Always planned that I need to do "X" if the car in the next lane does "Y" but it happened and on one of those days when I was actually taking it easy splitting lanes on 237 W. Aug 15th, 10:20am, speed was about 30 - 35 mph. Red lexus sedan in the center lane of freeway wanted to jump onto the left fast lane did not see me already in blind spot and merged. Rear quarter panel hit my right side and went down, tumbling for about 20 -25 feet and every flip I was trying to see if I am out of the fast lane so not to get hit by any car behind.
Me: No broken bones on xray. Most injury are from direct impact of knee on the pavement during tumble. Jacket, boots, helmet, gloves and hard shell backpack protected me and laptop.
Bike: Insurance is saying its total loss.
Other Driver:Stayed at scene most likely accepted to be at fault for not doing a head check :flame, as her insurance is paying for everything.
What I would do different:
1) Big mistake not wearing protective bottom gear. Jeans did not rip so skin is intact but if had a padded pants it would have almost not hurt at all. So full touring suit next time.
2) Everyone around is suggesting to cut motorcycle commute, which I might as its a bit intense overall but wont stop altogether.
Just wanted to put it out there as a fact of what happened not really looking for anything but suggestion or tips or just shout out from fellow riders are always welcome.
Me: No broken bones on xray. Most injury are from direct impact of knee on the pavement during tumble. Jacket, boots, helmet, gloves and hard shell backpack protected me and laptop.
Bike: Insurance is saying its total loss.
Other Driver:Stayed at scene most likely accepted to be at fault for not doing a head check :flame, as her insurance is paying for everything.
What I would do different:
1) Big mistake not wearing protective bottom gear. Jeans did not rip so skin is intact but if had a padded pants it would have almost not hurt at all. So full touring suit next time.
2) Everyone around is suggesting to cut motorcycle commute, which I might as its a bit intense overall but wont stop altogether.
Just wanted to put it out there as a fact of what happened not really looking for anything but suggestion or tips or just shout out from fellow riders are always welcome.