Not a bouncer.

[tooldood]

It has been just 1 week ago that I confirmed that I don't bounce as well as I used to... 

Last Monday was a beautiful day for a ride. I used the excuse that I had a Amazon return to take to the UPS store to jump on the bike for a quick 80 mile round trip. Unfortunately,  I didn't get to finish the ride.

As I was on my way home, I topped a small rise to see a stopped vehicle facing me in my lane (on this country 2 lane). Hard braking was causing a skid and rather than lay it down, I opted to try to avoid on the ditch side. Over a driveway and into the ditch / lawn, the RSV stopped and that is when I discovered that I don't bounce anymore. 

The ER told me that my left collarbone was broken and a few days later a surgeon left me know it was shattered.  So, the road to recovery is before me. It feels like my rib-cage is bruised and a few minor scrapes to go along with the collar bone. 

Amazingly,  the bike did better than me. I'll get it to the bike doctor soon, but it has minor damage.

[ragtop69gs]

Ahalf assed bounce is better than a total splat!  That scenario is my biggest fear on the twisty mountain backroads where I live.  I hope you heal up quickly and correctly.

[tooldood]

Yeah, I hope it heals up quickly too.

The cage driver was pulled over facing traffic so he could 'check the mailbox ' without getting out of the car. He then kept saying 'I just froze!'

[Marcarl]

Ouch!! Heal fast and take it easy.

[sleepy2]

As said above!!!  Feel your pain!!

[Woody]

Hope you heal soon good luck

[ReinyRooster]

Old bones take time to heal. Good luck.

 

[tooldood]

What are the fairings (cowling) made out of??  Are they the same ABS of the 1st Gen?

[Marcarl]

12 hours ago, tooldood said:

What are the fairings (cowling) made out of??  Are they the same ABS of the 1st Gen?

Yep!

[Pasta Burner]

Here’s to a speedy recovery!

[bpate4home]

Hope you heal quickly and are back in the saddle soon.