You would think that the day they release you from the hospital would be the
best day since the accident....but you'd be wrong! Gonna get this in quick,
down a pain pill and head off into *hopefully* an uninterrupted 2 hour nap
before a client conference call and SAP beta test at 2:45 EST.
Short version, my friend Brandon came up Friday night for what was to be a
blissful weekend-long riding fest with our combined families. Sometime after
dinner he wanted to try out the KDX (he is vertically challenged). After
watching a minute or so, I jumped on *his* chick bike (CRF-150F) and raced
across the yard. For reasons still unexplainable by eyewitnesses (none) or
equipment, the front brakes came to full lock in 3rd gear WO at the entrance
to turn 1 of my HS course and I augured in head first followed by my left
shoulder and the bike.
EMT was quick and efficient and I have been in the hospital under
observation but no further treatment since ~20:45 last Friday.
Damage:
Concussion (Level 3 out 5-6 minutes total)
Broken Left Clavicle
5 Broken Ribs (1,2,5,7 & 9 ) on Left Side
Helmet naturally will be pitched and rear fender on the bike was punctured
by the subframe. Rest of the bike was evidently spared by landing on
something soft....namely me. Swelling has greatly receded now and it is
freaky but kinda cool to actually feel the ribs and collar bone moving
freely under the skin as I rotate. Loritab, here I come.
At least the KDX is still OK :-)
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At least the KDX is still OK :-)
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"People ate cows a thousand years ago for the same reason we eat them now. Cause they are easy to catch.We're not savages,we're just lazy. A cheetah could taste like chocolate heroin. But will never know. Those bastards are fast!!! "
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"People ate cows a thousand years ago for the same reason we eat them now. Cause they are easy to catch.We're not savages,we're just lazy. A cheetah could taste like chocolate heroin. But will never know. Those bastards are fast!!! "
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that's what you get for cheating on your bike!
Seriously, seems like your gears saved your bacon, were you wearing a chest pad?
Glad you'r ok, hope you'll get back on the bike soon.
Seriously, seems like your gears saved your bacon, were you wearing a chest pad?
Glad you'r ok, hope you'll get back on the bike soon.
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bike build: http://www.kdxrider.net/forums/viewtopi ... ike+stable
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newb info: http://www.kdxrider.net/forums/viewtopi ... 57#p117919
jetting guide: http://www.kdxrider.net/forums/viewtopi ... 105&t=1156
Sold ☹ DRZ 400 SM
bike build: http://www.kdxrider.net/forums/viewtopi ... ike+stable
bike profile http://www.kdxrider.net/forums/viewtopi ... 0709#30709
newb info: http://www.kdxrider.net/forums/viewtopi ... 57#p117919
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Nope, she's a disc....evidently one of outstanding quality.fuzzy wrote:dang, that sucks!! drum front brake?
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Jeremiah 29:11-13
"That's not flying, it's falling............with Style"
'99 Honda CR250R (Keith)
'99 Honda CR250R (Wilson 15)
'00 Yamaha YFM350 Warrior (Travis 13)
'90 Kawasaki 220 Bayou (Farm Toy)
Jeremiah 29:11-13
"That's not flying, it's falling............with Style"
'99 Honda CR250R (Keith)
'99 Honda CR250R (Wilson 15)
'00 Yamaha YFM350 Warrior (Travis 13)
'90 Kawasaki 220 Bayou (Farm Toy)
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Yep, very glad I had the lid on or it could have been a LOT worse. As it was, this was the first time (even for a short yard spin) since bringing my own spawn into the sport that I have not practiced ATTGATT. Can't say that the CP, Gloves & Boots would have made a difference, but definitely wouldn't have hurt.scheckaet wrote:that's what you get for cheating on your bike!
Seriously, seems like your gears saved your bacon, were you wearing a chest pad?
Glad you'r ok, hope you'll get back on the bike soon.
DirtBikeDad
Jeremiah 29:11-13
"That's not flying, it's falling............with Style"
'99 Honda CR250R (Keith)
'99 Honda CR250R (Wilson 15)
'00 Yamaha YFM350 Warrior (Travis 13)
'90 Kawasaki 220 Bayou (Farm Toy)
Jeremiah 29:11-13
"That's not flying, it's falling............with Style"
'99 Honda CR250R (Keith)
'99 Honda CR250R (Wilson 15)
'00 Yamaha YFM350 Warrior (Travis 13)
'90 Kawasaki 220 Bayou (Farm Toy)