End of Sv Turbo 650, helmet saved another life

[naturalextract]

Well life provided another hurdle my fellow enthusiasts. This one was a bit scarier as I just didn't see her, a lady in a mini van, pulled out in front of traffic trying to get across three lanes of traffic where there is no light. The vehicle next to me must have blocked the view is all I could figure. I've avoided countless collisions by being alert and aware of my surroundings. Maybe I had a down moment in observation. None the less I t-boned her and my face (helmet) went into the windshield. I have facial lacerations from the glass presumably getting in from the vent piece below or under my helmet. I can't even imagine what I would be looking like right now with out my helmet or if at all. I don't remember much of anything, just what I've been told and from damage inspection of both vehicles. I woke up 5 hours later at the hospital. I had the right of way and the cop on scene was very helpfull, so I hear. So were some fellow citizens and awesome paramedics.
I love bikes more than about anything and certainly wont quit, and I will build another turbo SV 650, however will probably turbocharge it and build it more specifically for more power, or not, not sure yet. Have the winter to think all that out.
Bottom line mates, keep that lid on...ride safe my friends of the road and our beloved SV's.

http://www.svrider.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=663&pictureid=6649

[Bibio]

oooch. GWS.

[Dan505]

Glad your able to post this, its a shame you had to tho...GWS

[Tomor]

Wow, at least you weren't wearing an open face helmet! I guess you were in full kit aswell?

GWS!!

[LewSpeight]

GWS buddy.
Hope insurance plays in your favour

[RedTop]

Lucky escape. All the best recovering. Didnt know you could turbo an sv?

[ssray]

Gws, do you think it will polish out?

[Sid Squid]

Could be worse - you enjoy building motorcycles right?

Forgive my humour, glad you're still in one piece and able to write about it.

[naturalextract]

Thanks much guys. Still walking like a 90 year old at the moment but getting better. I haven't had a chance to see the damage up close yet. That won't be till next week but I'm already deciding on finding another within 00 to 2002 to build again. Looks like most of the system is fine but I fear the front tire pushed into the front cylinder and broke up the casting. Looking forward to a new build actually as I learned a lot from this one and know what other thoughts to incorporate. For now just trying to walk normal and let my massive black eye go away.

[coopesh56]

Jeez! Glad you're ok!

[andrewsmith]

GWS

Been lucky

[Dunn-y]

Sorry to hear about the accident and glad you're ok. Shame about the bike to.

[jambo]

Sorry to read this, hope you feel better soon and look forward to reading up on the MkII build when you're feeling up to it.

Jambo

[CodeJACK]

Get well soon.

Looking forward to the pointy build next time :cheers:

[Geordie Mick]

To be honest, that pic looks like the starting point for half the build threads on here... Most seem to buy them like that though rather than do it themselves. Still, good effort!

Importantly, as she pulled out on you, I hope you managed to just about total the minivan!

GWS sir!