(04-05-2017, 05:22 AM)BIGGREEK_imp Wrote: Hey all!! Its been a while since my presence here. Last June I was in an accident with my CB. I ended up being okay, bruised ankle (first thing that hit the car), saved by the boot.

Long story short, two way road, at highway speed, everyone stopped and swerved. I had nowhere to go, I tried to squeeze between a Subaru and a wooden 4x4 signpost, as the bike slid, it chose the corner of the Subaru. I bounced off and took a dive into a ditch.

The bike, with the exception of the exhaust and bottom of the frame and engine side cover, had no scratches.

Gas tank crushed, instrument cluster destroyed, left rear shock crumpled, bar bent, some misc. items damaged. I ended up riding it back home, after the hospital visit. I was super po'd, I had just waxed it and polished it up the night before.

Insurance got a hold of it, gave me an estimate of $5,500, the dealer looked it over, added $400 to the tally. So all in all, about $6,000 in damage. Very close to totaling out the bike, I wanted to keep the bike, since everything major checked out. It was all bolt on parts that needed replacing.

$1000 for the gas tank
$1000 for the inst. cluster
$500 for ONE rear shock/spring assembly
$900 for the muffler

I couldnt believe it. So after 3 MONTHS of waiting I finally got my bike back. And in the process of waiting, I purchased another bike, 98 Valkyrie. For those of you who dont know, its a more bada**, stripped down, more powerful Goldwing.

So, after feeling bad about hurting the CB, I havent really ridden it since I got it back, plus being returned to me at the end of August, it was already at the back end of the real riding season. Ive only added 85 miles and 20 of those were from riding it back from the dealer. Hopefully ill add some good miles this year.

(04-05-2017, 05:48 AM)EmptySea_imp Wrote: Welcome back. A nice long trip to Eureka Springs, Arkansas could really get you back in the habit. Perhaps in the last week of May?

Again, welcome back and enjoy both bikes!