Well, my luck ran out.
Four weeks ago, I missed a corner on my Scrambler, flew about 20 feet into a ravine and, thank God almighty, only broke my ankle. Missed a road sign and tree by inches. The paramedic (ironically a friend of mine) said later I landed in a trash heap with rusty cans and broken glass. I lacerated my back/shoulder that needed nine staples.
I've been riding 25 years and never had an accident or broken a bone in my body.
I actually broke my fibula very near the ankle and got surgery to install a plate and screws. It's doing fine, painless, and must stay off it for about five more weeks. Crutches suck!
It could have been so much worse.
Please, everyone, ride with proper gear ( I had a jacket that looked like a razor blade sliced through it, boots, and jeans. My helmet was pretty beaten up and I don't know what would have happened had I not worn it.)
I was riding too fast and lost control. Keep it within your limits--it's so much safer.
Again, it could have been so much worse. I look down at my leg in its boot and smile with gratitude.
I have given up riding. I vowed years ago that if anything remotely like this happened, I would.
I've got a Goldwing and a 1200 GS for sale. Not an ad--just telling.
Please be safe, ride within your limits, and wear the gear--at least the cursory stuff. It really hurts if you don't
I'm signing off now.
Keep the shiny side up and the rubber down,
Happnin'
Little Rock, AR
Four weeks ago, I missed a corner on my Scrambler, flew about 20 feet into a ravine and, thank God almighty, only broke my ankle. Missed a road sign and tree by inches. The paramedic (ironically a friend of mine) said later I landed in a trash heap with rusty cans and broken glass. I lacerated my back/shoulder that needed nine staples.
I've been riding 25 years and never had an accident or broken a bone in my body.
I actually broke my fibula very near the ankle and got surgery to install a plate and screws. It's doing fine, painless, and must stay off it for about five more weeks. Crutches suck!
It could have been so much worse.
Please, everyone, ride with proper gear ( I had a jacket that looked like a razor blade sliced through it, boots, and jeans. My helmet was pretty beaten up and I don't know what would have happened had I not worn it.)
I was riding too fast and lost control. Keep it within your limits--it's so much safer.
Again, it could have been so much worse. I look down at my leg in its boot and smile with gratitude.
I have given up riding. I vowed years ago that if anything remotely like this happened, I would.
I've got a Goldwing and a 1200 GS for sale. Not an ad--just telling.
Please be safe, ride within your limits, and wear the gear--at least the cursory stuff. It really hurts if you don't
I'm signing off now.
Keep the shiny side up and the rubber down,
Happnin'
Little Rock, AR