While stopped at a light I noticed in the mirror a large Excursion in my lane coming hard and fast. I had left about 15 ahead of me so I popped out the clutch and ran up onto the sidewalk where I dumped the bike. In the meantime the Ford slammed on the brakes and screeched to a stop less than an foot from the rear bumper of the vehicle that was ahead of me. I then noted the Blonde Yuppie lady on the phone and with a cup of coffee in the other hand. No wonder! If asked I am sure she would have apologized in an offhand way while I was carted off to the hospital.
All I can say is always be aware and never leave your bike in neutral at a stop. Be aware of any and all escape routes and always leave space to maneuver to it. By dumping the bike I again customized my shift lever to the right. It works and I am still riding
07 Speedmstr, Long Tors, bags, sissy bar and rack, windshield, engine bars, 2 ww lights, 2 fast eddy stickers and a .45 ACP.
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