Tonik. She is lucky you are "ok". But, you do what is best for you. I pray you have a speedy recovery and get back on the street soon.

Jesus.. I am sorry to read this, but am absolutely happy to know you're well enough to have typed it. I can't do much from Akron, but if you need anything.. say the word.

This sucks. Sorry to hear this. Glad it wasn’t worse. Praying for a speedy recovery.

333 miles. Took 93/83/78/377/550/26/800 and had breakfast at the Triple Nickel Diner. Tires are horrible. The quick shifter isn't as smooth as the GSA, but it functions. The windscreen has two positions... loud and louder. The brakes will get a fluid exchange this week because I think it's running the original fluid. They have two settings.. slightly slowing and endo, but boy do they stop that bike right now. The engine belongs in a sportbike. It's so good. Torque everywhere. Riding position isn't hateful and the seat is decently supportive for a stock pad. The suspension is without flaw, although more harsh than the GSA over bumps. I presume the lack of telelever is the culprit and I am just spoiled. The dash is meh, but easy to use once you figure out which button does what. Cruise control on a sportbike should be mandatory. I like being able to touch the ground with both feet at a stop. 10/10, would purchase again.

Road it to the Carrollton airport for pie.

Rode the CBR for 300 miles this morning. I love this bike.