Just back from Afghanistan and got a 2012 ZX10R. The irony of this whole situation is the amount of caution I tried to take while getting back on a bike after some time. I placed the bike in low power setting, hit a local parking lot and attempted to re acclimate to riding. Also went and took the Advanced riders course again to brush up a little. Once I felt I was comfortable I started daily riding again. Now I always tell people that I knew my day would come as most people will tell you "it's not if,but when your going to take one down" but not like this.
Heading into work I had just got onto the highway and as usual moved into the left lane once a passing car had cleared. Traffic was high and I was moving no more that 30mph and maintained space with car in front of me. Somethi g I'd late find out is that 5 cars ahead a vehicle cut off my lane and forced everyone to slam on they're brakes. Suddenly I see the vehicle in front of me hard swerve back to right lane and another car swerved to the left shoulder. This set me up with a stopped car in the left lane and both escape routes around it blocked. My only option at this point was to attempt to avoid the vehicles and shoot a gap to a dirt median. The end result was not being able to completely avoid the stopped car and I clipped the back corner of an SUV. I made contact with my shoulder and head and was then ejected off the bike about 10ft. I broke some ribs and destroyed my fuel tank but that is the full extent of the damage.
This being my first post I wanted to just highlight the dangers we all encounter each day and the risk we all knowingly take. Im fortunate to have suffered very little as I know In my area of 6 fellow riders who didn't make it home in the last month. I encourage senior riders to stress the use of safety gear and understanding the time and place to ride certain ways. As stated Before, I took every precaution I could think of, I wasn't speeding or driving like an maniac and still ended up in a situation that I had little to no control over. I love the rider community and it's up to us to share stories and knowledge to keep each other safe.This forum is outstanding, If any one else has a story they could share that be super awesome. Ride safe ?
P.S: If anyone knows of a 2012 fuel tank that's for grabs lmk hahaha
Heading into work I had just got onto the highway and as usual moved into the left lane once a passing car had cleared. Traffic was high and I was moving no more that 30mph and maintained space with car in front of me. Somethi g I'd late find out is that 5 cars ahead a vehicle cut off my lane and forced everyone to slam on they're brakes. Suddenly I see the vehicle in front of me hard swerve back to right lane and another car swerved to the left shoulder. This set me up with a stopped car in the left lane and both escape routes around it blocked. My only option at this point was to attempt to avoid the vehicles and shoot a gap to a dirt median. The end result was not being able to completely avoid the stopped car and I clipped the back corner of an SUV. I made contact with my shoulder and head and was then ejected off the bike about 10ft. I broke some ribs and destroyed my fuel tank but that is the full extent of the damage.
This being my first post I wanted to just highlight the dangers we all encounter each day and the risk we all knowingly take. Im fortunate to have suffered very little as I know In my area of 6 fellow riders who didn't make it home in the last month. I encourage senior riders to stress the use of safety gear and understanding the time and place to ride certain ways. As stated Before, I took every precaution I could think of, I wasn't speeding or driving like an maniac and still ended up in a situation that I had little to no control over. I love the rider community and it's up to us to share stories and knowledge to keep each other safe.This forum is outstanding, If any one else has a story they could share that be super awesome. Ride safe ?
P.S: If anyone knows of a 2012 fuel tank that's for grabs lmk hahaha