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Went down on I4, out side Plant City Fl about 2 pm, car pulled in front and jammed on the brakes, when I hit mine to miss him, guess I hit some oil, front end kicked out and down we went. Was going about 65 mph. I don't know how bad the bike is, never saw it after the accident. I ripped both arms open,exposed some bone on the right elbow, took all the hide off my knees and a few other places. Hospital turned me loose after 4 hrs, as nothing broke, doing some serious drugs to keep the pain manageable. Have to go back tomorrow to get stuff cleaned again. Only thing I did see was my helmet, it did its job, totally trashed. My son is going to pick up the bike, will see later if it is salvageable. Don't think it will be pretty.
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« Reply #1 on: March 13, 2010, 04:33:39 PM » |
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Sorry to hear. Glad you survived. The bike can be replaced.
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« Reply #2 on: March 13, 2010, 04:49:54 PM » |
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Glad to hear your OK Grumpy. I know that stretch of road very well (I lived in Valrico for many years), I-4 is dangerous and continues to get worse every year (those pothole caused by watering the strawberry crop this winter didn't help matters either).
Sounds like your choice to wear a helmet was a good one.....
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« Reply #3 on: March 13, 2010, 04:52:28 PM » |
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hate to hear that....so glad you were wearing your helmet.
Keep us posted on how you are doing
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« Reply #4 on: March 13, 2010, 04:59:12 PM » |
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I never like hearing the word " down " when motorcycles are involved. Hope you heal fast and it sounds like you are a lucky man to hit the asphalt at 65 mph and walk away...Ride On  |
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« Reply #5 on: March 13, 2010, 05:00:04 PM » |
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May step on some toes here but what if Grumpy had no Hlemet on. I think it should be a Riders Choice to wear a Helmet or not. I am a freedom loving person, in land full of freedoms that we all enjoy. But if you wear a Helmet you may enjoy the Freedom we love longer than if you did not. Grumpy heal fast there Brother and I know what broken bones and road rash feel like. I have broken thirteen bones and been in multiple crashes on and off the motorcycle race track. But one thing you can count on for the rest of my life, however long that is. Big Al will be wearing a helmet when the wheels are rolling. A video of a helmet that has seen a crash is next.
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« Reply #6 on: March 13, 2010, 05:09:13 PM » |
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Speedy recovery to ya and i am with Big Al helmets are a must if you ride in my opinion of course |
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« Reply #7 on: March 13, 2010, 05:14:32 PM » |
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Here is a guy wiht a Helmet Cam on his Helmet. You can't control the forces at work in a crash, like holding your head wiht your hands or neck muscles to avoid a traumatic head injury. He was laying there rolling around in pain, but he could move his hands and feet and most of all he still had his brain pan intact while he was doing that. So until they can do Brain Tranplants, WEAR A HELMET. Course I am not sure anyone would want mine if it was available but you get the point. OK off my soap box as of now. And yes I have road miles wihtout a helmet and it was ok but did not feel much different. Al
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« Reply #8 on: March 13, 2010, 05:19:57 PM » |
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Grumpy glad your well enough to post and praying for you Brother and if there is anything I can do
that is in my power don't hesitate to call.
Or post, there are a bunch of people here who would lend a hand if needed.
Iron Horse Law .com could advise you of your legal rights after you feel like it of course.
Al
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« Reply #9 on: March 13, 2010, 05:34:16 PM » |
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Dang Grumpy! I hate to hear that. Heal fast & keep us informed of your progress. Was your buddy Murph with you? Let us know what you need if your Valk is repairable.  |
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« Reply #10 on: March 13, 2010, 06:19:04 PM » |
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Grumpy......glad youre not worse.....I hate it, everytime I hear one of these........were still recovering too......hope you heal fast and well
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« Reply #11 on: March 13, 2010, 06:31:35 PM » |
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grumpy glad you were able to get home in one piece
Went down twice now on oil, 1st a bit slower than you but in 5th gear.
What other gear was you wearin at the time
You will be sore worse for the next few days then you will start feelin better
Prayers for your full recovery from NY
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« Reply #12 on: March 13, 2010, 07:11:10 PM » |
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What a bummer! Glad to hear that you have no incapacitating injuries. Sorry about your bike and hope that you have good insurance. Wearing a helmet was a smart decision; I cannot imagine riding without one.
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« Reply #13 on: March 13, 2010, 07:20:09 PM » |
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Best wishes for a speedy and full recovery. Glad to see the helmet did its job if you are posting on here hours after the incident. Take care...
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« Reply #14 on: March 13, 2010, 07:41:05 PM » |
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you know, it makes me feel so sick when i hear these types of things happening. it scares me. i'm so happy you'll be okay,but in the back of my mind you always think it could be me.
grumpy, heal fast! heal well! get back in the saddle soon!
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« Reply #15 on: March 13, 2010, 07:42:42 PM » |
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Grumpy, it always bothers me when I hear a fellow biker going down....I'm giving praise to the Almighty One that it wasn't worse and prayers that you will heal quickly and without much pain...thanks for wearing the helmet...you know, it's always the ones who wear the helmet that later say they were glad they were wearing one...you never hear one say they were glad they weren't wearing a helmet...wonder why???  Dave |
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« Reply #16 on: March 13, 2010, 08:09:04 PM » |
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Sorry to hear about your crash.......Hitting the pavement at any speed is bad.Heal quick.......JB.
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« Reply #17 on: March 13, 2010, 08:09:23 PM » |
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Sorry to hear about the crash, but glad you are less seriously injured than you could have been, given the speed. Take the drugs to help with the next couple of days, and heal as quickly as you can.
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« Reply #18 on: March 13, 2010, 09:16:53 PM » |
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Sorry to hear about he crash,  Glad you will be OK ! Heal quickly. Will be keepin you in the prayers. |
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« Reply #19 on: March 13, 2010, 09:37:00 PM » |
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Stories like yours are the reason I ride ATGATT. I'm all for bikers having the freedom to choose, but for me, I know I'm not so good of a rider I can't crash, and I'm really glad you chose to protect yourself. I've seen better riders than myself get killed on bikes.
I'm REALLY glad you are ok. Skin will heal, and a little bit of money, paint, and chrome does wonders too.
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« Reply #20 on: March 14, 2010, 03:18:56 AM » |
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Sorry to hear about your accident, but damn glad to see you walked away from it and are able to write about it today. Heel fast and remember the the bike can be replaced but the operator is very hard to rebuild. I too will always wear a brain bucket.
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« Reply #21 on: March 14, 2010, 04:29:57 AM » |
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Glad that you are reasonably Ok, Grumpy. I'm also extremely glad that you were wearing a helmet instead of a doo rag. Yours, and Willow's, and fill in the blank, accidents happen no matter how alert you are. I cannot understand why some people don't wear a helmet. I guess that they get to pick what kind of accident they will be in. Heal Fast! |
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« Reply #22 on: March 14, 2010, 05:15:04 AM » |
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Grumpy, sorry about your down time and wish you God`s speed recovery. |
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« Reply #23 on: March 14, 2010, 05:25:02 AM » |
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Glad you will be okay grumpy....kinda makes a case for helmets huh...
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« Reply #24 on: March 14, 2010, 05:40:40 AM » |
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PRAYERS from Alabama,Grumpy...Glad your doing ok. take care . and thanks be to >>GOD<< that you did good.
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« Reply #25 on: March 14, 2010, 05:43:11 AM » |
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Grumpy, reall sorry to hear that, glad your still with us. I had a controlled landing on that same stretch of road several years back (thanks to Honda's valve stems) Lost air pressure in the front tire at 75 mph, wife on back. When I say, if there's anything I can do to help? please call me, I mean it. I'm not to far from you. Need someone to help get your bike home? Need someone with a truck/trailer? Anything, call me (727)-392-2630 Heal well |
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« Reply #26 on: March 14, 2010, 05:51:53 AM » |
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Sorry to hear about the accident but glad to hear that you walked away and are on the road to recovery.
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« Reply #27 on: March 14, 2010, 06:06:42 AM » |
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Can't add a lot to this... I am glad you only got flesh wounds... although roadrash "to the bone" ain't pretty.
I am a MOTGMOTT type. I almost always wear a helmet, and usually full face. Unless I am going the .5 mile to the local butcher shop... I try to always wear either leather or my mesh Joe Rocket jacket... but I admit that the weather gets the best of me sometimes. But this ain't about me.
Dude... count your blessings today. Kiss your lady, hug your kid. And try to committ yourself to wearing more gear from now on. We're all glad you're still with us.
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« Reply #28 on: March 14, 2010, 06:15:02 AM » |
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Biker down-bummer, Biker alive and kickin-upper! Good luck with your recovery. hoser |
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« Reply #29 on: March 14, 2010, 06:22:19 AM » |
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Grumpy, I am really sorry to hear of your accident. I'm glad you were able to leave the hospital short term. I hope you'll heal quickly and well.
Please keep us updated on what you need.
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« Reply #30 on: March 14, 2010, 06:30:19 AM » |
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. .....thats terrible man....sounds like ya scrapped the pavement pertty good on this one. ...glad you werent hurt more seriously man....although we all automatically think of our bike in a situation like this...they can be replaced...
....Chili and I will keep you in our thoughts....lay low for a spell and heal up right...
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« Reply #31 on: March 14, 2010, 06:32:52 AM » |
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So Happy to hear you will be OK. My first time that the rubber side was up instead of down was when I was 16. It involved changing lanes and hitting oil. Not a damn thing you can do. Luckily it was in the fall, as I at least had Levi's and a jacket on...no helmet. I wasn't going fast, so no real injury. In the summers I rode that little Yamaha with cut off jeans and a tank top. I don't know if it's old age and not seeing myself as invulnerable anymore, but I never leave home without protective clothing...even on a really hot day. I am tempted to take a run in a t-shirt, but can't get myself to do it anymore. When I took a short run helmet-less at CO InZane, I never felt so uncomfortable and naked. I have posted before, a bunch of us were returning from the VRCC dinner to the hotel and Ratdog was going like a bat out of hell and I was tempted to catch him and give him a run for his money...but that "survival shiver" went up my back and I chickened out. Glad you had your lid on!
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« Reply #32 on: March 14, 2010, 10:52:50 AM » |
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Hate to hear that. Good thing is you're still here to
type/talk about it!! I ALWAYS ride with a helmet.
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Sorry to hear about the accident. Take your meds before the debrising.  I, a non helmet wearer, understand all your questions about why not wear one. Its been discused before and will be discussed again I'm sure.  |
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« Reply #34 on: March 14, 2010, 12:14:09 PM » |
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OMG! Thank GOD you're ok! Hate to hear about the bike.... but you're OK.... so it's all good!
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« Reply #35 on: March 14, 2010, 12:23:44 PM » |
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I know that stretch of I-4 very well; I grew up in Plant City. I hate to hear of your misfortune and I hope you heal quickly... bikes can be replaced!
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« Reply #36 on: March 14, 2010, 03:42:34 PM » |
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Grumpy, hate to hear this. Glad you're reasonably ok......Here's hoping you heal quickly and completely.
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« Reply #37 on: March 14, 2010, 06:20:57 PM » |
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Glad it wasn't any worse for you Grumpy. Hope you heal well.
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« Reply #38 on: March 14, 2010, 08:18:39 PM » |
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Sorry to hear of your crash. Try to stay ahead of the pain. Before you mix meds, please check with the doctors, nurses, or online to be sure it's OK. Be as active as possible until you get the OK to ride again, and then RIDE!. Hopefully soon!
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« Reply #39 on: March 14, 2010, 09:20:08 PM » |
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Sorry to hear of your crash. Try to stay ahead of the pain. Before you mix meds, please check with the doctors, nurses, or online to be sure it's OK. Be as active as possible until you get the OK to ride again, and then RIDE!. Hopefully soon!
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