Totaled my Free

[psychogramps]

Either a drunk or a texter was going south and I was going north. When we were about 100' apart they came completely in my lane. We were both doing 40mph. To avoid a head on I swerved onto the grassy roadside. It was dark. I didn't know there was a canal there. The Free went airborne, crashed into a 6' wide drainage pipe then into the canal. Water was about 3' deep. The SOB didn't even stop. My Guardian Angel was with me. I fell off the bike just before it hit the pipe and sank. Bike was in the water for 2 hours before it got pulled out. The front end kind of exploded on impact. Both forks snapped in half. The only thing holding the front of the bike together was the wires and brake lines. Gas tank,rear fender,side cover, seat, handle bar, front fender, front rim, and a lot more obliterated. Plus water damage to engine and wiring. Allstate came out today and totaled it. I have the "we'll buy you a new MC" feature on my policy. We'll see how that works! But I didn't get a scratch on me. Just a little sore from bouncing. I just lost my glasses and my shoes that fell off and landed in the water.

[Trikindan]

Either a drunk or a texter was going south and I was going north. When we were about 100' apart they came completely in my lane. We were both doing 40mph. To avoid a head on I swerved onto the grassy roadside. It was dark. I didn't know there was a canal there. The Free went airborne, crashed into a 6' wide drainage pipe then into the canal. Water was about 3' deep. The SOB didn't even stop. My Guardian Angel was with me. I fell off the bike just before it hit the pipe and sank. Bike was in the water for 2 hours before it got pulled out. The front end kind of exploded on impact. Both forks snapped in half. The only thing holding the front of the bike together was the wires and brake lines. Gas tank,rear fender,side cover, seat, handle bar, front fender, front rim, and a lot more obliterated. Plus water damage to engine and wiring. Allstate came out today and totaled it. I have the "we'll buy you a new MC" feature on my policy. We'll see how that works! But I didn't get a scratch on me. Just a little sore from bouncing. I just lost my glasses and my shoes that fell off and landed in the water.

WOW !!!! Sorry to hear this but so glad you are OK!!! I hope you got a description of the Car. That is just a pure shame that drivers are that incoherent of their surroundings to have not seen you.


Hope all works out with the Insurance co. and you get a full replacement on your Free.


Again, just glad you are OK !!!!

[rhino 2]

''OUCH''............ What else can i say,

[cavie]

Either a drunk or a texter was going south and I was going north. When we were about 100' apart they came completely in my lane. We were both doing 40mph. To avoid a head on I swerved onto the grassy roadside. It was dark. I didn't know there was a canal there. The Free went airborne, crashed into a 6' wide drainage pipe then into the canal. Water was about 3' deep. The SOB didn't even stop. My Guardian Angel was with me. I fell off the bike just before it hit the pipe and sank. Bike was in the water for 2 hours before it got pulled out. The front end kind of exploded on impact. Both forks snapped in half. The only thing holding the front of the bike together was the wires and brake lines. Gas tank,rear fender,side cover, seat, handle bar, front fender, front rim, and a lot more obliterated. Plus water damage to engine and wiring. Allstate came out today and totaled it. I have the "we'll buy you a new MC" feature on my policy. We'll see how that works! But I didn't get a scratch on me. Just a little sore from bouncing. I just lost my glasses and my shoes that fell off and landed in the water.

Where you at in Port Charlotte??? When you get the new bike you can start riding we me on Wed nights and Sundays. Can't PM you. I was a bad boy.

[Cindy]

Glad to hear that you're okay

[Oldmsocko]

Certainly glad you are OK.

[David357]

Good to hear that you walked away without injury.

[Bill G]

I am so glad your ok....People today are so pre occupied, drunk high or distracted and it's getting worse with all these electronic gadgets that are available..

I had had a guy come halfway into my lane yesterday on a two lane canyon road in a curve. I really had know where to go but as far to the right as I could. Oh ya, then they acted like it was my fault and I was the problem as they gave me the bird or the California hello for being in the lane they just came into.

Get a a new bike, get back in the saddle and continue to ride as safe as you can..

Again, so sorry to hear about your mis fortune.

Ride Safe,
Bill G

[ol' school]

Wow! Thank God you came out of it without a scratch. Too bad about the trike but hopefully the insurance works out and you can replace it!

[1dn5up]

Ya it sucks to lose your ride. The main thing is YOU !
Your not replaceable. Try to regroup, & good luck with insurance.

[DakotaTG]

Glad to hear you came thru it without any injuries. Trikes are replaceable but humans aren't. I just hope the insurance company does honor the "new replacement" part of your policy.

[Keystone]

Nice to hear that you are fine.

[Dirtydan]

Motorcycles are replaceable. Glad you made it through.

[Fearless]

Thank God You didn't get killed, hope your insurance was good. fearless

[PBRstreetgang]

Holy Crap!!! Glad you're ok....happen on rt 41?
If I can do any thing for you ,you have my number................

[Blueline]

Rest, relax, regroup, repeat! Another reason why more people should drive with an active video device.
Spend some time shopping for your replacement trike.

[ride3]

Wow, glad your ok...

[Sully]

Sorry to hear, but it's always good to be able to tell the story. Hope they catch the person.

[Hrolfr]

Damn Psycho I am sorry about your Free.... I am glad you are ok. Hope all works out with AllState......

[screwball]

wow WOW W O W

Glad to hear you are OK,