Gentlemen,
Thanks for the input. I have been advised of a few products by your posts that I did not know existed........thank you very much. Like I have stated before, the accident was a result of rookie mistakes on my fourth day in real "live" traffic. Someone pulled their car within a couple inches of my rear fender, I got nervous and closed distance with the car in front of me. When the traffic to the front hit their brakes, I dumped the bike trying to get stopped. Like I said, I think an experienced biker could have got the bike stopped and remained on two wheels. I actully had taken the MSF course as as mandated by my employer (US Military). Well, as far as planning the way ahead, I think I will retake the MSF course offered for the amazing price of free on post. Actully, it all depends on how you look at it, but I would in reality be getting paid to take the MSF course.....just have to arrange for the time off from the job to take it. I may actully take the course a couple of times this summer if time permits. I feel that the little 250's in the course gave me a false sense of security. I felt that I could simply manhandle the littler bikes if I got into trouble. Bottom line, lots of practice to do and many lessons already learned the hard way. I think the first few trips of the bike will be white knuckle experiences due to the fact that the accident will still be in the back of my mind. Gotta get back on and try again.
Thanks,
Jason
