starrider60 Posted August 1, 2011 #1 Posted August 1, 2011 TRIED TO TURN AROUND UPSLOPE IN A PARKING LOT AND DROPPED THE BIKE ON TOP OF MY ANKLE. SURGERY IS SCHEDULED FOR TOMORROW. SMALLER LEG BONE IS FRACTURED AND SEPARATED. WILL BE DOWN BOUT A MONTH. OKAY, SO I KNEW BETTER. WILL GET MY $5 IN SOON.
Flyinfool Posted August 1, 2011 #3 Posted August 1, 2011 OUCH! Your not supposed to do that. But you knew that already. Hope it heals quick and easy.
wes0778 Posted August 1, 2011 #5 Posted August 1, 2011 TRIED TO TURN AROUND UPSLOPE IN A PARKING LOT AND DROPPED THE BIKE ON TOP OF MY ANKLE. SURGERY IS SCHEDULED FOR TOMORROW. SMALLER LEG BONE IS FRACTURED AND SEPARATED. WILL BE DOWN BOUT A MONTH. OKAY, SO I KNEW BETTER. WILL GET MY $5 IN SOON. Wow, Jerry!!! Sorry to hear this, anything I can do? Let us know how the surgery turns out!!!
ragtop69gs Posted August 1, 2011 #6 Posted August 1, 2011 I guess a leg bone is better than scratched paint & chrome Hoping ya heal fast.
Phoneman1981 Posted August 1, 2011 #7 Posted August 1, 2011 Sory to hear about your mishap. That can happen on any of us at anytime. Heal well...
Eck Posted August 1, 2011 #8 Posted August 1, 2011 Sorry to hear this, but glad your around to talk about it.. Hope all goes well during operation and your recovery.
kbran Posted August 2, 2011 #9 Posted August 2, 2011 Wow Jerry, hope it heals quick. It was great meeting you in July hope to see you again.
Reddog170 Posted August 2, 2011 #10 Posted August 2, 2011 Did you get it on video? Just joking, Hope you heal up well and are back on quickly. Shaun
99silver Posted August 2, 2011 #11 Posted August 2, 2011 I've done that a time or two, but without the leg under the bike.... Hope everything mends well, listen to the Doc and don't be a tuff guy and mess up his good work...
chabicheka Posted August 2, 2011 #12 Posted August 2, 2011 Sory to hear about your mishap. That can happen on any of us at anytime. Heal well... :sign yeah that:
csogbk Posted August 2, 2011 #13 Posted August 2, 2011 Hope it all goes well, I shattered my tib/fib in a parachute accident, I know how bad it sucks!!! Hang in there!!
starrider60 Posted August 10, 2011 Author #14 Posted August 10, 2011 THE ANKLE IS HEALING SLOWLY. GETTING THE STITCHES OUT NEXT TUESDAY. ALREADY BACK AT WORK. DOC SAID I COULD RETURN TO LIGHT DUTY. THAT'S THE ONLY KIND I HAVE SO... THANKS FOR YOUR HELP, EVERYONE.
BigBoyinMS Posted August 10, 2011 #15 Posted August 10, 2011 Hey Jer! Hope you get "on the road again" soon!
starrider60 Posted September 21, 2011 Author #18 Posted September 21, 2011 BACK ON THE BIKE. RODE TO THE COFFEE SHOP LAST FRIDAY. THEN TO THE CRACKER BARREL FOR LUNCH SATURDAY. BOUT 120 MILES. HAD TO GET SOME BOOTS WITH SIDE ZIPPERS TO GO OVER THE STEEL PLATE ON MY ANKLE BUT I'M RIDING. THANKS FOR THE ENCOURAGING WORDS. THIS IS TRULY A GREAT BUNCH.
Flyinfool Posted September 21, 2011 #19 Posted September 21, 2011 I'll bet it feels good to be back riding:900[1]: Is the steel plate permanent?
wes0778 Posted September 21, 2011 #20 Posted September 21, 2011 Jerry, Glad to hear this news!!! You up to making the ride to Memphis Oct. 1st?
starrider60 Posted September 22, 2011 Author #21 Posted September 22, 2011 i plan to ride to jackson and attend the star function that weekend. Thanks for the question.
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