I guess it was my turn (New w/pics)

cactusjack · 03-15-2011, 07:13 PM

Went down tonight on my way home from work. Was traveling up a road when traffic stopped in front of me. Applied front brake, hit large manhole cover and the bike went out from under me. Rolled maybe 20 feet, bike slid maybe 50 feet. I would estimate I was doing 35-40 MPH when I hit the asphalt.

Damages -

Me? No too bad, considering. Both elbows skinned up pretty good, skinned knuckles on my left hand, the side I went down on. I was wearing gloves. Helmet skinned up, was a Scorpion EXO-200 3/4 helmet. Destroyed the shield on it. Knees a little skinned. New pair of jeans ruined. Cellphone case detsroyed, but saved my phone.

Bike? The guy in front me, a Mesa PD firearms instructor, and a lady helped me get the bike up on the kickstand. I rolled it to the shoulder and talked to the cop a bit. Bike is rideable. Lots of stuff bent, scraped all to hell. Fairing, both sets of driving lights, Kuryakyn pegs, floorboards, tank is dented. The tourpak appears to not have a mark on it.

I'll update later after I get a better look at my bike. I'll also try to get some pictures. Mama ain't too happy with me right now. ::)

I'm alright, just a little banged up is all.

The damage doesn't look that bad. Both sets of crashbars, both sets of driving lights, fairing, tank, and the handle on the right saddlebag.

**glwilson** · 03-15-2011, 07:18 PM

Glad to hear you're okay CJ. That is good news. Sorry to hear about it though.

Sh!t happens quick sometimes.

Hope the bike gets fixed before the national.

Sin City Stan · 03-15-2011, 07:23 PM

CJ, Glad to hear your OK and didn't break anything.

ve3hzz · 03-15-2011, 07:27 PM

CJ soo sorry to hear what happened. Glad your OK except a few minor scrapes, and really sorry about your bike!!! Hope it's not TOO BAD and easily fixed. I'm sure the rebuild will be even better than it was before.
Also make sure you get looked over too, just to be safe! Bikes come and go, but your irreplaceable

Scott

Loafer · 03-15-2011, 07:32 PM

I hope you heal up quickly. Take it easy for a couple of days. The bike can wait.

Moose · 03-15-2011, 07:47 PM

CJ, Glad to hear you're ok. Still getting over my wreck. Wish I could say my bike was able to be repaired. However I am enjoying looking at new ones. Take it easy and look forward to pics once you get the bike fixed up.

**cnc** · 03-15-2011, 07:49 PM

CJ really sorry to hear this, but it is good that you are not too banged up. I know the feeling looking at your pride and joy all banged up. Hope you get it fixed up as good as new soon.

paul · 03-15-2011, 07:50 PM

Good to hear that you're alright. Sorry about the bike, sounds like bling time.

Yellow Jacket · 03-15-2011, 07:55 PM

Dang! Sure sorry to hear about this. However, I'm glad that it wasn't worse.
The important thing is that you weren't hurt badly.

elvis · 03-15-2011, 08:01 PM

CJ,

Glad you're okay, nothing else matters. I know the feeling of bike going out from under you...

There's always at least two outcomes to everything that happens and the next might be to your favour, a new bike that shines more than the current one, maybe?

Everything is possible...

I'm sure you'll be back in the saddle soon.

Take it easy...

Elvis

cactusjack · 03-15-2011, 08:05 PM

I don't think the bike is totaled - from what I could tell, mostly cosmetic damage. We'll see what the adjuster thinks.

Bull Durham · 03-15-2011, 08:14 PM

Wow, so glad to hear you are OK.

blowndodge · 03-15-2011, 08:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cactusjack

I don't think the bike is totaled - from what I could tell, mostly cosmetic damage. We'll see what the adjuster thinks.

that adjuster is going to say, "2011 Harley Ultra 103". I just know it!!!

I'm glad your ok nonetheless.

MarkG · 03-15-2011, 08:43 PM

Geez CJ, glad to hear you came out of it without serious injury. Must be the weather, the traffic was insane today. Had to use my horn twice and everybody seemed to be cutting in front of me with no warning. I spent more time grabbing the brake than riding.

After the adrenaline wears off I imagine you will be quite sore for the next day or two. Take it easy, at least there is plenty of time to get everything fixed before going to national.

**Cajunrider** · 03-15-2011, 08:44 PM

Sorry to hear about the crash Scott but happy to hear that you are just skinned up a bit. You're probably going to be sore for a while. You know, you've been hinting about a new Voyager, Vaquero, or Ultra Classic. Sounds like the door just opened. Take care and heal up quickly.

03-15-2011, 07:13 PM	#1
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	I guess it was my turn (New w/pics) Went down tonight on my way home from work. Was traveling up a road when traffic stopped in front of me. Applied front brake, hit large manhole cover and the bike went out from under me. Rolled maybe 20 feet, bike slid maybe 50 feet. I would estimate I was doing 35-40 MPH when I hit the asphalt. Damages - Me? No too bad, considering. Both elbows skinned up pretty good, skinned knuckles on my left hand, the side I went down on. I was wearing gloves. Helmet skinned up, was a Scorpion EXO-200 3/4 helmet. Destroyed the shield on it. Knees a little skinned. New pair of jeans ruined. Cellphone case detsroyed, but saved my phone. Bike? The guy in front me, a Mesa PD firearms instructor, and a lady helped me get the bike up on the kickstand. I rolled it to the shoulder and talked to the cop a bit. Bike is rideable. Lots of stuff bent, scraped all to hell. Fairing, both sets of driving lights, Kuryakyn pegs, floorboards, tank is dented. The tourpak appears to not have a mark on it. I'll update later after I get a better look at my bike. I'll also try to get some pictures. Mama ain't too happy with me right now. ::) I'm alright, just a little banged up is all. The damage doesn't look that bad. Both sets of crashbars, both sets of driving lights, fairing, tank, and the handle on the right saddlebag. __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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03-15-2011, 07:18 PM	#2
glwilson Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: North Central Illinois Posts: 8,575	I guess it was my turn (New w/pics) Glad to hear you're okay CJ. That is good news. Sorry to hear about it though. Sh!t happens quick sometimes. Hope the bike gets fixed before the national. __________________ "During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act." "You can have your own opinion, but not your own facts." *Former VBA NCR Assist Regional Leader* Formerly: 2004 1500FI Bronze Nomad: 2009 & 2014 HD Ultra Current Rides: 2017 HD Ultra Limited & 2011 Can Am Spyder RTS-SE Attended: VBA National Rallies 2009, 2011, 2015; VBA/NCR Regional Rally 2010, 12, 14, 16 and several rides throughout with regional members. VBA Member #652 HOG Member #3935417
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03-15-2011, 07:23 PM	#3
Sin City Stan Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 3,746	I guess it was my turn (New w/pics) CJ, Glad to hear your OK and didn't break anything. __________________ Oldest Saloon In Nevada http://www.pioneersaloon.info/ "Sin City Stan" Henderson, NV VBA #01004 VROC #29365 2004 Nomad 1500L5 +100 "The Bike" 2009 Nomad 1700 (past) 2004 Vulcan Classic 800 (past) 2010 Cortez - 2011 Crescent City - 2012 Kanab - 2013 Estes Park
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03-15-2011, 07:27 PM	#4
ve3hzz Advanced Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Oshawa, Ontario Canada Posts: 564	I guess it was my turn (New w/pics) CJ soo sorry to hear what happened. Glad your OK except a few minor scrapes, and really sorry about your bike!!! Hope it's not TOO BAD and easily fixed. I'm sure the rebuild will be even better than it was before. Also make sure you get looked over too, just to be safe! Bikes come and go, but your irreplaceable Scott __________________ http://vulcanbagger.com/forums/image...ine=1316810437
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03-15-2011, 07:32 PM	#5
Loafer Sr. Contributor Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 18,287	I guess it was my turn (New w/pics) I hope you heal up quickly. Take it easy for a couple of days. The bike can wait. __________________ Gerry Martineau / 802 VT / VBA #0892 /[email]glmjgm@gmail.com[email] Login or Register to Remove Ads
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03-15-2011, 07:47 PM	#6
Moose Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Cleveland, Tennessee Posts: 66	I guess it was my turn (New w/pics) CJ, Glad to hear you're ok. Still getting over my wreck. Wish I could say my bike was able to be repaired. However I am enjoying looking at new ones. Take it easy and look forward to pics once you get the bike fixed up.
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03-15-2011, 07:49 PM	#7
cnc Join Date: May 2009 Location: Montreal QC Posts: 12,034	I guess it was my turn (New w/pics) CJ really sorry to hear this, but it is good that you are not too banged up. I know the feeling looking at your pride and joy all banged up. Hope you get it fixed up as good as new soon. __________________ Norm Ward 2008 blue / silver nomad kawanow / VBA #01136
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03-15-2011, 07:50 PM	#8
paul Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: magnolia, tx Posts: 1,500	I guess it was my turn (New w/pics) Good to hear that you're alright. Sorry about the bike, sounds like bling time. __________________ The beatings will stop when morale improves.
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03-15-2011, 07:55 PM	#9
Yellow Jacket Top Contributor Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Fayetteville, Georgia Posts: 5,792	I guess it was my turn (New w/pics) Dang! Sure sorry to hear about this. However, I'm glad that it wasn't worse. The important thing is that you weren't hurt badly. __________________ Bob KawaNOW/VBA 210 Green/Silver 2006 Patriot Guard Riders 2009
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03-15-2011, 08:01 PM	#10
elvis Sr. Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: British Columbia, Canada Posts: 1,785	I guess it was my turn (New w/pics) CJ, Glad you're okay, nothing else matters. I know the feeling of bike going out from under you... There's always at least two outcomes to everything that happens and the next might be to your favour, a new bike that shines more than the current one, maybe? Everything is possible... I'm sure you'll be back in the saddle soon. Take it easy... Elvis
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03-15-2011, 08:05 PM	#11
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	I guess it was my turn (New w/pics) I don't think the bike is totaled - from what I could tell, mostly cosmetic damage. We'll see what the adjuster thinks. __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17
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03-15-2011, 08:14 PM	#12
Bull Durham Advanced Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Pittsburgh, PA area Posts: 785	I guess it was my turn (New w/pics) Wow, so glad to hear you are OK. __________________ 2005 Kawasaki Nomad VBA #1608 KZR #25622
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03-15-2011, 08:43 PM	#14
MarkG Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Chandler, AZ Posts: 1,255	I guess it was my turn (New w/pics) Geez CJ, glad to hear you came out of it without serious injury. Must be the weather, the traffic was insane today. Had to use my horn twice and everybody seemed to be cutting in front of me with no warning. I spent more time grabbing the brake than riding. After the adrenaline wears off I imagine you will be quite sore for the next day or two. Take it easy, at least there is plenty of time to get everything fixed before going to national. __________________ Mark Griffin 2021 Manhattan Metallic K1600GTL 2016 Silver K1600GTL - sold 2015 Red/Blk Cross Country Tour - sold 2008 Red/Blk Nomad - sold KE7HG VBA 00176, IBA 65686, MOA 211564 Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Maggie Valley '11\|Kanab '12\|Estes Park '13\|Red Lodge '16\|Custer '18
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03-15-2011, 08:44 PM	#15
Cajunrider Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: (SE Louisiana) Posts: 8,340	I guess it was my turn (New w/pics) Sorry to hear about the crash Scott but happy to hear that you are just skinned up a bit. You're probably going to be sore for a while. You know, you've been hinting about a new Voyager, Vaquero, or Ultra Classic. Sounds like the door just opened. Take care and heal up quickly. __________________ 2016 Electra Glide Ultra Limited CVO Palladium Silver / Phantom Blue 110 cu in SE 2012 Electra Glide Ultra Limited (Traded 6/22/16) Tequila Sunrise / HD Orange Vance & Hines true dual headers Rinehart 4" slip ons Screamin Eagle Super Tuner Screamin Eagle Stage 1 intake Dyno tuned H.O.G.# 4514015 2007 Nomad 1600 (Traded 6/23/12) VBA #482
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