Tony,
Let us know if you are planning to rebuild, I have a scattered front end
parts (lights, light bar and spots.) that you can help yourself to. nabu


> [Original Message]
> From: Tony <ice_man46228@...>
> To: <driftermotorcycles@yahoogroups.com>
> Date: 9/29/2004 7:56:40 PM
> Subject: [Drifter Motorcycles] Crashin' in Indiana
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> Hey Bikers,
>
> It's been a while since we've talked, so I thought I would share my
> latest adventure. I sent the following post to the CIVRA, our local
> chapter:
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> "Those of you watching the traffic news reports on Channel 6
> yesterday probably saw a familiar gold Drifter at the front of a five
> mile backup on I70. I was involved in a nasty accident while riding
> in to work yesterday morning.
>
> Aggressive driving by commuters caused a sudden stop situation around
> Emerson Avenue at 7:30 yesterday morning. Cars jumped onto the
> shoulder and onto the dotted lines, blocking all escape routes. I
> had about 6 lengths in front of me and was forced to just lay on the
> brakes and try to get stopped as quickly as possible.
>
> We were moving at about 75 mph before the mayhem. I maybe got slowed
> down to between 40 and 50 mph at the point of my impact. I hit a
> vehicle in front of me and went over the handlebars and that vehicle,
> flipping in midair and landing first on my hands and arms and finally
> on my hip. That left me sitting spread-eagled in the middle of the
> fast lane facing forwards with my back to oncoming traffic.
>
> While sitting there I could hear tires screeching behind me and
> shattering glass as the pile-up continued. I just wrapped my arms
> around my head and waited for someone to run over me... which,
> thankfully, never happened. It seems now that I may have hit the car
> in front of me first, and then the truck behind me also hit the same
> car after my wreckage was ejected sideways out into the interstate.
> That would have made a nice sandwich out of me.
>
> I was bundled up and taken to Wishard where I was treated and
> released for minor injuries. I nearly walked away from the wreck
> unscathed, with only minor abrasions on my hands and a sore hip.
>
> And no, I was not wearing my helmet, though I probably will from now
> on!
>
> The bike may be totalled - I have not seen it yet. We'll just have
> to wait and see what the final disposition of the accident is and who
> gets the blame. You can bet that the car that started the whole
> shebang drove away without a scratch and we'll never see him again.
> I'm now playing the insurance game and may be in the market for a new
> ride soon.
>
> You suckers haven't gotten rid of me yet!"
>
>
> Since I sent this, I have seen the bike and the other vehicles
> involved. First, it was a Lexus SUV I ran into and flew over, so I
> got some serious air! And after I hit the SUV, that work truck DID
> slam into it in the same place... smashing out all the windows and
> caving in the rear. I would have died in that exchange had I managed
> to get the Drifter stopped.
>
> I saw the bike at the impound lot. The front accessories are gone -
> headlamp, spots, mirrors, air horns, fender, and the forks are
> pinched. The crash bar saved the frame (and my leg, I'm sure). I
> jumped on her and hit the ignition and she roared to life on the
> first crank, ready to go again. I do believe I could ride her off
> that lot.
>
> If nothing else, we know those Vulcans are built to take a punch.
>
> Keep the Rubber Side Down,
> Ice Man
> '00 Drifter 1500 Modified
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