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She was still running fine, and had more miles in her, but got taken out last week by a hit-and-run minivan.
The minivan pulled out from a McDonalds exit, directly onto the main street, and directly across my path. I was going pretty close to 40mph.
I remember the flash of movement from my right, and hitting the brakes; I have no idea how much speed I was able to scrub off before impact.
I then remember nothing until I awoke while being loaded into the ambulance, some minutes later.
The minivan driver fled the scene, but has since been located and arrested.
I am, astoundingly, practically unhurt. I took a massive thumping, and lots of bruises and bumps. I’ll need a new helmet.
But none of my own personal pieces parts were broken, and I will be fully healed and operational in a couple of weeks.
They checked me out in the ER, took a few pictures, nodded their heads, and sent me on my way.
My wife’s ’95 M900 will be my transport from then until I figure out what to buy next.
I’m very sad to see Patina go; she has been an amazingly good bike for the last 24 years.
I am also eager for the next phase. There are a lot of astounding bikes out there these days.
Below: mashed front end, broken frame.
PhilB