RFM Posted September 1, 2012 Report Share Posted September 1, 2012 Coming home from work downtown, and I had a woman decide to turn left- not from the left lane, which was the one I was in. She takes a sudden turn, and I find myself flying over the hood of a Jeep Liberty. I hit her front wheel panel, and decided I liked the feeling of weightlessness. I must say that everyone rose to the occasion. A nurse was a witness, and held my head to keep me from moving. Two Bicyclist Police Officers witnessed it too. For some reason they didn't want me to phone my daughter to say that I was going to be late, but that I was OK.I took this picture instead then.The woman was cited, and my bike is totaled. Looks like it's new Aprilia time. All gear was worn, and worked perfectly. Gloves, helmet, jacket, boots... I'm still sore though, because 35mph to an airborn dismount still hurts.Anybody knows of a Bol d"Or in the area? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmh_sprint Posted September 1, 2012 Report Share Posted September 1, 2012 (edited) Damn bud, glad to hear you're ok all things considered! Sucks about you're bike though. What did the cager say after the accident? Good luck in your search for a new ride. Edited September 1, 2012 by cmh_sprint Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reimbrandt Posted September 1, 2012 Report Share Posted September 1, 2012 Ouch...... Good your ok. Real stupid they wouldnt let you call........ You can cross " fly like superman" off your bucket list 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carwhore Posted September 1, 2012 Report Share Posted September 1, 2012 did you give her a nice firm cunt punch? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jblosser Posted September 1, 2012 Report Share Posted September 1, 2012 yes, very glad you're OK! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jst2fst Posted September 1, 2012 Report Share Posted September 1, 2012 Wow that blows glad your ok though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snot Posted September 1, 2012 Report Share Posted September 1, 2012 (edited) Glad you nothings broke and you ok. Cant you salvage the bike and use it for track only? Edited September 1, 2012 by snot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max power Posted September 1, 2012 Report Share Posted September 1, 2012 That old Ape was getting long in the tooth anyway. Glad you flew over and lived to tell the tale. Yet another reason why women shouldnt be allowed to drive. Did she hang up the phone after the accident? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gump Posted September 1, 2012 Report Share Posted September 1, 2012 Glad your ok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cOoTeR Posted September 1, 2012 Report Share Posted September 1, 2012 Glad your ok man. Good thing you weren't going too much faster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReconRat Posted September 1, 2012 Report Share Posted September 1, 2012 Airborne is good, with no sudden stops. I'll take that any day. Been there, done that...It's part of that smooth thing, let the bike go, when it's time to separate.Glad you had witnesses, that's rather important anymore with a world full of liars.edit: Sudden or stupid lane changes in or near intersections are a major cause of accidents.Really wish people wouldn't do that. Just thought I'd throw that in... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottb Posted September 1, 2012 Report Share Posted September 1, 2012 Glad you are ok, sorry to hear about the bike.Anything salvagable from the bike?Question related to the bike being totaled, can you also claim replacement cost ( or some value of) helmet, gloves, jacket? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bacchus Posted September 1, 2012 Report Share Posted September 1, 2012 Already said it on FB, but I'll reiterate...Glad you survived. And I say again, buy it back, set it for track and get you a Tuono for the street....or a falco...or an ST4....it's a great feeling burning through some twistys on the way to the grocery store ;-p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gen3flygirl Posted September 1, 2012 Report Share Posted September 1, 2012 Glad you're okay an glad it was you that killed your bike and not me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smashweights Posted September 1, 2012 Report Share Posted September 1, 2012 That sucks man. Glad you're alright. Hope the bike is salvageable.edit: Sudden or stupid lane changes in or near intersections are a major cause of accidents.Really wish people wouldn't do that. Just thought I'd throw that in...This is why I always give people weird looks when they think I'm crazy feeling safer on the highway than through town. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twowheelsnake Posted September 1, 2012 Report Share Posted September 1, 2012 Lawyer up! Then get 2 Aprilia's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twowheelsnake Posted September 1, 2012 Report Share Posted September 1, 2012 Oh...and glad you're ok! Man I'm such a dick lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWing'R Posted September 1, 2012 Report Share Posted September 1, 2012 Dang. Glad you're ok! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coyote Posted September 1, 2012 Report Share Posted September 1, 2012 Damn, sorry to hear about the Ape...Glad you're OK and able to tell the tale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4DAIVI PAI2K5 Posted September 1, 2012 Report Share Posted September 1, 2012 Lazy Ape laying down... glad your okay man! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wantahertzdonut Posted September 5, 2012 Report Share Posted September 5, 2012 Glad you're ok after this because getting hit like that sucks the big one. How much good did the gear do for you?As said earlier, hopefully you can get replacement of your gear as well, since it's obviously essential, and not cheap! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFM Posted September 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2012 I took a direct splat to the left elbow, right knee, both gloves, and to the helmet. The gloves did a good job at keeping my hands safe. I sprained my knee, which nothing really could have helped. And the jacket... I got a deep contusion on my left elbow. The CE armor saved me a certain bad break there. 35 to pavement elbow bash doesn't sound good at all. I'd hate to think of how it would have turned without my gear.Her insurance will be covering all my gear too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hue jass Posted September 11, 2012 Report Share Posted September 11, 2012 Good thing it's on her! If she did that a couple seconds sooner, you would've had to lay it down.Where downtown is this? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheech Posted September 11, 2012 Report Share Posted September 11, 2012 I took a direct splat to the left elbow, right knee, both gloves, and to the helmet. The gloves did a good job at keeping my hands safe. I sprained my knee, which nothing really could have helped. And the jacket... I got a deep contusion on my left elbow. The CE armor saved me a certain bad break there. 35 to pavement elbow bash doesn't sound good at all. I'd hate to think of how it would have turned without my gear.Her insurance will be covering all my gear too.Fuck. I sincerely hope you're getting some settlements out of this as well. What 'Murican bike did you end up getting that you so coyly posted on FB? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NinjaDoc Posted September 11, 2012 Report Share Posted September 11, 2012 Glad ur okay.... atgatt every one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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