Really sorry to hear about this, Mickey. Glad you eventually decided to call for help. I'm also a student of the "Tough it out and get it home" school of thought, but sometimes discretion is the bettor part of valor.
Here I've been moping about the house for the last few weeks because I couldn't fly. Your situation makes me feel like I've been taking my daily CB rides for granted. Hopefully this will heal up soon and you'll be back on the road.
Considering how many miles your ride, it's crazy that a parking lot maneuver would be the thing that got you. Fate would also insist that this happen on your newest bike. After riding my CB750 for 20 years without a scratch, I was incensed when that deer scraped up my shiny new CB11. All you can do is order some replacement bits and move on.
Get well soon Mickey!!!!
Pics of the bike or it didn’t happen
first off thanks everyone for the well wishes. you guys are the best.love that you all are going to ride some extra miles for me. that's really cool. sorry to be so late responding, but I didn't get much sleep last night, but took a heck of a nap this afternoon
rockhop that explains a lot about what could have happened. i did put both hands out to break the fall as evidenced by gravel rash on my gloves. at first i thought i sprained my left wrist cause it hurt pretty bad, but soon discovered the top of my forearm hurt when squeezing the clutch. when the pain became excruciating, i knew it was more than a sprained wrist and headed home.
yes my tourmaster jacket has armor in shoulders elbows and back, my pants has it in hips and knees, i was wearing motorcycle specific tall boots with padding on shins and ankles, and my hjc modular helmet.
i blame poor judgement on my part, combined with a tall heavy bike for the spill since it was an iffy place to turn, i should have waited for my buddy's assistance. i still consider myself a good rider, and dont consider this a riding accident, so I am looking forward to riding again when the doc gives me the ok
i go see an orthopedic hand, wrist,& elbow specialist tomorrow morning at 9:00. will have more news after that.
pictures? weii i broke my camera in the fall as well, but took some withm y phone. just typical gravel rash fall stuff. white scratches gouges on a blue background lol.
So sorry Ferret. I hope you heal quickly. No pain meds--that sucks. Time seems to move really slowly when you're in pain. Get as much rest as you can, my friend.
Well, this is not the kind of news I wanted to come home to after my own little ride.
I guess this proves that anyone can take a spill. On the whole, though, 6 weeks off is better than six feet under.
Hang in there.
Uh, RLET's on a Yamaha? Is that even allowed?
So sorry to hear this Ferret. Hope you heal quickly although being around your age I know that's easier said than done with these things.
What the heck is going on here? My daughter totaled her car two days ago, you go down and now Josh. Is this that "threes" things they speak of?
So sorry to hear about your fall.
I hope you recover without to much pain
Man, another one?
Glad it wasn't too bad, relatively speaking of course.
Take care and do what the doctors tell you to.