It sounds like the deep gravel trapped your front wheel and the bike wanted to go another direction---sound about right?
sounds bang on.but still just a guess.
What tire did you have on? Could a knobbier tread have helped?
i had a tkc80 up front and a k60 on the rear.
Do you think a Hit-Air airbag jacket or vest would have helped? (I'm trying to decide about buying one.)
anything that would have protected the shoulder blade on impact might have helped.the body armour dirt bikers wear might have saved my shoulder and i could have rode on.
you should see the right rear of my helmet.i just got back from town(the washer packed it in while i was gone:headbang

and there was a guy standing outside the Sears store with one of those teeny little lids they think are so cool.i felt like talking to him but figured he wouldn't get it.
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i purchased the travel insurance through CAA. AAA probably has similar coverage although the premium is higher if you leave your home country.visa and major credit card company's offer similar protection plans. knowing the risks i especially wanted to be covered for air evacuation and repatriation of myself and my bike.insurance is a no brainer especially when you consider the cost. it cost me under $30 dollars to cover me for the duration of the trip.in my case money well spent .
and yes my provincial medical insurance will cover the medical bills as i was still in Canada.