Laid down my Buddy

Shellee · Post by **Shellee** » Mon Jul 17, 2006 5:39 pm

Well, as careful as we try to be on the road, you can never really prepare for the unexpected. I was turning into a parking lot this weekend, and a woman who was checking her face in her rear-view mirror as she turned out of the lot, drove on MY side of the entrance as she turned, and almost hit me. I know she didn't see me... I saw her looking at herself in her mirror! I had to jam on my brakes to avoid going directly into her SUV and tried to hold the scooter up as I stopped. Unfortunately I couldn't keep it upright and it went down on the right side. The driver looked totally shocked when she finally saw me... she had NO idea I was even there. She kept apologizing over and over... I finally told her to SHUT UP as I was struggling to get my bike back up.

Thank goodness there was just minor damage, a slightly bent brake lever. I had a little trouble starting it, but it turned over after a few kicks.

I wasn't hurt either, but believe me, I was mad! It's a scary feeling to realize you are totally invisible to some of these cagers.

golfingirl · Post by **golfingirl** » Mon Jul 17, 2006 6:05 pm

So glad to hear you are alright, Shellee. That must've been infuriating.

It seems that everyone in ATL is on their cell phone when driving and that makes me very nervous.

Any damage to your Buddy?

Post by **jrsjr** » Mon Jul 17, 2006 6:12 pm

Yikes! Shellee, I'm glad to hear you're okay. Somebody needs to figure out how to shoehorn one of those loud horns into a Buddy and do a thread here showing us how with lots of pix and all the info we need to install one.

Again, I'm glad that you are okay.

dahuffy · Post by **dahuffy** » Mon Jul 17, 2006 6:34 pm

jrsjr wrote:Yikes! Shellee, I'm glad to hear you're okay. Somebody needs to figure out how to shoehorn one of those loud horns into a Buddy and do a thread here showing us how with lots of pix and all the info we need to install one.

Again, I'm glad that you are okay.

I Second that!!!

mlstephens · Post by **mlstephens** » Mon Jul 17, 2006 9:27 pm

Be careful out there. Zac over at StellaSpeed was in a terrible accident on Sunday; woman in SUV turned right in front of him. Short story is he had full protective gear on, but when you broadside a large cage, it isn't good. He's in a coma with skull fractures. Info here at: Zacsfund blog

You can donate money to help his cause at PayPal, using the email zacsfund@yahoo.com to direct funds to his family.

Prayers are certainly needed.

jess · Post by **jess** » Tue Jul 18, 2006 4:31 am

Oh man, I'm sorry to hear that, Shellee. I'm glad you're okay.

Shellee · Post by **Shellee** » Tue Jul 18, 2006 10:53 am

Thanks all, for letting me vent! I guess I'm still a little shook up over what happened! After reading about Zac's horrible accident, I'm realizing how lucky I am that I wasn't hurt... it could have been so much worse.

I also think if I'd been on my Fly, there would have been a lot more damage to the body. The Buddy really had no damage other than the brake lever. I hope a replacement part is available, since the Buddy is so new! I'm going to call my dealer to find out.

~ Shellee

DeadPatroit · Post by **DeadPatroit** » Wed Jul 19, 2006 12:49 am

Wow Shellee!!!
You were lucky..and we are all damn glad of it. It makes me wonder sometimes if its worth it. The people in the cages are ususlly so preoccupied with stuff other than driving(cell phones, food, make-up) that its amazing that it doesn't happen more often. I remember back in my past life that i learned that it is best to assume that the don't see you. I know..it can be maddening, but sometimes paranoia is the best policy. Glad You are ok..

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Glad you're okay!!!

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