Went out for a 'quick run' to the hardware store, came up to a right turn (3-way intersection, no stop signs) 1 block from my house where there is almost never a car approaching from the left... so I was ASSuming I could just make the turn without a stop.. No such luck. Had to lock up the brakes... bike wobbled hard... and I layed it down to avoid hitting the car. Hi-sided I guess, although it's a blur right now.
Landed on my left wrist & left knee and flipped onto my right shoulder. just little boo-boos, nothing serious.
Fortunately, i was going pretty slow. As far as the bike goes, all the damage is on the left side. (starter cover, shift lever, footpeg, left fairing, tail cowling, both turn signals, left mirror, clutch lever, bar-ends, and gas tank (ouch $) Got everything ordered for under $1k at crotchrocket.com.
Won't be claiming it on insurance. $500 deductible, and then my rates would probably go through the roof.
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