QOTFO Down...and Back Up!!!

[f-Stop]

Got a call from Laser Pat that Tx Deb had received a text from Maris that she had gone down with Sam on the back!   Just spoke with her moments ago and all is well...thank God!!!

Apparently she hit a slick spot while leaving Jim's Restaurant in Austin and went down sliding about 20ft.  She came off and saw Sam pass her up during the slide still hanging on to the Valk.

Everyone is fine and the bike sustained minimal damage.  Maris said her highway peg will need to be replaced.  Sam said it was kind of "fun" watching the sparks fly.

She called from Fayetville during a brief stop on their way home, so I'm passing this information on just in case you only heard the first part.

Once again...Thank God!!!

[Lyn-Del]

I'm glad no one was hurt.  The highway peg can be replaced, any scratches, etc., can be handled as well.  The main thing is that mother and son are doing well and on the way home.

Wizard and I made it home around 1, only got a slight bit of misting along the way.  So, we made it home safe and dry.  I'll start into trying to get my bike's systems reset tomorrow.  For today, it's good to be home.  No matter how much I love to be on the road, it's always good to be home.

[Chrisj CMA]

Glad no one was hurt!

[Ghillie]

I carry my son around too, my biggest fear is going down with him on the back. Glad all is well.

[godfire]

Glad to hear everyone is OK.

[QOTFU]

I have to say, I ride with the BEST group anywhere! Sam and I are fine. He really handled it well. Kept his feet on the pegs...grabbed the high side hand rail...and he and the bike slid right on past me...not the best thing a Mom can see. This was definatly an eye opening experience. Thanks for all of the support. I love you guys! 

[Daniel Meyer]

Yikes! Glad nobody was injured!

[5_19]

Good to hear both of you are ok!

[Wanderer]

Glad to hear it worked out so well for you and yours, Maris! Sounds like Sam got a little surfing experience in, eh! ~Jeff

[roboto65]

Whoa glad everyone is fine !!!!

[R J]

Glad to hear good news on a go down.

[Duct Tape]

Just crawled around under the bike and inspected it.  Only two contact points -- well scraped -- the left highway peg bracket (just a little below the engine crash bar -- which did not make any contact) and the left lower bag crash bar.  These performed as designed and prevented additional damage to the bike, and even more important prevented the bike from going over far enough to trap either Maris' or Sam's leg.  The tilt switch killed the engine as it was supposed to.

Sam did a great job keeping cool hanging onto the highside grab bar and keeping his feet on the pegs and legs in tight to the bike.  He has suffered much more damage from his roller blades and bicycles than he did from this slide.

Can't say enough about Maris' courage to shake it off and get back on the bike and ride it on in.  A lot of blessings received during this incident.  Can't be thankful enough.

[flamingobabe #44]

WOW!!! I'm soooo glad all is fine... Maris and Sam...y'all are tuff!!!!!! Can't wait to see y'all...fb

[SideCar]

Dang Harleys peeing oil all over the place.     So glad you're ok!

[Old Geezer Richard]

   Hey Maris , you are one tuff  m/c mama ... spoke with charlie and he had informed me what happened ... so glad you and sam got up and walked away  .... glad your scooter did not get too banged up .... I sure missed you guys this weekend .... looking forward to seeing everybody for sure at Hot glue's insane party .... ride safe 

[Thalas'shaya]

glad to hear everyone got home safe and sound.  good for you, maris, getting back on and riding on home. 

[RainMaker]

Can't keep a good woman "down".  Glad only egos were hurt.

[QOTFU]

.... y'all are THE BEST! 

[Mr.BubblesVRCCDS0008]

Haven't been on the board lately, working a shutdown and no off time. Sorry for your fall from the throne and glad to see that neither one of you were injured. Get back on and be careful, hope to see ya at GOTF .

[LemonDrop]

Maris, I'm so glad you and Sam weren't hurt.

[bogator]

  You are rite, THANK GOD, lets thank HIM for everything, HE has blessed us so much..