First MC accident

[Weave2u]

You say first like there will be a second...let's pray that's not the case! What protective gear were you wearing?

Good point...LOL!! I certainly don't want a repeat performance. I was wearing a Scorpion jacket with all the armor points in position, a full-face helmet, and mesh motorcycle gloves. None of the equipment was damaged in the accident, just like the wearer

 

[Weave2u]

I too am sorry and can relate. Two weeks ago this past Wednesday I was proceeding (on a light that had just turned green) through an intersection and had made it about 3/4's of the way through when a motorist ran her red light and struck me on the right passenger side of my spyder. She was doing about 45 to 50 mph from one witness. One witness described the impact as the back wheel coming up off the ground and throwing the spyder against a truck that was on the other side of the intersection waiting to turn left. I'm okay. (broken ribs, right shoulder rotator cuff torn all to hell and bruises all over) Spyder is totalled. I'm assembling my costs, etc., to attempt settlement with insurance.

I truly believe had I been on a two wheel that I wouldn't be posting this comment at this time. I also believe that had my wife been a passenger, she wouldn't be here either.

Really glad you are okay and know very well what you've experienced.

Chris

So happy to hear you survived with only a few injuries. Everyone is telling me I shouldn't get another MC, and that they're dangerous. My take is that the MC isn't as dangerous as the drivers around us. Hope it all works out well for you bro... praise God you're wife wasn't with you and that you will recover.

 

[Weave2u]

I'm pleased to see Weave2U is okay and the Spyder may be road-worthy again. Unfortunately the molecule brain who hit him is probably blaming those nasty bikers. I was curious ... What was her interaction with you, Weave, after she hit you? Did she stay with you, was she concerned? Did she assist with contacting the police/EMTs?

MSF teaches us to do it ... and I'm sure most of us do. At every intersection or side-street entry I cross, I automatically assume whoever's there is going to make it is/her mission to do the wrong thing ... whether a left turn in front of me, crossing the intersection, or pulling out from my right. I just know they're going to do it ... Did I say I just know they will? We have to take responsibility for ourselves and everyone else sharing or wanting the road we're on. It reminds me of when I was in Iraq. On the road, beyond simple traffic accidents, we had to swerve as we moved under overpasses and sky walks because we 'just knew' someone was on top of it ready to shoot at us or drop an explosive. I slow up, brace and prepare to react at every intersection; actually, whenever I see the front or side view of a bumper. ... Oh, and then there are the crazies behind us. I perversely await the day when I can shove someones cell phone down his/her throat, then tuck their face into their lower lip.

The lady was probably 19 or 20. She was totally hysterical and others on the scene, as well as myself, tried our best to calm her down. She was VERY apologetic and just kept hugging me and apologizing and crying. She claims she didn't see me. I always anticipate problems at intersections, but the truth is, I couldn't hit the "Nitro" button, or press a magic button to let me fly to safety...LOL...she shot across the intersection so fast that all I could do was lay on the brakes and try to steer toward the same direction she was going to avoid her. Unfortunately, in every situation that can occur is a point of no return in which there is very little you can do to mitigate a bad outcome. Awareness is definitely of primary importance when we travel around, but even awareness can't always allow you to avoid the unavoidable.

 

[MouthPiece]

So happy to hear you survived with only a few injuries. Everyone is telling me I shouldn't get another MC, and that they're dangerous. My take is that the MC isn't as dangerous as the drivers around us. Hope it all works out well for you bro... praise God you're wife wasn't with you and that you will recover.

My dilemma is not so much me on whether I'll be riding again. If it were solely up to me, I'd be riding right now. However, I'm pretty banged up. It's my wife where I will have the problem. Although she wasn't on it when my accident happened, I fear she is vehemently against me riding again.

I may need some help from other members who have been confronted with this situation.

Chris

 

[Bob Denman]

The more Spyders that hit the road and the more miles we log, the more exposure we'll have to getting caught in accidents. I'd be curious to know how many of us have "had one", how did we fare, and do we think that it might have been worse if we didn't have that third wheel...
Any volunteers? :dontknow:

In my accident: I T-Boned a Subaru... pps: The bike and I both stayed upright and I know that I'd have been on the ground if I had been on 2 wheels! :thumbup:

 

[Kmort44]

I've read all of this but,

No one has mentioned the one thing everybody does before impact, you grit your teeth and in your head you say something. I remember perfectly when I had a motorist pull out in front of me and me and my Goldwing proceeded to lock up the brakes, nose dive and leave the motorcycle for the hood of the car, but as i was flying I can remember saying and I quote " OH GOD THIS IS GONNA HURT" and believe me it did!


So glad to hear so many survive these accidents , good luck with your Insurance company and remember this, they will only give you what they THINK they can get away with,( what you deserve is so much more!!!).

Ryde on

 

[SpyderLady]

So glad you are okay. Hope you get back on the road soon. Don't let the insurance company take advantage of you. When John hit a dear and the insurance sent an adjuster he had NO idea how to access damage. Luckily he accepted what Cowtown told him.

I learned a long time ago to watch the "wheels" of cars at cross roads. One can easily see they are moving by watching the wheels rather than the car. If they are even moving a smidgen I make sure I know my avoidance manuver and I hit my horn several times.

 

[SpydeRider2010]

no matter how long you've ridden, or what... it's bound to happen. I've been in 9, over a 45 yr period and watching out for the " others " is something you have to do.

the MSF beginners course teaches you a LOT of good habits on how to anticipate and spot hazards. it's saved my butt MANY a time. just glad you're around to recover

 

[SteveMac]

Wow. I an glad to hear Weave2U is OK as well. Hope to hear that you are riding again soon

And Chris (Mouthpiece) I am not sure how I missed reading about your accident,,, but I did somehow. Glad you made it thru OK also.

Take care guys. Hope you are both riding your Spyders again very soon.

 

[Bob Denman]

No one has mentioned the one thing everybody does before impact, you grit your teeth and in your head you say something. I remember perfectly when I had a motorist pull out in front of me and me and my Goldwing proceeded to lock up the brakes, nose dive and leave the motorcycle for the hood of the car, but as i was flying I can remember saying and I quote " OH GOD THIS IS GONNA HURT" and believe me it did!

That split socond between when you realize that it's gonna get ugly, and when it actually does; nobody ever says anything that they want to see printed on the front page... pps:

 

[spyder3]

Wow. I an glad to hear Weave2U is OK as well. Hope to hear that you are riding again soon

And Chris (Mouthpiece) I am not sure how I missed reading about your accident,,, but I did somehow. Glad you made it thru OK also.

Take care guys. Hope you are both riding your Spyders again very soon.

+1 ....scary stuffray:

 

[StanTheMan]

Sorry to hear about your mishap, but glad you weren't seriously hurt. Wishing you a speedy recovery.

 

[bikeguy]

Unfortunately, in every situation that can occur is a point of no return in which there is very little you can do to mitigate a bad outcome. Awareness is definitely of primary importance when we travel around, but even awareness can't always allow you to avoid the unavoidable.

That's a very true statement. Trying to ride defensively and smart keeps those situations to a minimum but, sometimes, the best efforts in the world just aren't enough. Sometimes an accident can't be avoided but the bad results can always be minimized by wearing good protective gear. Glad you were wearing yours and glad you survived with minimal injuries. Hope the Spyder can be repaired or replaced and you're back on it soon.

Cotton

 

[Lamonster]

Glad you're okay. There's been too many post like this lately. nojoke

 

[guinness]

Holy Cow....

Happy to hear your still around to tell the tale. Take care of yourself and may you & the :spyder2: get back on the road again soon!

 

[Weave2u]

My dilemma is not so much me on whether I'll be riding again. If it were solely up to me, I'd be riding right now. However, I'm pretty banged up. It's my wife where I will have the problem. Although she wasn't on it when my accident happened, I fear she is vehemently against me riding again.

I may need some help from other members who have been confronted with this situation.

Chris

Count on me. Like I've said, it's not really the MC that is the biggest hazard IMHO. That said, safety equipment, lighting, and awareness can cut back on the number of accidents that occur. I wish you the very best! I too would be ryding this very minute... and I will always be a ryder... I do myss my Spyder :-(

 

[Weave2u]

No one has mentioned the one thing everybody does before impact, you grit your teeth and in your head you say something. I remember perfectly when I had a motorist pull out in front of me and me and my Goldwing proceeded to lock up the brakes, nose dive and leave the motorcycle for the hood of the car, but as i was flying I can remember saying and I quote " OH GOD THIS IS GONNA HURT" and believe me it did!


So glad to hear so many survive these accidents , good luck with your Insurance company and remember this, they will only give you what they THINK they can get away with,( what you deserve is so much more!!!).

Ryde on

I not only thought it... I yelled in my helmet "Oh S__t!! This is going to HURT!!" I remember it plain as day!

 

[spyder-dude]

Sorry to hear about your accident but glad you are ok! Just think about what could have happened if you were on a two wheel motorcycle.

 

[Weave2u]

Update

Just received a call from the insurance tech that will be inspecting my vehicle. She informed me that she would be looking at it tomorrow and the shop (Fred Cummings Powersports) won't have an estimate until the end of the week. She said that damage to anything attached to the vehicle is included in the estimate (I had the BRP hardside bags on it, with LED's and all the other mods I added). She seemed to have some experience with Spyders and said it always takes longer coming up with an estimate for Spyders than regular motorcycles due to all the research in the multitude of parts. Anyway, no outcome is actually a good outcome. Repairs will result in an unknown quality and a vehicle history that includes a major accident. If they total it, I would be free of the financing and could buy a new one, but all the money and work I put into that one is lost... so... oh well... :sour:

 

[MouthPiece]

Just received a call from the insurance tech that will be inspecting my vehicle. She informed me that she would be looking at it tomorrow and the shop (Fred Cummings Powersports) won't have an estimate until the end of the week. She said that damage to anything attached to the vehicle is included in the estimate (I had the BRP hardside bags on it, with LED's and all the other mods I added). She seemed to have some experience with Spyders and said it always takes longer coming up with an estimate for Spyders than regular motorcycles due to all the research in the multitude of parts. Anyway, no outcome is actually a good outcome. Repairs will result in an unknown quality and a vehicle history that includes a major accident. If they total it, I would be free of the financing and could buy a new one, but all the money and work I put into that one is lost... so... oh well... :sour:

I'm pretty much in the same posture although the insurance company has "totalled" my 2010 RT and has offered $23,500.00. My lawyer is dickering with them in that I had several upgrades such as XM radio, Garmin Zumo 660 GPS, Corbin saddle with armrests, InspectorGadget carrier rack (which I had JUST installed) and a leather luggage carrier from Hotleathers in Daytona. I'm hoping to be able to bump their offer up some more.

Chris