Welp my beauty had a short life (purchased Feb 2013) and will be missed. I put a staggering (for me) near 10k on her already.
She was rammed from behind this morning, thanks to gear (FirstGear thermo suit, w/ armor) I walked, ok limped, away. Worse thing I seem to have is a swollen ankle and a slightly tweaked knee (both on right side).
I was slowing to make a left turn, while in 'suicide lane' (that's what the cop called it)(It's a turn lane between 2 lanes either way.)
Before I commited to turn, I looked in left mirror, and seen a grey small suv coming up FAST. I aborted turn and tried to hit gas, but it was too late, I was struck. Lady admitted to not looking in front of her, as she got in turn lane and decided to not turn there. She was looking over shoulder, to make sure lane clear, started to change lanes and that is when she hit me. Her words "As I turned my head back suddenly there was a bike, I tried to hit brakes but it was too late".
The lady that hit me, luckily, didn't run off and was a very sweet older woman. She was so apologetic and willing to help in any way! Was very glad she didn't take off..if she did I would never had chance to get her plates.
As for the bike, I will probably never be seen again
I believe the sub-frame was bent up and to the right. Rear rim is blown a huge piece was on ground and split in 3 other spots. Right side didn't look real bad, thanks to the T-rex sliders, but I didn't get a good look. I think the front forks had a dent, and possibly bent.
Will get a full report in a few days I guess, gotta deal w/ ladies Ins.
I am not sure I will be getting the bike fixed / replaced, or keeping off a bike until spring at least did go through my head.
She was rammed from behind this morning, thanks to gear (FirstGear thermo suit, w/ armor) I walked, ok limped, away. Worse thing I seem to have is a swollen ankle and a slightly tweaked knee (both on right side).
I was slowing to make a left turn, while in 'suicide lane' (that's what the cop called it)(It's a turn lane between 2 lanes either way.)
Before I commited to turn, I looked in left mirror, and seen a grey small suv coming up FAST. I aborted turn and tried to hit gas, but it was too late, I was struck. Lady admitted to not looking in front of her, as she got in turn lane and decided to not turn there. She was looking over shoulder, to make sure lane clear, started to change lanes and that is when she hit me. Her words "As I turned my head back suddenly there was a bike, I tried to hit brakes but it was too late".
The lady that hit me, luckily, didn't run off and was a very sweet older woman. She was so apologetic and willing to help in any way! Was very glad she didn't take off..if she did I would never had chance to get her plates.
As for the bike, I will probably never be seen again
I believe the sub-frame was bent up and to the right. Rear rim is blown a huge piece was on ground and split in 3 other spots. Right side didn't look real bad, thanks to the T-rex sliders, but I didn't get a good look. I think the front forks had a dent, and possibly bent.
Will get a full report in a few days I guess, gotta deal w/ ladies Ins.
I am not sure I will be getting the bike fixed / replaced, or keeping off a bike until spring at least did go through my head.