took a tumble on the rocket Monday morning

Glad your ok Mate.
I love my ABS for exactly this reason..
I was on the freeway on Tuesday (Returning home from CES) riding in the fast lane minding my own business and noticed the car being driven by a new provisional licenced driver (Red P Plate) in the next lane slowly moving towards me over the line so I gave him a toot with the Steble only to see his girlfriend emerge from his lap licking her lips and pulling her hair back behind her ears. I gotta say while i was jealous I was also really pissed off that my (or anyone else's life is only worth a head job.
I am looking into dash cams for motorcycles just n case someone does a runner on me just like the OP here.
 
Joesmoe said:
Sorry to hear about the stupid driver -- any chance you have enough of a description for the cops to go after the driver ? I imagine at that time in Dayton, it was pitch black.

Glad you're here to tell about it -- and THANK YOU for sharing. ALL of us are at risk for this.

Hope you heal quickly -- ribs are tough -- and all of us can stand reinforcement of ATGATT.

I've been there and done that (front wheel lock-up) -- on a different bike -- totally my fault in that case -- following too close in congested traffic in the rain.

First time on a trip on the Rocket with my wife, we were two up, going down a steep hill in western North Carolina, and there was loose gravel, and the ABS kicked in repeatedly and I was able to keep us up and slow enough to make a sharp turn at the bottom. Just sayin'

Again, hope you heal quickly -- and get back on your ride soon.
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He turned into the gas station before assessing the situation and fleeing. There was at least some hope that the surveillance camera got his plate # but I haven't heard anything back from the cops so I am not hopeful that anything will result from that.
Yes I hear great things about bikes with abs. Maybe it's time to try it out.
 
GOODONYA! For AGAT!
ABS would have helped as your front tire washed out after sliding a short distance.
In all the testing I am aware of the longest front wheel skid I've seen was only 11 feet and that was by a VERY professional rider.
Usually they are 2 to 4 feet long with a curved tail off the forward end where the wheel goes sideways.
SIX ribs will likely be excruciating. I busted the large top five ribs on my right side from a racing crash when I was 30 years younger and it was HORRIBLE!
Best wishes to you for a speedy and complete recovery!!!
 
Mittzy said:
Glad your ok Mate.
I love my ABS for exactly this reason..
I was on the freeway on Tuesday (Returning home from CES) riding in the fast lane minding my own business and noticed the car being driven by a new provisional licenced driver (Red P Plate) in the next lane slowly moving towards me over the line so I gave him a toot with the Steble only to see his girlfriend emerge from his lap licking her lips and pulling her hair back behind her ears. I gotta say while i was jealous I was also really pissed off that my (or anyone else's life is only worth a head job.
I am looking into dash cams for motorcycles just n case someone does a runner on me just like the OP here.
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If you find a good camera for the bike let me know
 
Hey Brother, Glad you were not down long as that is a perilous position to be in. Sorry you took rib damage and road rash but it could have been worse. I know you are thankful and we all are too. Get well soon my friend!
Chris
 
Sorry to here about your off, broken ribs, Ive done that too, only 1 though, your spirits seem good, that's important, my bike has the ABS and I'm greatfull for them, havn't had to put them to the test yet. Listen to the advice ^^^^ and you'll be smiling soon, glad it wasn't worse, sounds like you did an admirable job keeping things together!!!

Rest well,

Hoopla
 

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