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mikebike · 11-10-2007, 05:21 PM

I was riding my bicycle this morning and about 30 miles into the ride I was set up for a left hand turn.

From behind some idiot riding a Harley at about 50+ mph

as I started the left he goes by on the left and hits my left hand, handlebar and front wheel. I veered right just before impact and WHAM

I think his highway peg hooked my front wheel and his handlebar hit the back of my left hand. I was pushed to the right and somehow caught my balance and did not hit the pavement.... I stayed up.

My wheel ruined and my left handlebar bent and left hand numb

HE NEVER STOPPED!!!!!

well after further inspection I am out about $450 dollars for the wheel and my hand is only bruised.....

could have been MUCH WORSE....

I am thankful all is basically well.

**wrightme43** · 11-10-2007, 05:46 PM

Glad your OK Mike. Sucks about your bike, but whats worse is the chump didnt stop.
I am sorry that happened, but very glad your ok.

**jsteinb95** · 11-10-2007, 05:57 PM

Mike.....so sorry to hear that. Glad you are okay. Too bad he got away...(what a jerk..) You're right, could've been worse. Are you sure your hand isn't broken? Did you go to the doctor? Someone was definitely watching over you. Be careful Mike.....maybe you have a different view now on harley guys. Oh...nevermind, you own a Harley.

**wrightme43** · 11-10-2007, 06:00 PM

Dont you own a Harley Mike?

**sportrider** · 11-10-2007, 06:04 PM

what a ****ing a**hole!!!! did you get a good look at him? he was probably drunk. most of those d**kheads don't ride to far from home. a good ride is bar to bar for them. man that pisses me off. maybe you can find him and help the progressive gremlins **** up his bike!!! or better yet young grasshopper use your skills on his face!!!

I might just be on a rant now but that harley would have a date with my F-150 in the near future!!!

I'm glad your ok this place wouldn't be the same without you!!!

P.S. good luck and happy hunting!!!

poorwboy · 11-10-2007, 06:39 PM

Glad your alright. stupid motorcycle riders.

**wrightme43** · 11-10-2007, 06:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by poorwboy

Glad your alright. stupid motorcycle riders.

Dude I just about choked to death. That was great.

mikebike · 11-10-2007, 07:02 PM

Yes I own a Harley.... rode it about 200 miles yesterday... hit no cyclist.

I did not get a good look it happened FAST .... I know it was a Harley cuz I heard it drive off.

just glad to be alive and no broken bones...

J-- I iced it a lot....and when I press on all the little bones in the area I get no sharp pains I am pretty sure it is fine

I am upset about it but the main emotion is gratefulness that I was not 10inches to the left and I am fine

the $450 for the wheel is a small price for being alive

poorwboy · 11-10-2007, 07:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wrightme43

Dude I just about choked to death. That was great.

LOL

**jsteinb95** · 11-10-2007, 07:07 PM

I give you kudos for not going down. That must've scarred the **** out of you. Were you riding in the lane? or shoulder? I'm glad nothing's broken. Good thing it wasn't a car that hit you.

11-10-2007, 05:21 PM	#1 (permalink)
mikebike just a moderator Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: North Central Florida Bike: FZ6 -- Blue Posts: 1,310 Rep Power: 20 Member #357	Hit by a Harley today I was riding my bicycle this morning and about 30 miles into the ride I was set up for a left hand turn. From behind some idiot riding a Harley at about 50+ mph as I started the left he goes by on the left and hits my left hand, handlebar and front wheel. I veered right just before impact and WHAM I think his highway peg hooked my front wheel and his handlebar hit the back of my left hand. I was pushed to the right and somehow caught my balance and did not hit the pavement.... I stayed up. My wheel ruined and my left handlebar bent and left hand numb HE NEVER STOPPED!!!!! well after further inspection I am out about $450 dollars for the wheel and my hand is only bruised..... could have been MUCH WORSE.... I am thankful all is basically well. __________________ mike http://www.626mikebike.blogspot.com

11-10-2007, 05:46 PM	#2 (permalink)
wrightme43 Super Sock Puppet Administrator Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bowling Green KY Bike: 07 FZ6 in Blue. Posts: 5,178 Rep Power: 10 Member #42	Glad your OK Mike. Sucks about your bike, but whats worse is the chump didnt stop. I am sorry that happened, but very glad your ok. __________________ Texas to update slogan from 'Don't Mess with Texas' to 'We Warned You' as homeowners gun down would-be burglars at record rate.

11-10-2007, 05:57 PM	#3 (permalink)
jsteinb95 Forum Queen Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Redlands CA Bike: 2007 Ninja 250 Posts: 4,299 Rep Power: 10 Member #715	Mike.....so sorry to hear that. Glad you are okay. Too bad he got away...(what a jerk..) You're right, could've been worse. Are you sure your hand isn't broken? Did you go to the doctor? Someone was definitely watching over you. Be careful Mike.....maybe you have a different view now on harley guys. Oh...nevermind, you own a Harley. Last edited by jsteinb95; 11-10-2007 at 06:08 PM..

11-10-2007, 06:00 PM	#4 (permalink)
wrightme43 Super Sock Puppet Administrator Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bowling Green KY Bike: 07 FZ6 in Blue. Posts: 5,178 Rep Power: 10 Member #42	Dont you own a Harley Mike? __________________ Texas to update slogan from 'Don't Mess with Texas' to 'We Warned You' as homeowners gun down would-be burglars at record rate.

11-10-2007, 06:04 PM	#5 (permalink)
sportrider NOT BANNED Join Date: May 2007 Location: EARTH Bike: 2007 Yamaha YZFR1 Posts: 2,631 Rep Power: 975 Member #127	what a **ing ahole!!!! did you get a good look at him? he was probably drunk. most of those dkheads don't ride to far from home. a good ride is bar to bar for them. man that pisses me off. maybe you can find him and help the progressive gremlins ** up his bike!!! or better yet young grasshopper use your skills on his face!!! I might just be on a rant now but that harley would have a date with my F-150 in the near future!!! I'm glad your ok this place wouldn't be the same without you!!! P.S. good luck and happy hunting!!! __________________ a work in progress... Last edited by sportrider; 11-10-2007 at 06:09 PM.. Reason: had to moderate myself!!!

11-10-2007, 06:39 PM	#6 (permalink)
poorwboy Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Redlands ca Bike: 2006 CBR1000RR Posts: 716 Rep Power: 14 Member #224	Glad your alright. stupid motorcycle riders. __________________ Bikes and airplanes is all I see.

11-10-2007, 07:02 PM	#8 (permalink)
mikebike just a moderator Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: North Central Florida Bike: FZ6 -- Blue Posts: 1,310 Rep Power: 20 Member #357	Yes I own a Harley.... rode it about 200 miles yesterday... hit no cyclist. I did not get a good look it happened FAST .... I know it was a Harley cuz I heard it drive off. just glad to be alive and no broken bones... J-- I iced it a lot....and when I press on all the little bones in the area I get no sharp pains I am pretty sure it is fine I am upset about it but the main emotion is gratefulness that I was not 10inches to the left and I am fine the $450 for the wheel is a small price for being alive __________________ mike http://www.626mikebike.blogspot.com

11-10-2007, 07:07 PM	#10 (permalink)
jsteinb95 Forum Queen Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Redlands CA Bike: 2007 Ninja 250 Posts: 4,299 Rep Power: 10 Member #715	I give you kudos for not going down. That must've scarred the **** out of you. Were you riding in the lane? or shoulder? I'm glad nothing's broken. Good thing it wasn't a car that hit you.

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