I went out and met up with a bunch of guys off the SBN site for the first time today, just like I was planning on meeting some of you tonight. 14 of us met up, and headed out to hit the twisties. I haven't ridden in a while, and felt a bit awkward on my F4i, but was starting to get the feel of it when we hit the 1st set of curves. First turn was fine, but I miscalculated the second. And guess what, I was busting wide, the front hit gravel, and I pulled the worst rookie mistake ever, I hit the front brakes. The bike stood straight up, and smacked right into a sign. I went flying over the handle bars head first into the asphalt, and slid until I hit the curb. Luckily, the leathers took all the damage. I got up without a scratch or bruise, except to my ego. My bike had shot straight into the creek below, and was fully submerged.

Anyway, long story short. I beat myself this time. I was lucky to be with a bunch of great guys who helped me fish the bike out, and trailer it over to one of their buddy's shop. Minimal damage, just cosmetics.

But depending on how my body feels later after all the adrenalin has worn off, I will decide on making it to Setser's tonight! Hope to see y'all there. Otherwise, have fun!