ClassicVW_imp
Road warrior
So sorry to hear, Matt. Stay positive and work at getting better.
i give up for a while...
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Rick Froscheiser_imp
Been there
Sorry to hear this. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
metallyguitarded_imp
Road warrior
Absolutely horrible. Must have been terrifying for your wife. Luckily, your 3-year-old is probably too young to get the seriousness of what happened. I hope you heal up quickly and completely. It sounds like your physical wounds will heal up nicely. Don't be surprised if it takes a bit longer to get your head straight.
cbdtran_imp
Been there
unfortunately you get into accident and you will be okay soon.
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Intersection is always most dangerous even rider have the right of green light. In your case, the driver makes left turn not seeing you and probably you don't brake hard enough and pay attention your right.
when having my green light to go, I always wait a sec or two just make sure no red light violators cross my way and look both ways to see that I am clear to go. I do not like city riding nor HWY in traffic hours ... too many cars and they tailgate.
Let's face it, riding is taking a lot of chance, rider don't have protection. I always give drivers hard stares when they invade my space.
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Intersection is always most dangerous even rider have the right of green light. In your case, the driver makes left turn not seeing you and probably you don't brake hard enough and pay attention your right.
when having my green light to go, I always wait a sec or two just make sure no red light violators cross my way and look both ways to see that I am clear to go. I do not like city riding nor HWY in traffic hours ... too many cars and they tailgate.
Let's face it, riding is taking a lot of chance, rider don't have protection. I always give drivers hard stares when they invade my space.
holy666diver_imp
Running like a top
So sorry to hear this!
I've heard of people getting pretty gnarly road rash even with a jacket on. So many dumb drivers out there not paying attention. Get well soon
If you don't mind me asking what gear were you wearing and how did it hold up?
I've heard of people getting pretty gnarly road rash even with a jacket on. So many dumb drivers out there not paying attention. Get well soon
If you don't mind me asking what gear were you wearing and how did it hold up?
DGShannon_imp
Been there
Randy B_imp said:
Sorry to hear about your misfortune, and wish you a speedy recovery. It appears that you will ultimately walk away without permanent damage and that is a blessing, for sure.dlhmatt_imp said:
Did she right on red? Or, light change for you, as she ran a yellow?
Still all the road rash with full gear on? What brand and type? Think maybe we on the forum want to be sure we are not wearing the same! :huh:
rboe
Road warrior
Well poop. 
I hope you heal up soon, but those darn ribs take a good six months. Take it from someone that has busted a few of them. Bones do fine, but the soft tissue takes long while. Sucks.
And enjoy the sponge baths while you can get them.........
I hope you heal up soon, but those darn ribs take a good six months. Take it from someone that has busted a few of them. Bones do fine, but the soft tissue takes long while. Sucks.And enjoy the sponge baths while you can get them.........
cbtime_imp
First service completed
Sorry to hear of your accident but glad that you wil be 100% in time. You still have the things that matter most.
Todd_K_imp
Running like a top
That just sucks - hope the recovery goes quckly.
silverbub_imp
Running like a top
sorry for you to be victim of someone else's mistake!...sorry for your pain & suffering...but glad you are not worse off!!...glad you have wife/son for support!...hope for your satisfactory recovery...though it will be awhile/sometimes slog...keep steady on progressive betterment...lots better to look forward to...use patience!...keep spirits up, please!...& keep in touch, as is said!...as has been said...glad you can communicate & hope you get a "fair" settlement!!!
Houtman_imp
Road warrior
I wish you a speedy recovery !!!
dlhmatt_imp
Running like a top
Thread starter
DGShannon_imp said:
Sorry to hear about your misfortune, and wish you a speedy recovery. It appears that you will ultimately walk away without permanent damage and that is a blessing, for sure.dlhmatt_imp said:
Did she right on red? Or, light change for you, as she ran a yellow?
Still all the road rash with full gear on? What brand and type? Think maybe we on the forum want to be sure we are not wearing the same! :huh:
Yeah she made a right on red and cut me off i nailed the breaks but was still going faster than her. So like clock work as soon as i got close to her she changed lanes and smashed me.
I never said i was wearing gear. Just a 3/4 helmet with a flip down face shield.
Thanks for all the well wishes guys. I can't wait to get better and start working on my car again... i think I'll stick to roadsters for the wind in my hair kicks for a while
Randy B
Road warrior
Feel better man and get back on that horse when you can.
The Spaceman_imp
Road warrior
And there it is...metal and asphalt vs. meat and bone.cbdtran_imp said:
You can improve your odds
In numerous ways.
But when its your day
You're going to pay.
Get better soon!
the Ferret
Road warrior
Matt did you have the shield down?, or did it break off? Or ?
inline4fan_imp
First service completed
Glad it wasn't worse.
Here's wishing you a speedy recovery.
Here's wishing you a speedy recovery.
dlhmatt_imp
Running like a top
Thread starter
Shield down. But that cuss popped right offThe ferret_imp said:
DGShannon_imp
Been there
The ferret_imp said:
OK, maybe I am missing something here. No expectation that a 3/4 helmet's flip down bug shield was going to matter (up or down) in an accident, was there?dlhmatt_imp said:
