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    #1

    First real lay down

    Hit gravel. Went flying. Got up, pulled bike out of ditch. Ordering new instrument panel this week. Should be back on the road by next Sunday.


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    #2
    So you didn't bonk your noggin or anything?
    Nothing broken, I hope?
    All OK?
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    Life is too short to ride an L.

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      #3
      scrapped and sore. Ribs hurt a little, but I think I'm ok.

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        #4
        Originally posted by jonshrader View Post
        scrapped and sore. Ribs hurt a little, but I think I'm ok.
        Glad you're okay!
        Keep us posted.

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          #5
          where was it? How fast were you goin? Did you ride home?
          "I have come to believe that all life is precious." -- Eastman, TWD6.4

          1999 Triumph Legend 900 TT



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            #6
            up the road from here. I was going maybe 20-25, hit some gravel around a turn and the bike slid into the ditch. Bike is ok except for instrument panel. I have already found one on ebay so I will order this week. Should have it up in running in a few days.

            I was riding with a more experienced rider (always good) and he said that I handled it the only way I really could have. He told me that he would have come around the curve alot faster on his rocket and would have ended up in the field.


            Wondering if a panel off another model would fit it?
            Last edited by Guest; 04-11-2010, 07:18 PM.

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              #7
              Ouch! Glad it wasn't serious for you or the bike. Hope you had on or now will wear all the gear. No one is good enough to foresee all accidents

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                #8
                Hi Mr. jonshrader,

                I am sorry to hear of your misfortune. I came across a lot of gravel in the road on my little fun ride yesterday. I'm glad I was with an inexperienced friend. I was going a lot slower because of it, plenty of time to see all the debris in the road.

                I hope and pray that you and your bike heal quickly. Ride safely!


                Thank you for your indulgence,

                BassCliff

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                  #9
                  My friend with 40+ years riding experience dumped his wing in a corner this last week end... a picture i will never get out of my mind. He didn't fare nearly as well as you so I am just glad youare OK.

                  A1

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                    #10
                    Gravel the "Devil's Ball Bearings". Fiendish stuff for sure.

                    Glad you are ok and it wasn't worse for the bike.

                    Having dumped myself in the stuff I'm very paranoid and keep an eagle eye out for it as I'm sure you will now.

                    Its good to get right back out there but be careful and don't get overly nervous as that can lead to problems too.

                    Stay safe,
                    Spyug

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                      #11
                      Devil Stuff

                      If that's called "Devil's Ball Bearings", water and algae should be called "Devil's Snot".

                      4-5 more weeks before I can get back on two wheels.

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