Xrlq Rides Again
My new helmet yesterday. It’s a lot like the old one, only new and not beat up. I strongly recommend Helmet City, the online store I bought it from. Their turnaround time was fast, and the helmet ran me about $100 less than they quoted in the local bike shops. If, God forbid, I ever need a third helmet, at least I’ll know where to look.
I also got the bike back from the shop. That transaction was somewhat less of a bargain. Between that and the jacket, gloves and pants, to say nothing of the ambulance and hospital charges, this accident was actually quite expensive, as well as being quite inconvenient to other drivers. I don’t recommend it. But I do recommend getting a Shoei from Helmet City.
January 9th, 2004 at 7:20 pm
Well, if I ever ride down to the “OC” I’ll have to meet up with you and go for a ride now! Nice!
January 10th, 2004 at 1:12 am
I can’t believe you’re all better! What a great recovery. Ride, as my husband would say, like the wind.
January 10th, 2004 at 6:20 am
Doesn’t insurance handle the expensive part?
January 10th, 2004 at 10:23 am
Yes, and frankly, I have to doubt whether they’re actually going to pay anywhere near the amount I was billed, which was about $20,000 for the hospital stay and $1,000 for the alleged ambulance ride. I say “alleged” because I have no recollection of that period. For all I know, they could have actually payed some high school student $25 to drive me to the hospital in the back of his car.
January 10th, 2004 at 11:12 pm
That sounds about right for the ambulance bill. You should get a detailed copy of it, and the hospital bill. It is truly amazing how much they charge for every little item.
Be safe out there! No more boo-boo’s.