DownrangeFuture
Electronic Repair Genius
And I learned that if you're going to go down, on a military base is probably the best place to do so. The police and ambulance were there and I was off to the ER in under 5 minutes. That and almost everyone that saw actually stopped to help and give witness.
As to what happened: I was on base less than a mile from work and I was on this little 2 lane back road that they switch to one way in the morning. I was in the left hand lane when I hung just back from this bus that was in the right hand lane. Since he was going less than 15 and the speed limit was 30mph and he had not indicated he was going to turn, I decided to pass him. When I was about midway past the bus, he suddenly turned left FROM THE RIGHT HAND LANE!!
Well, I was probably going 35 or so and had no room to stop. Darting to the left was blocked with a curb and trees, and the entrance he was taking was full up with his bus.
Somehow I wound up in the parking lot, and my bike wound up under the bus. I'm good for a few scrapes, it managed to eat through my gear and give me a few spots of road rash.
So, the bike is probably totaled. The radiator is busted, handlebars are bent, the entire front section is trashed, I think the forks might be bent, and it was leaking fuel from somewhere along with the antifreeze.
Anyway, the base is liable for the damage as it was said 100% his fault by the base police. I don't know if I'm excited about that or not. The Navy doesn't have insurance per se, but I did contact my insurance so they can help with the claim. I guess I just wait and see if Uncle Sam pays me hush money or tries to screw me.
As to what happened: I was on base less than a mile from work and I was on this little 2 lane back road that they switch to one way in the morning. I was in the left hand lane when I hung just back from this bus that was in the right hand lane. Since he was going less than 15 and the speed limit was 30mph and he had not indicated he was going to turn, I decided to pass him. When I was about midway past the bus, he suddenly turned left FROM THE RIGHT HAND LANE!!
Well, I was probably going 35 or so and had no room to stop. Darting to the left was blocked with a curb and trees, and the entrance he was taking was full up with his bus.
Somehow I wound up in the parking lot, and my bike wound up under the bus. I'm good for a few scrapes, it managed to eat through my gear and give me a few spots of road rash.
So, the bike is probably totaled. The radiator is busted, handlebars are bent, the entire front section is trashed, I think the forks might be bent, and it was leaking fuel from somewhere along with the antifreeze.
Anyway, the base is liable for the damage as it was said 100% his fault by the base police. I don't know if I'm excited about that or not. The Navy doesn't have insurance per se, but I did contact my insurance so they can help with the claim. I guess I just wait and see if Uncle Sam pays me hush money or tries to screw me.
