Just an update on my recovery from my accident in June.

[Brake Pad]

Hey this is Mike just giving you guys an update on how my arms are recovering. I did three and a half months of intense physical therapy and completed that about two and a half weeks ago. Left-arm as you know had two breaks, and were put back together with screws and some kind of flex band. I have about 97% usage out of my left arm. Right arm is another story. This arm was broken and second locations, basically basically lower arm crushed in 4 places below the elbow and three places broken above the elbow. A specialist from St George Utah worked on my right arm for 7 hours. All the local doctor worked on my left arm for 2 hours at the same time. Now for the bike. It took Geico insurance company for months and 3 weeks to decide to Total the bike. I owed about $3,200 on it. It took them a good 20 days to pay the loan off. The bike shop that did the inspection on it didn't even know that Geico totaled it they contacted me today and I informed them that the bike was totaled. Now here it is since June 22nd when the bike was totaled we still have not yet seen a check. As far as me getting another bike. Because of the way the right arm is healing I doubt very much that I'm going to get back on a bike again. My motorcycle trailer is still sitting in Kanab Utah in a garage. It is for sale I'm asking $700 for it it's a matrix Rover trailer before the trip I put all new tires on it new LED lights new side marker lights it has a swivel hitch Chrome rail across the top. I paid $1,750 for it when I bought it in new. I will not be retrieving it. So if anybody's interested I'll give you the address the registration and title are in side the trailer underneath the spare tire. My dues are good here until June of next year, I'll check in every once in a while see how everybody's doing. And if Florida calls meet and greet well you know I'm going to show up. My decision to stop writing, Well for now is I'm having a hard time gaining strength back in my arms. I know it's going to be a slow go for a long time. And most of you know motorcycling and camping is a passion of mine. I don't know maybe somewhere down the line all surprised myself but for now it's a no-go. Ciao for now. Hope all is well.

[Yammer Dan]

Rehab in the weight room!! It will be a long slow trip. Good Luck. Don't give up!!!

[Davin]

All the best on a speedy recovery mate.

 

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[XV1100SE]

Sorry to hear things haven't gone the smoothest but you can expect that from insurance companies. They are quick to take payments but slow to pay out.

 

Stick around Mike. Good to hear updates from you and this is like a family...can never leave.

[BlueSky]

Thanks for the update! Keep working at the therapy and heal quickly!

[Flyinfool]

Glad to hear that progress is being made.

 

You do know that typing on this site is actually good therapy for the fine motor skills of the forearms????

 

Therefore you can not leave this family, your stuck with us. Might as well just get used to it and keep typing.

[RandyR]

good luck Mike.

[joeke3el]

I'm with Yammer Dan on this one. Weight room. It will take time, but your body will respond. Good luck.

 

Joe

[tufftom4]

I hope everything works out for you Mike and heal up.

[Jrichard]

TAKE it easy----and do a total heal!!!!-----------------GLAD that u r progressing along----------------I will b in FLA. in JAN.---------100 mi. N of Tampa-----------will keep my eyes and ears open fer a M&R------------Jrichard

[Desertwinds]

Hey this is Mike just giving you guys an update on how my arms are recovering. I did three and a half months of intense physical therapy and completed that about two and a half weeks ago. Left-arm as you know had two breaks, and were put back together with screws and some kind of flex band. I have about 97% usage out of my left arm. Right arm is another story. This arm was broken and second locations, basically basically lower arm crushed in 4 places below the elbow and three places broken above the elbow. A specialist from St George Utah worked on my right arm for 7 hours. All the local doctor worked on my left arm for 2 hours at the same time. Now for the bike. It took Geico insurance company for months and 3 weeks to decide to Total the bike. I owed about $3,200 on it. It took them a good 20 days to pay the loan off. The bike shop that did the inspection on it didn't even know that Geico totaled it they contacted me today and I informed them that the bike was totaled. Now here it is since June 22nd when the bike was totaled we still have not yet seen a check. As far as me getting another bike. Because of the way the right arm is healing I doubt very much that I'm going to get back on a bike again. My motorcycle trailer is still sitting in Kanab Utah in a garage. It is for sale I'm asking $700 for it it's a matrix Rover trailer before the trip I put all new tires on it new LED lights new side marker lights it has a swivel hitch Chrome rail across the top. I paid $1,750 for it when I bought it in new. I will not be retrieving it. So if anybody's interested I'll give you the address the registration and title are in side the trailer underneath the spare tire. My dues are good here until June of next year, I'll check in every once in a while see how everybody's doing. And if Florida calls meet and greet well you know I'm going to show up. My decision to stop writing, Well for now is I'm having a hard time gaining strength back in my arms. I know it's going to be a slow go for a long time. And most of you know motorcycling and camping is a passion of mine. I don't know maybe somewhere down the line all surprised myself but for now it's a no-go. Ciao for now. Hope all is well.

 

Glad to hear you are recovering. Sorry that we never did get to meet. I totaled my 07 RSV this past Wednesday - see it's my turn. Some hospital time, but nothing like what you went through. I fortunately did have gap insurance as I still owed around 6,000.00 on the bike. Don't know what's going to be offered up by Geico yet, but so far things have gone very smoothly. Keep us posted on your recovery - DW

[Marcarl]

Good to hear from you Mike. As Yammer says, the best therapy is therapy, keep working those limbs so that they get the message that you ain't stopping.

Keep us posted eh?

[JDaniel]

Sorry to hear about your issues with the insurance. Keep up the physical therapy. I will be in Florida the first 2 or 3 weeks of March. Would love to get together for a meet and eat while I am there.

[djh3]

Good to hear from you Mike. Sorry things are not going smoothly for you. With the hurricane damage, I kind of understand the whole insurance thing. Hope to see you at a meet and eat when we get one together. Keep working at it.

[cowpuc]

Yep,, REALLY glad to hear from you here too Mike!! Still thinking of and praying for you brother!!

[leo3wheel]

So sorry this year turned out as it did. We were having such a great time. Hope we continue our travels when the time is right. Bless you Mike!

[saddlebum]

Good to hear the updates Mike and glad to hear that you at least improving. As said before don't give up keep the therapy going religiously and you me be surprise yourself at your progress. Whatever you do keep your spirits up and don't let depression get hold of you, he is one nasty counter productive character.

[N3FOL]

Heal well, Brake Pad. Nice to read something from you, now that you are able to type on the keyboard. Hope to hear from you again. Regards.

[Brake Pad]

Geico, final paid off the bike. we put the monies into savings. and we'll see, what my arms feel like in a year. therapy is over. , I'm finding out what my limitations are., right now, I know if it's going to rain. still can't put too much pressure in both the forward and pulling. My trailer is still sitting in Kanab Utah. I'm driving my truck.mostly with my left hand.

 

My wife retired, a few weeks ago. she'll be 65 on friday, I still have 10 years left. I closed my construction business, & put my Armed guard Licenses on medical leave for two year. I will however, keep my license active/but in-active, and do continuing education. to keep it up to date.

 

I found the little S.O.B, going to school @ Far East University in the philippines. I contacted the school, about the accident he caused while on his granted Field trip to the USA/Grand Canyon. awaiting a reply.

 

my lawyers, is turning into a real meathead. he doesn't think ( after 6 months ) that he wants to pursue my case. Been here, twiddling my thumbs for weeks now.

 

 

That's it for now.

 

Mike

[Yammer Dan]

Shysters don't want nothing that don't make them richer Mike. I've lost big time because of them.

[cowpuc]

Thanks for the update Mike!! Glad to read things are improving even if its ever so slightly= forward motion is always a good thing IMHO.. Also glad to hear your wife made it into retirement - please tell her Tippy and I wish you folks all the best in finding ways to enjoy that special part of life.. CONGRATS to her!!

Have you done any checking into early retirement through disability?? If there is one thing I have learned thru my latest go around with this medical stuff is that it never hurts to inquire about what may be covered by all those insurance dollars we paid out thru the years.. Just a thought!!

Puc

[etcswjoe]

Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers, took me two years to settle with the lady that hit me head on so don't give up. I never thought I would own another bike after that,however remember you are part of the Venture Rider family regardless if you ever own another bike or not.

[frankd]

Mike,

 

Thanks for the update. Glad to hear you're getting a bit better, but healing is a long, slow project when you're not young. Barb and I will keep you in our prayers, and wishes for a Merry Christmas also.

 

Frank

[Brake Pad]

Insurance paid off the bike, I still had Medical bills to pay, so over half of the recovery fund, went to covering the last of the bills..

I'm slowly gaining strength back. going to re-open on construction company for Jan. of 2018. In the process of paperwork, fingerprints, and background check ( Pass the popcorn ) and a tissue, this is going to take awhile.

 

My buy another bike next year. Goldwing hopefully.

 

I have a question. I see, people move trailers, from house to house here. would I be able to do something like that?

 

My trailer is in Kanab Utah. at the Xray techs. house, where I was 1st taken, after the crash. He offered to house it for me. Joe stated the Coupling was bent, so I'm having one shipped to this gentlemens home in Kanab.. I will contact him soon, to ask if someone can come take it and start a train east. ( Not until spring or summer ) It's cold here in Vero Beach, this morning, I have wooly socks on ( shirts and a Tee shirt ) I am willing to cover fuel for your journeys.

 

Talk to me, is this possible?

[slowrollwv]

Mike a trailer relay is possible. If there members close and are willing to do it. On the other Venture site we have done bikes all across the country. If you want to do this, put it out and see if you can get it linked together early. I am not in the area that it should travel but if it does come my way I could take it down the road for you.