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I *JUST* got it back from the shop, and eveything was SO good. I spent all weekend putting on Christmas chrome, and was riding to work this morning for the first time since I got her back. It's a 60 mile ride through the mountains from home, and I got about 6 miles from work, and while going around a turn I hit something slick (ice, roadkill, don't know). The next thing I know, I'm in the dirt next to the guard rail, and since it was muddy the brakes locked up and I kissed the guard rail, quite firmly.
I twisted my knee, skinned the heck out of my shin, but since I was in all the right gear I didn't even tear my clothes. The bike, however, will need some plastic and other bits. So, if anyone knows where to get a fairing for an 83 Interstate, left saddlebag cover, and maybe an engine case guard, I'd appreciate it.
Luckily, I was riding safe, not speeding or being stupid - wrecked at under 40 miles per hour. Like they say - Ride safe, roll with the punches.
Still so sad about my ride...
Jack
I *JUST* got it back from the shop, and eveything was SO good. I spent all weekend putting on Christmas chrome, and was riding to work this morning for the first time since I got her back. It's a 60 mile ride through the mountains from home, and I got about 6 miles from work, and while going around a turn I hit something slick (ice, roadkill, don't know). The next thing I know, I'm in the dirt next to the guard rail, and since it was muddy the brakes locked up and I kissed the guard rail, quite firmly.
I twisted my knee, skinned the heck out of my shin, but since I was in all the right gear I didn't even tear my clothes. The bike, however, will need some plastic and other bits. So, if anyone knows where to get a fairing for an 83 Interstate, left saddlebag cover, and maybe an engine case guard, I'd appreciate it.
Luckily, I was riding safe, not speeding or being stupid - wrecked at under 40 miles per hour. Like they say - Ride safe, roll with the punches.
Still so sad about my ride...
Jack