What did you do on or to your other bike part 2

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Today, charging up the driveway, one of the cars was more askew than I was used to, and I tried to course-correct half-way up. I felt the bike lean over to the downhill side, and realized that if I stayed in the throttle, I'd hit a car. I made the futile effort to stop to get a better approach, but she was already leaning too far over, and the steep hill didn't give me a place to put my left foot to stabilize. I kept a grip on the throttle and the clutch until right before I did a tuck-and-roll to get away in case the bike rolled over completely down the hill. From inside the house, the boss heard an engine zing to the moon, followed by a loud THUD.

I rolled and stood up, but my neck was frozen and I couldn't move my head. I thought surely I had hit my head on the ground, hard. The boss came out and after a chuckle, said "So, how do you like the airbag vest? Pretty effective, eh?" I didn't even realize it, but rolling away from the bike, I yanked the tether for the airbag, which puffed up on my chest and back, and put a solid tube from my shoulders locking into the bottom of my helmet. I hadn't hit my head, the airbag kept my neck from moving. Happened so fast, I didn't even realize it. 

Gn6, the entire Forum is thankful that this mishap ended up as a relatively minor event. You were not lucky. You were prepared.

The National Safety Council estimates that 20% of all motorcycle accidents occur in parking situations. A fall under 10 mph can often cause fractures, joint separations, and severe soft-tissue damage. But because you are an experienced rider who was wearing a proper helmet, motorcycle boots, an airbag, an abrasion-resistant jacket, and motorcycle gloves while riding a well-maintained motorcycle with crash bars, you ended up with only a great story. It is an outstanding way to celebrate Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month by setting a good example and sharing your experience! Take care and enjoy the Gentlemen's Ride. David