Not dying in a motorcycle crash rules! Yay, Eideteker.

We were just talking about this the other night in IRC. Glad it wasn't more serious, man.

Sand on the roadway = invisible slippery as goose shit on a wet board.

Hint: stay on top of the bike and ride it. Beats being under it.

We were just talking about this the other night in IRC. Glad it wasn't more serious, man.

The thing is, I'm really frickin agile when I want to be. The last accident I had, I landed on my feet after being thrown in the air (straight up and down). If I'd even realized it was happening, I probably could have stepped off the bike. I was between 15 and 20, which is not impossible to run for the few seconds it takes to slow down. But I had no clue I was going down until I was sliding on my chest. Then I was looking up at my bike on its side, back tire still spinning.

Here's another song: (and it mentions a street in DC, gaspode!)
"When you examined the wreck, what did you see?
Glass everywhere and wheels still spinning free."

aaagh. Thank heavens it wasn't worse! Please be careful, Eid.

Glad to hear you're okay, Eideteker. Accidents are often worse, be sure to take as many specific lessons away from this one as you can. Beyond that there ain't much for me to say. Be safer next time; you're important.

That running-in-midair thing, it's hard to do. I once found myself clinging to the back bumper of a tractor-trailer headed for the highway (about 25 mph), and jumped, hoping to land running. No dice, splat, skid, tumble, and I looked up to see the tires of the pizza delivery guy, who was tailgating and honking at us, roll past a few inches my face.

Jack Daniels gave me rubber bones and I escaped with minor flesh wounds ("Only flesh wounds! Only outpatient!"). Don't drink and drive, sure. But for fuck's sake, don't drink and ride stowaway on the back bumper of an eighteen-wheeler, please!

Thank God for a full-face helmet too.

Ever worked on a garbage truck, Hugh? We all make errors in judgement, especially where vehicle speed to running speed is an issue. I managed not to fall that time and could probably do it again if I had to. HAD to.

Thanks for the love, everyone. Please listen to the songs and tell me if you like!

E, for some reason, it amuses me that you like Suzanne Vega. Not entirely sure why.

Good to hear you're in okay shape. Dropping a bike is never fun regardless of circumstance, speed or experience.

Good to hear that purdy face was protected! Seriously, tho', I'm glad you're okay. Do you have a car? Maybe use it while the weather is icky.

Nah, Eideteker, never worked on one, but that's what gave me the idea I could jump (my buddy was over to the left of the bumper and dropped and rolled on the grassy verge, no harm done). But the liquor in me prevented even the lamest attempt at running. I'm afraid I landed square.

So did you add some character to your leathers when you dropped the bike?

Glad you're okay - a little TLC, and your trusty steed will be back in action.

Fris: SV tickles me in places I'd rather not mention. And yes, it was I who put the 9 Objects reference on Lola G's wiki page. I've got 2 of her CDs and two albums on LP! HAH! Suck it, haters.

Maybe use it while the weather is icky.

Icky? It's above 40 today!

So did you add some character to your leathers when you dropped the bike?

My suit went from black to brown. I'll have to see how it looks when I wash it.

Glad you were relatively unharmed.

gah, Eide! I hate that even someone I know online rides a motorcycle. I have a very big (and I think healthy) fear of them. Be safe.

and i've come off the back of a milk-delivery truck at 50 km/h, age 11. Concussion, broken fingers and no skin all down my right side. Can't remember the rest of the day. Still have scars

I crashed my BMW back in 2000. My Roadcrafter arrived while I was home from work recovering. Glad to hear you're doing well.

I have a very big (and I think healthy) fear of them. Be safe.

You shouldn't ride a motorcycle if you don't have a healthy fear of them. I straddle the line between fear and respect. Of course, after each crash so far, I get up, dust myself off, and say "that wasn't so bad!" I'll try to hold on to the fear a bit more.

Motorcycles are hot.

I ride too, brother. Glad to hear you're okay.

Motorcycles are hot.

Never put your hand on the engine or the exhaust of a stationary motorcycle. They get very hot indeed. I've been known to warm my hands by either on long winter rides, though.