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07-20-2012, 07:54 AM
#331
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Back from WV trip.
Me and the owner of my company rode our bike there, got all the way to the Nat Guard Base early and decided to get some lunch, so we head up the mountain, after a few corners I don't see his lights anymore, I slow way down then I see a car coming.
Feeling of dread kicks in
I turn around and head back, and there he is on the side of the road picking his bike up.
He was ok, but landed on his hip, arm and head....He was able to ride up to a Hardies (1/2 mile away) we called the company and they sent out a truck and trailer and still made it to our site visit.
Later we waited for the truck and loaded it, it was about 5:30 and as soon as I got on the road it started to rain, then a thunderstorm from hell. Super windy road and I can't see shit, rivers of water crossing the road, fogged up visor and in the middle of no-where no place to stop even. The worst conditions I have ever ridden in.
I road about a hour found the interstate (68) and a microtel.
Rode home this morning,
Me and the owner of my company rode our bike there, got all the way to the Nat Guard Base early and decided to get some lunch, so we head up the mountain, after a few corners I don't see his lights anymore, I slow way down then I see a car coming.
Feeling of dread kicks inI turn around and head back, and there he is on the side of the road picking his bike up.
He was ok, but landed on his hip, arm and head....He was able to ride up to a Hardies (1/2 mile away) we called the company and they sent out a truck and trailer and still made it to our site visit.
Later we waited for the truck and loaded it, it was about 5:30 and as soon as I got on the road it started to rain, then a thunderstorm from hell. Super windy road and I can't see shit, rivers of water crossing the road, fogged up visor and in the middle of no-where no place to stop even. The worst conditions I have ever ridden in.
I road about a hour found the interstate (68) and a microtel.
Rode home this morning,
Looks like I'm not the only one tired of this dark and stormy night ish...
for you playing it safe!
for your boss!
07-20-2012, 07:55 AM
#333
I choose this over ANY SS bike for the streets
http://www.furyforums.com/forum/memb...100-4888-1.jpg
http://www.furyforums.com/forum/memb...100-4888-1.jpg
Or one of these:
For me, please
07-20-2012, 07:55 AM
#334
Originally Posted by gfacter' timestamp='1342798924' post='21875699
Back from WV trip.
Me and the owner of my company rode our bike there, got all the way to the Nat Guard Base early and decided to get some lunch, so we head up the mountain, after a few corners I don't see his lights anymore, I slow way down then I see a car coming. Feeling of dread kicks in
I turn around and head back, and there he is on the side of the road picking his bike up.
He was ok, but landed on his hip, arm and head....He was able to ride up to a Hardies (1/2 mile away) we called the company and they sent out a truck and trailer and still made it to our site visit.
Later we waited for the truck and loaded it, it was about 5:30 and as soon as I got on the road it started to rain, then a thunderstorm from hell. Super windy road and I can't see shit, rivers of water crossing the road, fogged up visor and in the middle of no-where no place to stop even. The worst conditions I have ever ridden in.
I road about a hour found the interstate (68) and a microtel.
Rode home this morning,
Me and the owner of my company rode our bike there, got all the way to the Nat Guard Base early and decided to get some lunch, so we head up the mountain, after a few corners I don't see his lights anymore, I slow way down then I see a car coming.
Feeling of dread kicks inI turn around and head back, and there he is on the side of the road picking his bike up.
He was ok, but landed on his hip, arm and head....He was able to ride up to a Hardies (1/2 mile away) we called the company and they sent out a truck and trailer and still made it to our site visit.
Later we waited for the truck and loaded it, it was about 5:30 and as soon as I got on the road it started to rain, then a thunderstorm from hell. Super windy road and I can't see shit, rivers of water crossing the road, fogged up visor and in the middle of no-where no place to stop even. The worst conditions I have ever ridden in.
I road about a hour found the interstate (68) and a microtel.
Rode home this morning,
No broken bones or concussion, not sure about the rest yet. Moral of the story, no gear and any accident you are going to be in pain for weeks.
07-20-2012, 07:58 AM
#335
Originally Posted by HMFIC' timestamp='1342799079' post='21875716
[quote name='gfacter' timestamp='1342798924' post='21875699']
Back from WV trip.
Me and the owner of my company rode our bike there, got all the way to the Nat Guard Base early and decided to get some lunch, so we head up the mountain, after a few corners I don't see his lights anymore, I slow way down then I see a car coming. Feeling of dread kicks in
I turn around and head back, and there he is on the side of the road picking his bike up.
He was ok, but landed on his hip, arm and head....He was able to ride up to a Hardies (1/2 mile away) we called the company and they sent out a truck and trailer and still made it to our site visit.
Later we waited for the truck and loaded it, it was about 5:30 and as soon as I got on the road it started to rain, then a thunderstorm from hell. Super windy road and I can't see shit, rivers of water crossing the road, fogged up visor and in the middle of no-where no place to stop even. The worst conditions I have ever ridden in.
I road about a hour found the interstate (68) and a microtel.
Rode home this morning,
Back from WV trip.
Me and the owner of my company rode our bike there, got all the way to the Nat Guard Base early and decided to get some lunch, so we head up the mountain, after a few corners I don't see his lights anymore, I slow way down then I see a car coming.
Feeling of dread kicks inI turn around and head back, and there he is on the side of the road picking his bike up.
He was ok, but landed on his hip, arm and head....He was able to ride up to a Hardies (1/2 mile away) we called the company and they sent out a truck and trailer and still made it to our site visit.
Later we waited for the truck and loaded it, it was about 5:30 and as soon as I got on the road it started to rain, then a thunderstorm from hell. Super windy road and I can't see shit, rivers of water crossing the road, fogged up visor and in the middle of no-where no place to stop even. The worst conditions I have ever ridden in.
I road about a hour found the interstate (68) and a microtel.
Rode home this morning,
No broken bones or concussion, not sure about the rest yet. Moral of the story, no gear and any accident you are going to be in pain for weeks.
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And this is why i ALWAYS wear full gear from head to toe no matter what.
07-20-2012, 07:59 AM
#337
Originally Posted by HMFIC' timestamp='1342799002' post='21875707
I choose this over ANY SS bike for the streets
http://www.furyforums.com/forum/memb...100-4888-1.jpg
http://www.furyforums.com/forum/memb...100-4888-1.jpg
Or one of these:
For me, please
07-20-2012, 08:02 AM
#338
Originally Posted by TopGear' timestamp='1342799747' post='21875747
[quote name='HMFIC' timestamp='1342799002' post='21875707']
I choose this over ANY SS bike for the streets
http://www.furyforums.com/forum/memb...100-4888-1.jpg
I choose this over ANY SS bike for the streets
http://www.furyforums.com/forum/memb...100-4888-1.jpg
Or one of these:
For me, please
[/quote]
=/ no imgur for you?
I like sport tourers. Triumph Sprint ST, and Honda VFR 800. Fast, (relatively) comfy, and intended to carry some minimal luggage too.
07-20-2012, 08:02 AM
#339
07-20-2012, 08:03 AM
#340
Seems like that's the norm. Maybe 50/50 have some sort of jacket on, but pants are very rare. People seem to think they'll only be crashing with the top half of their body or something..