Went down, car not paying attention

[YJBoomer]

Well I went down Monday. I changed my oil Monday afternoon and went out to warm everything up and check the levels. I was making a hard left blind curve. I knew the curve was blind and stayed in the middle of my lane and didn't hug the yellow. Half way into the curve, here is a car completley in my lane. The driver was looking down and reaching for something in the passanger seat. I took it out of the lean and into the embankment. I'm doing pretty good. Hurt ankle, shoulder, knee, and my neck is sore. Nothing broke on me, just brused. The person in the car never turned around. I'm not even sure they seen what they did. As for damaged to the bike. Broke of the brake lever, bent the shifter, dented the trans case (from shifter)and scratched the fairings.

Called my wife to let her know what happend and after she hung up the phone she got sick. Upset stomach and light headed. I guess she loves me. She called me back later and said she was getting off a little early. I ask why and she tells me, "I know how you are, your more and likely worst than what your telling me". I was not. She did stop on the way home and picked up ribs and made them on the grill for me. Yea, I think she loves me.

Well, need to get a new lever. What do you guys suggest?
ASV
CRG
Pazzo

 

[BuddhaBuell]

glad your ok YJ, fucking cagers! [mad]
too bad your were not with a buddy who could have hunted them down on your behalf and.....well you know
heal up quick....
MMMMMmmmribs

 

[redliner172]

My wife would do the same. She would probably take a couple days off, wait on me hand and foot. See....being attached to someone has its perks!

 

[acepilot79]

damn cagers. some people should just be taken out and shot! its too bad you couldn't get their numbers, they would be in a shit storm now. get well soon. oh and about the levers i would go asv

 

[treyflee]

sorry to hear it.

 

[Bolt]

Yes dude, your girl most definately loves you[up]
So sorry to hear this , it's crazy to think that drivers don't even see it when they almost kill someone!
Very same thing happened to me , luckily some other driver chased down the culprit while I was scraping my bike off the road.[mad]
Should all riders simply have cams on their helmets for the judge?!
Hope your ok, let us know how it goes.

[up]

 

[dave_xb12r]

Sounds like you got off easy. Glad you're ok!

 

[smith2307]

glad you're ok. sorry about your bike.

 

[everyother_time]

I agree with above! Too bad you weren't with anyone to kick his a$$... Ribs are AWESOME!!! Sorry bout your bike.

 

[YJBoomer]

I was pissed about the bike. My wife didn't care about the bike. She was just glad I was OK.

Redline, She said there is no way she is going to wait on me hand and foot. I made your suggestion, she said how about a foot up your a$$.

 

[YJBoomer]

BTW Redline, she ment my a$$. I'm just lucky she hasn't taken kick boxing in over a year. She works later now and can't take class.

 

[fwkapaun]

Thank God you are alright, bikes can be replaced. Heal up quickly and stay positive.

 

[Stevenc150]

Glad to hear you're doing well, could've been so much worse. Heal up. Oh, and I'm partial to the Pazzo shorties, but with all you mentioned - you can't go wrong.

 

[garyphantom222]

Glad you are ok,I'm with BuddhaBuell on someone chasing them down,Most folks who drive away have no concern for us bikers.

 

[Dinuns1]

hey ill totally crash my bike for some ribs ive crashed for less , whats the worst that could happen

 

[1stxb9r]

ribs are good but not that good!
YJ glad to hear your ok, just gives ya a reason to start modding

 

[Snowbird]

Glad your Ok.

As for your question, Just ordered and installed Pazzo levers last week and they are great look, high quality and easy fit. I took on the shorties for added luck if I ever drop the bike in parking. The clutch lever (shorties) is a little harder as expected in traffic thought but I'm shure I'll get use to it after a few more miles.

 

[YJBoomer]

Last night during work my ankle starting killing me. could hardly put weight on it. I'm going to hit the doc tomorrow after I get off in the morning. I was just a little sore for past couple days but last night, wow!

My buddy was going to come over and go out riding Monday, but something came up and he couldn't make it. I would have been nice if he did, Like ya'all said, would have had someone to chase the person down. I couldn't even tell if it was a man or woman. They were leaning over to passenger seat doing something and not even looking up at the road.

I'll let ya'all know what the doc says tomorrow.

Thanks for all the support guys and gals.

 

[YJBoomer]

Well the doc says there is no damaged to any bones what so ever. Just beat up a little. Of course the doc had to make a joke with me. "Boy it must be nice to have such fare skin, those black, blue and yellow marks really stand out." I told him that next time I'll send him my bill for the 55 gallon drum of sunblock I purchase. Between my son and myself, red hair and fare skin, we should buy stock in the sunscreen companies.
Anyway, I'm doing much better now. Just a little tender in the knee and ankle. Thanks everyone for your support.
BTW, Ordered my shifter and lever today. Hopefully be back on the road by next weekend.

 

[pos90]

Its good to hear your doing better. When you feel up to it give me a ring and we'll go for a ride sometime.