My birthday present. A destroyed bike.

[Seraph]

So...go for a ride to the strand, hit the S turn after the Coronado bridge. Tucked into the end of the turn goin about 65 or 70. Nice lean, nice form, good line, bad pothole. Lane one of that turn has two potholes back to back. Hit the first one and got squirrely then hit the second one and the front end lifted off the ground and i low sided in a heartbeat, hit the ground, let go of the bike and slid out. I remember seeing my bike spin, then seeing oncoming traffic, then the bike, then traffic. Then i flipped over slammed my head into the ground then slid some more, then flipped up, managed to land on my feet and back peddle. :ninja: (Im a ninja.) I made sure i wasnt going to get hit by a car, then turned around and walked off the road and started peeling off gear.

Let me just say, the IIcon barrier pants are Cal tested and Cal approved. MotoGP Apex jacket and Held Akira gloves also held up like a champ. I have no roadrash whatsoever, just some bruises and a bit sore. My bike on the other hand, didnt hold up so well. The entire left side is completely trashed and it took out a One Way sign (which i kept as a souvenir). Forks are bent, swingarm is scraped to hell, and something punctured my oil pan. So anyone going to coronado needs to beware of the potholes in lane 1 and the huge oil puddle in lane 3.

Thats my story, ill see you guys in a month or so when insurance makes my bike whole again.

Nice (fudge)in birthday present huh?
:oops:

Thanks to the riders that were with me that helped out and kept me company. It is appreciated.

[afrothunder]

dude! sorry to hear about it!
rest and heal up bro.

[casper13]

No prob man, like I said you went out like a total champ, straight off a motogp dvd style. Just glad you were ok cause from my angle it was gnarly. Hurry up and get it fixed lol

[deathblow]

Damn! Glad you are okay. Bikes can get fixed.

[CBR250RR]

You should have hopped on the bike like a skateboard and rode it 'til it stopped...


Glad to hear you're okay :cool:

[pjpellici]

dam sorry to hear that Cal my brother called me to tell me about this, wish i could have been there to help, well its good your ok, and also good that you work for HOM now. Is the bike gonna be there i would like to see it I will probably come down today or tomarrow. Dam what a suck ass birthday present. We will still hang out with you even if you dont have a bike LOL.

[mort mort]

Damn dog, glad to see your ok man. It pays to get all equipment cause you just never know. Thanks for the info so I'll be on the lookout for the oil puddle and pot holes. Take your time and heal up and insurance will cover your baby.
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[Robert]

Bummer sorry to hear about that cal, We met last night at Society, Heal soon mang...

[LiN Mae]

Potholes suck. I almost got taken out a couple of times by them as well turning into the La Jolla Village shopping center one time. Glad to hear that you are well.

[gixxerx8]

Funny how some see a glass half empty while others see it half full. I don't think you can ask for a better b-day present than the fact that you're alive to talk about your accident, bro. I know it sucks that your bike was damaged and all, but considering everything, we're all glad you're okay. THAT really is what counts.

[teamgreenzx7r]

Sorry about that bro.. Like Allan said bike can always get fix. At least your ok and able to get up from that accident.. :thumbsup:

[shichyea]

aw man, sorry to hear about this... but so glad you're ok, coulda easily been infinitely worse... You'll be back on the road in no time :)

[melonheadR6]

yowww. sorry man!

Isn't that place you went through posted at 25mph?

[maestro]

No prob man, like I said you went out like a total champ, straight off a motogp dvd style :roflmao: Glad your okay man...been there done that...at least you live to ride another day.

[alvin636]

potholes are my enemies, im glad your ok man. Unlike me I was out of work for almost 3 months when i crash cause of a pothole!

[MrCrashRR]

hmmm.....any chance you might want to fix it yourself without going through insurance? let me know if you want any help, or just to see what it would cost out of pocket. I mean your rates will go up, as it was your fault, so you should see if its worth it to add another crashed liter bike to the equation.

Glad you are ok, and take it easy next time on roads you arnt familiar with.

[Lost]

Glad to hear your ok. The bike can be fixed..

[Seraph]

I dropped off the bike at a shop and started the insurance process. I pay them enough, they can give some back. Thanks for the sentiments...should be a little over a month before im back on the road. That is...if they dont total the bike. :/ Ill find out next week.

[peto]

glad your ok

[JNebril]

whoa...glad you're still in one piece...like they say bikes can be replaced.