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Title: OUCH!!! Post by nef584 on 02/09/08 at 18:25:53 I finally took my S40 for a long ride today. ;D First ride since getting the carb fixed, and what happens? An older #@$%#@%$#$% guy cuts me off and next thing I know I'm riding on my backside for about 50-75 feet from my bike. >:( >:( It was that or slamming into the guy. Bad thing is I've got some road rash on both of my legs and my rear. :'( Good thing was that by some miracle my thumper only suffered a broken rear turn signal and slight scratches on the shock and pegs. :) Anyone have a spare turn signal? BTW S40 is riding real nice after the carb mods and the sportster muffler. Feels like a totally different bike... 8-) |
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Title: Re: OUCH!!! Post by greyhead51 on 02/09/08 at 18:36:56 thank God you're ok!! ...greyhead51 |
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Title: Re: OUCH!!! Post by drharveys on 02/09/08 at 18:51:28 Ouch! Heal up quickly! Those rear turn signals do like to snap off! If you can't get a used one, Oneida Suzuki mail orders them pretty quickly and under list price. You can usually put together the broken one with duct tape and an orange bulb till the new one arrives. Of course, I wouldn't know this from personal experience... ;D |
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Title: Re: OUCH!!! Post by forrest on 02/09/08 at 18:53:24 Good Lord you were lucky. Glad to see you are ok; and the bike only took minor damage. I bet the other guy didn't even stop. |
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Title: Re: OUCH!!! Post by nef584 on 02/09/08 at 18:56:28 Thanks guys, only thing really hurt is my pride ;D ;D ; The paramedics cut my pants down the seams on both legs, made my jeans look like a skirt :-[. I had to tape them together just to leave the hospital. :P ;D |
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Title: Re: OUCH!!! Post by drharveys on 02/09/08 at 18:58:17 Oh, so that's why you ran out of duct tape for the turn signal! |
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Title: Re: OUCH!!! Post by Gort on 02/09/08 at 18:59:10 5A5152340 wrote:
What will happen to the dirtbag that cut you off? Fines? Lawsuit? Anything? |
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Title: Re: OUCH!!! Post by YonuhAdisi on 02/09/08 at 19:04:26 6A6162040 wrote:
I have some spare turn signals off of an 87 Savage. Don't know if that is one of the minor changes made to the bike or not though. |
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Title: Re: OUCH!!! Post by nef584 on 02/09/08 at 19:13:35 You're right Forrest the guy didn't even attempt to stop. >:( A passerby tried to catch up to him but lost him. >:( happened so fast didn't get a chance to look at the tag. But I'll recognize the car anywhere, old faded pink ford granada. ;) Hopefully I'll run into him while at work... ;) God I hope I do. |
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Title: Re: OUCH!!! Post by YonuhAdisi on 02/09/08 at 19:18:59 Its just very good all you got was some road rash, and some scratches on the bike. You were very lucky and I'm glad you're alright. I know I would be out head hunting if that had happened to me. |
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Title: Re: OUCH!!! Post by Ed L. on 02/09/08 at 19:29:00 Glad to hear you didn't break anything and the bike is OK. Road rash can really svck, keep it clean with some hydrogen peroxide, chicks dig scars ;). |
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Title: Re: OUCH!!! Post by SteveRocket1 on 02/09/08 at 22:49:16 Glad you were not hurt too bad Steve |
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Title: Re: OUCH!!! Post by PerrydaSavage on 02/10/08 at 01:59:59 :o Glad you'er OK dude ... the driver that cut you off deserves a good kick in the nads >:( |
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Title: Re: OUCH!!! Post by nef584 on 02/10/08 at 04:48:41 See, that's why I like this forum...everyone here cares about everyone else. ;) This is what makes this forum so COOL. 8-) Thanks for your words guys... :) |
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Title: Re: OUCH!!! Post by viper on 02/10/08 at 06:01:40 I know I have a couple of amber covers I'm not sure if I have a complete T/S I will look an I'll send you a PM you are welcome to what I have. I've heard that in Fla. that The person who hits someone with a motor veh. A has no lic. B has no ins. & C stole the veh he hit you with. I will let you know in about 2-3hrs from now. Take Care Viper |
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Title: Re: OUCH!!! Post by Savage_Greg on 02/10/08 at 06:37:16 darn. A pink Granada? That guy had issues, and with that car, he shouldn't be too hard to spot. Need to stick it to him for leaving the scene of an accident Glad that you're okay, though. |
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Title: Re: OUCH!!! Post by sluggo on 02/10/08 at 11:37:54 ouch is right. at least they didn't make ya leave the hospital in that robe thingy. |
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Title: Re: OUCH!!! Post by Savage Chick on 03/13/08 at 18:34:15 I wasn't on this forum when this happened...but I hope your healing well!!! I agree...swift kick to the nads definitely needed!!!! |
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Title: Re: OUCH!!! Post by Starlifter on 03/13/08 at 18:51:33 That kind of thing happens so fast. Remember, 90% of everyone out there can not see us, and the 10% that do wants to kill us . Get better, and get right back in the saddle. Starlifter. |
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Title: Re: OUCH!!! Post by Trippah on 03/13/08 at 19:26:05 Glad you are ok, the road rash will stiffen up for a few days, indeed keep the peroxide/antibiotic cream cleaner available and some serious pain meds should you need them. ;) |
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Title: Re: OUCH!!! Post by joebothehobo on 03/14/08 at 01:55:33 64425940405158300 wrote:
When i went in to the doctor to get some antibiotic cream and bandages for my road rash awhile ago, they told me not to use peroxide, but alcohol (topically) instead. Apparently peroxide kills not only the bacteria, but also your own cells, making your wounds heal more slowly and less cleanly. I guess alcohol doesn't do that? Either way, make sure to keep it moist with cream/gel covered in linen bandages so it can still breathe. get well soon! it took a couple of weeks for mine to heal completely, and it still looks kinda gnarly, but even so, its true, chicks dig scars. |
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Title: Re: OUCH!!! Post by rigidchop on 03/15/08 at 07:39:38 yeah i have never used peroxide ever, with patient wound care. they make special wound cleansers for that type of thing. just remember two things 1) keep it clean 2) keep it covered, except when cleaning. every time you uncover it, the wound drops in temperature, and with the temp drop, the healing process slows considerably. wound temp needs to stay the same as body temp to heal quickly. dressing changes should only be done daily, unless they become saturated, or soiled. |
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Title: Re: OUCH!!! Post by nef584 on 03/15/08 at 18:10:45 Thanks for all the advice guys ;). I really appreciate it. Well I'm glad to say that I'm almost at 100% again, just a small scar on my right knee is all that is left from the road rash. ;D Now about my bike I glued the turn signal back together with some clear epoxy and its working fine. The left front foot peg twisted a tad but it's still usable. I took it for a run last weekend and it is running gooooood!!! 8-) Now the issue is convincing the missus to let me keep it after the wipeout. :( Well guys Wish me luck. ;) |
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Title: Re: OUCH!!! Post by sluggo on 03/15/08 at 19:02:55 72797A1C0 wrote:
yeah, that can be a tough one sometimes.. just point out that we all take a spill of one sort or another, you got your's out of the way early. my count is at six times in thirtyfive years. remember, sliding not bad, sudden stop bad.... |
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Title: Re: OUCH!!! Post by justin_o_guy2 on 03/15/08 at 19:19:42 Joy is a powerful healing agent. Ride the bike & be darned caREful. She wont likely want to watch ya heal up again. Unless she rides, she really dont get it. Let her know you love her more than anything, but the freedom of riding is crucial to your hearts happiness. Well, IF thats really how ya feel,, |
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Title: Re: OUCH!!! Post by Starlifter on 03/15/08 at 20:10:52 Now is the time to drop a few hundred on some GOOD leathers. Use them to reassure the lady, and consider them not a present to yourself but an investment in yourself. ;) Starlifter. |
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