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Hey all, just thought I'd post an update. Sad to say it, but insurance has written my bike off as a Total Loss. The front end is mangled just enough that their inspector said frame damage was basically guaranteed around the steering column. It's a bleeding tragedy, but my bike is off to the great Hog Meet in the Sky.
As for me, I'm handling it as best I can. Ankle is healing up, and my shoulder is almost back to normal. Yippee! I'll be buying a new bike sometime this week, a 2012 VStrom with some 30K miles on it, for $2500 from a friend. As much as I wish I could keep it, this is the end of the road for my SR400.
Finally, I'd again like to remind people to wear All The Gear, All The Time. Even with everything that's happened, I got off easy because my gear saved me. Wear the gear, even if it looks silly, because it'll help save your life.
ATGATT 100% agree for when you go down, but to stay up you gotta practice practice practice. Any butthead with hands can twist the throttle, but being good and confident with your brakes and choosing good lines all come from practice. Take it to a parking lot and do circles and 8s til you puke. Practice emergency braking every single ride (when it's safe to, of course). There are lots of great books that will totally improve your skills, these are my faves: