VonYinzer
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So i get text at around 10pm lastnight. Its from one of my best friends, Zack. All it says is, i think the Triumphs totaled, im in the hospital, im ok. So i instantly freak out. Zack is my best friend from high schools little brother, and all i can think is im going to have to call his brother in texas.... That wouldve been BAD. Well before i had to make any calls i heard from him again, and he really was ok. His parents were there and he only had minor injuries. Real bad road rash on his knee and elbow, the usual bumps bruises, and scratches. It seems he was hitting some corners pretty hard on one of our good ol' PA back roads and hit a pile of gravel that must have fallen off of a dumptruck. He knew this road very well, and had ridden it several times. He even had gone as far as to check it the day before to make sure it was clean. Shoould've checked again. So i talk to him some more, and it ends up that he wasnt wearing his jacket or riding pants because "it was hot". Had he been wearing them we dont think he would've sustained any real injuries other than bumps and bruises. Luckily he was wearing his steel-toe riding boots, because one of his feet must have gotten pinned under the bike when it slid and it tore all of the leather of of the toe. The doctors said without the steel toe he may have lost his toes. Im going to the wrecking yard after work to pick up whats left of his bike. (A 2006 speed triple) The cop i talked to said it doesnt even look like a bike. Im guessing from what he said that it slid on its side for 50yds or so that hit the guardrail where it went airborne. Its probobly going to be a total loss. Which is just fine with me seeing as zack isnt. Hes a good kid, (not even 25 yet) with 5+ yrs riding experience, three of which were on an 1100cc british built missle, who got cocky and rode without protection or knowing what lays ahead! Long story short, PUT YOUR DAMN RIDING GEAR ON! I dont care if its hot, or if you think it looks stupid, its better than a night in the e.r. or worse. And even if you "know the road" ride it slow and check it out before you haul ass through the twisties! Im not sayin you need full leathers to head down to the corner store, but take precautions. Im not sayin sometimes its a blast to get low and quick on the roads, but do it in a smart way! Think a mile ahead at all times! It only takes a second to throw a jacket on! Ill get some pics of the bike when i pick it up today. Sorry for beatin a dead horse, but apparently there are some who arent listening.