Fellow CB1100 rider accident - be careful out there!

[Rebel73_imp]

A photo of the aftermath...
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[stateboy_imp]

That's not a pretty picture Rebel73! Bike size obviously doesn't matter on impact. I am very glad to hear your friend will be ok. I've policed a few where human injury and bike damage just don't match. It's apparent from the bike damage shown in your picture that your friend won the mismatch.

I also saw another deluxe hit the classified in my neck of the woods so a bit of a drive for your friend but here it is nonetheless. Praying your friend has a fast recovery.

https://chicago.craigslist.org/wcl/mcy/6073996786


The Great Lakes, great people and a great bike

[c-breezy_imp]

Ugh, that photo hurts.

That really bites - I'm so tired of these cagers not paying attention! Really glad your friend (and you) are ok. Like you said, hopefully there isn't any unseen, long-term damage to his body, so best of luck to him. A shiny new bike should help too - 2017 RS or EX perhaps?

[stateboy_imp]

Sorry, it looks like the link I offered was bad. Here it is again.

https://chicago.craigslist.org/wcl/mcy/6073996786.html

The Great Lakes, great people and a great bike

[ClassicVW_imp]

Sorry to hear this. Glad he is OK. That is by far the most important part. Even though you weren't in the accident yourself- it takes a mental toll as well.

Can always buy and build another bike. Shame as his bike looked pretty cool- hate to see the K&H seat eat pavement.

Looks like he had a gopro. Did it catch the infraction? What was the kids response / attitude towards what happened?

Also- what did you guys use to white letter your tires and how is it holding up?

There are permanent white paint pens that are used on tires. A few sellers on eBay have them for like $4 or $5.

You can also get similar at an art supply store.

[Cormanus]

That's not a pretty picture Rebel73! Bike size obviously doesn't matter on impact. I am very glad to hear your friend will be ok. I've policed a few where human injury and bike damage just don't match. It's apparent from the bike damage shown in your picture that your friend won the mismatch.

I also saw another deluxe hit the classified in my neck of the woods so a bit of a drive for your friend but here it is nonetheless. Praying your friend has a fast recovery.

https://chicago.craigslist.org/wcl/mcy/6073996786


The Great Lakes, great people and a great bike

Apropos the mismatch between injury and damage, I came across [url=http://motorcycleminds.org/virtuallibrary/motorcyclesafety/Effects%20of%20ABS%20on%20motorcycle%20%20crashes%2025_03_17.pdf]this study into ABS brakes which, amongst other things, makes the observation that, "... the evidence in this study suggests that the injury outcome appears to be nearly random, or rather it is dependent on circumstances other than speed". I suspect that circumstances rather than consistently specific factors may also dictate the level of damage to bikes.

Hope Garcia's doing OK. And you, too, Rob.

[Stichill_imp]

Life-changing events can happen in seconds or fractions of a second...thankfully this wasn't one of those moments for your friend.

As a rider, it's hard to maintain that constant "Spidey-sense" of imminent danger. A line of parked cars with entrances in between is one of those situations that sets me tingling. The mental "game" I play with cagers is "You don't see me...but I see you!" I look for them...because they are definitely not looking for me.

[Pauley]

Glad you came through in one piece, Diego. Hope you get back on the road with another CB1100 soon!

The picture of your bike laying on the pavement is an eye opener.

[lola_imp]

hope your friend still goes to the hospital to have things checked out but glad to hear you guys are still ok.

[Rebel73_imp]

Life-changing events can happen in seconds or fractions of a second...thankfully this wasn't one of those moments for your friend.

As a rider, it's hard to maintain that constant "Spidey-sense" of imminent danger. A line of parked cars with entrances in between is one of those situations that sets me tingling. The mental "game" I play with cagers is "You don't see me...but I see you!" I look for them...because they are definitely not looking for me.

I like the Spidey-sense analogy. Also, as a martial artist, I like to pretend I am a samurai on his horse in the state of "mushin" - heightened awareness and concentration. I try not to lose that, no matter how long I've been riding. Complacency can prove disastrous to a biker.

hope your friend still goes to the hospital to have things checked out but glad to hear you guys are still ok.

He did go get himself checked out - no broken bones or concussion or anything like that. Thanks.