What went thru my head during my accident today.
Quote from: Bun-bun on May 31, 2009, 12:42:41 PM
What went thru my head during my accident today.
Details.
you were turning your head looking at a hot girl and then you didnt notice you were riding toward a tree with a branch sticking out and it clipped you?
The make the beast with two backsmake the beast with two backsmake the beast with two backs suggests a period (about .1 second) of trying to save it. So, probably not a branch.
Quote from: He Man on May 31, 2009, 12:45:47 PM
you were turning your head looking at a hot girl and then you didnt notice you were riding toward a tree with a branch sticking out and it clipped you?
That'd just be
OOOH, nice, make the beast with two backs OW!
...wouldn't it?
I took the "Nice" as a cynical nice, as in "Nice! this is going to hurt"
or am I way off the mark with that call ;D
OOOH Nice; As we came around the S bend out of the trees, and the beautiful lake with the concrete causeway became clear.
make the beast with two backs; As my front tire hit the edge of the concrete causeway.
make the beast with two backs; as my back tire whipped around and the bike traveled sideways for about 5-6 feet.
make the beast with two backs; as the bike and I hit the ground together.
OH SHIT!; As the bike and I(Bike on top) slid about 20 feet down the causeway.
OW!; As we came to a stop.
I've got road rash to right knee and shoulder, bruised or cracked rib(Probably bruised), and deep tissue injury to left calf(?) and left thumb/forefinger.
Bike has snapped right rearset, ground right peg, bent handlebar, ground throttle and grip, dented tank,missing right turn signals, and scraped mirror.
Engine, forks, wheels, etc. are all fine, not even a scratch. Rode it home about 35 miles.
crap :-\
glad you are well enough to tell us all abou tit.
did you go to the hospital? if not you should.
Quote from: DuCaTiNi on May 31, 2009, 01:30:54 PM
crap :-\
glad you are well enough to tell us all abou tit.
did you go to the hospital? if not you should.
Thanks.
Nah, Honestly, I've been hurt worse playing rugby.
What'll hurt the most is my wallet. Have you seen what they want for a tank these days?
Any crash you walk away from is a good thing, did you target fixate or just ran a little wide?
heal fast! You sound brusied up, just walk it off. and if if you have health insurance, get that rib xrayed, but if you play rugby, its probably not that big of a deal.
Seasons just begun, so bolt on some new rearsets bars and leave the tank for the winter. Do you have collision coverage?
Quote from: CairnsDuc on May 31, 2009, 01:40:44 PM
Any crash you walk away from is a good thing, did you target fixate or just ran a little wide?
[/quoteNeither. there was a lip where the concrete causeway joined the asphalt road, and the lip was at the end of a curve. I hit the lip coming out of the curve, (felt like I blew the front tire) and since the bike wasn't straight to the lip, it jerked the bike sideways.
No collision/comprehensive, unfortunately. Also, the rugby was twenty years ago, and I'm suddenly remembering why I gave it up!
I felt bad for my buddy riding behind me. I think I traumatized him.
Quote from: Bun-bun on May 31, 2009, 01:24:33 PM
I've got road rash to right knee and shoulder
No doc required for that one.
Quote from: Bun-bun on May 31, 2009, 01:24:33 PM
deep tissue injury to left calf(?) and left thumb/forefinger.
No doc required for that one, assuming that it gets better in a normal amount of time.
Quote from: Bun-bun on May 31, 2009, 01:24:33 PM
bruised or cracked rib(Probably bruised)
That one ought to get looked at. Impact injury to the torso = chance of internal bleeding = Teh Suckâ,,¢. If you've got insurance, use it.
Glad you are pretty much intact. You should go to the doctor, just to be on the safe side. Check with the local authorities, they may be liable, the way you describe the road they built an edge trap.
Well, I probably overstated the ribs. It's been a few hours, and the pain has localized to the muscles under my right arm. No bruising, just some abused muscles.
My gear did it's job, and did it well. I was traveling at about 45-50 MPH when I went down. The Joe Rocket mesh jacket and Icon Mainframe helmet are both throwaways. The Sliders jeans have minor fraying to the right knee. The Timberland boots are slightly scuffed, and no, my boots did NOT fly off. :D
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Quote from: Bun-bun on May 31, 2009, 01:34:55 PM
Thanks.
Nah, Honestly, I've been hurt worse playing rugby.
What'll hurt the most is my wallet. Have you seen what they want for a tank these days?
Glad you're OK...
tanks can be fixed. ;)
Dude glad you are okay for the most part. Bikes can be fixed. Lookin at that pic of your shoulder makes me wonder how much that mesh jacket actually helped you. I guess it did its job just not as well as it should have.
Quote from: Ducaholic on May 31, 2009, 04:41:49 PM
Dude glad you are okay for the most part. Bikes can be fixed. Lookin at that pic of your shoulder makes me wonder how much that mesh jacket actually helped you. I guess it did its job just not as well as it should have.
Exact thing I thought... maybe I am expecting too much from riding equipment...
Quote from: Ducaholic on May 31, 2009, 04:41:49 PM
Dude glad you are okay for the most part. Bikes can be fixed. Lookin at that pic of your shoulder makes me wonder how much that mesh jacket actually helped you. I guess it did its job just not as well as it should have.
I don't want to sound like I'm preaching.
I watched a guy slide less than 20 feet with mesh...
and he had injuries similar to what Bun Bun had.
I wear leather. [thumbsup]
Quote from: Bun-bun on May 31, 2009, 01:34:55 PM
Thanks.
Nah, Honestly, I've been hurt worse playing rugby.
What'll hurt the most is my wallet. Have you seen what they want for a tank these days?
This socal local had one for sale, I'd contact her.
sixty8miles@yahoo.com
Quote from: ducpainter on May 31, 2009, 05:43:40 PM
I don't want to sound like I'm preaching.
I watched a guy slide less than 20 feet with mesh...
and he had injuries similar to what Bun Bun had.
I wear leather. [thumbsup]
+1 I have a mesh jacket that I won't wear. It just doesn't feel secure compared to leather. The mesh moves around quite a bit and doesn't hold the armor in the correct spots just while wearing it. I guess that's why Bun Bun's shoulder looks like it does. My perf leather doesn't move or shift at all. That's what I wear every time I ride.
I hit concrete at about 45 MPH and skidded for 20+ feet with a 350lb bike on top of me.
I walked away with a couple of boo-boos.
I'm satisfied.
The boo-boo on my knee was through kevlar.
Leather is great, but it's heavy, and doesn't breathe. I've got a 2-piece Dainese, and a leather Willie G. Harley jacket, but it was too warm for me to be comfortable in either.
Even the perfed leathers aren't as comfortable as textile.
I'm already looking for a replacement, and I'm trying to find the same jacket.
Leather would have prevented the booboo. On the other hand, I'm sure the jacket was the difference between minor rash and a whole bunch of flesh.
Glad your ribs feel better.
+1 on the full face hat. Get an op-sight or transparent adhesive on the shoulder to cut the weeping & keep it moist.
Geez, glad you are relatively ok. Hope you and the bike heal up quickly.
Heal up. Your shoulder is making me rethink my mesh jacket - just in time to rethink it for the summer too. Great.
Glad you are ok [thumbsup]
I only wear leather, and it get`s hot here in Africa ;D
Glad your ok. Heal quickly. And yes [drink] helps.
glad you are ok.
i'm guesing you wont be buying another mesh jacket cos that looks sore.
Glad you are okay. Nice to hear that the gear did its job. Try ebay for tanks. [thumbsup]
Glad you're ok. I have a throttle tube with Pro-Grip gel grips (both sides). PM me your address and they're yours...
glad to hear you is mostly o-tay. [thumbsup]
bun-bun becomes boo-boo
Nice Cooper S.. That yours?
Quote from: corey on June 01, 2009, 07:59:52 AM
Nice Cooper S.. That yours?
Nakid, PM sent.
Corey, Yup, 2003 S with crank and supercharger pulleys, 28k miles. Goes like stink, turns like a fat guy's head at the Playboy mansion. [laugh]
Pull both of your axles and check them. Even if the wheel seems ok, you may still have damage that would never be seen. Happened to me on a slow fall a few years back. I may have a stock rear set. Im in ATL for the rest of the week and could check on Friday. Im not sure which side I have or which bike it came off of. Either a 02 620 or a 00 900?
Quote from: ducrider45 on June 01, 2009, 08:42:09 PM
Pull both of your axles and check them. Even if the wheel seems ok, you may still have damage that would never be seen. Happened to me on a slow fall a few years back. I may have a stock rear set. Im in ATL for the rest of the week and could check on Friday. Im not sure which side I have or which bike it came off of. Either a 02 620 or a 00 900?
Thanks, I'll take a look at the axles when I start replacing parts. I'd appreciate any parts help anyone is willing to provide. I ain't proud. [bow_down] ;D
Grips are going in the mail today. You should have them before the end of the week...
I'm sorry I didn't see this sooner.
I hope you are healing up well. Glad to hear that the injuries were minor. I hope the repairs to the bike come fast and you aren't down for too long.
I might have a couple of those parts lying around. I'll check the garage, pm me if you're interested.... unless you're wanting to take this opportunity to dress her up a bit.
Oops didn't see that there were several more pages already. I'll check my stash in the morning.
Thank you all so very very much for all of the good wishes, and parts offers.
Through the help of all of you good people, I've gotten the turn signals, grips, throttle, handlebar, and a line on a good tank.
I truly appreciate all the help.
Thanks again,
Jeff
what do you still need?
Quote from: Scottish on June 03, 2009, 01:14:47 PM
what do you still need?
A tank
A right rearset
A right mirror (tho I'm seriously thinking about some bar end mirrors now.)
A headlight trim ring
And that's about it (as far as I know now.) Riding home after the crash, my brake light was on all the time, but I'm hoping that was because the rearset was pushing on the pedal. I'll find out when I install a new rearset.
I just ebayed a DP jacket, textile with leather shoulders and sleeves(and pads, of course.), and I'll pick up a new helmet when I get paid again. I've got gloves that will serve until I can pick up some more, although the Fieldsheers I was wearing aren't toasted, just scraped up. They really saved my hands that day. Good gloves.
Thanks again, everybody.
Just catching up on these threads since I was on Vacation.
So glad you are okay [thumbsup]
Were you wearing your seatbelt?
Quote from: wllgmr on June 03, 2009, 04:26:34 PM
Were you wearing your seatbelt?
Nah, bruh, shorts and flip-flops. Good thing I was wearing the tank top!
Quote from: Bun-bun on June 03, 2009, 04:44:25 PM
Nah, bruh, shorts and flip-flops. Good thing I was wearing the tank top!
. . .and that cereal bowl helmet or it could have been real ugly. . . ;D
Quote from: Mike_D on June 03, 2009, 05:22:25 PM
. . .and that cereal bowl helmet or it could have been real ugly. . . ;D
Why you . . . who you callin' ugly?
Quote from: Bun-bun on June 03, 2009, 04:11:45 PM
A tank
A right rearset
A right mirror (tho I'm seriously thinking about some bar end mirrors now.)
A headlight trim ring
And that's about it (as far as I know now.) Riding home after the crash, my brake light was on all the time, but I'm hoping that was because the rearset was pushing on the pedal. I'll find out when I install a new rearset.
I just ebayed a DP jacket, textile with leather shoulders and sleeves(and pads, of course.), and I'll pick up a new helmet when I get paid again. I've got gloves that will serve until I can pick up some more, although the Fieldsheers I was wearing aren't toasted, just scraped up. They really saved my hands that day. Good gloves.
Thanks again, everybody.
I have a stock mirror and I think maybe a headlight ring. pm me your info. [thumbsup]
Quote from: Bun-bun on June 03, 2009, 04:44:25 PM
Nah, bruh, shorts and flip-flops. Good thing I was wearing the tank top!
[laugh] [laugh] [laugh] I just don't get those people...Glad you're doing well...and yes the rash is the worst of it, pain wise, and from your pix, your shoulder must really sting. I just have about an inch or so of rash on my knee...I'm the one who hit the Deer Saturday...we are weekend warrior pavement kissers now...Glad to see your bike is getting back together again too.
I will be bikeless until insurance is figured out and I figure out what to buy or not to buy... happy [moto] ing
glad to see you doing okay. Heal fast ride soon.
Quote from: Bun-bun on May 31, 2009, 08:08:11 PM
Even the perfed leathers aren't as comfortable as textile.
I've got the Dianese Del Mar perf (white) and it's so much more comfortable, even in 115+ degree weather, than the Mesh that i had before it. It's all in the lining. It ain't a cheap jacket, but it's worth it.
yich! glad your alright that shoulder looks nasty, well could be way worse. Yet another reason why i will NEVER use a non leather jacket, even down here in the desert of el paso as long as im going fast its no problem :P
Going down sucks glad I havn't hit the dirt yet, but all things considered you seem to have gotten off pretty light! only cosmetic damage to your bike and humans heal so that doesn't cost anything [evil]
Quote from: NAKID on June 01, 2009, 07:23:39 AM
Glad you're ok. I have a throttle tube with Pro-Grip gel grips (both sides). PM me your address and they're yours...
They came in yesterday, and they look great!
Big :-* :-* to you, Chris!
I just gotta point out that I think it is really cool of all the members offering to help Bun Bun. I lurked on this board for little while and noticed that everyone seemed respectful and helpful.
I am new to the Ducati world. My new Monster is simply the coolest thing I've ever ridden & I now know the Ducati enthusiasts on this board are as great as their rides. [clap]
Looks like you had a fair escape there, and your kit [mostly] did a good job.
Hope you mend quickly.
this is the coolest board. Not just because of the moderators, but the tone was set by the flounders. respect, offers to help, Pay it Forward, help we offer to ecah other. Cause one time or another we need each other.
Each time I ride, I realize that if I tip over I'm gonna need some stranger to help put the bike right. Yeah, I know the backside way to pick the bike up, but it isn't enough. A male gotta pick the beast up. so, I do what I can. Send parts. PIF. offer condolences, do what I can.
Cause this board is worth it. ;)
Quote from: lauramonster on June 06, 2009, 07:35:09 PM
this is the coolest board. Not just because of the moderators, but the tone was set by the flounders. respect, offers to help, Pay it Forward, help we offer to ecah other. Cause one time or another we need each other.
Each time I ride, I realize that if I tip over I'm gonna need some stranger to help put the bike right. Yeah, I know the backside way to pick the bike up, but it isn't enough. A male gotta pick the beast up. so, I do what I can. Send parts. PIF. offer condolences, do what I can.
Cause this board is worth it. ;)
+11tyB
I didn't know when I bought my bike that I'd be buying into a whole network of damned good people too. This board alone makes the purchase worthwhile, not to mention the grins I get every time I ride.
Quote from: lauramonster on June 06, 2009, 07:35:09 PM
I realize that if I tip over I'm gonna need some stranger to help put the bike right. Yeah, I know the backside way to pick the bike up, but it isn't enough.
What?! You mean you can't one arm it like Tom Cruise from MI-2?!
Just noticed that today. [roll]
True..this is a great board though! [thumbsup]
Update: Bun got your pm about the mirror glad you found one. About the trim ring, Bonfy just left to OK for a couple days I forgot about that so she won't be able to check till at least midweek maybe further towards the weekend. :-\ Sorry brother.