Comments | bearddevil: Ow.

bearddevil

Ow.

Sep 19, 2009 19:47

I was out this gorgeous, sunny Oklahoma afternoon Looking for bits to attach saddlebags to the Buell, and the Triumph dealer managed to twist my arm into taking a test ride on a nice, shiny used '06 Triumph Sprint ST 1050 in Casspian Blue. I'd managed to get about three blocks West of the dealership when "it" happened ( Read more... )

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Comments 9

cosyne September 20 2009, 03:59:13 UTC

Holy crap. Glad you walked away. Next time, though, test drive something with stinger missiles.

istar September 20 2009, 04:43:12 UTC

Dude, add one to the posse who is glad you're OK. Quick reflexes FTW, stupid drivers FTL.

robini September 21 2009, 04:06:16 UTC

Oh my God! I am so glad you're OK (mostly)!!!! That sounds like it was pretty intense as it unfolded, and I'm just glad it didn't end up a worst case scenario. On the bright side, I am assuming that this wreck goes on the dealership's insurance, not your own, so at least that's one perk of having to lay down a test-ridden bike. (as my dad will say, the bike is replaceable, you are not)

Also, I had to look up ATGATT (all gear all the time). Good for you. Also, what are the holes in the glove and the shoulder from? Just rocks and debris in the road?

bearddevil September 21 2009, 12:38:43 UTC

The holes are from abrasion along the road. If I hadn't been wearing them, those would have been nice holes worn in the corresponding parts of my anatomy. I do know what I want for my birthday, though - new gloves.

And yes, the incident goes on the dealer's and the car's driver's insurance, not mine, for which I am grateful.

zellandyne September 21 2009, 15:31:51 UTC

Jesu. I'm glad you're all right.

iguanawow September 21 2009, 18:21:30 UTC

You know, when you see that bottom picture first, it looks like you were shot.

Glad you're ok. And glad you don't have to pay for (most of) the damages.