Hey bike crazy, I had a near fatal accident on a trip to Kentucky to see my 95-year-old grandmother. I took an exit too fast and hit some gravel. (Stupid mistake I know--but believe me, I´ve learned!) My 2000 Vulcan was almost totally destroyed and so was I. (I took it way too fast! (;^D) I am still riding! Someone told me I was tougher than a two dollar steak. (Maybe I´m as stupid as a 3 dollar cow, but I´m glad I got back on the road) My journey isn´t over yet! (I am just returning from another trip to Kentucky on the same Vulcan, very good ride this time!) You all be safe! I know I am!