DimSumJim gets his cast off after T-bone collision!

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I got into an accident on February 25, 2010. Life changing... and very scary experience. If you have questions, visit my website above and find a way to contact me. I would love to share my experience/tips with you.

Category:

Autos & Vehicles

Tags:

• Motorcycle
• Crash
• Daytona 675
• DimSumJim
• T-bone

[iTziLLUMY]

Glad your ok! Don't feel bad about the bike. It can be replaced. But YOU can't be replaced. Are you planning on buying another one?

[DimSumJim]

@iTziLLUMY thanks. yeah, unfortunately that's more down the line though. once i move out and/or get married lol i'll be sure to have a hybrid car AND another 675 (r or special edition) but of course, i'll need to buy some better gear this time around... lol

[submissions72]

Can you tell us a little about the accident..like what actually happened..and maybe some tips and such. Thanks.

[DimSumJim]

@submissions72 The driver said she was unable to see/hear me coming when she looked. I saw her checking for traffic twice. Both times, taking at least 3-4 seconds. I assumed she saw me because she was stopped. I continued to maintain speed. She came out when I had about 20 feet (est.) of space. Pulled in my clutch/brake. Downshifted, slowly applied rear. Then, blacked out

My tip is to practice swerving/strong braking on your free time. Search Knox Hand Armour on youtube. Potential hand saver xD

[boobtubeviewr]

Hi DSJ - Was the 675 your first bike? & how long had you been riding motorcycles previously?

I'm pleased that your recovery is going well too. Take care :-)

[DimSumJim]

@boobtubeviewr indeed, it was my first bike. Good thing too because it was apparently my last one... lol I got it in May 2009. But I had my license for almost a year before I could even afford to buy my bike.

Thank you very much = ) I will. I hope you all the best on the track/roads too.

[IamTravi5]

Damn man. Nice to see youre alive. Scary stuff. I've bee riding for a few months now and stories like this are very humbling.

How much was your Daytona?

[southstar0511]

its good to see your alright, thank god it wasnt something more serious. So are you planning to ride again or is your bike riding experience over. I know if you do, its going to be very difficult.

[submissions72]

@DimSumJim Thanks bro. God speed in healing! I hope one day you get back on the bike.

[DimSumJim]

@sbk808 Yeah, thank you. I'm glad I made it through too.

YES. Usually, drivers don't look for bikes/people because they're in a sealed space. Basically protected (they feel safe/fearless/careless -- until they hit someone). Unlike us, we're vulnerable. We need to keep our eyes wide open searching a 270 degree range at all times. The only way they'd understand how to drive better, is if they were in the seat of a rider or a pedestrian. It's important to learn from different perspectives.

[lpfan540]

well on the plus side it mainly looks cosmetic and maybe the front forks, so you could fix it if you want but even if you dont you could at least sell it for parts