2009 Yamaha 1300 V-Star

by JD
(Ohio)

I rode a 2006 Suzuki 800 Boulevard C50 Touring bike for the last 4 seasons and took a nose dive in Virginia July 2009 at our CMA East National Rally. We are not sure what happened but I was always confident in my riding skills. I was going through a curve coming out of the mountains and lost it. We believe I either fell asleep or passed out but do not know for sure. My husband dropped his bike to get to me. I was in the hospital for 3 days and in and out of consciousness for 6 days. Anyways...I am well and doing great.

I don't remember that accident but I was very nervous about getting on another bike but knew I would. Before the end of season last year we both purchased new bikes. Mine is a royal blue Yamaha 1300 V-Star. I was out on it just a few times last season and was still very nervous around curves and turns. We pulled the bikes out 4 days ago and I have been riding for about 1/2 hour each day. My confidence is building again. However, going to a 1300 from a 800 is a big difference and I am still a little nervous around those turns and corners. But I will RIDE ON!