The fact that I am writing this today is a testament to R&G's, Sidi and a whole lot of good luck.
Was riding to work in Tamworth on Tuesday when a Volvo T-boned me on the left hand side on a roundabout (He pulled out and hit my left side square on). Some how managed to keep the bike upright and pulled to a controlled stop. Then the pain hit
Felt like someone had ripped my foot off. Hobbled off bike and looked around for the offending vehicle.
B@st@rd had driven off.
Too much pain from then onwards, don't remember too much. Witnesses got the license plate and the Police got him later that day.
Incredibley I only sustained a dislocated foot (and lots of swelling). Leg in plaster, feel like a right spaz.....
Bike damage included cracked and scuffed lower fairing, broken gear level and foot peg, damage to the frame, dented hugger, damaged R & G and bent pillion peg. Left Sidi has got a nice dent in it too.
I think that the R&G took a lot of the impact and the Sidi protected my foot. Well worth all the money spent on good equipment I think. Can't sleep properly thats how come I am writing this at 4 in the morning. Therapy maybe?
Don't know if I will ever ride again. Too soon and to raw to decide just yet.
Anyway, thought I would let everyone know that having the right gear (clothing and bike protection) can and does make a difference in an accident.