50 years riding, and first crash -- in the ER
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clutchslip
Not as fast as I look.
Man, what is going on here? Not a word about the bike? What do you think this is, a Prius forum? How's the poor machine, buddy?
I am glad that you got off relatively easy. :ride
(Think about a crash analysis, later. They can be helpful to others.)
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nine_inch_rear
Well-known member
and this is what wear gear is all about.. bumps and bruises heal, bones, pins, etc..well thats another story. Glad your ok, I dont think many of us can say we've been accident free 50 years even in a cage. Heal up, get back in the saddle. Oh, btw..have some friends get your bike, and bring it to you. Dont stress your body more than it is. Soft tissue damage hurts like hell, and may get worse before things start to settle down.
Roadstergal
Sergeant Jackrum
That's a major plus. Hope that everyone does the right thing, and you don't have any insurance headaches when you leave...
I echo what was said before - don't be in a big rush to get out of the hospital, make sure you're okay. Especially the brain part of you.
And when they go over the bit on the opiate pain meds insert that warns you about constipation, they're not joking around. :|
moto-rama
Well-known member
Dude....that sounds bad. I am sure you'll get plenty of advice but here is mine anyway:
1. Make sure you are able to get a statement in to the police report, otherwise the woman who hit you will just say you were breaking the law and ...
2. Get a lawyer!
3. Get a lawyer!
Get well soon!
By the way... I went about 30 years without a bump, then I had a series of things occur as soon as I moved to SF.
1. Make sure you are able to get a statement in to the police report, otherwise the woman who hit you will just say you were breaking the law and ...
2. Get a lawyer!
3. Get a lawyer!
Get well soon!
By the way... I went about 30 years without a bump, then I had a series of things occur as soon as I moved to SF.
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Hooli
Big Ugly
Maybe it was a typo...you know, fat-fingering on a smartphone? :dunno We've all done it. Relax.
OP, heal up quick. Glad you're still with us.
MikeL
Well-known member
squid!
gixxerjeff
Dogs best friend
Man, what is going on here? Not a word about the bike? What do you think this is, a Prius forum? How's the poor machine, buddy?
It sounds like he hasn't had a chance to see it yet. The body first, the bike will follow.
Heal up soon. Glad it wasn't any worse than it was. I'm not far behind you age wise.....accident wise is another story.:laughing
Go2Trackdays
No speed limits or cars!
Glad you're basically ok! 50 yrs is a long time being crash free. When I started riding I think it took ~ 1 yr before I lowsided my bike and mildly bumped into a curb after sliding a bit.
Then it was about 12 yrs until I got a tankslapper on Hwy 17 and got thrown off... that's it, so far....
Then it was about 12 yrs until I got a tankslapper on Hwy 17 and got thrown off... that's it, so far....
Nemo Brinker
Tonight we ride
50 years crash free on a bike is a mighty accomplishment. May you heal well-I can say from my own wreck last year that the road to healing is rough, but incredibly worthwhile. Also you have to build it by hand with a pickaxe and the help of your loved ones, docs, and friends. 
