[Cracker]

I'm glad your writing about the episode rather than being written about (obit.). I agree with the theory that you picked something up off the road and therefore it wouldn't have mattered if you had the clutch in or not.

Not two months ago less than a mile from my house a Honda VFR heading home on a Friday afternoon lost it in a turn, all by himself, and died on the spot. The bummer is I passed the guy going the opposite direction less than one minute before the crash. Bikes are great and I've had several but with children and wife - I leave that kind of thrill to those who are bit more carefree than I.

Be careful and whatever you do make sure your bike is 100% mechanically correct. Glad your still with us!