Triumphrat

Fast_Fashion · 05-08-2007

Coming into the last turn of a canyon today. Taking it really easy as it was the last turn. As I started to brake the front end started hopping(mild tank slap), and i recovered just in time to meet the sandy roadside and the gaurd rail.

I lowsided it and came to a rest in the gaurdrail. Not a scratch on me, but the bike is nice and road rashed up. I was able to ride it home 20 miles without a peg on the shifter. There is a slight bobble in the front end so I'm dropping it off at the dealership tomorrow and hoping the insurance company plays nice.

My shoulder feels like hell, but I don't think anything is broken. I'm going to have a few beers and ice it down.

[ This message was edited by: Fast_Fashion on 2007-05-08 19:05 ]

Tabletop · 05-08-2007

Sorry to hear you took a spill.

At least you're not seriously hurt. Wearing the right gear makes a difference.

The bike can be repaired and hopefully insurance won't be difficult.

-Glenn

Ski_rat · 05-08-2007

Tough break man about two-three weeks ago i did the same thing only it was water from a sprinkler by the on ramp, and i high sided.

sweatmachine · 05-08-2007

suck ola

Thrux-ton-up · 05-09-2007

That is depressing news - glad you were able to nurse it home. Good luck with getting the bike up and running.

Jimbonnie · 05-09-2007

It sounds like you got those riding pants just in time. The next day would have been too late. Glad you're ok.

Fast_Fashion · 05-09-2007

thanks guys. The guy at the dealership said it didn't look too bad at all(letting insurance take care of it).

Who knows, i might get to repaint it. I just want to ride ride now though. Considering selling my car just so i can have another bike to ride.

BTW- Foothills BMW - Triumph is a hell of a dealership. I'm very happy i bought the bike there. It seems most of the service staff races a BMW or Triumph or both, and they stock tons of aftermarket parts.

[ This message was edited by: Fast_Fashion on 2007-05-09 20:13 ]