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Post by humanshield on Feb 17, 2017 22:24:05 GMT -5
I had no idea how dangerous a low-speed wipeout could be. Sobering. I will definitely be looking into body protective gear. Thanks for sharing and get well soon. Yes sir. My last spill was in a parking lot where someone decided to go 90 degrees across....just as I was passing in the center of the aisle. Was doing about 20-25 and MAN I hit the ground hard. Got some road rash, painful palm burns and sore joints that lasted about 3 months from just that. I was only across the street from home doing a quickie test ride....so no protective gear....100 yds from the house. Funny thing is I NEVER leave home without riding gloves and a helmet at the very least.....except to go 100 yds from the house on a short test ride. They so you're most likely to be in an accident close to home.
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Post by ThomasTPFL on Feb 17, 2017 23:14:15 GMT -5
Don't spend too much time.second guessing yourself, doesn't help anything.
Sounds fucking awful but I'm glad that you'll recover. A month down though, ouch.
I remember years ago reading about how your distance from the pavement has more to do with injuries than your actual speed in most motorcycle accidents. I always worry about my lower half, padding will need to be on the shopping list.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 17, 2017 23:33:59 GMT -5
It's all a matter of all the right elements coming together at the wrong time.
At one point right before I went in the OR, I was in pain that literally because of the cause, felt like being skinned alive by buffalo bill without putting the lotion on the skin. Not once in my 54 years, working construction etc, and numerous trips to the ER over the years, not once have I ever begged for a pain killer. My wife has never seen me beg, or scream in agony like that in the 17 years we've been married or the years together before that.
At one point, my blood pressure dove to sub 70, I turned white as a ghost, I looked up in my wife's eyes and saw terror. I told her something was wrong, I love you, and I closed my eyes. She was a nurse for 25 years, spent the first 10 in Iowa's farm community ERs. She figured those were the last words she'd hear from me because of a thing she didn't want me to have but sacrificed her own fear for my happiness.
My wife is still recovering from cancer treatment. She's in no condition to be trying to take care of me but she is.
And I've sat here every hour since I woke up in the hospital, I ask myself how could I have been so selfish and stupid to do that to her.
I have the ad written, I just haven't hit publish yet. I'm not sure if I will or not.
A stupid little foam pad in a goofy looking pair of pants would have prevented all this.
It's not you who hurts the most, and you can't see the wounds of the people you hurt the most.
Forgive me if I sound a bit over the top, but this has been one of those times in life where I have questions, the answers aren't pretty, and more than myself is bearing it.
Wear the forking armor.
Dude, I swear on my father's grave, you don't want to look into the eyes of a loved who thinks you're dying because of something they let you do, ever. It will cut you in half with a jagged blade.
I can't even smoke that feeling away.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 18, 2017 1:02:20 GMT -5
midnight epiphany, sage to clear my head and heart, prayer for guidance, motorcycle wreck on the scanner.
I followed the wreck, then burned the sage, to think and clear my mind so I knew it wasn;t a decision based on emotions of the moment.
When we get back from vacation in March, I'm selling everything related to scooters, I will not get back one.
I love to ride, but I love my life with my wife so much more.
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Post by FrankenMech on Feb 18, 2017 1:07:10 GMT -5
As a diabetic it is all over for me if I crash bad or get hit. Even full protective pads, head to toe, wouldn't do any good. Sometimes I just wonder why I ride a scoot at all. Interesting, the above post was posted while I was typing the first of this post. I don't have a wife or any family that cares about me but maybe I should sell my trike too, -after I fix the CVT.
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Post by benji on Feb 18, 2017 1:55:59 GMT -5
midnight epiphany, sage to clear my head and heart, prayer for guidance, motorcycle wreck on the scanner. I followed the wreck, then burned the sage, to think and clear my mind so I knew it wasn;t a decision based on emotions of the moment. When we get back from vacation in March, I'm selling everything related to scooters, I will not get back one. I love to ride, but I love my life with my wife so much more. Peace be with you man. Sorry to see someone leave the scene, but I understand why. I'm a family man, and I wonder about some of the choices I make.
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Post by aeroxbud on Feb 18, 2017 2:00:59 GMT -5
midnight epiphany, sage to clear my head and heart, prayer for guidance, motorcycle wreck on the scanner. I followed the wreck, then burned the sage, to think and clear my mind so I knew it wasn;t a decision based on emotions of the moment. When we get back from vacation in March, I'm selling everything related to scooters, I will not get back one. I love to ride, but I love my life with my wife so much more. I can understand where your coming from. About 10 years ago i was diagnosed with osteoporosis. I was advised to give up motorcycles as any serious impact could leave me in a wheelchair. I spent a lot of time considering what to do. In the end though bikes have been such a big part of my life, and still are. I ride more now than ever, slower and with more protection though. On another note one of my mates is a blood runner. They give up their time and use their motorcycle to deliver urgently needed blood supplies. In a city it saves so much time and ultimately lives. Part of the training was attending a bike down course. This involves being shown how you should treat a motorcycle accident as a first responder. The paramedic giving the course attended a fatal scooter crash in the summer. The young man died with no serious injuries at all. Just loss of blood from only wearing shorts and a t-shirt with a helmet. Please nobody be that guy.
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Post by crawford on Feb 18, 2017 12:29:09 GMT -5
No because with a trike you need to really need to control your speed on curves when you go to trike school by Harley this is the first and last thing they teach you with a trike. Trikes do not behave the same as regular bikes that's why they teach them way different. My wife and I both went because the school told us about this and was glad we did and learn a lot more about trike riding then trying to learn on are own. Yes we spent a few bucks but was well worth it in long round.
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Post by 90GTVert on Feb 18, 2017 19:14:46 GMT -5
One of my closest friends was 20 years old and worked out regularly and didn't smoke and rarely drank and a car pulled out in front of him and he died on his way home from work. You don't have to have any preexisting conditions for your life to change or end on two-wheels. For years, none of our group of close friends wanted to ride anymore. I was looking at a Honda Magna to ride with him and I didn't want anything to do with it after that. All of our families were terrified of bikes.
Years later, his brother rides a sport bike and other friends are on bikes and of course I'm addicted to scooters. We have talked about it and basically it's that none of us enjoy life as much without 2 wheels and that people die in cars too. None of us want to die. None of us want to crash. None of us would ever want to hurt or burden our loved ones. None of us want to drive around Honda Civics with 14 point roll cages either.
I hate to see you leave the world of scooters, but it's a personal decision that no one can make for you. I wish you well on whatever path you choose.
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Post by pinkscoot on Feb 18, 2017 19:26:10 GMT -5
While I had family that depended on me to be healthy and whole I stayed off 2 wheels. Now that I'm single with grown kids that could give a shit about me I ride with the thought that when its my time its my time. Peascreek I completely understand your feelings. You were lucky that you were able to walk away, so to speak, from this one so you'll live to be there for those that love you. Be safe.
Your accident has encouraged me to start wearing my riding pants more.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 19, 2017 11:34:25 GMT -5
update:
I've been informed that since the scooter is a marital asset, two signatures are required for approval, and if I want to push the issue, might I be reminded that my wife is the only one who actually knows where the title is. You think you know your wife...
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Post by FrankenMech on Feb 19, 2017 15:12:47 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Feb 19, 2017 17:34:39 GMT -5
That's pretty much it, not sure, I think she's up to something ")
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Post by pinkscoot on Feb 19, 2017 18:39:30 GMT -5
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Post by aeroxbud on Feb 19, 2017 20:30:10 GMT -5
She knows best 😁
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