[ST] 2nd First Ride

[John Cooper <supecoop@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hello Everyone,

I'll stop lurking now and join in.  I got a demo 2001 ST in BRG in 
mid-January.  What a wonderful bike!  Unfortunately, while riding to 
work on January 24th a car driver who "didn't see me" made a mid-block 
left turn into me.  The bike was totaled, and I've got major bruises but
I'm basically OK. Fortunately, many witnesses, including another 
motorcylist rushed to my aid and gave me their names to use as 
witnesses.  The car driver admitted liability (he said he didn't see me 
until "I was on the ground").  What can you do?
First, I was wearing protective padded clothing.  Second, I saw him, 
slowed, and thought it was safe to continue before he turned into me. 
At that point, I was going really slowly so I didn't bounce too far.  I 
would have parked at the end of the block anyway so I wasn't going fast. 
  Perhaps I could have used my horn; I already had my brights on.

Anyway yesterday, I picked up a brand new 2001 BRG ST from the dealer, 
Cal BMW/Triumph in Mountainview, CA.  Same place I got the first one. 
They made me a great deal and I got a second $500 clothing allowance. 
The deals on 2001s are so great, I don't see much of an advantage in 
getting a 2002.  I had a 50 mile ride back home to San Francisco, and 
even at break-in rpms, it felt great.  Several riders passed me on 
Skyline Blvd., but at least they waved politely.  Today is a beautiful 
day for another ride.


This is a great group.  Hope nobody minds the long message.

John


> 
> Date: Sun, 10 Feb 2002 02:06:35 -0500
> From: "Linda Combe" <lincombe@xxxxxxxx>
> Subject: [ST] Re: First Ride
> 
> Trying to force me to ride at varying speeds, didn't like to see me zooming
> down the highway like that for the first ride.  He's the logical one, I'm
> the passionate dreamer.  I was trying to find a smooth comfortable speed
> without pushing too hard the first time; when I looked at the speedo it was
> reading 80.  Funny how that happens. :-)
> When I go out today I will have to pay some attention to the rpms.  Today
> I'm going to stick to back roads.
> See ya on the 23rd for the club's first anniversary dinner.
> 
> Linda in CT
> '01 Sapphire ST
> Triumph Riders of New England
> AMA # 636165
> STOC #870
> My DeSTiny



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