Wow, thank you all for the kind words of encouragement. I wanted to post this as a little reminder to all of us riders that no matter how many miles you've ridden, how many hours you've logged, how much respect you have for the bikes ignorant drivers are always out there.
As some people have asked, the driver is insured and was ticketed at the scene for failure to yield and it is clear on the accident report that he was at fault.
I will say that progressive motorcycle insurance stepped up and took care of the bike for me and paid me for the CRGs, Predators, my helmet, gloves, and jacket. Make sure you have receipts for all your stuff.
As of right now, I'm still doing physical therapy (its been 10 weeks since the accident) and recovery is going well. I'm pretty sure 100% is not likely do to some nerve damage in the wrist. Motion is getting better, but movement in my pinky finger is quite reliant on my ring finger. Now this may not seem like the biggest deal, it but becomes quite apparent with every strike of the ENTER & SHIFT keys on a keyboard.
I'm putting off surgery to mend the ACL for now. I've had my share of Dr visits and time off from work. I just can't do it now.
As for the me and riding...i am on a long hiatus. I have an awful lot of good in my life and the risk isn't worth it for now. Like Cougar turning in his wings, I've lost the edge. Hell, I've even been a little gun shy in the car. Just paranoid, but I won't let it get the best of me.
) and hang in there mate. There's a Trumpy with your name on it out there.
