Gravitycollapse (3,057 posts)Glad that you are safe.
I crashed my new motorcycle in heavy rain on a mountain road.
Last edited Tue Sep 3, 2013, 01:57 AM USA/ET - Edit history (1)
Went up to a corner, leaned in and the front end went completely numb. Realizing that there was no way to avoid an accident, I stood it upright and applied the brakes as best I could without locking them up in the wet.
Slid off the road into the ditch and low sided. The bike landed on me but fortunately the dirt was soft enough that I wiggled out. The bike isn't totaled by it needs several thousand dollars worth of repair.
And I think I broke my wrist. Haven't gone to the ER yet because I don't have health insurance. Altogether, a pretty bad afternoon. But the tow truck driver pointed out the fact that about 100 yards further north, there were 4 crosses for 4 different riders who have died in that turn over the years. So I guess I should feel lucky to be alive.
In the first pic, anyone recognize what state the license is from? I think it's Washington, but not sure.
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