Spyderlady Linda Had A Spill Today

[arntufun]

I'm thankful by the sounds of it, everything will turn out ok. Get well soon Linda !!! :thumbup:

 

[rnet]

Linda, sorry to here about your mishap and hopefully things will by back to normal soon.

 

[wyliec]

speedy recovery to you and the pups and the spyder!

 

[Lamonster]

First of all thank you everyone for the thoughts, wishes and prayers. I am okay a banged up elbow that yesterday looked like I had an egg on it, but this morning it has gone down and is just really sore as is most of my body. Now for the details: I had my two little dogs in a carrier in the passenger seat all strapped in. The parade we were in was lots of fun and everyone loved the Spyders and especially the dogs. During the parade it started to POUR and I do mean POUR. We tried to wait it out, but finally decided to start home. John was not with me as he was taking my girlfriend home (she had rode behind him in the parade). At times it was raining so hard I had trouble seeing. Glasses were fogging up and raining to beat the band. More than once I thought of pulling over, but the dogs were getting soaked and I wanted to get them home (my bad.... should have stopped). I was doing about 35 mph and had already hit one bit of a large puddle and the bike plowed right on through with no issues. Then it started to rain HARDER and I pulled my goggles down onto my nose so I could see better and try to find a place to pull off (gas station up ahead). All I can remember is all of a sudden the bike was floating turning to the right and I was saying to myself OH SH**. (The water over the road was at least 8 inches deep)then the spyder was spun very, very fast to the left and the right wheel was coming up..... that is about all I remember... I do remember flying off the bike and hitting the ground very hard (at least that is what the people were telling me that stopped... I hit my head really hard.) DOT helmet has a good scrape and dent in it. I remember laying in the road and looking to see if a car was coming that was going to run over me. Then I spotted my dogs a good 30 feet from me and all I wanted to do was get to them. To be honest as I was getting up I expected to see my spyder laying on her side and to my amazement she was right side up, only damage being the left mirror was missing.

Bikers are all neat people as we all know. A guy whose house backed to the road looked out at the commotion, recognized me and the purple bike and immediately came over. I had people from my subdivision stop and they took the dogs and the pieces of the mirror home, the guy took me to his house and drove my bike to his house then he took me home. This morning I went and got my baby, she is home and getting cleaned up.

Len from Cowtown being the super guy he is wants to come up and pick her up. He wants to go over her and check everything out before I ride her very far. Hopefully my incident has helped everyone else avoid any heavy rain issues. I will say the SENORS DO WORK.. Take care and ride safe.

Sorry I didn't post anything before but I'm just now looking at the board. Glad you're mostly okay and the dogs are doing well. I've been in water like that but never had an issue, I actuly think having a trailer helps in that situatin as it puts more weight on the rear wheel. Take care of yourself and see you soon in Cuba.:doorag:

 

[Bob Denman]

I have wondered what would happen if you hit some serious water with only one front wheel :shocked:... Would the Spyder try to pivot around itself?? :dontknow:

 

[bullant12]

Glad to hear you are all ok!!!:bowdown: And hoping that Len can get your Purple :spyder2: ready for Spyderfest!!

Scary feeling on hydroplaining on a :spyder2:... On our way back from Cuba last year it started to POUR coming into Memphis on I-55 and exited towards Hwy 422 to get into Dyersburg, TN. I thought the :spyder2: turned into a SeeDoo with all the big puddles we encountered.:shocked:

 

[chickridin]

So glad to hear you and your doggies are ok!! ray: But, remember, it's a roadster.....to be ridin on the road, not to fly in the air. :roflblack:

 

[rcantrell52]

Spyderlady Linda

Appreciate you sharing your story about the accident. Hopefully, the Spyder ryder community can learn from this incident. Glad to read that your and the doggies are doing better.
Reese

 

[SpyderLady]

Again thanks to all for the kind and thoughtful comments.:2thumbs: I am a believer in all things happen for a reason. For once John was not behind nor with me and that was a good thing cause I am not sure he would have been able to avoid me. :trike: Thank the Lord no cars were behind me. Better yet, yes me and the dogs are okay, but we were able to share and help others be aware of the issues in high standing water.:lecturef_smilie:

Trust me I am sure Cowtown will have the bike ready for me in the shortest time possible. :bowdown::yes:

 

[Firefly]

Always good to share situations like this so hopefully others can avoid them.

I've often had concerns about those that carry dogs as riders and what could happen to them during an accident. I think you and the pups were very fortunate to come of of this so well. It sounds like you had them in a crate which may have saved them, but maybe a better way to secure the crate so it can't come off the bike would be better?:dontknow: Probably in a trailer would be even safer yet.......which would be my only option if I get another dog as my breed(Newfoundland) is a bit too big for the rear seat......

 

[SpyderLady]

Actually they were in a car seat and it did not leave the bike. Their car seat/crate was a very secure item and the leash they were attached to broke. I am pretty sure they broke the leash when they jumped. I am actually glad they were able to get off and not be caught on the bike.... in case something worse would have happened. While I did not have a break away leash on them, I understand why they are useful. People helped me by taking the dogs and taking them home to John. They even still had their doggles on. They turned out much better than I. Yes my first concern was them. People did not want me moving, but I wanted to get to them (and I did) immediately.

They were as protected as they are in a car. My dogs do not ride loose. They are strapped in and wear harnesses in all moving vehicles. Another reason why I will not hook them to their collars.... had they been hooked to their collars I am sure there would have been some injuries.

 

[Firefly]

Actually they were in a car seat and it did not leave the bike. Their car seat/crate was a very secure item and the leash they were attached to broke. I am pretty sure they broke the leash when they jumped. I am actually glad they were able to get off and not be caught on the bike.... in case something worse would have happened. While I did not have a break away leash on them, I understand why they are useful. People helped me by taking the dogs and taking them home to John. They even still had their doggles on. They turned out much better than I. Yes my first concern was them. People did not want me moving, but I wanted to get to them (and I did) immediately.

They were as protected as they are in a car. My dogs do not ride loose. They are strapped in and wear harnesses in all moving vehicles. Another reason why I will not hook them to their collars.... had they been hooked to their collars I am sure there would have been some injuries.

So they flew through the air on their own... not inside of a crate? Are they a 'flying' breed ...... ? I think during most accidents they (as well as us riders) are safer if we can stay on the bike.. I would think getting thrown would cause worse injuries... generally.....:dontknow:.

Sure glad they landed safe!

 

[chris56]

really a exciting story - glad that everyone is OK :clap::clap:..but the next time make a short video-clip !! would be a number one hit ...

 

[SpyderMeLucky]

Just read about your incident!

Actually they were in a car seat and it did not leave the bike. Their car seat/crate was a very secure item and the leash they were attached to broke. I am pretty sure they broke the leash when they jumped. I am actually glad they were able to get off and not be caught on the bike.... in case something worse would have happened. While I did not have a break away leash on them, I understand why they are useful. People helped me by taking the dogs and taking them home to John. They even still had their doggles on. They turned out much better than I. Yes my first concern was them. People did not want me moving, but I wanted to get to them (and I did) immediately.

They were as protected as they are in a car. My dogs do not ride loose. They are strapped in and wear harnesses in all moving vehicles. Another reason why I will not hook them to their collars.... had they been hooked to their collars I am sure there would have been some injuries.

First: I'm soooooo thankful you and your dogs weren't hurt too badly.
Second: It must've been scary (afterwards when you had time to think about it) and Surprised when it was all happening.
Third: Thank you for sharing this incident. I will surely consider alternative options IF it's ever raining that hard again.
Fourth: Sorry I missed the parade. It was hubby and I's wedding (39 years) anniversary and we just spent the day together. Thankfully we were home when the rain came.

Our daughter went to the parade and saw you and John. She also got stuck in the rain, but because the traffic and the rain were so bad, she decided to wait until the rain stopped, which was quite a while. In the meantime, Dave, her boyfriend had ridden his spyder and left immediately after the parade twas over to get ahead of the rain, while his sister Patti on her spyder got DRENCHED--She lives in the Cottleville area <--and even though she lives closer than where Dave lives, it took her the same amount of time to get home.

BTW, my daughter said you and John looked awesome on your spyders!!!

When I called you later that evening about your old comfort seat, I had no idea of what happened to you.

Again, I'm sorry for your incident. And thankful, you didn't get really hurt. Plus thankful, your bike can be repaired easily.

Hugs!!

 

[DynamoBT]

Just reading this and thinking how scary this must have been. So glad everyone is OK!!!

 

[SpyderLady]

Len and I have been discussing what happened and he truly believes if it were not for my ELKAS it would have been much worse. I totally agree. Thank You ELKAS!!

 

[Trooper]

Wow !! I am so happy that you are able to write about this, as many situations like this can easily end up alot worse.

Len and I have been discussing what happened and he truly believes if it were not for my ELKAS it would have been much worse. I totally agree. Thank You ELKAS!!

I imagine that the technology of the sensors had alot to do with the Spyder remaining upright, but the added stability of the shocks certainly helped. :thumbup:

 

[Boriken]

Sorry to hear about your accident. Spyderwoman and I wish you the best and a quick recovery for all. :thumbup:

Ditto