Down and possibly out

[bitter rod]

Well it finally happen. Took my eyes off the road for two secs and now my bike is wrecked and I am in the hospital. Worst day!!!

 

[bajabomber87]

dont give to many details now

 

[Thaloc]

Oh damn Bitter! Heal up quick!

 

[strmvt]

Get better man hope all is well and it's all in the details and pics when your up for it that is

 

[only1reds]

Ah man that's horrible brother. Feel better and don't stress over the bike, let's get well first. Keep us updated.

 

[Supermanrider]

sorry to hear that hope your back and up again soon

 

[bitter rod]

I am good to go. Was taking an exit and going plenty slow. Wasn't sure if I need to turn left or right, so I was looking for the place I needed to go, instead of the road ahead of me. So, needless to say, I found myself in the dirt...was going to lay it down, but there was a highway sign lying on the ground. Only thing I could do was grab some brake, and that tossed me. Luckily I was wearing my gear, which saved my ass. Thank you to ICON for making a great helmet, I was knocked the **** out for a bit, but my brains are still in tact. Thanks to all of you for the well wishes. Will post photos of the damage when I get to finally see her...I am sad. Not sure what I will do. I will always be a Buell fan, but wondering now if I should hang up the keys.

 

[dave_xb12r]

Don't loose faith in your abilities. It seems like we're all hesitant to ride after a spill, but you'll feel the mojo again soon. Good to hear that you're ok though.

 

[samiam901]

Glad your ok Rod. Take some time and think about it. Im sure youll make the right choice.[up]

 

[07Bolt]

a few laps at the (dirt)track; scale a few doubles & some hard burms and u'll be fine,,,[up]

 

[onelogue]

Dont hang up the keys!!!! Everyone has a bad spill. Just continue to keep that gear on and learn from the mistake

Best wishes bro!
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[jsg]

Nice to know your ok man. Give it some times to think about what your going to do a quick decision could not be the best thing.

 

[LeFox]

accident is alway a possibility, do not throw in the towel, you'll regret it for years to come!

good recovery!

 

[only1reds]

Yeah I had the samething happened to me back in Dec '08 when I was struck in the leg by a piece of debris(metal pipe) as I was riding on the FWY that had broke my Fibula and Ankle.

But I'll tell you this, before I could properly walk without crutches, I was back up on the bike once the Dr. removed the cast and placed me into a removable "Boot" and gave me a fold up cane, and am LOVING IT [up]

 

[Buell_Cru]

Glad to hear you're ok. Get back up on the horse.

 

[EVLXB]

Sorry to hear about your get-off. Where did it happen? When your up and running I'll let you borrow my bike to get the juices flowing again - 5 minutes and you'll be wanting another bike. Shot me an email if you need any help - I'm only 15 minutes away.

 

[bitter rod]

Thanks EVLXB, and everyone else for the good wishes. I am sure I will ride again, but it certainly was a gut check. The accident was at M-23 and Hill Road near Flint. I was headed down for a wedding reception. Drove for an hour and wrecked about 30 seconds from my destination.

 

[GatorBuell]

I felt the same way when I wrecked my bike, said I would hang up the keys, a million things went thew my mind. What if next time its worse, what about my wife and kids. I was kinda scared to get back on the bike. Well that was 2 years ago and im riding more than ever now. I just takes time. If riding is in you, you cant shake it. Just take it slow and hope you get better soon.

 

[03Firebolt9R]

Hang in there Rod.

 

[GSXdoubleR88ciNINJA]

Get back in there. Gear is good.

One time I low sided one of my race bicycles at over 30mph. Had rounded the same turn at over 40mph many times before. Just different road conditions. What a dry and dusty summer it was. (I had just won gold in the state games road race weekend before) Worst part, aero skin suits provide no protection. It took about a year for me to quit tip toeing around and attack those apex.

Don't do anything drastic. Hang in there. [up]