Condolences and congratulations
Pianoman,
I've been brush-hogging my farm for the last several days and haven't had time to visit my favorite site for any length of time, though I did see the post regarding dumping. I wanted to make some comments that I thought you might appreciate. I was the very first MSF instructor in Springfield, after I passed the basic, then advanced, then certified for instructor. As you may already know, EVERYBODY goes down at least once if they ride long enough. I've been riding since 1957 or so (been down three times prior to 1974, never hurt - even in CALIFORNIA traffic!!), and it's like I told my son when he chose to buy his first Triumph last year - ask yourself - if the worst happens and you live the rest of your life sitting in a wheelchair, sucking through a straw, was it worth it?? He answered with an emphatic YES. I asked him essentially the same question when they airlifted him in a chopper to the emergency room last April 15 with non-life-threatening injuries and his answer was the same YES. Then I watched him leave for work this morning on his Triumph Speed Four with I know a smile on his face. Condolences for losing the R3 and scratching a guard bar, as well as scratching the ego. Congratulations for getting right back on the bike and still appreciating the freedom of riding. And remember when the "I told you sos" lecture you on how dangerous biking is, they then drive off to ride their favorite horse (Christopher Reeves), take in a little skiing (Sonny Bono), take a ride in a plane (John Denver), or simply sit in the chair collecting cholesterol with a remote until "the big one" hits, like most of America. I'm bringing a busload of gamblers to KC Saturday. . .and will have some free time for lunch. You available? - references to a previous post!