The city of Los Angeles in it's infinite wisdom has taken off the top layer of road asphalt in my neighborhood so they can resurface, leaving a rough, grated surface to travel on. I just got my new America back yesterday from the 500 mile breakin servicing and decided to ride it to work today. On my way home I am turning right on to my block. I must have hit the front brake a bit too hard just before the turn. There was loose gravel/asphalt in the turn and the front just went out from under me. After picking myself and the bike up.. I had to do the walk of shame down my block with several neighbors watching. Damage: foot brake pedal broken off, right mirror broken off, right footpeg gone, front fender has a nice engraving on it now, handbrake stuck, rear and front turn signals tweaked, oh.. and road rash on my right arm and denim burns on my right knee. I know I am damn lucky but the bike hurts way more than my arm & leg do.
Anyone want to venture a guess what this is going to cost me?
