Set her on her side this morning

[bobhamlin]

I found it hard to muscle my Classics-- and the Nomad makes them seem like featherweights.

Here is the technique for guys who can be touch with a technique that uses brains over brawn.





Glad you were ok. What does not kill us makes us pretty pissed off at that other idiot.

[dougster]

Cadd, I am so glad you are O.K. (and that you were wearing a helmet this morning!)

Is is possible she went ahead because she thought you were turning into the lefthand lane? Usually, if there are two lanes in the same direction, left turns are expected to be made into the left lane. That would explain why someone from the opposite direction would go ahead and make a right turn. Even so, she should have stopped to make sure you were all right.

[ringadingh]

Good to hear there was no damage or injury. Things can happen in a split second at the least opportune moment.

[dkdixie]

I'm sure your embrassment will heal quickly.....just glad nothing else has to heal.
Glad you're OK!!

[psychocycle]

Glad to hear you and the bike are ok.

[Top Cat]

Originally Posted by caddman11

.The weird thing is is that I never wear a helmet, but this morning I as I took my bike out of the garage, I went back in and put on a helmet

It was the damn helmet that caused the problem. Next time leave it home

[jd01]

Glad you got through that unscathed!

[markusmaximus]

As others have said, grabbing the front brake in a slow turn will indeed bring her down. But it's hard not to when you in the middle of a sudden defensive move. This is something we should all practice occasionally, going for the rear brake that it.

Glad you're ok though.

[oldbikers]

Cadd never lift your bike with your upper body, watch the ride like a pro video I have and have raised my bike several times even tho I have a bad back.

[merri1]

I'm glad to hear that you got through the fall without being hurt; other then your pride.

And I'm glad that you posted your story. By following the thread, it seems like the front brake and slow turn, had a lot to do with falling over. I use my front brake most times when I'm going slow. But you can bet that I'm going to change my habit now.

Thanks for sharing your story.

[pirate]

Glad to hear you're ok.

[schoeney]

Glad it wasn't worse Caddman...and a helmet is not a bad idea!

[skeeter]

You stopped and didn't get run over (is that good english?). I'd risk the drop over injury. Good defense.

[cheriann]

WHEW! I'm glad you're okay!!!!
Thank you for sharing it with us all. I always take in these stories and try to learn from them. I think it is AWEFUL that the lady drove away. There is no doubt in my mind that I would have stopped to make sure you were okay....even if I wasn't a biker myself.

The helmet story reminds me of the time I wore a seat belt on the way home from work, back before it was a law and when I usually didn't. I ended up in an accident that flipped my car upside down! That seat belt saved my life!!!

[AlabamaNomadRider]

Glad everything turned out fine. I dropped my Nomad on the third day I owned it. My left leg got caught under it and broke my ankle and have to have surgery on ankle and knee. Luckily someone was nearby and helped me lift that heavy sucker. No problem for two but for one it can be a nightmare.