It Could Happen To You

 Sometimes you think your invincible. I know bikers are of a different breed. We take chances out there in the real world every day we ride. There is always that chance that ride might be your last. A realization that's not that far off. It's called living.

 

I know I have been blessed and have gotten to ride many miles. But there is always a cost.  You hear the sayings. Its not "IF", you are ever in an accident,  it's when.

I've had all kinds of accidents,  Dumped my '85 on a backwards  S turn on  Antire Road near Crazy Horse Ranch back in '93. It left me with a herniated disc, that I am still having some difficulty in dealing with.

Later I would go on to rebuild that same motorcycle. Riding it nearly 75,000 miles before finally trading it in on my first New Harley-Davidson. 

Since back then I continued my summer vacations riding to Sturgis, South Dakota every year for 20 years straight. Have done several more since.

Took weeks of training on becoming a MSF (Missouri Safety Foundation) and a week of additional training as a Harley-Davidson Riders Edge to be a Safety Instructor.  .

There were Two, yes two times that I have had collusions with Deer.  And in both cases had kept the bike up in both instances.  My O1 Harley has been totaled  at least twice but as I have said many times before its cheaper to keep her.

Oh I know many would say I was lucky, But the fact is, as I said before, I am Blessed.

As I look to my future and wonder what it may be like, I am considering rethinking my choices and perhaps a "Do Over" for my next Road Glide.

All I am saying is,  regardless of all my riding experience, The hundreds of thousands miles I've ridden and all the training I've had including additional training I've taken with Metro.  There is always a fluke a chance that something can go wrong.  

We may not have another tomorrow. Every time you go for a ride, you may not be coming home. And just as a reminder... Be prepared to meet your Maker.

It's not been determined yet ,which route I will go. If I fix the damage or let it go, I keep all the options open.  But its times like now that I have to reflect.  

There are still those out there that need to be reminded.  Signal your intent, WE the ones on two wheels are not mind readers.  

LOOK before you make a turn and keep your eyes open.

Stay off your Cell phones 

and for God Sakes QUIT TEXTING while you drive.

For those of you on TWO WHEELS be prepared for those that don't see you.

Just saying from experience...