Fresh Rain...Bam

TrashCan · 01-09-2013, 10:41 AM

My riding buddy (Ed) and I were riding to Dahlonega, Ga. to have a valve stem replace on his
Moto Guzzi today.
We left about 8:30 and got down the road to Tellico Plains, Tn. where we stopped for a bathroom break and Ed could put on his rain pants.
The light rain had started about 15 miles back up the road.
As you leave Tellico, the roads gains in elevation and gets curvy.
Well, about three miles up the road I start into a left hand curve and the back end tries to pass me.
I was just along for the ride then and wound up going down on the right side.
Ed stopped behind me, and a man came out of his house which has a driveway on the right, in the curve.
The first thing the local said was " I heard you crash, I have been trying to get the highway department to do something about that curve cause it is always slick."

The only damage to me was landing on my phone in my right pocket and a small bang on my right elbow.
I am ATGATT.

jeepinbanditrider · 01-09-2013, 11:40 AM

glad to hear you walked away. Shame about the Givi screen. I had that same model on my SV650N. I heard they don't make it anymore.

TrashCan · 01-09-2013, 11:50 AM

Yeah, I looked on their site and didn't see it.

Bill Harris · 01-09-2013, 12:56 PM

Ouch. But you walked away OK, which is a +1.

--Bill

Rob.G · 01-09-2013, 12:59 PM

Since you've got that resident claiming it's slippery when wet, I say go after the local hwy department to cover your damage. Especially if there's no "slippery when wet" caution sign, it could make for a big negligence suit if you cared to pursue it.

I've never been a fan of suing for stuff like this, but when you can go after gov't, I'm all for it. :)

Rob

ShineySideUp · 01-09-2013, 02:51 PM

+1 on the above post.

Here in Calif. the DOT is routinely sued for accidents just like yours. Takes some time but riders have been successful in getting expenses covered. Good luck what ever you do. ATTGAT paid off - good for you

BeMeUp · 01-09-2013, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by ShineySideUp

+1 on the above post.

Here in Calif. the DOT is routinely sued for accidents just like yours. Takes some time but riders have been successful in getting expenses covered. Good luck what ever you do. ATTGAT paid off - good for you

Your Tax $$ at work!

Just sayin'.

Glad the OP is OK and ride ready!

ozmoses · 01-10-2013, 03:53 AM

OP- I'm glad you're relatively unscathed.

Having been there myself, it sucks! Here's a section of road which is a known issue if you're a local. What do you do? Take your lumps in a this is part of 2 wheeling philosophy, or feel the victim of negligence and litigate? Best case, you still take your lumps but receive monetary compensation for it.

Didn't I also read recently about a rider going down on powdered glass after line painting?

TrashCan · 01-10-2013, 09:54 AM

I have made over 50 trips on this road, not much in rain, so I do know the road.

The way I look at it is, "Shit Happens".
I was there of my own choosing and riding my own ride.
I will regroup and go forward, no drama on my end.

Good thing the Reaper got scared and jumped off.

Unstable Rider · 01-10-2013, 11:18 AM

Unfortunate occurance, glad you were ready for it.

And came out pretty unscathed.

Funny how anthing in your pockets leads to an "ouch" when you land on it....

Ride safe, heal fast brother.

DADODIRT · 01-10-2013, 12:44 PM

Sorry to hear about the get-off. Glad you are ok.
Too bad there wasn't someone on the side of the road taking pictures when it happened.

TrashCan · 01-10-2013, 02:23 PM

That's way funny...

I had to slayer down.

TexaNate · 01-10-2013, 06:00 PM

Definitely try to get the DOT to put a sign up there or something so some other poor guy doesn't have the same crash! As we all know from our handbooks...roads are slickest in the first 10 minutes of rainfall, when the oils on the road combine with the water. Glad you're OK!

holckster · 01-10-2013, 06:36 PM

Seriously!!! Sue the Gov't.
The Gov't is me and you, the taxpayers.
Do you really expect a sign at every turn, bump, pothole????
There is already an excess of signage to the point of being rediculous, like "SLIPPERY WHEN WET" or "SLOW CURVE AHEAD".
Do we really need a sign for something we learned before kindergarten?
We ride machines who's natural state is on it's side, don't blame/sue me if you fall over.

Glad your gear did it's job and you have the right attitude about what happened..

Cogswell · 01-23-2013, 07:14 AM

Glad to hear you are relatively ok Jerry, bikes can be fixed !

Mike

01-09-2013, 10:41 AM	#1
TrashCan ^OP Scary Jerry Joined: Oct 2005 Location: Louisville, Tn Oddometer: 2,211	Fresh Rain...Bam My riding buddy (Ed) and I were riding to Dahlonega, Ga. to have a valve stem replace on his Moto Guzzi today. We left about 8:30 and got down the road to Tellico Plains, Tn. where we stopped for a bathroom break and Ed could put on his rain pants. The light rain had started about 15 miles back up the road. As you leave Tellico, the roads gains in elevation and gets curvy. Well, about three miles up the road I start into a left hand curve and the back end tries to pass me. I was just along for the ride then and wound up going down on the right side. Ed stopped behind me, and a man came out of his house which has a driveway on the right, in the curve. The first thing the local said was " I heard you crash, I have been trying to get the highway department to do something about that curve cause it is always slick." The only damage to me was landing on my phone in my right pocket and a small bang on my right elbow. I am ATGATT. __________________ X the DY.

01-09-2013, 11:40 AM	#2
jeepinbanditrider Dunkin Donuts Crasher Joined: Sep 2007 Location: MCAS MIRAMAR Oddometer: 783	glad to hear you walked away. Shame about the Givi screen. I had that same model on my SV650N. I heard they don't make it anymore. __________________ 2004 Suzuki DL650 Weestrom/2007 BMW F800ST 1998 Suzuki DR350SE 1978 GS 1000 "Those who would trade security for a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety."

01-09-2013, 11:50 AM	#3
TrashCan ^OP Scary Jerry Joined: Oct 2005 Location: Louisville, Tn Oddometer: 2,211	Yeah, I looked on their site and didn't see it. __________________ X the DY.

01-09-2013, 12:56 PM	#4
Bill Harris Confirmed Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2008 Location: backwoods Alabama Oddometer: 3,883	Ouch. But you walked away OK, which is a +1. --Bill __________________ '73 R60/5 Toaster

01-09-2013, 12:59 PM	#5
Rob.G Mostly Harmless Joined: Jan 2010 Location: Salem, OR Oddometer: 1,710	Since you've got that resident claiming it's slippery when wet, I say go after the local hwy department to cover your damage. Especially if there's no "slippery when wet" caution sign, it could make for a big negligence suit if you cared to pursue it. I've never been a fan of suing for stuff like this, but when you can go after gov't, I'm all for it. :) Rob __________________ '96 Suzuki DR650, '10 Kawasaki KLX250S, '01 Yamaha FZ1 The Lane Sharing Works Blog \| My SPOT Page

01-09-2013, 02:51 PM	#6
ShineySideUp Adventurer Joined: Dec 2012 Oddometer: 21	+1 on the above post. Here in Calif. the DOT is routinely sued for accidents just like yours. Takes some time but riders have been successful in getting expenses covered. Good luck what ever you do. ATTGAT paid off - good for you __________________ Ride Free - Ride Far - But Ride I wonder where that road goes?

01-10-2013, 03:53 AM	#8
ozmoses Ride On Joined: Jul 2009 Location: USA Oddometer: 1,052	OP- I'm glad you're relatively unscathed. Having been there myself, it sucks! Here's a section of road which is a known issue if you're a local. What do you do? Take your lumps in a this is part of 2 wheeling philosophy, or feel the victim of negligence and litigate? Best case, you still take your lumps but receive monetary compensation for it. Didn't I also read recently about a rider going down on powdered glass after line painting? __________________ Opinions are like internet connections- everybody has one.

01-10-2013, 09:54 AM	#9
TrashCan ^OP Scary Jerry Joined: Oct 2005 Location: Louisville, Tn Oddometer: 2,211	I have made over 50 trips on this road, not much in rain, so I do know the road. The way I look at it is, "Shit Happens". I was there of my own choosing and riding my own ride. I will regroup and go forward, no drama on my end. Good thing the Reaper got scared and jumped off. __________________ X the DY.

01-10-2013, 11:18 AM	#10
Unstable Rider World Wide Inmate Joined: Jul 2010 Location: 10,000 Lakes Oddometer: 2,122	Unfortunate occurance, glad you were ready for it. And came out pretty unscathed. Funny how anthing in your pockets leads to an "ouch" when you land on it.... Ride safe, heal fast brother. __________________ ´¯`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸ ><((((((º> `·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸ ><((((º> ´¯`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸ ><((((((º> Everything happens for a reason. "Still seeking the reason"

01-10-2013, 12:44 PM	#11
DADODIRT Beastly Adventurer Joined: Jun 2004 Location: Durango,CO(not quite Purgatory) Oddometer: 2,680	Sorry to hear about the get-off. Glad you are ok. Too bad there wasn't someone on the side of the road taking pictures when it happened. __________________ I find your lack of faith disturbing.

01-10-2013, 02:23 PM	#12
TrashCan ^OP Scary Jerry Joined: Oct 2005 Location: Louisville, Tn Oddometer: 2,211	That's way funny... I had to slayer down. __________________ X the DY. TrashCan screwed with this post 01-10-2013 at 03:29 PM

01-10-2013, 06:00 PM	#13
TexaNate Adventurer Joined: Jul 2012 Location: USA...somewhere Oddometer: 56	Definitely try to get the DOT to put a sign up there or something so some other poor guy doesn't have the same crash! As we all know from our handbooks...roads are slickest in the first 10 minutes of rainfall, when the oils on the road combine with the water. Glad you're OK! __________________ WR250R

01-10-2013, 06:36 PM	#14
holckster dougholck Joined: Jun 2006 Location: Lodi, Ca Oddometer: 659	Seriously!!! Sue the Gov't. The Gov't is me and you, the taxpayers. Do you really expect a sign at every turn, bump, pothole???? There is already an excess of signage to the point of being rediculous, like "SLIPPERY WHEN WET" or "SLOW CURVE AHEAD". Do we really need a sign for something we learned before kindergarten? We ride machines who's natural state is on it's side, don't blame/sue me if you fall over. Glad your gear did it's job and you have the right attitude about what happened.. __________________ Doug Holck Lodi, CA 3 Continents - 7 Countries - 50 States 04 BMW 1150GS Adventure 08 DR650 02 BMW K1200LTe 05 Yamaha TW200 BMW MOA 109760 AMA Charter Life Member 518333 International Fellowship of Motorcycling Rotarians HDDC POSSE

01-23-2013, 07:14 AM	#15
Cogswell Spudly Adventurer Joined: Jan 2005 Location: Riding with my pal Richard Cranium Oddometer: 3,254	Glad to hear you are relatively ok Jerry, bikes can be fixed ! Mike __________________ Cogswell Rides To Big Bend See my airhead project here Time Warp Vintage Motorcycle Club The good thing is, your damn motor can't read. If it says oil on the container, it's pretty much OK to dump in there.... ED.

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