Got on the bike this morning, thought about how lucky I was to be a still "new" rider and never dumping or being too stupid with my bike. Had my license 2 months now and about 600 miles riding. Then, a giant truck with a trailer full of hay decided he didn't want to stop at a stop sign or look before he went across the intersection. So here I am going 45 mph, saw him coming, thought he was coming in a little fast for a stop sign, then saw him roll through it and right in front of me (my road was a 50 mph limit, right of way, no stop sign for me). Hit the brakes hard, realize I won't stop before I hit him, so i turn right (try to), bike goes down with me on it. I slide with the bike into the trucks tires, thank god I didn't go under it. After sliding a few seconds I push with my left arm to get away from his truck. Got up, realized I was alive and nothing was broke, and thanked god. Sore as hell, went down on my right side. Have lots of road rash in my right hip/elbow/knee. Had my jeans, high top sneakers (i know, not as good as boots), riding jacket, helmet, and gloves. Getting the wounds cleaned out at the hospital was the worst part, painful as hell.
Ugh, just a reminder that it can happen anywhere/anytime. ALWAYS WEAR YOUR FUCKING GEAR! And this is coming from a new rider. I had gear on and still got messed up but I'm walking and alive. Bike is totaled, no riding for me for a while. I need the money anyways. Prolly won't even think about riding for quite some time, maybe down the road again but idk.
Pics to come.