GolfVenture Posted June 27, 2012 Share #1 Posted June 27, 2012 Went down near Tonopah NV. last Tuesday 19th of June. I lost control of the VR. Broken right ribs, right collar bone, left hand and wrist. some rear road rash. no head, neck, back nor leg injuries. Oh ya, right lung punchured. My beautiful 91 VR with 9200 miles is totaled. Hand & wrist surgury done. I should be getting out of the UMC, Las Vegas in 2 days. Vacation started great on sat 16th june, ride down from Buckley Wa. Leaving Las Vegas monday morning for Vacaville where my daughter is an RN, Will spend a a few weeks there to heal up before taking the drive back to Buckley. Looking for ideas to get the highest value for my 91 VR, It was like it just rode off the show room floor. It was that nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigLenny Posted June 27, 2012 Share #2 Posted June 27, 2012 Oh Man! I hate to hear that! You didn't give the details of the crash, but it certainly sounds like you took a hard fall. Take your time to recover, and hopefully you'll be ready to get back in the saddle sooner than you think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarges46 Posted June 27, 2012 Share #3 Posted June 27, 2012 Sorry to hear this and also glad that its not worse! I think the most value for the wrecked bike is through parts distribution. Is the plastic all thats wrecked? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ragtop69gs Posted June 27, 2012 Share #4 Posted June 27, 2012 Sorry to hear this ! At least you're still hear to tell the story Shame after all the love you put into that bike. Heal up fast, you got another bike to buy . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Condor Posted June 27, 2012 Share #5 Posted June 27, 2012 sorry to hear about the accident brian anything I can do to help let me know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pegasus1300 Posted June 27, 2012 Share #6 Posted June 27, 2012 I feel your pain.I went down one year ago on the 23rd with many of the same injuries.I was riding a 2008 RSV-S with only 3500 miles on it.Since there was no other vihucle involved it is hard to bargin with your own company.Good luck with your claims and I hope you heal up completely.I still have a few issues that will probably not go away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skydoc_17 Posted June 27, 2012 Share #7 Posted June 27, 2012 Hey Brian, Both Jean and I are very sorry to hear about your recent accident, but we are both glad to hear that you are alive and on the mend! Bikes can be replaced, chicks dig scars, but YOU my friend, are one of a kind, and we are glad you are still with us. Take some time to heal, and keep us posted on your recovery! Earl and Jean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
star4772 Posted June 27, 2012 Share #8 Posted June 27, 2012 Sorry to hear about this,you will be sore for sometime but at least you are still here to enjoy life after you recover. Best wishes get well soon. Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bongobobny Posted June 27, 2012 Share #9 Posted June 27, 2012 Awwww, man Brian, I'm speechless!! I'm so sorry to hear of your unfortunate incident, but glad you can communicate with us! I've had broken ribs, and broken collarbones, but not together, so I know how uncomfortable it is. You take time and heal and keep us up to date, you have many friends here who care about you!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
etcswjoe Posted June 27, 2012 Share #10 Posted June 27, 2012 Heal fast and our prayers are with you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yammer Dan Posted June 27, 2012 Share #11 Posted June 27, 2012 Ribs are the worse. None are fun. Listen to the Docs and din't get in a hurry. Shame to loose such a nice bike but there are others out there. As asked is it just plastic damage? What Insurance claims totaled not always beyond repair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phoneman1981 Posted June 27, 2012 Share #12 Posted June 27, 2012 The most important thing is that you are still alive. I have been in the same situation. Heal well and get back on when the time is right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eck Posted June 27, 2012 Share #13 Posted June 27, 2012 Sorry to hear of your misfourtune, but am certainly glad you are able to tell us about it. I know the pain well...and wish you a most comfortable recovery. Its good to smile, but dont laugh..it takes your breath away having broken ribs..Dont eat beans either..and stay away from pepper on your meals...sneezing will kill ya. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dacheedah Posted June 27, 2012 Share #14 Posted June 27, 2012 heal fast and ride on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prairiehammer Posted June 27, 2012 Share #15 Posted June 27, 2012 Damn, Brian! That's terrible news. And it's too bad about YOUR injuries as well. Get well. Your Royale needs you to save it from the wrecking yard. What happened? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carbon_One Posted June 27, 2012 Share #16 Posted June 27, 2012 Bad news there about the accident but good you're still here to tell the tail. Heal well. Larry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XV1100SE Posted June 27, 2012 Share #17 Posted June 27, 2012 Sorry to hear about your accident. Heal well and quickly ! Details on what caused you to go down? Good for others to hear how things happened so we can watch out for the same type of situation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bummer Posted June 27, 2012 Share #18 Posted June 27, 2012 That's terrible! It's good that you're here to tell us. Mend fast and get well soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yama Mama Posted June 27, 2012 Share #19 Posted June 27, 2012 I hope you heal up well. I am so glad that you are here and able to tell us about it though. I am real sorry about your bike too. I can tell how much you loved it. Yama Mama Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyR Posted June 27, 2012 Share #20 Posted June 27, 2012 Sorry to hear about the situation. Glad you're still with us though. Fill us in on what happened when you can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chabicheka Posted June 27, 2012 Share #21 Posted June 27, 2012 very sorry about the accident, pal.... hope the healing process goes well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midnightrider1300 Posted June 27, 2012 Share #22 Posted June 27, 2012 Hey man sorry bout the loss and your pain....here's something I found u might be interested in just in case... http://www.cycletrader.com/listing/1992-Yamaha-Venture-Royale-104551541 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evan Posted June 27, 2012 Share #23 Posted June 27, 2012 Sounds like you may be in some pain for a while Brian so let your daughter look after you well. Glad you are able to connect with your fellow forum members who hurt in a different way when one of us goes down. Keep us posted and stay connected. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIC Posted June 27, 2012 Share #24 Posted June 27, 2012 Man Brian, I know how much time and effort you put into your trip. I am so sorry to hear how it has turned out. Heal fast. As far as the insurance end, you need to scour the ads from ALL over to find good clean matching or similar bikes. I will be a fight, but you will need to show market value and repalcement bike costs to fight and win against them. Take care and recover for another trip at another time. Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miles Posted June 27, 2012 Share #25 Posted June 27, 2012 Golf&Venture, I am very sorry to hear that you went down. I did tell you specifically to call me if anything happened, or if you need any help. I was not kidding. I have to be down in that area anyway, and am leaving Olympia in about 1 hour...so call my cell number I gave you, and talk to me. I will be riding through Vacaville today, spending the night in Fairfield. Going to San Jose tomorrow, then to Auburn in the afternoon. I will be coming back on late Sunday, spending the night in Yreka, then home on Monday. If you need ANYTHING...call me dammit...that is what I am here for. It is always a bad thing to go down, and break bones, pride, and the bike. But qwhat a perfect excuse to upgrade to a 2nd generation Venturer, eh? Miles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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