My Poor Duc. She didn't Deserve This.

[SKOM]

So I going for a ride last night.   [moto]
I am in the left lane of a road that has 2 lanes each way. Light traffic.

There is a car in front of me and to my right. It starts to slow down. As I am passing this car - she decides to make an emergency U-Turn. In front of me. I had nowhere to go as I was even with her rear quarter panel at the time.

The last thing I remember was hitting her car with the bike and flying through the air.
I wake up in the hospital as they are giving me an MRI. I am terrified.

I passed in and out of conciousness for about an hour.
Can I wiggle my toes. Yup. Sweet.
I remember the paramedic saying it was a good thing I had all my gear on. I agree.
I also remember the police officer saying the Lady had NO insurance.
This hurt almost as much as imagining what state my bike was in.

I got out of the hospital this morning. I escaped with a concussion and lots of bruising and sprains. My right leg got it pretty bad. I think I landed on my right shoulder and face.

In true fashion my streak of luck continues. This is by far the worst. I just want to ride. The bike is not as bad as I thought it would be. Its make the beast with two backsed don't get me wrong. Mirrors gone, side panel gone, fender gone, take chipped and scratched to shit. All levers are bent. It does start though. Oh and the forks are done also.

F T W

/End Vent 

ill try to post some pics in a bit. i'm going for a nap.

[jdubbs32584]

So glad you're ok! I'm sorry about the bike (make the beast with two backsing idiot lady). If theres anything you need, let us know.

*big hugs for SKOM*

[JohnnyDucati]

Oh, man - good job on pulling through this one.  

You made it.  You win.

Don't sweat the bike.

Good luck and heal fast.

[red baron]

Another proper gear winning story.

Heal fast.

[Scottish]

Oh man, oh man..... Brother I feel for you, man you need to light some candles or burn some incense.... something to change your ju-ju. Take care of yourself and heal well.

[minnesotamonster]

I think you should buy a bubble and live in it for awhile. 

Glad you are ok for the most part

Heal fast.

[scduc]

Totally blows. Great to hear you are O.K. Ive been there. Maybe not as bad, but I did spend 6 hours at the big H. Broken wrist and shoulder. 4 years later I still hurt at times. I am back on 2 wheels with a different approach. Now, I ride extremely defense. I assume that no one sees me and I put my bike where I have all the room possible for escape. Dont give up, get better. and get back on. I know I was a miserable SOB til I bought my S2R this year. I think it is in my blood. Oh yeah, do "not" let your insurance buy the bike. If you plan on riding again with a new bike you will most likely make a good buck selling old parts.

[Howie]

Oh man   I thought the Bronx was the only place uninsured drivers made illegal U turns without looking.  Is someone in that Canadian town practicing Voodoo on you?  I thought you were moving.  Work on healing up, worry about the bike and money later.  Do contact a lawyer when you feel up to it.  Insured or not she is financially liable, though it might be like getting blood out of a stone.

[Labbedds]

Heal fast, glad you're ok, this is why i have the MAX on my insurance on everything.  Another +1 for wearing gear for the crash and not for show (t-shirt, shorts).

[jesse370]

christ man, at least you are in one piece...


but I thought you were supposed to have good karma now man. make the beast with two backsing shit.

sue the shit out of her!

Oh and I have one stock lever you are more then welcome to have, I have CRG's now and only one is perfect. So if you want it I will mail it your way bro.

[Monsterlover]

christ man, at least you are in one piece...


but I thought you were supposed to have good karma now man. make the beast with two backsing shit.

sue the shit out of her!

Oh and I have one stock lever you are more then welcome to have, I have CRG's now and only one is perfect. So if you want it I will mail it your way bro.

+1 Let 'er have it.

Glad to hear you're alive.  That's really what matters, the bike can be rebuilt or replaced.  You can't.  This could have been soooo much worse.

[eesnas]

Geez, lady had no insurance, seems like the real idiot drivers always have no insurance, suspended license, etc... They should crachdown on this shit somehow, the chich that rear ended me had a suspended license. A few years ago some jerkoff backed into my car with his, almost like he wanted to make it look like I rear ended him, of course he had no insurance. These people are make the beast with two backsing trash, this is unbelievable. 

So glad you are okay at least.

[SKOM]

Thanks for the good words. 

I will be suing her of course. I suppose it could have been worse (although I am starting to sound like a bit of a broken record at this point). The pain has really set in now. Feels like I was beaten with a pipe. I just want to be out riding again ASAP.

I am moving on the 15th. Flying though LAX into Melbourne. I may just pick up cheap bike when I get there. I am finishing up at my current job and will be spending the last two weeks on ATV's in the woods. Not sure how that's going to go 

I have to stop by the police station tomorrow to write a statement. I'm having trouble rembering things about the accident. I'm not even sure what street I was on. Just the u-turn. I'll call my insurance company tomorrow and see what they can do for me.

[moto]

[Carman]

+1 to hear you were wearing the right gear

Heal quick

[ArguZ]

Good you are still in one piece...glad to hear.

Make sure your next president stands for health insurance for everyone.
Actually here in Europe its illegal to drive any kind of vehicle without an insurance that pays for your mistakes.
So if I run over a kid I have to pay for EVERYTHING needed to cure it...infinitely.
Thats the basic insurance here...the next step pays for damage on your own bike/car.