So I am leaving the parkinglot yesterday after getting gas, as I lean to turn out I hit oil. Back tire came out from under me slamming me down on my right shoulder and knee. I was doing about 20MPH or so bike slid across the driveway only minor scuffs and scratches to the bike (frame sliders saved it) me on the other hand, I didn't fair so well. I tore up my shoulder pretty good, the joint it about 2" lower than it should be, doc at the ER said it should heal up on it's own in a few weeks. Knee is also pretty banged up, good news is I didn't even touch my helmet to the ground, the other good news is my riding jacket did it's job. The only rash I got was a little spot on my knee, my jacket is destroyed but my skin is intact.


PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE even if you are just going to a friends house 2 blocks away wear your gear!!! I literaly rode across the street from work and ate it! I would have been in a lot worse condition if not for my gear!!!

 

I'm glad to hear you're ok... thanks for sharing.

 

Yes wear you gear...

And always always always watch the road for ANY wetspots. You're not being a good rider if you don't. Don't be one of those morons I see all the time riding through every mud puddle they can find comepletely oblivious to it's potential danger.

Glad you're okay, pay more attention!

 

Glad your ok but that still sucks

 

Man, that really sucks.[]

Glad to hear that you are basically OK and the bike isn't too bad. What brand of jacket were you wearing?

 

Man, that sucks. At least you're ok and will be back on soon (if not already).

I'm thinking of wearing my normal gear then wrapping myself in like 2 feet thick pads and bubble wrap. Kind of like one of those "bear proof" suits

 

Yeah, I know how that feels like. Only crashed twice, both low speed low-sides. First one was pretty harsh, I was squidding in a parking lot on my first try on my old '99 CBR600. Took me about a month to heal, still have all the battle scars from that incident. Second time wasn't too bad, just a bit sore but this time I was all geared up. Yes, it makes a huge difference when you have gear on! Always wear it! And be frikkin' careful for those oily spots on the road!