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Re: [ST] What did I do wrong?



On Mon, Mar 08, 2004 at 03:36:25PM -0500, Harries, Mort wrote:
> raining. Temp is about 40.  About 1/2 mile from my house, I come to a
> stop sign, where I have to turn left. It's a T junction.  I stop. 

I know this scenario all too well.

> So my question to the gurus on the list, is what the hell happened??
> My own theory is that the bike started to slide out in the (left)
> turn, then suddenly got traction again, and flipped violently over
> onto the right.

Most likely.

> Thing is, I don't remember any of it, or if I did something to make it
> worse.  So I guess I'm hoping for some answers on what happened, and
> is there anything I could have done to prevent this.  

Well, here's what happened to me.  I stopped at a T intersection (at the
end of my own frickin' street--no less) and turned left.  For whatever
reason, the rear stepped out to the right.  I let off the gas (don't let
off the gas!), the bike went into a wobble and pitched me over the
front.  I have time to think, "Uh oh."  I put my hand down to try and
catch myself, then rolled on my shoulder and slid on my back.  The bike
smashed onto the right side and slid after me.

> PS: Thank God I was wearing a full face helmet.  Judging by the deep
> scratches on the right side of my helmet and visor, I'd have needed major
> face surgery without it.  Wasn't going fast enough to need road rash
> protection, but all my protective gear helped soften the impact.  Just have
> some bruises on my right hip and shoulder.  

Always wear your gear!  I had similar injuries.  As I said, I landed on
my right shoulder, though thanks to my JR phoenix jacket got no bruises,
and suffered a big bruise on my right hip.  

Glad you weren't hurt worse.

Laters,
Brian
- -- 
Ft. Worth, TX
'97 VFR 750 (red, of course)
'99 Sprint ST(black, RIP)

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