I was on my way to work this morning in a hurry going about 5 miles over the spead limit around 55. It was kind of foggy and early. I was following this guy in a pickup or SUV who I thought was running a yellow light but he had stopped and I didn't. I laid on the brakes and just knew I was going to hit him. It was a weird feeling knowing it was going to happen and you couldn't do anything about it. So bam...! I hit him and laid there until he got out of the pick up. I dont even think he realized I hit him until I said can you please help me get the bike up since the traffic was piling up. I actually drove over to an apartment complex parking lot. I couldn't believe the bike was still was driveable. The rim is so badly bent you can see the inner tube. The front fender broke in half and I am missing half of the clutch lever. I limped on to work at 35-40 mph. I am real sore but not hurt badly I don't think. I guess the moral for me is don't rush especially on your bike. It's not going to matter if you are a little late. Duh... I guess everyone knows that. I am very fortunate it was not worse. Still...what a sucky way to start a Friday.
