Went around a curve on a country road, and found a nice pile of gravel and sticks. I slid across the pavement and across the oncoming lane still upright. Thought I was going to get out of it, but once the tires hit the grassy berm, they bit in and slammed me to the pavement like a Big Time wrestler on my right shoulder! I'm sitting here now, with a collarbone broken in 4 places, and a cracked rib. All it did to the bike, was break out the right turn signal lens, and shove the throttle mirror back to me a little. I'm sure it has to be scratched on the back of it, an the throttle lever too, but I haven't checked it out anymore yet. I have put very close to 2200 miles on it since September 9th, and this little episode, has not deterred me from riding. I've ridden it enough now to where I'm hooked. I figure this could happen to anyone no matter how seasoned they were. I have absolutely no road rash. The inertia of the thing stopping, is what did me in. I got it back up and started, and rode it the 8 miles or so home. I was already somewhat chilled from the 52 degree day, so it didn't take but about 3 miles to start shaking profusely from shock. I made it home and stuck my left hand inside my shirt collar after I got my padded riding jacket off, and could feel my collar bone trying to come out of the skin . I walked in and told my wife that she was going to have to take me to the hospital. She was pretty freaked because I don't even get sick, let alone break stuff. I have been cut all over during my lifetime, and have had enough stitches to fill a shoe box, but I've never had a broken bone. So, I guess I'm becoming a "seasoned" biker now. The upside is, I got a 4 week vacation from work!

Owie,......
We just hate to hear of going down, but if we must, we like them to be survivor stories like yours that hopefully will end in full recovery.
I went down on sand not long ago while making a u turn. I was embarassed more than anything, but I have a little different perspective of riding now.

Get well fast !

Wow! You rode it home? I guess that proves you guys are much tougher than us gals! I crashed Oct.3rd and broke my collarbone in 3 places. Everyone was amazed that I didn't pass out. .Like you,my bone was trying to break through the skin so they did surgery and put a metal plate and screws in and I just went back to work this week. They initially told me I wouldn't get to go back till Jan.1st but once they showed me the exercises to do I started doing them for as long as I could stand it to hurry up and get back to work. Staying home was driving me nuts!Anyway, glad you're ok and your bike didn't get damaged very much.Take care!

Welcome to the club. As you noticed the initiation smarts a little but you will get over it.  

Phelonius

Sorry to hear of your mishap. Getting back in the saddle a.s.a.p. will be the best medicine.
Best wishes for a speedy recovery and where it may not be the best way to get a vacation, enjoy it as much as you can.. Hugs kim

Sounds like you have a good attitude about it, and learned something.. look out for loose gravel, sticks and leaves.  And for those of us who like to extend the riding season as long as possible, also watch for the sand they put on the road, you know, to improve your traction  

Magnesium aids in muscle relaxation. Epsom salts in a pot of hot water, a rag & applying a hot rag to sore places helps me. You can save a few bucks by getting magnesium from the farm & ranch supply. Or, just go to the drug store & get a 1/2 gallon carton. Soak in a tub a while, if ya like, I dont feel comfortable in a tub & it gets cold too quick, so I just use a hot rag.