vr46fan
Junior Member
I went out for a ride today. It was 70 degrees and I figured there aren't too many nice days left for the year. I did quite a bit of spirited riding, and in general had a good time. Stopped and filled up the bike, after putting a solid 100 miles on. Did a little cruising around town before heading home. Went to make a right hand turn, and noticed there was quite a bit of gravel (business has a gravel lot next door.) Before I could act, I felt the front end start to give way. So I straightened bike back up a little to try and get to where there wasn't as much gravel. Slid again and lost it. I think the bike hit the curb, because it ended up facing the other direction. I skidded a little bit. I would guess my speed on corner entry was 15-20 mph.
Damage to the bike consists of cracked fairing, scratched side cases, and a broken brake lever. When I got home, I noticed the bars weren't pointing the same direction as the front wheel, so I assume the forks are toast. I was able to ride it the 1.5 miles home.
As far as gear, I was wearing everything but riding pants. (I've been meaning to buy a pair...) Me knee is kinda rashed up. My AGV helmet has a little rash on the visor, but the actual shell looks fine, save a spot where I think a piece of gravel got the paint. My A-Stars Megaton jacket has some rash on the right arm. The stitching pulled out where the sleeve is sewed to the body. My a-stars boot and gloves have very minimal rash, and are fine.
I will have to call insurance in the morning and see what they say. I have full coverage through State Farm, and they have been very easy to deal with in the past. I've only every had one other claim in 15 years of being insured with them, and it was a deer hit on a pickup. I am hoping I can claim it without my rates going way up.
Anyways, other than the scraped up knee and my ankle being a sore, I am physically fine. After 100 miles of hard riding, a slow move onto a side street ruined my day. So I am a little pissed off at myself. I will say I am very glad I have spent the money to buy good gear. I don't know what will come of the bike, but I would fashion a guess it will be totaled. And to think I was looking at goodies to install over the winter...
Damage to the bike consists of cracked fairing, scratched side cases, and a broken brake lever. When I got home, I noticed the bars weren't pointing the same direction as the front wheel, so I assume the forks are toast. I was able to ride it the 1.5 miles home.
As far as gear, I was wearing everything but riding pants. (I've been meaning to buy a pair...) Me knee is kinda rashed up. My AGV helmet has a little rash on the visor, but the actual shell looks fine, save a spot where I think a piece of gravel got the paint. My A-Stars Megaton jacket has some rash on the right arm. The stitching pulled out where the sleeve is sewed to the body. My a-stars boot and gloves have very minimal rash, and are fine.
I will have to call insurance in the morning and see what they say. I have full coverage through State Farm, and they have been very easy to deal with in the past. I've only every had one other claim in 15 years of being insured with them, and it was a deer hit on a pickup. I am hoping I can claim it without my rates going way up.
Anyways, other than the scraped up knee and my ankle being a sore, I am physically fine. After 100 miles of hard riding, a slow move onto a side street ruined my day. So I am a little pissed off at myself. I will say I am very glad I have spent the money to buy good gear. I don't know what will come of the bike, but I would fashion a guess it will be totaled. And to think I was looking at goodies to install over the winter...
and you'll let us know how it goes
