That was short lived....

[Rabbitman109]

Well, had the bike about a month, and it is pretty banged up. I was on my way home yesterday, in the rain, from the initial service. I was on interstate 70, and the rain was causing heavy traffic. I had checked my mirror because there was a tractor trailer coming up on my right. When I looked back in front of me, a woman driving a van had slammed on her brakes. I quickly squeezed the front brake and swerved right, but because of the rain, the front tire locked up and I went down...at around 70mph. Luckily I slid into the right lane and missed the van and there was no traffic in the right hand lane. After I finished sliding I jumped up and ran to the side of the road. No rash for me because I had all my gear on (always do). I think I bruised my shoulder and back, but nothing other than sore muscles. After I recover a bit, I am going to take the bike apart and find out what I need. See pictures...

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[JSP]

Jesus man! So sorry brother! This is not good at all. Thank God it was not any worse because in that situation it sure as shit could have been. Glad you are alive man. +1 for Gear. Looks like that slider did its job perfectly.

Naked conversion?

 

[tatty2012]

Wow. You were dang lucky with being on the freeway! Glad to hear that you are alright!! Just take it easy and get better!

 

[bleedinblue]

I feel bad for you, right after you mod it.Did you claim it on your insurance, or just going to eat this one?Would it be any cheaper to go naked?

 

[Fizzer6R]

fork! glad you're ok! frame slider did it's job well

 

[bobby bo bonsin]

Oh man that sucks. So sorry man. Your lucky to be ok. Good luck with everything. And right after you did those beautiful headlights.........dang. hope everything works out for ya.

 

[jponza]

Sorry about the bike but im glad you are ok man

 

[Nastybutler]

Glad you're okay...again. I hope the bike comes out alright. Try keeping the rubber side down. It helps.

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[Marthy]

Crap! No luck Buddy!!! Glad you're alright... the rest can be fix.

 

[FazerWest]

Sorry about ur bike and glad ur ok but im confused u said a trailer was coming up on ur right and then u swirved into right lane but no one was there...just confusing is all hope u get ur parts quick and easy

 

[SpawnXX]

Major bummer man, glad you are ok though!

 

[DakinechicK]

My gosh!! My heart just sank!! Twice in just a couple months... jeezus!! Please be careful. Maybe try taking a break for a bit.

Sad for you. Glad you are alright!!

 

[Professional_Noob]

That's sucks! That's the biggest issue I have with bikes............two things will happen if you drop your bike............pain and a loss of money.

 

[Rookasaki]

Dude, glad you're ok man. Looks like the frame slider did it's job!

 

[BKP]

*Real* glad to hear you seem to be fine...

As long as that's the case, the 70mph lay down is just table and bar conversation, in a few months... (with a bit of frustration and payout up front...).

+1 on going ATGATT...

 

[MustGoFaster]

Oh man, that really blows! I'm so sorry to hear that, brudda. Hella glad yer ok though! You live to ride another day!

 

[MNGreg]

Glad to hear that you are ok and are for the most part uninjured. Sorry to hear about the bike. Its unfortunate, but also a good thing I guess that it (atleast looks) like it is mostly cosmetic, except the lights. Were you able to rider her home somehow still, or did you have to get it towed due to the hanging lights etc.?

 

[RooKie]

Oh man... sucks what happened, but you're alright and that's what the most important part. :thumbup:

 

[Rabbitman109]

To clarify, the truck that I was talking about, I had just passed, and then right after the van slammed on its brakes. I was looking in the mirror because I was watching the truck since he was throwing a lot of water on me. After I laid the bike down, I knew he would be coming, and while I was sliding I remember seeing the back of the tanker. He had actually pulled over and I remember seeing him as I was laying on the side of the road. He was talking to me and the state police trooper that had responded. It was not ride able, so I had a friend come down on haul it back to my place. The front brake was leaking fluid, and the rear pedal was bent, so not able to be ridden home.

Thanks everyone for your replies, I am doing much better today, mostly sore muscles. I don't think that anything is broken. I do want to say that the paramedics checked me out on scene and said that it is possible that I could have fractured my collar bone but they couldn't diagnose that. I am going to wait a few days and see if it gets any better before dropping a bunch of cash on a doctor telling me that he is going to put me in a sling....which I have already been wearing to keep the pressure off my shoulder. I am feeling hopeful that everything is okay, just sore from the impact of the road.

 

[Scott_Thomas]

Sorry to hear that bro, glad to see you are ok. Hopefully nothing major wrong with your bike.