Put to the ground by 82 year old Driver.

[norgetab]

I lost my bike on what was to be a nice and good morning for a bike ride. It was early Sunday Morning April 10 and I had just left a red light with a car in front of me. Cruising down the street while maintaining good distance to the vehicle in front of me at 25-35 miles an hour. A old lady (82), on her way from church stopped to let the car in front of me pass before she initiated her left turn, crossing a three lane road where two lanes was in my direction and one in hers. She hit me dead center, I saw her coming but was unable to swerve as I was surprised by her action as she gave way to the car in front of me thinking she had seen us both. In addition there was a car to my right at a stop sign who I would have hit her if I had swerved , It all happened fast after that before I knew it I was on my back, on the ground whit pain and bruises every where, looking over my shoulder I saw my bike on the side, all mangled up, it was like looking on a fallen friend. I knew there and then, it would be extremely difficult to explain to my Wife that I would like to continue to keep my bike, it had been years of negotiation before I got my bike. Believe it or not, that was actually my biggest worry while I was surrounded by helpful citizens, police and ambulance personnel all making sure that I was being cared for in the best way. Luckily, I had all my protective gear on, full face helmet, heavy leathers and solid boots and gloves. It is now a couple of weeks ago and I miss my Bike like a lost friend, and yes, my worries came true, she is in no mood to even discuss the possibility of again making my face grin in a silly smile as I pull away from the drive way on my Beloved Scg.

 

[maybebuell]

wish you well norgetad hope all is ok with you...just went down myself at 95mph...5 stitched on elbo that was it..no roadrash nothing slid over 200 feet on my back all the way...hope you made out as well as i did

 

[Thaloc]

Thats a damn sad story my friend, sorry bout your bike man thats a shame. On the wifey note, my advice will never be good about women, but ill be damned if a female ever keeps me off two wheels.

 

[LeFox]

sucks, norgetab ...hope you're ok
i vote for people above 75 with a license to take annual eye, driving, but especially, reflex test.

nobody can keep me off a bike either...luckily, my woman is also a rider and knows that doesn't even think of asking me to stop.
actually, when i had my crash, she started riding more carefully

 

[mrdozer2you]

she started riding more carefully

Hmmm...so shes the crazy stunter [up] [smirk]

 

[Phrogg]

I couldn't agree more Lefox. I don't understand why they don't....I know driving a veichle for awhile and then getting old is hard. For my grandpa who got into his first accident when he was in his 80's "it was only him and my uncle invovled", it was like taking his pride away when they said they "might" be taking away his license.

 

[1sexynucca]

wow, my compassion goes out to you, I know how dangerous the elderly can be on the road... I too was cut off by an older couple who failed to see me comming and drove right in front of me disregarding the yeild sign they had... hopefully your wife will be understanding... I know comming to a compromise is important

 

[FIDOSOL]

First off, I'm glad that you are more or less ok.
Second, I'm sure that if you continue to talk with and educate your wife about motorcycles and motorcycle safety as well as vehicular safety as a whole she will be more understanding. I've had a multitude of talks with my wife about my motorcycle, when we first got together she wanted me to sell it. After literally months of conversations/arguements/begging/reasoning. She finally decided that she would rather see me ride than walk around all day picking fights with people. At this point she's seen how important it is to me and has decided not to interfere. I had to explain to her that the freedom she grants me as the love of my life isn't the same as the freedom my motorcycle grants me, that neither of the two can compete with one another and that one compliments other. I'm sure she will let you ride again, just make sure to give her time to get over the feeling that she could have lost you, be patient and understanding, and communicate. Here's to hoping you'll be back on 2 wheels as soon as possible.

 

[norgetab]

Thanks everyone for all the support, the fact is that when the ladies get together and start talking it seems like they get a adrenaline rush only by talking about how dangerous they believe motorcycles to be, of course they all become experts on the subject without actually ever have been on a bike. Oh well, I have to recover 100%, give her a little time and then we will see. PS. I was hit on August 10 not April 10, I guess my brain is a little fried too….

 

[firechickenXB9R]

I know your pain from the crash that is, has having gone done on July 19 myself. Get well and back on two wheels ASAP. Will be back riding this weekend for the first time (cant wait). And you will to be back riding just give it some time.

 

[blackxb12r]

yeah i had a similiar occurance last november. six years together and no worries about the bike, but one little wreck and all hell broke loose at my house. i let the subject about a new bike sit through the winter. when spring came and i got the inch to ride i brought the subject up and argured/threatened etc. until we worked it out. that is actually how i ended up riding a buell (she liked it better then the speed triple). so you see it really worked out better after the wreck, i would still be riding my old suzuki if i hadnt wrecked it!!! be patient man, it will all work out.