A brick median strip thing at the crest of a hill – I just couldn’t see it – not until I was on it that is, and even though I had all good intentions of landing it, the rear of the bike had too much upward momentum after clipping the strip and I luckily got low-sided. Just twisted my ankle and got some scratches. Oh, also got permanent hearing damage from the ear bashing I got from my wife once I got home!
The bike flipped over the top of me and landed on its left side with some fireworks as the engine block got ground down to nothing.
After having my beautiful Trumpie for 5 years, this was the first time anything like this has ever happened. Goes to show 1. how easy sh*t happens and 2. what a difference proper protective gear makes. I said some thankyou prayers once I got home.
Unfortunately the Trumpie didn’t make it off so good – it was a collectors piece; only 20K in 10 years: all stock parts, perfectly tuned and in pristine condition and Shannons don’t think they are willing to even try repairing it. Ah well, I was privledged to ride her while I could.
I’m at a juncture in my life and need to make some decisions about all this. But jeez I want to keep riding. I love the freedom and those triples have me hooked. We’ll see what happens.
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Joe,
I’m sorry to hear this about your bike but very glad you did not get badly hurt!!!
That is funny about the permanent hearing damage inflicted by Gina!!
I never had a bike but can imagine what the experience must be like. They are pretty dangeroud though. Good thing you were wearing a helmet!!
Francisco
Hey mate,
A least you are ok, thats the main thing!
Take care mate,
Neil.
Buddy, I was shocked to hear about your accident when you told me. Seeing the photos you really do need to thank God your Ok… I’m sure, in time, there will be a Trumpie part 2 which will drown that “premanent hearing” damage.
Joseph
Good to hear you came off much better than the bike. Did you ever get around to fixing that dangling wire thing before it met its demise?
I’m pretty sure if you look closely you will see that stupid dangling wire near the kick stand! Never got around to it…