Wrecked again..crap..

[DeanR]

Glad you're physically ok Ben. Yep, getting back on seems to work out well, said from experience.

Yamaha Tracer maybe?

Better yet, I know you know what two grand will get you in a Honda. Best bike ever, and one that you like more than an old XS! (although we all like them too)

[JeffH]

That's Jerry's bike

A real beauty and more than a fair price.
Ridden with him at our annual winter Florida Rally. Great machine and runs good.

Go for it. Hopefully you will get a few bucks from your insurance coverage if you had the Bandit covered for wrecks. Though I imagine your insurance company isn't too amused by another wreck.

We just hope your aches & pains are subsiding. That's the important thing.

Jeff

[madmax-im]

'81 Venturer at VYR f/s

It looks almost as good as yours Brant but he had some kind of tank covering that was only on the top.. running down the center..it didnt look too bad but it wasnt a stock item..and theres some kind of wrapping on the mufflers...makes me wonder if he is covering up rust holes...And he painted the header pipes...but otherwise it looks quite nice...I could be happy with it...Asking $3900

[madmax-im]

Everything is possible in the field of all possibilities...I know you have one..but I have no plans to take that bike..and I wont even ask...Its your baby and i understand and respect that.....there are others out there..at the VYR there was a fella from VA who had a nice venturer ..I did get pics of it..but it does not look as nice as yours Brant and he was asking $3900..I'm on a fixed income..it is going to take me close to a year just to save $2000..so its gonna be awhile before I have something else to ride...That will give me plenty of time to find an appropriate scoot...

[motoman]

That possibility may exist.

[madmax-im]

maybe...that style of bike is not really my cup of tea..I would much rather have a vintage xs11...maybe this is the time I get a real Venturer that I haven't yet had the luck to get...

[motoman]

Thanks Brant..I do like those bikes..never ridden one..

May wanna give one a try.....

[madmax-im]

Thanks Brant..I do like those bikes..never ridden one..

[motoman]

So now I have to figure out what bike is next..I loved the Bandit..it fit so well..weight was exactly right..power handling a wonderful machine..at the VYR following the fast group with Gary Granger..I had the most awesome...epic ride on that Sat ride..270 miles of continuous curves and twisties all day long..and not one mishap..it was the best ride i have ever taken..on any bike..
So do I go back to vintage Yamahas or something else? Not sure how thiis is going down if it does at all....

If the 'something else' be the option, I'd seriously have a look/ride with the Yamaha Super Tenere of 2012 or later vintage. Still gots the shaft-drive propelling it and have heard makes for a nice LD ride interstate-wise.

[madmax-im]

Dammit Ben. Ehhh……...you'll change your mind. Glad you're OK.

I was worried I would crash again.

I'm glad you didn't crash either my friend...

[madmax-im]

Thanks DuWayne..alive and kickin..but otherwise not in a very good mood...

[dpotter58]

Just glad to hear you're ok....

[xs11lover]

I understand. The how did it happen.....messed with me for a while, until I thought I figured it out and put it to rest. With no memory of the event it’s hard to move on. They said I asked what happened three times on the side of the road. Each time they answered I still didn’t comprehend. I have to go along with the no memory no fear thought...at least you’re ok. You can always find a low $ ride. Legs aren’t so easy.

[madmax-im]

So now I have to figure out what bike is next..I loved the Bandit..it fit so well..weight was exactly right..power handling a wonderful machine..at the VYR following the fast group with Gary Granger..I had the most awesome...epic ride on that Sat ride..270 miles of continuous curves and twisties all day long..and not one mishap..it was the best ride i have ever taken..on any bike..
So do I go back to vintage Yamahas or something else? Not sure how thiis is going down if it does at all....

[madmax-im]

Garrett.. There is a considerable length of skid marks on the pavement to know that I did not hit the rear brake as i flew off..I still have no memory of why I left an easy right hand curve for the left side of the road...i estimated i was doing 60 mph before i hit the brakes and went flipping over in the ditch.
I am disgusted beyond words..but I am not accepting this as the end...I know i may have said that I was done..initially but that is a normal reaction I have after I wreck..but now I cant see giving this up while i still have a breath to take so this tale is unfinished .....Appreciate your comments and concerns...
BTW the EMS cut up my Olympia AST jacket..nearly a $400 jacket when I bought years ago...and it was left with my bike along with my other personal effcts with the tow truck scrap yard..