mrsteve Posted August 23, 2014 Share #1 Posted August 23, 2014 (edited) So I'm ridding home yesterday minding my own business and marveling at how courteous everyone on the freeway was being, nobody had to be in front of anyone, nobody weaving/cutting anyone off.... just a nice ride home. I was returning the courtesy and riding in the #3 lane at 70 miles per hour. (3 lane wide stretch of the freeway) All of a sudden I thought I had a front blow-out, or the front wheel locked up. Any way you looked at it, I was going down. When the bike was leaning at about a 45 degree angle to the left I knew I was just about to be the first person to the crash scene, and I was. I departed the bike. It continued to lay down on it's left side and slide down the #3 lane............I went into the #2 lane and donated skin to the highway gods. When I stopped cartwheeling and rolling I realized I was in the #2 lane and had not lost consciousness so I got up and walked to the shoulder, amazed that I hadn't been squished. The first sound I heard was a woman asking if I wanted her to call anyone. I said no that I was ok. Three other people stopped and were upset that I was trying to pick up the bike and move out of the traffic lane. I conceded and let them do it. Some one else said they had called the highway patrol. I looked at my helmet and it had blood on it and remember saying "oh **** did one of you guys get cut on the bike?" Someone said "no, that's yours, look at your arms" Ok, time to see if the bike still runs, I gotta get home. Yup, started right up. One bent crash bar, kicked it straight enough for the shifter to work. Talked with the guys that stopped for a while and tried to determine what the f... just happened. I still don't know. The guy that was 2 cars back said he saw my head hit the road at least 3 times. I shook my head and said I think I'll be ok cuz I can still hear both brain cells rollin' around. Highway patrol talked me into taking the ambulance ride to the trauma center. I kept telling everyone that I was ok, "just picked up some new rid'n tattoos" Cat scan showed that I was correct. Cat scan also showed something in my left lung, not from the crash. Guess I'm guna go see my doctor. So, I'm ok, the bike looks like an easy fix. I'll call the highway patrol Monday to see if they had it towed or if someone stole it. (It's not where I left it) I got off of the bike because 2 years ago when I crashed a plane it took 3 guys to peel the airplane off of me so I could walk away from that one. Yes, I am very lucky, and I know it. Anyone wanna go flyin' or riddin'? Steve Edited August 26, 2014 by Eck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowpuc Posted August 23, 2014 Share #2 Posted August 23, 2014 WOW!! Really really glad you are ok Steve!! Bottom line, you are one fortunate soul to have had the perfect timing for your crash (not that anytime is a good time to fall). Those other drivers on the highway that day should be commended for their good driving standards and thoughtfulness in helping you out. Thoughts and prayers my friend as you go thru the healing process! It will be interesting to hear exactly what happened to cause it.. Best wishes. Puc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slowrollwv Posted August 23, 2014 Share #3 Posted August 23, 2014 Steve sorry to hear of your crash but glad you are hear to talk about it. The bike can be fixed or replaced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
videoarizona Posted August 23, 2014 Share #4 Posted August 23, 2014 Yikes! Glad you are ok! Scary stuff... If you ever figure out what happened...please let us know! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XV1100SE Posted August 23, 2014 Share #5 Posted August 23, 2014 Glad to hear that you are okay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KICKSHOT Posted August 23, 2014 Share #6 Posted August 23, 2014 Glad you are doing as well as you are. Bikes can be fixed faster than humans heal. Let us know if you figure out what happened. Good luck and prayers on the lung issue. kickshot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tufftom4 Posted August 23, 2014 Share #7 Posted August 23, 2014 So glad to hear you are OK when I went down it was only 55-60mph and I am still recovering, you are lucky if it were a Harley person without a helmet he would be an organ donor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yammer Dan Posted August 23, 2014 Share #8 Posted August 23, 2014 Glad you are here to post it!!! Bet you are sore today but it will heal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
friesman Posted August 23, 2014 Share #9 Posted August 23, 2014 (edited) so sorry to hear of your crash, but very thankful that youre mostly ok... Don't wait to get that spot looked at in your lung,....it might turn out that the crash saves you by detecting something early.... Brian Edited August 23, 2014 by friesman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Illinois Posted August 23, 2014 Share #10 Posted August 23, 2014 Glad to hear you came out as well as you did. Thanks for the riding/ flying offer but think I'll pass. Ever consider Surfing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin-vic-b.c. Posted August 23, 2014 Share #11 Posted August 23, 2014 Thanks for being here to tell the story. I also would love to know what the he!! happened. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Condor Posted August 23, 2014 Share #12 Posted August 23, 2014 WHEW!! I'd take a vacation and go to Vegas..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeWa Posted August 23, 2014 Share #13 Posted August 23, 2014 Whoa Steve. Glad you came through in one piece. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Rollins Posted August 23, 2014 Share #14 Posted August 23, 2014 Don't wait to get that spot looked at in your lung,....it might turn out that the crash saves you by detecting something early.... Same thing I was thinking, Get it checked out. postive vibes going your way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brown Angel Posted August 24, 2014 Share #15 Posted August 24, 2014 Prayers for you my friend. What they found in your lung is something that was brought up and take heed. Peace to you . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dale124 Posted August 24, 2014 Share #16 Posted August 24, 2014 That is a truely frightening story for those of us that ride. Not only do we have to watch for the idiots on the road, apparently we have to worry about something strange happening from the bike itself. It is amazing that you were able to walk away from a crash at that speed. I'm glad that you are here to tell the tale. Please keep us posted on any further developments. Dale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildBill1 Posted August 24, 2014 Share #17 Posted August 24, 2014 So I'm ridding home yesterday minding my own business and marveling at how courteous everyone on the freeway was being, nobody had to be in front of anyone, nobody weaving/cutting anyone off.... just a nice ride home. I was returning the courtesy and riding in the #3 lane at 70 miles per hour. (3 lane wide stretch of the freeway) All of a sudden I thought I had a front blow-out, or the front wheel locked up. Any way you looked at it, I was going down. When the bike was leaning at about a 45 degree angle to the left I knew I was just about to be the first person to the crash scene, and I was. I departed the bike. It continued to lay down on it's left side and slide down the #3 lane............I went into the #2 lane and donated skin to the highway gods. When I stopped cartwheeling and rolling I realized I was in the #2 lane and had not lost consciousness so I got up and walked to the shoulder, amazed that I hadn't been squished. The first sound I heard was a woman asking if I wanted her to call anyone. I said no that I was ok. Three other people stopped and were upset that I was trying to pick up the bike and move out of the traffic lane. I conceded and let them do it. Some one else said they had called the highway patrol. I looked at my helmet and it had blood on it and remember saying "oh **** did one of you guys get cut on the bike?" Someone said "no, that's yours, look at your arms" Ok, time to see if the bike still runs, I gotta get home. Yup, started right up. One bent crash bar, kicked it straight enough for the shifter to work. Talked with the guys that stopped for a while and tried to determine what the f... just happened. I still don't know. The guy that was 2 cars back said he saw my head hit the road at least 3 times. I shook my head and said I think I'll be ok cuz I can still hear both brain cells rollin' around. Highway patrol talked me into taking the ambulance ride to the trauma center. I kept telling everyone that I was ok, "just picked up some new rid'n tattoos" Cat scan showed that I was correct. Cat scan also showed something in my left lung, not from the crash. Guess I'm guna go see my doctor. So, I'm ok, the bike looks like an easy fix. I'll call the highway patrol Monday to see if they had it towed or if someone stole it. (It's not where I left it) I got off of the bike because 2 years ago when I crashed a plane it took 3 guys to peel the airplane off of me so I could walk away from that one. Yes, I am very lucky, and I know it. Anyone wanna go flyin' or riddin'? Steve Can't say that I want too go flying or riding with you. Just one question, what made you think you could ride the bike home with the front wheel locked-up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarges46 Posted August 24, 2014 Share #18 Posted August 24, 2014 Wow what happened with that wheel I wonder! I'd fly with you anytime! The odds are even better now for a wheels to runway set down! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barrycuda Posted August 24, 2014 Share #19 Posted August 24, 2014 That is a scary story, but thankfully with a happy ending. Here is to a speedy recovery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evan Posted August 25, 2014 Share #20 Posted August 25, 2014 Amazing story. Think we are all lucky that you can share it with us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uncledj Posted August 25, 2014 Share #21 Posted August 25, 2014 Wow. It's gettin' crazy out there. Must be sumthin' in the air. I'm very pleased to hear you're all right. Be well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black wing Posted August 25, 2014 Share #22 Posted August 25, 2014 have a quick recovery, and check your lines for air. i had almost the same thing happen to me once just with more warning, smelt a little burning the bike began to slow and then started squealing. by the time the bike was on the shoulder it wouldn't move. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmiller Posted August 26, 2014 Share #23 Posted August 26, 2014 Glad you are here to tell your story, there has to be an angel sitting on your shoulder, first a plane now a bike and you walk away. Hope all work out well with the lung! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saddlebum Posted August 26, 2014 Share #24 Posted August 26, 2014 Glad to here you came out Ok but mostly alive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PBJ Posted August 26, 2014 Share #25 Posted August 26, 2014 sorry about the crash but glad you're still with us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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