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Low-sided the Daytona coming home from work tonight. Temps never got out of the 30's today, and we had light snow last night...might have hit a leftover icy patch or something slick in the road, but the rear lost traction in the middle of a low-speed turn and went down pretty quick. Busted up the right side fiberglass, and the front fairing. Snapped off the front brake lever and right side mirror. I picked the bike up and rode home from there (after retrieving my computer and other pieces from the road), and everything seems fine besides the cosmetic stuff. I've always liked the Speed Triple...now I can make my own hooligan bike. My shoulder is sore, and my ring finger looks like a fat sausage...hip's just a little sore too. Could have been worse, but still pisses me off.   Will
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Dang it man!... That just sucks... Glad you're still with us though.
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Yeah, not fun. Glad it wasn't worse.
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Glad you're here to tell the tale! Don't worry, you will be more sore tomorrow!
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now I can make my own hooligan bike.
Will
Will, I am sorry you laid it down, but I am glad you have a positive attitude about it! 
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Sorry to hear it. Mine fell too, a couple weeks ago. It's always a traumatic experience (my third in 40 years of riding). Sometimes takes a while to get your confidence back. Glad your injuries aren't serious.
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glad you are ok Will. the bike can be fixed. Have a few cold ones and be thankfull it was not worse.
Ride safe!
A word to the wise is not necessary. It is the stupid ones who need the advice.
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broken wing patch time. so glad to read your words about the low side and not words from a relative.
You'll hurt more today, so +1 to what pat wrote. kick back and enjoy some down time Will.
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Glad to hear you made it to tell us about it Will. A hooligan bike sounds to be in order!
Thom
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Better low side than high side and you're alright. 2 good things. Hope you get back to square one soon.
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Really glad you're able to write about it brother!
2005 America, green/gray, gutted stock pipes, tall sissy bar w/ luggage rack, Saddleman's dual touring seat and Tourmaster saddlebags (and sissybar bag).
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Sorry to here that Will. Glad you're ok and here to tell us about it.
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Will, my best thoughts are with you. Get better!
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We can all live with dings & things, I always figure a little mishap posting is an inexpensive, ride safe, reminder for the rest of the neighborhood. Glad you are fairing well young man  jh
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As the others have said, at least you are okay. The bike can be fixed.
John
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Will you walked away and thats a good thing
Chris
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Just an old Hippie and I don"t know what to do.
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As the others have said, at least you are okay. The bike can be fixed.
Same goes for me, glad you walked away in one piece. Too bad about the yellow zonker though...sure was purty.
A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort. Herm Albright (1876 - 1944)
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