Well, my turn came around. This is painful physically to type, I am hurting really bad right now. Thank God for pain meds.
Was looking forward to this ride since last week. We were going to do about 400 miles today. I never made it past the first 50.
I should have NEVER gone on this ride. Please listen to this advice and trust your instincs when your telling yourself you should probably just stay home.
My cousin came to town to setup a stage for this big BMW rally here. He got us VIP backstage passes. Got to party with the bands etc. Well, I got sucked into helping take down the stage and crap. Didnt get home until almost 3am. I had to get up at 6:30 for the ride. So I got almost no sleep at all. I woke up and got ready. I just didnt fell very well but I really wanted to ride. I took a bunch of vits and drank lots o water and figured I'd be ok.
We start to ride and get to some twisties. Right off the bat I get a giant rock to my new dark smoke visor putting a huge chip in it. I was freaking pissed. So that kind of took my mind off of the road which is no good.
The bike just didnt feel right either. Didnt want to lean in very well, but that was most likely my coordination, etc being messed up. I come up to this corner and I notice I am too hot... WAY too hot. I tried to lean as much as I could but it just wasnt going to work. I flew straight into the dirt and the bike hit a hole or something which just kicked me off like a pissed off bull. I was doing about 35mph when I hit. I landed like I was diving off of a diving board. All the weight landed directly on my right shoulder which completely blew out. My right side of my helmet also took a good force.
I stayed awake and aware the entire time. I slid a long way after first impact. I went into the side of a hill which stopped me. The sound of my helmet grinding through the rocks and dirt was crazy.
I knew the second I hit ground that I demolished my shoulder. As I layed there on my stomach I tried to roll over and felt my shoulder feel like it was only holding on with skin. I got to my back and heard the loudest pop in my shoulder that I will never forget. At that point is when the pain started. It was the most excruciating pain I have ever felt in my life.
As I am laying there, 2 other bikes got into an accident 6 feet from my face. One slowed down to see if everything was ok and the other creamed him from behind. They were both ok though.
I have yet to see my bike. The ambulance came fairly fast. They tried to cut off my leathers but I wouldnt let them. Anyone that owns a 1 piece can vouch for the pain in the ass they are getting on and off. Now do that with a trashed shoulder. It was hell, but we did it.
Pat from Metric Motorsports who I was riding with is having the bike towed to his shop. I am not sure when I will be able to see it again as I cannot even stand up without almost passing out from the pain.
My shoulder was massivly dislocated and they say the tendons and rotor cuff are trashed. I have to see an Orthopedic to get some better tests done and see about possible surgery. My ankle took a nasty hit too, but no fracture. Its just really sore. I am bruised from my ribs down past my hip.
I was wearing full gear. I would have been half dead probably if I was not. Please WEAR YOUR GEAR!
I am on the other hand done... I am not giivng up riding, but I am not playing track star no more. Its not worth it. While I was in the hospital, my daughter asked my mom if her daddy was dead. I broke down instantly hearing that. I never want them to go through that again. I am going to ride to enjoy the ride and the scenery.
The gear held up great. I didnt notice anythin on the leathers, my boot took a little damage on the toe. Helmet is pretty much done for after a hit like that.
To make things worse.. My father had to get put into the hospital right there as he was in my room. He is haveing some kind of heart falure or something. They wont let him leave now and are keepng him overnight. His heart is not beating right and he was passing out in the room. Their stabalizing meds are not working for him and theare afraid he may have a stroke because the heart problem may cause blood clots.
I think my crash was meant to happen in a way. My father never would have went into the hospital. He is that stubborn. So he was forced to come bcause of me and they are now treating him.
Please ride safe and wear your gear. This shit is dangerous. No way around it. Its fucking dangerous. Stay safe and come home to the ones you love please.... I'm done riding for at least 8 weeks now that my shoulder is gone.
I'll update on the status of the bike when I find out. I will also update how the insurance handles the situation.
Was looking forward to this ride since last week. We were going to do about 400 miles today. I never made it past the first 50.
I should have NEVER gone on this ride. Please listen to this advice and trust your instincs when your telling yourself you should probably just stay home.
My cousin came to town to setup a stage for this big BMW rally here. He got us VIP backstage passes. Got to party with the bands etc. Well, I got sucked into helping take down the stage and crap. Didnt get home until almost 3am. I had to get up at 6:30 for the ride. So I got almost no sleep at all. I woke up and got ready. I just didnt fell very well but I really wanted to ride. I took a bunch of vits and drank lots o water and figured I'd be ok.
We start to ride and get to some twisties. Right off the bat I get a giant rock to my new dark smoke visor putting a huge chip in it. I was freaking pissed. So that kind of took my mind off of the road which is no good.
The bike just didnt feel right either. Didnt want to lean in very well, but that was most likely my coordination, etc being messed up. I come up to this corner and I notice I am too hot... WAY too hot. I tried to lean as much as I could but it just wasnt going to work. I flew straight into the dirt and the bike hit a hole or something which just kicked me off like a pissed off bull. I was doing about 35mph when I hit. I landed like I was diving off of a diving board. All the weight landed directly on my right shoulder which completely blew out. My right side of my helmet also took a good force.
I stayed awake and aware the entire time. I slid a long way after first impact. I went into the side of a hill which stopped me. The sound of my helmet grinding through the rocks and dirt was crazy.
I knew the second I hit ground that I demolished my shoulder. As I layed there on my stomach I tried to roll over and felt my shoulder feel like it was only holding on with skin. I got to my back and heard the loudest pop in my shoulder that I will never forget. At that point is when the pain started. It was the most excruciating pain I have ever felt in my life.
As I am laying there, 2 other bikes got into an accident 6 feet from my face. One slowed down to see if everything was ok and the other creamed him from behind. They were both ok though.
I have yet to see my bike. The ambulance came fairly fast. They tried to cut off my leathers but I wouldnt let them. Anyone that owns a 1 piece can vouch for the pain in the ass they are getting on and off. Now do that with a trashed shoulder. It was hell, but we did it.
Pat from Metric Motorsports who I was riding with is having the bike towed to his shop. I am not sure when I will be able to see it again as I cannot even stand up without almost passing out from the pain.
My shoulder was massivly dislocated and they say the tendons and rotor cuff are trashed. I have to see an Orthopedic to get some better tests done and see about possible surgery. My ankle took a nasty hit too, but no fracture. Its just really sore. I am bruised from my ribs down past my hip.
I was wearing full gear. I would have been half dead probably if I was not. Please WEAR YOUR GEAR!
I am on the other hand done... I am not giivng up riding, but I am not playing track star no more. Its not worth it. While I was in the hospital, my daughter asked my mom if her daddy was dead. I broke down instantly hearing that. I never want them to go through that again. I am going to ride to enjoy the ride and the scenery.
The gear held up great. I didnt notice anythin on the leathers, my boot took a little damage on the toe. Helmet is pretty much done for after a hit like that.
To make things worse.. My father had to get put into the hospital right there as he was in my room. He is haveing some kind of heart falure or something. They wont let him leave now and are keepng him overnight. His heart is not beating right and he was passing out in the room. Their stabalizing meds are not working for him and theare afraid he may have a stroke because the heart problem may cause blood clots.
I think my crash was meant to happen in a way. My father never would have went into the hospital. He is that stubborn. So he was forced to come bcause of me and they are now treating him.
Please ride safe and wear your gear. This shit is dangerous. No way around it. Its fucking dangerous. Stay safe and come home to the ones you love please.... I'm done riding for at least 8 weeks now that my shoulder is gone.
I'll update on the status of the bike when I find out. I will also update how the insurance handles the situation.
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