So what happened? Where did the guy come from that you did'nt see him? If you looked to the right, and it was clear, where did he come from, more details please, so I can apply what happened and what NOT to do.....Thank goodness you are alright, I would be devastated if something happened to one of my bikes...Don't be afraid to get another bike...80% of the time I'm on mine, I feel safe, the rest of the time, I am at 110%, ready for a crash...so far, I have had no incidents (except a minor fender bender from a rear ender),,,in 13,500 miles of riding her EVERYWHERE.....Get well soon, the Alexander's (b717doc and BAMOM).....