Hey Eck, Can you believe this !!!!!

[rsstar]

Finally, after being laid up and then recouperating from my bypass surgery, I got to go for a ride last weekend (7th). Rode up Hwy 31 to Montgomery where I spent the night. Took off Sunday morning to ride down 82 and 29 to Crestview and on down to the coast. I had driven this route this Spring in a bus only from South to North. Anyway, got to Union Springs where I rode around the town looking at old houses for a short time, then headed out of town. At the main intersection I had a red light. While waiting a car pulled up behind me. When the light turned green I looked and then slowly pulled out. The next thing I knew I was staring into the grille of a Dodge SUV on my right. I had no time to react; the SUV hit me, pushed me sideways about ten feet before it stopped and I fell over to the left. The bike went down hard. I rolled a little then layed there for a minute. Long story short, the impact broke the two bones just above my right foot and dislocated my ankle. They took me to Montgomery for surgery and I came home tuesday last week.

 

I have just about given up on bikes. I am hoping that they total out the Wing, even though I really love it. And it only has 2350 miles on it. Two accidents in one year with quadruple bypass in between. And I have this horrendous scrape/bruise on the left side of my ribcage. I think that's where I hit the left handlebar going off. Well, I won't be making any ride-ins or meet and eats for at least 6 weeks. And then if I do attend it will be in my truck. I am over motorcycles. !!!!!!!

[Brake Pad]

I bettcha she was on a cell phone:2cents:

[VTirelli]

Wow RS, what a 'welcome back'. Sorry to hear about your trouble. It sucks that some clueless idiot has to almost kill someone and then ruin a (usually) enjoyable experience.

 

Hope you recover quickly.

[juggler]

Well that's a rude 'Welcome Back" to riding. I bet that Wing didn't have side-impact air-bags. You and Black Owl will fit in perfectly at Venture-ins, he drives his Ford Venture-Ranger towing his Virago on the trailer.

 

If your so damn blind or distracted that you can not see a bike as big as a damn Goldwing then you deserve to have your license suspended.

[ibents]

Sorry to hear about your mishap and I'm glad that you're still alive to talk about it. We really have to watch out for some of these people at lights and intersections, its been close for me a few times, thats why I always take an extra few seconds before moving out and I don't care if the guy behind gets impatient, I aint in no hurry.

Its unfortunate that this incident is putting you off riding, but under all the circumstances I can understand. Hope you are feeling better soon.

 

Ian

[mini-muffin]

So sorry to hear about this. Also sorry to hear this has put you off bikes though I think we all understand that. Hope you heal up fast.

 

Margaret

[sarges46]

Man what rotten luck! I am sure glad it wasnt worse though. What broke your foot?? The bike falling on it..dumb question I guess.

[cecdoo]

Sorry to hear about the crash, but glad you werent hurt alot worse. Hope you have a quick pain free recovery. Take care. Craig

[mtman]

I bettcha she was on a cell phone:2cents:

 

Bettcha yer right, would love to:buttkick:whoever it was. So sorry to hear this my brother, do heal quickly

[rsstar]

Thanks all for the kind words. Sorry it took me so long to get back but due to a power surge that took out my DSL box I don't have internet at the house right now. Today is my first day back at work. Can't do a whole lot but at least I'm here. Bike is at the shop for the repair estimate. I want it totaled but I don't think it will be. If not it will be repaired to new and then going up for sale. Only has 2350 miles on it.

Rick, my right foot was broke....the side the SUV hit me. And I have a horrendous abrasion just below my rib cage on the left side. I think that is where I hit the bars going off.

As for the lady, she said she was looking for a certain street or road. Didn't see the light until she saw me.

Yes, I still love motorcycles but I don't want to ever have to go through this again. And eliminating the bike does eliminate some of the risk. I've had three major traumas in my life this year. I would just like to heal up good and be "healthy" for awhile. Thanks again for your well wishes.

[Ozark]

Very sorry to hear that. Hope recovery goes well and you stay a part of our "Venture" family. Good Luck

[Eck]

Hey Eck, Can you believe this !!!!!

 

 

Hey Rich,

Look here my friend, if your not interested in attending a meet & eat you really do not have to go through all this to be excused...

 

I mean, hey,

Anyone here would be willing to accept the "I cant make it because"..blah, blah, blah..!!

 

There is no need for you to have broken bones, stiches, bruises, and all that stuff to get out of a VR.Org meet & eat..

 

From here on out, I would highly recomend you use your truck if you do decide to attend one..

 

All in all...I am certainly happy you are able to write us and tell us of your reasons for not being able to attend a meet & eat in the near future....

 

I wish you well and hope you find the road to a speedy recovery...!!