Squidley Posted August 3, 2015 Share #1 Posted August 3, 2015 Some folks that follow us through Facebook know of the accident we had on Saturday while traveling to the Texas M&E with Annie & Al. Just figured I'd come on and give you a brief note for those who didn't know. At 10:30am Lonna, myself, daughter Heather and husband Rob were traveling along the S I45 feeder fixing to head West on FM1960 (Houstonites will know exactly what were talking about) We were in the right turning lane to head West on 1960 and out of nowhere there is suddenly a car in front of me. I had zero recourse and just barely was able to get into the brakes, then collided with the car. The kids were behind us on their bike and they both watched it happen. 19yo girl came across 3 lanes and never even saw us. I was able to keep the bike up and never fell, fortunate to be able to deflect into a gas station entrance. We were unhurt, albeit Lonna being severely shaken up. The bike took a huge hit, front fairing, lower left fairing both inner and outer, crash bar, driving light bracket and light on left side, windshield and lower deflector are all in need of replacement. I'm figuring roughly $3K to $3500 in repairs. Bike is still ridable, although ugly. Had to restrain my hound of hell daughter as she was ready to pummel this little girl. Info exchanged, cops appeased, insurance company called, and a good meat and potatoes conversation with her dad. I am upset, but very thankful as the outcome could have been way worse. Had to give the youngun a couple of consoling hugs as she was as nervous as you would think she could have been looking at 5' 11" 275 lb biker after crashing into his beautiful bike. Life is good, I believe a good life lesson learned by this young gal and now just need to get Leroy fixed back up and pretty again. For all that contacted us, Thank you so much for your concern, we will live to ride again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dale124 Posted August 3, 2015 Share #2 Posted August 3, 2015 Wow, you folks got off lucky. That sounds like it could have been so much worse. I'm glad to hear you all are ok. Dale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jrichard Posted August 3, 2015 Share #3 Posted August 3, 2015 Glad that u-all were O.K-------------1st get on your knees and thank ---YE-HO-VAH----------Then Am sure that a GOOD 'Cleaning was in order!!!!!---I b knowing 'bout that Houston traffic???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbig1 Posted August 3, 2015 Share #4 Posted August 3, 2015 that sounds a lot worse than I thought. You were being looked after. Young and old drivers do crazy stuff all the time hard lesson for her. Dad wont let her forget. Be safe my friends Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Posted August 3, 2015 Share #5 Posted August 3, 2015 glad your all ok ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
videoarizona Posted August 3, 2015 Share #6 Posted August 3, 2015 Whoa! Glad you are OK! whew... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
etcswjoe Posted August 3, 2015 Share #7 Posted August 3, 2015 Ditto on the glad y'all are ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yammer Dan Posted August 3, 2015 Share #8 Posted August 3, 2015 Glad it wasn't any worse. Join in the look for a left crash bar and left light housing. Not having been in there on a 2nd Gen before I'm having a time figuring out what is bent where. That Crash bar has a bunch of Attachments?? I think I bent Larry's bar also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Owl Posted August 3, 2015 Share #9 Posted August 3, 2015 When I heard that you had crashed (AGAIN), my first reaction was "Oh S...." I then checked to see if there was enough money in the SAF for either flowers or a funeral arrangement. There was, but thank goodness it won't be needed. Glad to hear only the bike got broken. You take care now........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eck Posted August 3, 2015 Share #10 Posted August 3, 2015 Wow, I never heard a word of this till just now. SO glad you guys are OK. I must say, you are creating one heck of a report of accidents over the past 10 years my friend. You both are one lucky couple! I guess if one doesn't ride they would never know what it is like in those last 5 seconds of an accident. The eyes see so many things, so fast, that the mind cant keep up with digesting and sorting what those things are until that five seconds is completely over, then it all becomes slow motion, and you see it over and over again for days. Just glad you two are OK.. The bike can either be fixed, or replaced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJ44 Posted August 3, 2015 Share #11 Posted August 3, 2015 So glad to hear you are okay! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cecdoo Posted August 3, 2015 Share #12 Posted August 3, 2015 WOW!! Just really glad to hear you two walked away from that one! Hope you can get the bike squared away without battling with the Ins Co. Take care and tell Lonna bleach mite help when you clean your shorts:yikes: Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M61A1MECH Posted August 3, 2015 Share #13 Posted August 3, 2015 Sorry to hear it happened, glad to hear you are ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XV1100SE Posted August 3, 2015 Share #14 Posted August 3, 2015 Really glad the two of you are okay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeWa Posted August 3, 2015 Share #15 Posted August 3, 2015 Brad How the heck did you manage to stay upright? Holy cow. Glad you guys came through ok. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sailor Posted August 3, 2015 Share #16 Posted August 3, 2015 Glad you are OK. That girl learned a much needed lesson without anyone getting hurt. I was heading home years ago driving my 72 El Camino and just before the ferry I saw a young guy pull up to the stop sign. I saw him look right but not left and I got on the brakes but on a wet road and too close to stop. His car was demolished but no one was hurt. The cop asked if I thought the kid should be charged and I said "Heck no! He was picking up his mom's friend in his brothers car on his mom's insurance, he is going to pay for this the rest of his life." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b2dad Posted August 3, 2015 Share #17 Posted August 3, 2015 Don and I are also glad you two are ok. What a harrowing incident! Better to replace parts on the scoot than parts on either of you two. Patti Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slowrollwv Posted August 3, 2015 Share #18 Posted August 3, 2015 Some folks that follow us through Facebook know of the accident we had on Saturday while traveling to the Texas M&E with Annie & Al. Just figured I'd come on and give you a brief note for those who didn't know. At 10:30am Lonna, myself, daughter Heather and husband Rob were traveling along the S I45 feeder fixing to head West on FM1960 (Houstonites will know exactly what were talking about) We were in the right turning lane to head West on 1960 and out of nowhere there is suddenly a car in front of me. I had zero recourse and just barely was able to get into the brakes, then collided with the car. The kids were behind us on their bike and they both watched it happen. 19yo girl came across 3 lanes and never even saw us. I was able to keep the bike up and never fell, fortunate to be able to deflect into a gas station entrance. We were unhurt, albeit Lonna being severely shaken up. The bike took a huge hit, front fairing, lower left fairing both inner and outer, crash bar, driving light bracket and light on left side, windshield and lower deflector are all in need of replacement. I'm figuring roughly $3K to $3500 in repairs. Bike is still ridable, although ugly. Had to restrain my hound of hell daughter as she was ready to pummel this little girl. Info exchanged, cops appeased, insurance company called, and a good meat and potatoes conversation with her dad. I am upset, but very thankful as the outcome could have been way worse. Had to give the youngun a couple of consoling hugs as she was as nervous as you would think she could have been looking at 5' 11" 275 lb biker after crashing into his beautiful bike. Life is good, I believe a good life lesson learned by this young gal and now just need to get Leroy fixed back up and pretty again. For all that contacted us, Thank you so much for your concern, we will live to ride again. Sorry to hear of your crash but glad you are OK. The bike can be fixed. I have a front fairing off a 99 it has one tab broke off at the windshield but other wise it is in good shape. You can have it if you want it. I got it for the chrome and that is all I needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ragtop69gs Posted August 3, 2015 Share #19 Posted August 3, 2015 Geez Brad! Relived to hear that Lonna and you are ok. Bummer about the bike, but I know you'll have that fixed up soon enough. Let's hope it's a lesson that young girl won't forget. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YamahaLarry Posted August 3, 2015 Share #20 Posted August 3, 2015 Sounds like you handled it well and glad all is ok. And love the name Leroy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigLenny Posted August 3, 2015 Share #21 Posted August 3, 2015 Holy Messes of Britches!!! That scared the crap outta me just reading about it! Wow! The thing that I'm mostly impressed with is you had the heart to console the young girl. She's somebody's daughter, and it sounds like she experienced a lesson learning moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carbon_One Posted August 3, 2015 Share #22 Posted August 3, 2015 Glad to hear there was no damages to you guys but the underwear. Bikes can be fixed or replaced you know. I'm sure you'll have the ride back to tip top shape in no time. Larry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldodge Posted August 3, 2015 Share #23 Posted August 3, 2015 Much respect for the way you handled a bad situation. Very glad you are ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDaniel Posted August 3, 2015 Share #24 Posted August 3, 2015 Glad to hear you are okay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyinfool Posted August 4, 2015 Share #25 Posted August 4, 2015 Wow that sounds scaaaarrrrryyyy. I am so glad to hear that neither of you got hurt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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