TexasFlyer Posted August 4, 2008 #1 Posted August 4, 2008 Sorry to hear about Boomer going down. Glad to hear he is on the mend. That was a rough weekend!!! I also am 58 years old, and I also went down July 26th, 2008. And I know why I went down. After about 6 hours in the saddle on the Arkansas and Missouri twisting roads I entered a left decreasing radius turn and instead of looking left - I looked at the side of the road straight ahead of me... and drove straight for it. Just like slow motion. Slid the 83 Venture down into the gravel on it's left side, tore a hole in my left elbow and rolled twice. I missed church the next day, as I got home from the ER about 1 AM. No broken bones, sore neck muscles and 6 staples in the elbow. Back at work Monday. To God be the Glory. The bike is now partially disassembled at my hanger and I am learning how to repair cracked fairings... but no damage to the motor or other hard stuff. Last point: Because of the crash, I started looking for answers and I found this club. You all are great and I am very pleased to meet you. Our prayers are with you Boomer!
friesman Posted August 4, 2008 #2 Posted August 4, 2008 (edited) We are glad youre here in theVenturerider board, but especially glad that youre ok after the crash. I hope you heal quickly and get the pain gone asap. (those pills are too expensive......lol) brian Edited August 4, 2008 by friesman
mtman Posted August 4, 2008 #3 Posted August 4, 2008 Welcome! Glad yer alright. Almost sounds like a case of "road hypnosis". In case ya might have missed it, we have been talking about using PermaPoxy to help with fairing repairs @ http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=25685. Might help with your scoot repairs. Get better...
Bummer Posted August 4, 2008 #4 Posted August 4, 2008 Target fixation due to fatigue. Can happen to anyone. In fact it's probably already happened to most of us, with varying results. Good luck both with healing and repairing the ride.
Mariner Fan Posted August 4, 2008 #5 Posted August 4, 2008 Hope you heal up quickly. Be careful out there everyone!
Missionary Rider Posted August 4, 2008 #6 Posted August 4, 2008 Thank the Lord that your injuries were not more serious and we are happy that it led you to us. If you're down this way (not that far) give us a buzz and I'll buy you a cup of coffee. Lynn
Blackjack Posted August 4, 2008 #7 Posted August 4, 2008 Welcome to the Forum, Larry! We're all glad to meet you and especially happy to find out you're OK after your crash. Heal quickly and get your "baby" fixed up and on the road again, where the two of you belong... Terry
skydoc_17 Posted August 4, 2008 #8 Posted August 4, 2008 Welcome Larry, Jean and I were glad to hear that you are ok after your accident. We also hope that your scoot is not to badly damaged. Please feel free to ask any questions about your VR as you tackle your repairs, the members of this site are the best! Mend quick, It's harder to ride in the snow! Earl and Jean
TexasFlyer Posted August 4, 2008 Author #9 Posted August 4, 2008 Thanks for all the prayers and well-wishes. Oh YES! Permatex --- Just exactly the kind of info I needed. I will run out and get some tonight. Exactly what I needed!. Thanks mtman and all!
mtman Posted August 5, 2008 #10 Posted August 5, 2008 Yer welcome Larry. Like has been said, if ya got any questions on how to get yer scoot back on its wheels, just ask.
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