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SDMoto - San Diego Sport Bike Motorcycle Forum Group/High-sided => On Sunday 5/23 on my way to work I took a right turn too hard and my bike high-sided and my bike flipped several times in the air and bounced around.

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« on: May 24, 2010, 04:35:51 PM »

On Sunday 5/23 on my way to work I took a right turn too hard and my bike high-sided and my bike flipped several times in the air and bounced around. I probably won't be riding for a while that is if I ever do get back into riding. I am recovering from minor abrasions and scratches and a fractured clavicle and some fingers. My tires were cold and my rear tire slid out and I should have been more careful but what happened has happened and I can't change that. Just a heads up to everyone to take it easy and be careful. It was nice meeting and being able to ride with some of you guys.
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« Reply #1 on: May 24, 2010, 05:16:40 PM »

sorry to hear man....
good thing is you're okay!
were you wearing any protective gear? boots / jeans / jacket?

bikes are fixable so if you ever do get back into riding....i'm sure you could go that route.
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« Reply #2 on: May 24, 2010, 09:34:55 PM »

Sorry to hear man - hope you have a quick recovery!
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« Reply #3 on: May 31, 2010, 09:36:39 AM »

Sorry to hear about your get off. You are young and will heal quickly (well, at least more than an old guy like me).

I wanted to point out something though. I know I was not there, but from your description of your crash, I think I can tell you why you high sided. You said "My tires were cold and my rear tire slid out ".

High sides are caused by braking (in a turn) when the front and rear tires are not in alignment. Since your rear tire started to slide, you could of continued to let it slide, and you would of low sided instead. Applying the brakes or letting off the throttle while your rear tire was sliding is what caused you to high side. Of course, real reason your rear tire started to slide (cold or not) was the most common reason single rider accidents happen: the entry speed for the turn was too fast.

Rider education is very important. The more you learn, the more fun motorcycling will be. If you really like motorcycling, don't give up. Heal and learn from your mistakes and make it a point to help others not repeat what you did. There are 3 MSF classes available here in San Diego, the BRC, ERC and the ARC-ST.

Five years ago, my older son (now 36) was hit by a left hand turn car that "did not see him". He was int he hospital for 3 months recovering. After he healed, he bought a new bike and is now training to become an MSF RiderCoach (like his dad).

Anyway, get well and be well!
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« Reply #4 on: June 01, 2010, 03:54:16 PM »

I feel you, bro. I got T-boned this past December and was hospitalized for 2 nights. Take it easy as you recover, and I hope you get back into riding! We all get into accidents, some worse than others, but I know riding is something I won't give up!

We're all here for ya
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