Funny thing happened on the way home….

[flyinelvis]

After fighting the effects of the ‘rona over the last two weeks, I was needing to get out of the house. Finally some cooler weather has (temporarily) rolled into the Piedmont of North Carolina, so I contacted a riding buddy for a little Hawk time. A beautiful 100-miler under my belt, I was (literally) a block from home when a woman pulled out in front of me. I caught her just behind the drivers side front wheel, hit the A-post with my helmet, clamored across the windshield and hood onto the pavement below. All happened in the blink of an eye. I know there are those that say twin discs on a Hawk are overkill, but I scruffed off a significant amount of speed prior to the impact. At almost 65 years of age, I’m not one to fly. Or should I say not one to “land”. Fortunately other than feeling like a twisted mess, I’m OK. My beautiful Hawk on the other hand - not so much. She basically split in two at the steering column as we loaded her on a friends trailer (I wasn't going to trust a tow service w/my pride and joy) I have another titled frame, but don’t know if I’m up to the task at this time. I’m sure I’ll have an upward battle w/insurance over a 33-year old bike. At least, (other than the balls and groin area) I’m OK at this point. Tomorrow is another day, we’ll see.

BTW, I was commended by a witness for wearing my armored gear on a warm day. I saw so many riders today in T shirts, shorts and flip flops. If I had been dressed that way, it may have been a much different outcome…

Ride safe my friends…

-tom

[frinesi2]

Holy crap, Tom, so glad you're okay!

[Enigma T]

,,,damnit Tom, you coulda been literally flying home from Chuck's instead...what a shitty alignment of circumstance!
Let us know what you need/want. Hawk family has your back.

[DrPMC]

Such a pity about the bike but so good that you’re in one piece. Seeing the damage to the bike…

l always wince when I see someone semi naked on a bike. Well done for dressing appropriately.

[flyinelvis]

Last pic off my girl as she was. So sad…

[eyhonda]

Hey Tom! Glad it wasn't worse and that you survived with minimal injuries! The old Hawk will be back on the road in due time. But wow what an accident!

[Captain 80s]

Jesus christ!!! Glad you're ok dude.

[ricksax]

This news was not what I wanted to hear this morning. At least you are okay.

[bk94si]

One of the best looking Hawks out there. Hopefully, you can buy it back from the insurance company (I'm sure they will total it) and reuse all those nice parts.

[69Falcon]

Tom, so sorry to hear, but glad you’re pretty much okay. Let me know if there’s anything from the stash you might need.

[Tripleman]

Glad your OK,and that you had your riding gear on.Such a shame to such a great looking machine.

[jspeed53]

Glad to hear that you’re okay!

[JanM]

Glad to hear that you are OK('ish?) and too bad about the bike - has a lot of nice stuff and lots of effort put into it. Maybe it can be replicated...

[6]

That sucks dude. I'm sure you are very disheartened.

Take some time, take a breath, and you can build it back..

Hope insurance has you covered at least.

[harpo]

I was commended by a witness for wearing my armored gear on a warm day.

I really give it to you for having all the protection. Bikes can be easily fixed or replaced, your body parts... not so much. I was in an accident about a year ago, If I had proper boots and knee protection, I would not have broken bones that I still am trying to recover from. . So good to hear you are OK.