So I wasn't on my BMW yesterday but was on my KLR. 0300-ish commuting up 95 to Arlington VA. Put new tires on front and rear last week so I was being cautious with turns and leaning till the slick coating wore off. At milemarker 165 I get the rear end starting to fish-tail. Doing about 70 mph in the middle lane I lay off the throttle and start to head to the left lane shoulder as there are lots of tractor trailers in the right lane. I just get on the shoulder and maybe slowed to 40 when I lost control and went down. Bike stopped about 6 yards ahead of me still in gear and running. By the time I picked it up and called Flo at progressive a fire engine, ambulance and two state troopers showed up. First trooper immediately gets a flat tire. Lots of construction in that area so I'm guessing road debris gave me a flat but haven't examined the tire yet. I waived off the medical help as I felt ok. During the tow truck ride home my foot really started to hurt. Went to the ER and they confirmed open fracture of the great toe. Fortunately that was my only injury. I was heavily ATGATT and had lots of layers on due to the cold. I think my hippo hands kept me from trying to put a hand down when I went down. Helmet trashed, one coat sleeve rashed down to armor, pants rashed, and boot toe ground down where it must have contacted the road when still trapped under the bike. Also crash bars and metal happy trails panniers took most of the grinding from the slide. See the bone doc tomorrow but pretty sure this is one that you just have to let heal. Maybe some gear and bike pics this weekend.
VAC