Dan Diego's Asphalt Adventure w/Photos!

[Willtill]

I hope i can proove you guys wrong,, I have been riding since i was 16, im 44 and never been down yet, i will try to keep it that way too

THAT is the attitude one should have. Not the fatalistic view of "There are two kinds of bikers; those whom have fallen, and those that will"

Burns my arse every time I see or hear a rider say that crap.

You strive to stay upright. You DO NOT resign yourself to the thought that eventually you are going to dump it. To do so means you don't have any business on a bike in the first place.

Accidents can happen. But there's a lot you can do to negate the event.

 

[Gothlander]

Falling off ......... the more you do it ......... the less you do it.

 

[saboteur]

Dan, Sorry to hear of your mishap, glad to hear you got away without more serious injury.

 

[Jackson]

Glad to hear you're OK. Looks are decieving. The crash bars and the clothing look like they did the job. Heal up soon and get back on as soon as possible.

 

[atomsplitter]

Heal up soon, you'll be missing the riding season otherwise.

As to your question about riders categorized into two groups: those that have fallen and riders that will, the answer is:
YUP!!

From my days in the insurance game: Death is not an "if" proposition, it's a "when."

Ride Safe.

 

[RatBoy]

I hope i can proove you guys wrong,, I have been riding since i was 16, im 44 and never been down yet, i will try to keep it that way too

Mex, if you are coming to MV...

Pay very, very careful attention to what you are doing and how fast you are going at all times....

The mountains can be very unforgiving... as a few can attest from two years ago...
as well as the few that have had cagers come to stop on the blind side of a curve...
and ended up.... well... you know where it's going from there....

Keep the shiney side up and always keep watch for the other idiot...

Dan,
Glad to hear that your 'high-side' didn't result in the two dislocated shoulders, broken ribs and totaled ride like mine did a few years back.... gravel in the apex of a turn can be a real bummer..

Glad to hear that you're okay.

 

[gwilliams290]

Sad to hear about your going down. Glad to hear that you were properly geared up. Helmet and jacket. I don't have Mexican's luck but i"m doing OK. Been riding for over 47 years and have gone down three times. Once with a car involved (minor) and twice on my own. Get lots of rest and keep the ice going as you've mentioned. That will definitely keep the inflammation and soreness down. Best of luck.

 

[cane corso]

dandiego, sorry to hear of your fall glad that your ok.
That's my biggest fear of falling had some close calls and I hope I never fall.
My dad used to always say you fall off the horse you get back on and learn from your mistake.
So get back on when your all healed and enjoy your beast.

 

[Spongy Rider]

Dude, great write up as usual. The Touring is one large lady for sure. At close to 900lbs, when she wants to dump you, it’s usually time to brace for impact. Getting thrown off your bike is always scary, but when you breach the center line, you’re in the kill zone. The desert roads out here collect sand deposits after a little rain. I’ve had several close encounters just trying to avoid them. Glad to hear you’re on the mend and your bike is in fairly good shape.

 

[HellFire]

THAT is the attitude one should have. Not the fatalistic view of "There are two kinds of bikers; those whom have fallen, and those that will"

Burns my arse every time I see or hear a rider say that crap.

You strive to stay upright. You DO NOT resign yourself to the thought that eventually you are going to dump it. To do so means you don't have any business on a bike in the first place.

Accidents can happen. But there's a lot you can do to negate the event.

That analogy is for younger riders, the ones who take chances and show off. If you make it into your 40's riding or start riding later in life and can go a few years or more without biting it, then you have a chance. But more riders have fallen then not, and it's that scary one that takes the daredevil out of you (that and age).