Checking Your Mirrors Doesn't ALWAYS Work

[parallel]

While riding home from a visit with my Mother-in_Law Sunday evening I got rear ended. I stopped behind a line of cars at a stop light. the light turned green but the lead car was turning so we were waiting. I checked my mirror, nothing, a few seconds later I checked again. A black Toyota was bearing down on me, I was in the process of getting out of Dodge when dude hit me. I was lucky that I ended up on the hood of the car that rear ended me, then on the trunk of the car that I got pushed into, and ultimately on top of what was left of my bike. Those hot pipes got my attention right quick and I scrambled to get off of them and some damned fool driving by in the next lane damned near got me. Went to the ER and I'll live, but I'm going to one sore some beech for a while.

 

[Qball]

Ouch.. that got to hurt.
I'm glad that you at least can post this.

 

[bigwheelzip]

That's a sad photo montage, but glad to see you'll be OK.

 

[snubbyfan]

Wow, glad you weren't hurt worse.
Good luck dealing with insurance.

 

[steelslaver]

Bummer. Hope your fine. The bike can be replaced, you can not. One of the reasons I don't ride a bike anymore.

 

[mojave30cal]

Glad you are O.K. I wonder if the driver of the car that hit
you was texting? In any event they weren't paying attention.

 

[amazingflapjack]

There have been some recent articles in MC mags aimed at avoiding being hit from behind. There seems to be an increase in these kinds of crashes due to texting and other wonders of modern technology. About a year and a half ago, while taking my wife to the eye doc in our sweet old T-Bird, and sitting at a red light, we were hit from behind, twice, by an 82 year old woman who's capacity was diminished. My Wife was un hurt, PTL. My back was broken in 3 places. At the time I was 69 YO, was 100% total and permanent DAV, so they were surprised I survived. Then they were surprised I wasn't pluralized, then they were surprised I wasn't wheel chair bound, and then they were surprised I wasn't permanently on a walker. I was using a cane before the wreck, and that's what I use now. The Lord was there for me, as He is for all who ask and believe Him. I have two 17 inch Titanium rods that are attached to almost my entire Thoracic spine, along with a couple of good sized hand fulls of titanium screws. Of course, there are some new limitations that I have had to adjust to, but I am doing exceptionally well by God's Grace. I rode my bike for a little while yesterday, but I keep my eye on my 6 a little more nowadays. I Peter 2:24

 

[PatriotX]

Glad you're able to post about your experience, it looks like it could have been a bad 'sandwich' event.

Was that a Scrambler? Those are gorgeous bikes.

 

[Maddog 521]

One just wonders how/why people can't be more responsible when they are driving. You are very lucky to not have more injuries after that.
Be safe out there and remember "when on a motorcycle you are invisible" to all other drivers.

 

[BUFF]

I was riding my Triumph Bonneville T-100 a couple of years ago and, at a stop sign, got rear ended by another Triumph Bonneville T-100.

Parallel, I hope you are going to be okay. Nice bike even lying there. Shame. It should be harder to get and keep a drivers license.

 

[Tom S.]

Ouch.. that got to hurt.
I'm glad that you at least can post this.

Sums it up quite nicely. Another reason why I don't belong on a bike. I've been hit from behind numerous times, which is why I have a monster trailer hitch. Can't put one of those on a bike.

 

[Arik]

Had something similar happen to me but not that bad. I was on my bike and the first one in line at the light. Behind me was a Nissan Maxima. Light turned green and the Nissan went before I did. Guess he didn't realize I was still standing. It was just a push but I found myself in the middle of the intersection however, still upright and on my bike. I got off, he got out, he apologized and we checked my bike for damages. My plastic fender was now underneath my seat and laying on top of the rear tire. I pulled it out, nothing was broken, he apologized a few more times and we were on our way

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[TX-Dennis]

Ouch! Sure glad it wasn't worse. Prayers for a speedy recovery.

 

[Boudiepitbull]

Seeing your Scrambler like that breaks my heart. You can do everything right and sometimes there is still no way to avoid the negligence of the person coming up behind you. I've been rear ended a few times riding in traffic over the years but never as badly as your mishap. If I could say just one thing to car drivers everywhere it would be, GIVE US ROOM!!!!

 

[timn8er]

I'm glad it wasn't any worse than it was, though that was bad enough! I was in the habit when I rode of staying to one side or the other(never dead center!) of the car I was behind to give myself an escape route in the event of something like this happening. I'd watch the mirrors & when I saw someone approaching I would start pressing my front brake to try & get their attention. I'd also be in gear so I could try & make a getaway.Saved my worthless self more than once...

 

[SixShooter14]

Sucks about the bike, but glad no serious injuries. I've had some close calls, but so far lucky.

Like the previous poster said, always ride invisible. Like all the other cars are out to get ya.

 

[parallel]

SITREP: Took the day off and decided to take tomorrow off as well. I'm getting around pretty well considering and I've kept the pain medication at bay for the most part. Some have voiced concern over the possibility of internal injury, so far that doesn't seem to be a problem. My back is feeling better but is still very stiff and my neck and traps are killing me. I welcome the pain... it means I'm still alive.

 

[Dennis]

Glad to see you're ok. Makes me remember stuff...

 

[Grip_Maker's_Wife]

Not "liking" that you were in an accident, but am glad that you were not more seriously hurt. Things like motorcycles can be replaced but your health cannot be. If you have pain anywhere address it, do not think you will just "get over it". I hope you recover quickly and do not have any long standing damage. Good luck with everything.

 

[jessebogan]

My sympathies. I hate stupid drivers. I had a K100 BMW a few years back. I was riding home through my neighborhood, and stopped at a stop sign, checked the mirrors, and could see the car was speeding and not going to stop. I didn't have time to do anything, so I leaned the bike right and rolled to the curb, part way around the corner. Wench blew right on through, would have killed me for sure.
Somewhat later I was riding my BSA 441 to work, at 7 AM... Sitting at a light, all of a sudden I was showered with glass, noise, and the lane of traffic to my right was being pushed into the intersection...I found I was next to the bike, holding it between self and all the action. Dump truck had lost his brakes and plowed the right turn lane. Did he see my helmet? Who knows. It was not long after that I sold the bikes. Not worth it around here.