Dragonslayer Posted September 2, 2010 #1 Posted September 2, 2010 I talked to my friend and fellow member John Gibson (Raceman62race) today who informed me he is now a member of that club that nobody want's to join but some of us are inducted to. The Rider Down Club. Evidently on the way home yesterday he was waiting at a light when a mini-van coming up on his right side tried to make a left turn, careened off a couple of vehicles before hitting him on his right side ejecting him off his bike and wipeing out the right side of his 2nd gen Venture. He is alright, relatively speaking, and did not break anything after hitting the ground hard. He said he was pretty sore and was on the way to his doctor for pain meds for bruised hip and side. John is a good friend and a super guy if you've met him. He thinks his bike may be totalled and I'm asking for your prayers and well wishes for his speedy recovery and bike settlement with the insurance company so he can be back riding on two wheels soon.
etcswjoe Posted September 2, 2010 #2 Posted September 2, 2010 Prayers and well wishes from a fellow club member.
Dano Posted September 2, 2010 #4 Posted September 2, 2010 Same here, prayers on the way. Almost had a cager take me out a couple of weeks ago turning right in front of me from the left lane. He knew I was there too.
painterman67 Posted September 2, 2010 #5 Posted September 2, 2010 my list just keeps on getting longer.Good thing I work by myself most of the time...Multitasking........Ive met John and his wife. Good peaple. Prayers sent my friend. Heal well and godspeed david
RandyR Posted September 2, 2010 #6 Posted September 2, 2010 sorry to hear the news. John is a great guy.
Dragonslayer Posted September 2, 2010 Author #7 Posted September 2, 2010 Same here, prayers on the way. Almost had a cager take me out a couple of weeks ago turning right in front of me from the left lane. He knew I was there too.Damn Cagers with cell phones there ought to be a law against them.
mini-muffin Posted September 2, 2010 #8 Posted September 2, 2010 Glad he's ok a bit sore but still with us. I wish people would pay attention when they drive but I guess that's just wishful thinking. Margaret
Yammer Dan Posted September 2, 2010 #9 Posted September 2, 2010 Glad he is not any worse. Good luck with the Insurance people.
fxitdude Posted September 2, 2010 #12 Posted September 2, 2010 I remember the pain well. Prayers from Oklahoma. Glad it was only minor injurys the bike can be replaced life can't. Ok I have to ask the question was he wearing a helment I have been asked that at least 100 time since 7-6-2010 when the cager took my 07 VSR out from under me.
Dragonslayer Posted September 2, 2010 Author #13 Posted September 2, 2010 I remember the pain well. Prayers from Oklahoma. Glad it was only minor injurys the bike can be replaced life can't. Ok I have to ask the question was he wearing a helment I have been asked that at least 100 time since 7-6-2010 when the cager took my 07 VSR out from under me.Helmets are mandatory in Georgia and knowing John I'm sure he would not leave home without it.
cecdoo Posted September 2, 2010 #14 Posted September 2, 2010 Really sorry to hear this, hope he heals up quickly and the ins co treats him rite. Craig
Squidley Posted September 2, 2010 #15 Posted September 2, 2010 John....all the best to you, any accident you can walk away from is a good one. Thanks for giving us the heads up Bob
skydoc_17 Posted September 2, 2010 #16 Posted September 2, 2010 Both Earl and I hope that John is back in the saddle real soon. Prayers sent. Jean
rod Posted September 2, 2010 #17 Posted September 2, 2010 Sorry to hear that. As motorcycles most of us train and practice. I wish the cagers would. There are too many drivers that should not have a license. Rod
Blackjack Posted September 2, 2010 #18 Posted September 2, 2010 I just spoke to John and he tells me he's pretty sore and a bit bruised up, but he's otherwise doing fine. He did seem to be in very good spirits, especially for someone who just a day ago got thrown through the air from his bike and doesn't remember the flying part! Hopefully he will heal quickly and fully and will not have too much difficulty with the insurance side of this event. I'm hoping he's comfortably back in the saddle before very long... Habib the Relieved
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