ANZAC
Well-known member
Glad you are alright. You know it's about time the rest of the US gets on- board with California so we can lane split. Much safer that way.
Got rear ended
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dj bill
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what the hell,glad your ok buddy,locally there has been a rash or rear ends,including 2 motor officers killed in la,thats why now I go to the front or as far as I can to the front at every stop.heal fast my friend,the pups will help in your recovery.
bluesdog
Well-known member
Whoa! Glad you're relatively unscathed, bro. I drove through Seattle years ago in a cage. It was pretty terrifying even then, and I'd be petrified to ride a bike on those damn freeways.
Wish you a speedy recovery, and good luck with the settlement.
Wish you a speedy recovery, and good luck with the settlement.
Mihalis fjr
Well-known member
Really sorry to heard this!But glad that you are ok!Wish to see you soon on a new fjr!
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YummYam
Well-known member
What a nightmare situation. Got a cold sweat just playing it over in my mind.
Glad you seem ok and refuse to stay down.
Glad you seem ok and refuse to stay down.
Blind Squirrel
Well-known member
I recommend you put a set of hyperlites https://www.hyperlites.com/ or some photon blasters https://www.lights.skenedesign.com/P3_Features.shtml on your next bike.
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beemerdons
Certifiable Old Fart
Marcus I am so very happy to read that you are relatively OK, just glad that it was not worse for you. Motos can always be replaced, good friends like you cannot be replaced! JSNS!
Auburn
Well-known member
Pretty sure he had all that stuff already on his bike and it would not have helped in this case. Hence the handcuffs and the other driver being hauled away.
Richouse
Well-known member
Getting hit in the rear is some scary sh!t. I feel your pain brother, I've been hit in the rear twice. First time was practically a non event. Guy misjudged his stop and bumped just as he came to a stop. I was able to hold the bike up, it bent the license plate. Second time was a different story. Full size F-150 hit me in the rear going about 30, I was going maybe 5mph. It totaled out the bike and I walked away with some bumps and bruises but was ok. Bike did not fair as well… Good luck with your recovery!!
Intech
Mr. Camping Meet
Marcus, really, there are better and less painful ways to upgrade your bike! I echo the sentiments of everyone else that you are ok. Evidenced by you talking about a new bike in the same paragraph as the wreck. Definitely interested in hearing the follow-up. Cuffs? Awesome! Heal quickly.
Bob
Bob
TomInPA
Well-known member
I had another friend hit from behind the same day on I-5. He was passing a truck and a driver sped by in his lane to the left and clipped his left handlebar. He bailed left sending the bike lowsiding into the truck tires, and walked away okay. No one caught the speeding cager. I-5 seems to be totally out of control...I had a habit of running FJR nominal speeds to avoid being overtaken at ridiculous speed differentials.
Glad to hear this one similarly turned out okay, but there has to be a better way to go shopping for a new bike.
Glad to hear this one similarly turned out okay, but there has to be a better way to go shopping for a new bike.
gregory
Great things are afoot
Glad to hear that your mostly ok. Heal up fast and have Brody do your brake lights.
Madmudder
Tim
Glad to hear you survived and are on the mend. I am seriously considering the Volo lights for the times I only down shift without using the brakes and a little bit more peace of mind. They flash when the bike begins to decelerate to inform followers you are slowing down with or without brakes. They even offer one that makes use of your existing tail light if you prefer a
cleaner look. They will offer a group buy if we have enough interested.
https://vololights.com/
cleaner look. They will offer a group buy if we have enough interested.
https://vololights.com/
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BkerChuck
Second hand vegetarian
Damn! Sorry you have to go through this. Glad to hear you're relatively unscathed and will be able to ride again. Wishing you a speedy recovery and a smooth purchase on a replacement bike.
Hudson
Well-known member
Happy you survived this and hope your rehab goes well. We'll figure a way to get you the Rueben Run if you are able to go.
Marcus, so glad you are the one contacting us of this and not someone else.
Heal up quick and have fun finding your new ride, soon I hope.
Heal up quick and have fun finding your new ride, soon I hope.
Panman
Well-known member
How about we tie him down to the rack on the Bushtec and run down 25, he could ride it like a hack!
Marcus, the shock is yours and what ever I can do to help let me know.
exskibum
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Assuming you're talking about an old OEM replacement for an about to be extracted and saved after market shock, this is what we like to see!
Niehart
Pie Smuggler
That is the correct assumption Mr. Bum. Also is happening with a bunch of other parts on the bike, levers, seats and such.
