[NanoSfere]

Bad news from down here in South Florida.

I had my first motorcycle accident on Mother's Day, 5/14.

What happened:

Made a right hand turn after allowing two cars to pass and proceeded in to the left lane. Moved over to the left side of the lane and I was hit on the left side of my bike. To the left of me was the yellow street markings of a median. The impact was a side swipe by a Chevy Impala. I was ripped off the bike and my bike then hit the ground and slid about 10 feet on its left side. After myself and the bike came to a stop, the bike was laying on top of the double yellow line, leaking oil profusely.

Damage to the bike:

I got the bike back from the tow yard. The car broke off my frame slider. Noticed by seeing that the slider bolt was bent forward and the slider broke off in a forward manner. Since there was no frame slider, additional damages are: Cracked left fairings, front fairing(left side), Cracked stator cover, Bent left Helibar, Broken clutch lever, Ripped grip, Bent bar end, Scraped left pass. peg, Bent sub-frame, Scraped swing arm. I think that is it. To get it driveable again, stator cover, clutch lever, left clip-on(I have original).

Damage to me:

Bruised left knee, mostly behind (Car)
Hole in left elbow (Car)
Broken left hand, dislocated 5th metacarpal, fractured 4th metacarpal, 5 pins and many stitches. (either Car or pushed into clutch lever by the car and then breaking off the lever)
Very little rash. (Jacket pulled up in the back

I was wearing a my helmet (no damage, not even a scuff), jacket(EMTs cut it off), jeans(also cut off), and boots. I didn't have my gloves on, but from the impact, the doctor(looking at the x-rays), said it would have maybe saved me from bleeding not the broken bones.

All and all, things are going well now. It takes me a while to type now with only onw hand. I have a lawyer getting the police report and doing other lawyer like things. Other than that, I started back at work today so thats a plus.

P.S. It is going to suck this summer not being able to ride for a few months. Here are pics of my hand and the scene after the fact.

EDIT: Two days in the hospital with that crappy food sucks.

[jetbdude]

sorry man..... those pics are nasty.

[sheepofblue]

Glad things weren't worse.




Now never ride without gloves again!!!

[NanoSfere]

Thanks guys.

Sheep, agreed, but in this instance, I just gave the doctor an easy entrance to place the pins.

[luvtolean]

Ow OW OW!

Glad it wasn't worse!

[ConqSoft]

Ouch.

I'm not sure I'm following how it happened though. There was a car over the left lane that you didn't see and he hit you from the rear when you turned into that lane?

[NanoSfere]

Still waiting on the police report but, from my perspective. When I turned no one was traveling in either lane. Then as I approached the left side of the lane thats where I got struck. Where the car came from I don't know. My thoughts on it are that:
1. the car was going way to fast (30 mph limit I believe) and didn't see me, trying to go into the median to avoid hitting me.
2. the car turned behind me trying to go around me.
3. As I turned right from a stop(red light), going north, the lights changed, a car turned left, also going north and didn't see me.

A lot of speculation until I see the police report. The good thing is, two witnesses said they saw the car hit me.

[Robert3RR]

Glad you're okay...That sucks man!!!

[Red Rider]

Damn, that looks painful. Hope you heal fast...

[EDDIE110171]

Glad your not in too bad of shape. Heal fast.

[Custom900]

You live in FL, there's plenty of riding left to do.

Take your time and heal.

[johnnycrash]

That sucks - but glad it wasn't worse than it was.

for wearing your gear ... and amen about the hospital food.

[Scout]

Crashing sucks, but glad you're still talking...er. ..typing.

Get back on as soon as you can (though don't cut your rehab short), and you might want to get the frame checked by a specialist, if insurance isn't going to total it.


healup

[Zeeman]

Be glad it wasn't worse. good to still have you with us! Heal quick and well

Z...

[Nickelii]

Welcome to the club. Heal up soon

[NanoSfere]

Thanks for all of the condolences. Rehab sucks, but I have no choice, I will take all the time needed.

Scout, If it doesn't total, i definately will. I bet it does though.

[johnnycrash]

Originally Posted by NanoSfere

Thanks for all of the condolences. Rehab sucks, but I have no choice, I will take all the time needed.

Rehab definitely sucks - but usually the harder you work at it the faster you'll recover. You'll get there!

[SilverBullet]

Sorry to hear that bro! Heal soon and get back out there when you are ready.

[Pete]

Originally Posted by NanoSfere

I didn't have my gloves on, but from the impact, the doctor(looking at the x-rays), said it would have maybe saved me from bleeding not the broken bones.

You say that as if it's okay not to wear gloves, like they wouldn't have made much of a difference.

[johnnycrash]

Originally Posted by Pete

You say that as if it's okay not to wear gloves, like they wouldn't have made much of a difference.

Bleeding is cool - only broken bones suck! Jeez!

[ConqSoft]

Chicks dig scars.

[NanoSfere]

Pete,
Not saying its ok, just what happened it would have saved some blood, but Conq is right, chicks dig scars.
And never again willl I ride with out gloves. I know that is the point you are trying to make. Thanks.

[Pete]

Originally Posted by NanoSfere

And never again willl I ride with out gloves. I know that is the point you are trying to make. Thanks.

Exactly!

Hope you recover fully and quickly.

[Baketech]

Bummer...but hopefully the side effects will be that you catch a serious case of Boot & Glove disease...