Hello everyone, my name is Adi. I have been lurking for a while now but figured this would be a great start to this forum. First I would like to tell all of you that this place is awesome and it is like that because of everyone involved. You guys are great!!
Alright, now to the meaty story...
I just finished putting some Z-Bars and mid controls on my 97 XLH1200C around 2 months ago... I also put new grips and mirrors etc... So today I went to Cycle Lab in South Florida to pick up my Red V2 Fulmer helmet that I've been waiting for 3 weeks to arrive. I hit 595 west and not even one exit through I am on the HOV (Far left lane) going around 60 when traffic slows down drastically in front of me. I hit my brakes with good distance from the SUV in front of me. The vehicle then proceeds to brake even harder and at this point I don't have much space. So i veer off into the emergency lane and right when I am near him he jumps out in front of me. So luckily I go around him but it's too late. I lock up both tires... rear end swings out from my left side, so far I am holding it steady and then the bike just grabs the road and flings me off... luckily I fell into grass between East and West bound traffic. I remember the whole thing, I was calm... once I was in the air I just remember tucking in and tumbling... then landed on my feet and got up. Knee hurts, back muscles hurt... basically feels like I got tackled in a friendly match of football.
The motorcycle works, the bars are goners... my hand controls might need replacement... mids look beat up but might still work. Gas tank has a nice scratch. Luckily I hit no one. I am fine... but i've been riding for 2 years, this is my first bike... and I was told, "It's not if, it's when" and I guess I have joined the elite of the road.
Anyways, figured this might be a fun way to introduce myself.
Again, you people are all great... Love the site and I hope to add something to ChopCult.
Take Care,
Adi
PS... I will try to get some pics for you all to enjoy.
Alright, now to the meaty story...
I just finished putting some Z-Bars and mid controls on my 97 XLH1200C around 2 months ago... I also put new grips and mirrors etc... So today I went to Cycle Lab in South Florida to pick up my Red V2 Fulmer helmet that I've been waiting for 3 weeks to arrive. I hit 595 west and not even one exit through I am on the HOV (Far left lane) going around 60 when traffic slows down drastically in front of me. I hit my brakes with good distance from the SUV in front of me. The vehicle then proceeds to brake even harder and at this point I don't have much space. So i veer off into the emergency lane and right when I am near him he jumps out in front of me. So luckily I go around him but it's too late. I lock up both tires... rear end swings out from my left side, so far I am holding it steady and then the bike just grabs the road and flings me off... luckily I fell into grass between East and West bound traffic. I remember the whole thing, I was calm... once I was in the air I just remember tucking in and tumbling... then landed on my feet and got up. Knee hurts, back muscles hurt... basically feels like I got tackled in a friendly match of football.
The motorcycle works, the bars are goners... my hand controls might need replacement... mids look beat up but might still work. Gas tank has a nice scratch. Luckily I hit no one. I am fine... but i've been riding for 2 years, this is my first bike... and I was told, "It's not if, it's when" and I guess I have joined the elite of the road.
Anyways, figured this might be a fun way to introduce myself.
Again, you people are all great... Love the site and I hope to add something to ChopCult.
Take Care,
Adi
PS... I will try to get some pics for you all to enjoy.
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