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Well I was supposed to go on a ride today to go escort Santa Claus for a charity event, but alas I was called into work. I got an email a while back from another brother that did go on the ride. They were doing everything correct following speed limit, and proper staggering, but then there is everyone else!
A car club came up from behind and started passing our group as if they were standing still. One of the cars lost control and crossed in front of one of our bikes. The accident was unavoidable and the motorcycle struck the car in a t-bone fashion. The damage to the bike I have not been able to find out yet, BUT thankfully due to wearing the proper gear (D.O.T. helmet, leather, and sturdy boots) my friend walked away with a few scrapes and is shaken up. No broken bones or serious injuries.
It goes to show how the proper gear can and WILL save your behind in an emergency!
Ride for the crash not the ride!!!
As soon as I can get pictures if there are any I will post it up.
A car club came up from behind and started passing our group as if they were standing still. One of the cars lost control and crossed in front of one of our bikes. The accident was unavoidable and the motorcycle struck the car in a t-bone fashion. The damage to the bike I have not been able to find out yet, BUT thankfully due to wearing the proper gear (D.O.T. helmet, leather, and sturdy boots) my friend walked away with a few scrapes and is shaken up. No broken bones or serious injuries.
It goes to show how the proper gear can and WILL save your behind in an emergency!
Ride for the crash not the ride!!!
As soon as I can get pictures if there are any I will post it up.