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First MC accident
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Clicker1944
New member
So happy you are here in one piece to write about it. :clap:
kevorama
MOgang Member & Pyro-Man
Our bikes stand out more than 2 wheelers do. That's one reason we got a Spyder. I got tired of 2nd guessing what a side entrance driver would do. It's another reason I added a 2nd set of head lights down low to the ground. More visibility. I'm glad that you are ok. Don't let the insurance company low ball you and I hope that this incident doesn't discourage you from getting back on again. A bad accident in 87' kept me off of bikes for 20 years. Although, the accident was my fault, totally, it still shook me up pretty bad. Good luck!:thumbup:
JJW SpyderRider
New member
Glad to hear you are going to be OK
It's bad to hear about the accident
but GREAT to hear you walkway from it :clap:. 55 mph + car = new spyder. Unless it was just a glancing blow try to get a new Spyder.
It's bad to hear about the accident
but GREAT to hear you walkway from it :clap:. 55 mph + car = new spyder. Unless it was just a glancing blow try to get a new Spyder.
SilverSurfer
RT-S PE#0391
Well Wishes
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.
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.
ARtraveler
R.I.P. Dwayne
Glad to hear you got through it. Spyder can be fixed or replaced.
Smokinspyder
New member
Glad to hear your ok ... Get well
acinpcola
New member
So glad you are ok and it fairly good spirits. As one who survived a Goldwing being bent in half beneath me, I know of what could be going through your mind. Please try to get on a Spyder again as soon as you are able to know that your confidence is still with you.
Be Safe
AC:spyder2:
Be Safe
AC:spyder2:
vampyregirl
New member
Glad to hear you're ok!
MMcc
New member
accident
When I took the motorcycle safety course many years back the first video shown was of flat track and motocross bikes. After a short introduction the instructor said and I quote. " The only thing more dangerous than racing motorcycles is riding them on the public streets" That thought has stuck with me all these years. Glad you are still around to tell us your experiences. Wishes for a speedy recovery and many more years of riding freedom.
When I took the motorcycle safety course many years back the first video shown was of flat track and motocross bikes. After a short introduction the instructor said and I quote. " The only thing more dangerous than racing motorcycles is riding them on the public streets" That thought has stuck with me all these years. Glad you are still around to tell us your experiences. Wishes for a speedy recovery and many more years of riding freedom.
spyderdreamer
New member
Soooooo glad that you are ok!
CyncySpyder
Teddys favorite human
Thank you for sharing your experience & glad your ok
Hope they get your Spyder either fixed or replaced sooner rather than later 
MouthPiece
Banged Up Member
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
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
pastorchuck
New member
Wow! Praying for a quick recovery. But I'm surprised your sharks teeth didn't scare them off before the impact. Seriously really glad you weren't hurt any worse than you were.
And Mouthpiece....Sorry to hear about your accident, too. What a scary time you had. You are also in our prayers.
I agree with all the previous messages about being a total defensive rider. Like it has already been said "ride like everybody is out to get you" and hopefully we won't be reading about any more serious accidents from our Spyderlovers community.
And Mouthpiece....Sorry to hear about your accident, too. What a scary time you had. You are also in our prayers.
I agree with all the previous messages about being a total defensive rider. Like it has already been said "ride like everybody is out to get you" and hopefully we won't be reading about any more serious accidents from our Spyderlovers community.
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