Flyinfool Posted May 21, 2017 #26 Posted May 21, 2017 I want to thank everyone for the prayers and thoughts. I am surely a lucky man when you look at the bike. I willy to find out ewhat happen to cause the wheel to lock up but i n Illinois you cant buy back a totaled vehicle, Just hope the insurance picks up all the accessories. Some of which can not be bought anymore. Maybe I can talk who, ever to let ,e take those of the bike. As for me I will heal but dam I feel like i have run over by 2 trains. Can't move without help but that will heal. now the task of tracking down a new bike Yes Rick you are a lucky man. Prayers out for a speedy and complete healing. Maybe the man upstairs was trying to tell you that you need a 3rd gen............................... June 5 is coming quick.
GAWildKat Posted May 21, 2017 #27 Posted May 21, 2017 I agree, heal up and yes, your guardian angel was looking out for you. Follow all the doc's orders. Sent from my SM-T350 using Tapatalk
bill in mn Posted May 21, 2017 #28 Posted May 21, 2017 One in a million to be able to walk away or even post about it. Glad your doing better and heal up soon. Bill
saddlebum Posted May 21, 2017 #29 Posted May 21, 2017 Rick you are one lucky SOB. What ever Guardian Angels you were blessed with worked over time on this one. Best pray they keep up the good work. As far as the bike goes at the end of the day its just nuts and bolts. Also you may not be able to buy the bike back but maybe they will let you check it out to see what went wrong.
Woody Posted May 21, 2017 #30 Posted May 21, 2017 Rick our thoughts and prayers are with you. I'm glad you was not riding faster than your guardian angle could fly because they must have been right there with you.
Rick Haywood Posted May 21, 2017 Author #31 Posted May 21, 2017 Rick you are one lucky SOB. What ever Guardian Angels you were blessed with worked over time on this one. Best pray they keep up the good work. As far as the bike goes at the end of the day its just nuts and bolts. Also you may not be able to buy the bike back but maybe they will let you check it out to see what went wrong. I am hoping to get a look at it as soon as I can move a little. Plus I want to see if i can take a couple accessories off the bike that a person can't buy any longer.
Sylvester Posted May 21, 2017 #32 Posted May 21, 2017 What can I say that hasn't been said other than I thank God you are still with us. I feel your pain since I have been there, and you need to take it easy or you will lock up (know this since I've been there). Best of all brother,
sleepy2 Posted May 21, 2017 #33 Posted May 21, 2017 Sorry to hear about your incident! Glad you weren't more seriously injured! Hope insurance comes thru for you.
Barrycuda Posted May 21, 2017 #34 Posted May 21, 2017 Just like the before me, wow and we are very glad you aren't seriously hurt. Speedy recovery
snyper316 Posted May 22, 2017 #35 Posted May 22, 2017 Glad your ok and since your looking for new bike I hear Yamaha is revealing a new one... Maybe you can be the first to try it. Hope you heal soon. Sent from my LG-K371 using Tapatalk
slowrollwv Posted May 22, 2017 #36 Posted May 22, 2017 Dog on it Rick I go to the drag strip for a few days of bike races and come home to read this and see those pics. Glad you are not hurt too much. Take the time to heal, your bike can be replaced but friends can't.
IH Truck Guy Posted May 22, 2017 #37 Posted May 22, 2017 I kept trying to tell you that your too old to try out for the X-Games..lol Real glad Slim wasn't on the back. Awesome news that you will have a full recovery. Take it slow buddy. We'll catch you and Shirley down the road.... Rest up and heal quickly my friend.
Prairiehammer Posted May 22, 2017 #38 Posted May 22, 2017 Sheez! Has not anyone ever reminded you that the Venture is not an off road bike? Broken back?! THAT seems like a pretty serious injury. Are you still in the hospital? If so, where? As for another bike...got a nice black First Gen if you want to go "retro". Take care, Bud.
Aussie Annie Posted May 22, 2017 #39 Posted May 22, 2017 So thankful that you will heal, and that your girl was not involved. Take care Alan was thinking possible rear diff ??
Dragonslayer Posted May 22, 2017 #40 Posted May 22, 2017 While your thinking of a new bike I too (meaning my friend Big Ricky) has a low mileage 2007 Midnight Venture on the market, check the classifieds. So glad you were not serious hurt and will recovery. Sorry but the bike looks like toast.
Dale124 Posted May 22, 2017 #41 Posted May 22, 2017 Frightening, truly frightening!! Like all those before me, I'm glad you lived to tell the tale, Rick. Hang in there, brighter days ahead. Dale.
etcswjoe Posted May 22, 2017 #42 Posted May 22, 2017 Thankful you are still here to tell us about it, praying for a speedy recovery. Don't let your docs or insurance short change you on checking you out, it took years for some of my issues to show.
Mopar4ever Posted May 22, 2017 #43 Posted May 22, 2017 Glad you're here to tell the tale, bikes can be replaced, people not so much.
Bubber Posted May 23, 2017 #45 Posted May 23, 2017 So sorry to hear about your crash, So happy to hear you made it through it. Heal fast and prayers be with you. Bubber
N3FOL Posted May 23, 2017 #46 Posted May 23, 2017 Glad to hear that you are just sore and survived the crash. Your guardian is truly watching over you. Hope you can get yourself checked out down the road. Heal and rest. Regards.
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