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snoke · 07-31-2008

I had my first wreck yesterday. I was doing everything that I have been taught that was safe and correct when riding. Unfortunately, it didn't matter. A lady pulled out in front of me while I was driving at highway speeds. I was able to get slowed down to probably around 35 mph before I hit somewhere around the passengers side front wheel. It threw me over my windshield, across her hood and down to the pavement. Thank God that my major injury in a messed up right knee. She is Ok as well.
I have learned many things since this is happened. Number 1, I am thankful that I was wearing my helmet, gloves, and so on. Without a doubt in my mind, the injuries would have been worse without them. The other thing I learnedis that on my next bike, I WILL HAVE LOUD PIPES!!! I know that some people get very annoyed by the sound of the pipes roaring down the streets and subdivisions but we as motorcycle riders can not be visible enough. I will repeat someones avitar that I have read in this wonderful forum... Loud pipes save lives. I believe that there is probably a lot of truth in that. The bike I had prior to the one I wrecked yesterday (2008 Vulcan Classic LT with 450 miles) had loud pipes. I know that I was heard often before I was seen and other were aware of me before they even saw me.We can ride respectfully with loud pipes when leaving our homes in the mornings and still be noticeable out on the road.
The last thing I want to say is ride defensively and where protective gear. Although there was nothing I could do to avoid the accident, my protective gear may be the only reason that I am to say what I have said to everyone.

Ride Safe!

07-31-2008	#1 (permalink)
snoke Happiest when on the bike Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Berea Kentucky Posts: 13	Had My First One I had my first wreck yesterday. I was doing everything that I have been taught that was safe and correct when riding. Unfortunately, it didn't matter. A lady pulled out in front of me while I was driving at highway speeds. I was able to get slowed down to probably around 35 mph before I hit somewhere around the passengers side front wheel. It threw me over my windshield, across her hood and down to the pavement. Thank God that my major injury in a messed up right knee. She is Ok as well. I have learned many things since this is happened. Number 1, I am thankful that I was wearing my helmet, gloves, and so on. Without a doubt in my mind, the injuries would have been worse without them. The other thing I learnedis that on my next bike, I WILL HAVE LOUD PIPES!!! I know that some people get very annoyed by the sound of the pipes roaring down the streets and subdivisions but we as motorcycle riders can not be visible enough. I will repeat someones avitar that I have read in this wonderful forum... Loud pipes save lives. I believe that there is probably a lot of truth in that. The bike I had prior to the one I wrecked yesterday (2008 Vulcan Classic LT with 450 miles) had loud pipes. I know that I was heard often before I was seen and other were aware of me before they even saw me.We can ride respectfully with loud pipes when leaving our homes in the mornings and still be noticeable out on the road. The last thing I want to say is ride defensively and where protective gear. Although there was nothing I could do to avoid the accident, my protective gear may be the only reason that I am to say what I have said to everyone. Ride Safe!