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stormrider · Wed 30, Dec 2009, 12:51:51

Just talked to Jeff Christopher, or chrisJ as some would know him. He and a friend were on the way to the Stagecoach 500 in Stockton, AL. His buddy was following. Jeff realized he was about to miss his turn but couldn't make it so he motioned for his buddy to turn as he was slowing down to turn around. Well, his buddy got discombobulated and slid into Jeff taking them down. Queen Dinki, Judy, was with him. According to Jeff, his buddy hurt his leg and hip and is in the hospital for evaluation. Not sure if anything is broke. Jeff checked out okay, and Judy scraped her hand pretty bad. He's a retired Air Force Medic so I think she's in good hands. He is awaiting another friend with a trailer to haul the bikes back then will be headed to the hospital to check on his bud. They had on full gear and he a full face which was trashed. I'm sure he'll post more later.

Jack · Wed 30, Dec 2009, 12:54:15

Sorry to hear. Glad it was not worse.

Willow · Wed 30, Dec 2009, 12:55:33

I don't like to hear that at all!

Tell Jeff to update us and let us know what we can do to help.

fstsix · Wed 30, Dec 2009, 12:56:22

Thanks for the post, payers for healing sent.

Big Rig · Wed 30, Dec 2009, 13:15:02

Thoughts and prayers from New Jersey...

ChromeDome · Wed 30, Dec 2009, 13:22:15

Thoughts & Prayers from Northern Illinois.

BamaDrifter64 · Wed 30, Dec 2009, 13:51:42

Hate to hear that of any biker, much less a VRCC brother...

Thoughts and prayers from North Alabama...

Tell Jeff to let us know if we can do anything for any of them....

Dave

SANDMAN5 · Wed 30, Dec 2009, 13:52:30

Sorry to hear they went down but glad it wasn't worse. Prayers for
healing sent. 1 Peter 2:24

Micky · Wed 30, Dec 2009, 13:56:03

Prayers from West Georgia

Valkhound · Wed 30, Dec 2009, 14:13:53

Wow I hate to hear this.I hope everyone heals up fast.
Dana

Charlie · Wed 30, Dec 2009, 14:20:21

Quote from: Willow on Wed 30, Dec 2009, 12:55:33
I don't like to hear that at all!

Tell Jeff to update us and let us know what we can do to help.

Ditto. Let us know if we can do anything. Prayers go out to them all for a speedy recovery.

T-Bird · Wed 30, Dec 2009, 14:33:04

I'm glad no one was hurt real bad....

thumbs up for protective gear!!

Black Dog · Wed 30, Dec 2009, 15:19:20

Man... You guys down south, are suposed to be gittin' the miles in for us stuck in the cold and snow

Sounds like the hurts wern't too bad... Let us know if ya need anything/parts...

Get better soon.

Black Dog

RedValk · Wed 30, Dec 2009, 15:27:12

actually, i had THOUGHT about going on that ride....but as it turns out...it's been raining here most of the day (and cool)....so it was a no go. this has been a weird Winter for the south. One of the rainiest Decembers in history...and very cool to cold.

i also had thought about MAYBE taking a day off and going up to Culman monday to see those that made it.....but again, the weather was WAYYYY too cold to consider doing it....so i passed.

So far, at least in Bama.....the weather MIGHT be a bit better than up north...but NOT like "normal" years.....thus....my Valk has sat in the garage THE ENTIRE MONTH!!!!!!!!!!!!!

it also doesn't help i had a bad lifting accident...and tore a tendon in my right wrist. it's SLOWLY getting better........but i digress.

I'm sorry CHris and his friend went down...but given the weather, NOT sorry i stayed "home at work" on this one (and the Culman one Monday).

get well Jeff....and bring us some better riding weather!

R J · Wed 30, Dec 2009, 15:54:09

Prayers & thoughts to all families involved from iowa.

Heal correctly and as fast as possible....

SlowRoad · Wed 30, Dec 2009, 15:58:45

Jeff, sorry to hear this. If there is anything we can do let us know.

Tim

Thunderbolt · Wed 30, Dec 2009, 17:40:03

hope all turns out well.

Michael K (Az.) · Wed 30, Dec 2009, 17:52:57

Nuts to that!!

Thoughts are with ya'll from the Arizona crew.

fudgie · Wed 30, Dec 2009, 18:05:32

Heal fast!

Squatchmo · Wed 30, Dec 2009, 18:20:32

Ouch! Sorry to hear that. More thoughts and prayers from north Alabama.

PAVALKER · Wed 30, Dec 2009, 18:56:40

Prayers from Pittsburgh..... Get Well Soon..... and hope the bike healing goes just as smooth and quick.

old grouch · Wed 30, Dec 2009, 19:01:40

Don't know any of the folks involed, but you have my best wishes for a speedy recovery. ALWAYS wear the gear!!

Detn8er · Wed 30, Dec 2009, 19:07:44

Heal Fast and Well Friends.......And All Hail Queen Dinki.

Stanley Steamer · Wed 30, Dec 2009, 19:08:24

Dang....playing bumper bikes is NO fun...hope you guys heal up soon!....

scoot · Wed 30, Dec 2009, 19:11:32

Our prayers are with you. Here's wishing you a speedy recovery

QOTFU · Wed 30, Dec 2009, 19:43:05

Sorry to hear this. I'm glad it was his helmet that was trashed and not his face. Another good reason to always wear one. Prayers for a speedy recovery from Texas.

BF · Wed 30, Dec 2009, 19:49:25

I was going to go on this ride too. Was supposed to meet up in Crestview for the ride. Got up this morning and checked the weather and it looked like it was going to be wet by the return trip so I wimped out and stayed in town.

My payers also.

98 T · Wed 30, Dec 2009, 20:34:02

Very troubling to hear about this... hope everyone heals fast... sounds like there might not be any long-term injuries, but it still sucks anyway...

Post when you can, Jeff...

HOZ · Thu 31, Dec 2009, 09:06:59

Now that just blows, Jeff you are going to be polishing on that thing for months trying to get it back to the shape it was in. As far as you and the wife and your friend, you will heal by the sounds of it. Bike on the other hand needs some work. At least you are the man for the job. Get well and ride soon. HOZ

Chrisj CMA · Thu 31, Dec 2009, 09:30:05

Thanks everyone......I predict that by CHEAHA you wont be able to tell by looking at me and Judy or at teh bike that anything happened!!!!!!! Thats the goal anyways!

RedValk · Thu 31, Dec 2009, 09:58:38

i was gonna' say "you got all winter to fix her up ...and heal up"......but then i realized, where you live, you might be wanting to ride a few times before the "winter" is over

Glad it was no worse. Hope to see you two soon..........Happy New Year and get "everything" fixed up.......

Chrisj CMA · Thu 31, Dec 2009, 13:28:57

I had to tear the switch box off and find the two wires tht needed to be twisted together to simulate a kill switch in the "on" position and then replace a 10A fuse for the ifnition that had blown, and nw she starts, runs like a top........I have to take her down the the Honda Dealer for an official Honda repair estimate. The Insurance company will pay me based on the Honda Dealership prices for parts and labor..........that sounds reeeely good to me....then they dont care if I fix it myself. Ill report how that goes on Sat or Tue..........

robin · Thu 31, Dec 2009, 14:01:24

Glad it wasn't worse hope all turns out well

BF · Thu 31, Dec 2009, 15:27:13

Who's your insurance company/agent? Anyone local to FWB/C'view?

Chrisj CMA · Thu 31, Dec 2009, 15:54:04

Quote from: BF on Thu 31, Dec 2009, 15:27:13
Who's your insurance company/agent? Anyone local to FWB/C'view?

I use Progressive.....but I havent even called them yet. The other guys is GMAC or something like that and so far they have been really good. We will see when I see the cold hard figures on that check to use to put her back together with.

Oss · Thu 31, Dec 2009, 19:11:56

so sorry to hear that you all went down
you both are in our prayers for complete healing
hope everyone heals well and fast

it sounds like you were able to ride the bike back home. Is it sitting in its usual place of honor again?

Chrisj CMA · Thu 31, Dec 2009, 21:42:49

Quote from: Oss on Thu 31, Dec 2009, 19:11:56
so sorry to hear that you all went down
you both are in our prayers for complete healing
hope everyone heals well and fast

it sounds like you were able to ride the bike back home. Is it sitting in its usual place of honor again?

No, it got trailered home...yes its in its place of honor, its now running again........gonna get pickup trucked to the Honda dealer for an official repair estimate first day they decide to open up and then the restoration shall begin

Thanks oss........were in a little pain, but we will heal, nothing permanent

czuch · Wed 06, Jan 2010, 12:33:18

Prayers for progress and strength from Tucson.

rmrc51 · Wed 06, Jan 2010, 12:39:14

Prayers are on the way for a speedy recovery! Glad it wasn't more serious!!!

Chrisj CMA · Wed 06, Jan 2010, 15:37:20

Healing is going slowly. One week today and Judy still cant do anyting with that hand, shes at her wits end at moments. Im hobbling but the swelling seems to be going down now.

The first bike parts arrived today. Wouldnt you know it the Queens throne got fixed first. New Ultimate backrest and arm rest for her royalty. I hope the Cobra lights come in next.......

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