| Author | Message | ||
     Mesafirebolt |
Well, I finally did it, went down on the bike. A broken mirror, clutch lever, shift linkage and some scratched plastic. Oh yeah, a broken Hand that will have to be pinned back together. Looks like I need a few parts...LOL | ||
| Adrenaline0210 |
how'd it happen, hopefully doing something fun | ||
| Mesafirebolt |
Oh YEAH! I was coming down the mountains (Superstitions here in Az The road PAST Tortilla Flats) taking corners like crazy (LOTS of twisties on that road), the bike was feeling real good. I can honestly say It was great, right up to the point where I had to load the bike up to get her home! | ||
| Yellowbolter |
that sucks man but on a lighter note i am selling a lot of my stock parts of my 05 firebolt in the classified section. You said you needed parts they will be a lot cheaper than harley | ||
| Mesafirebolt |
Cool, I'll take a look! | ||
| Pwnzor |
Sorry to hear about your hand. Which hand was the injured one? | ||
| Mesafirebolt |
Left (i'm right handed) I broke the #4 (ring) metacarple bone. Its gonna have to be pinned back in place, its broken clean through | ||
| U4euh |
Sounds like you are in good spirits about it. Glad you came out for the good. | ||
| Hans |
Good to hear you made (relatively) well. Heal fast. Hans | ||
| Slaughter |
You have a good ortho surgeon? I can make a recommendation in So CA. Metacarpal isn't too bad (all things considered) - long as tendons and joints are all good. Rubber side down, shiny side up! | ||
| Cereal |
I've got a couple of screws in my shoulder. Chicks dig scars. And it's loads of fun at airports. | ||
| Mesafirebolt |
Thanks guys, for the kind words, I was lucky, there are no guard rails on that road and lots of drop offs... | ||
| Skyguy |
Congrats on not being hurt! Did you learn anything? How about some details regarding clothing and gear? | ||
| Mesafirebolt |
KBC TK-8...No impact, No Damage I kept my head up! Joe Rocket Phoenix 3.0...Dirty but undamaged Motocross boots...Steel toe scraped, dirty, scratched but still 100% ok Levi's Jeans...Dirty but undamaged Icon Burner gloves...Leather scratched but unharmed As far as learning, I'm still going over the events, for now I will say let the bike do what its supposed to, lean over and take the turn. | ||
| Mesafirebolt |
Already back from surgeon, putting a plate on it Wednesday, after that should be better than new in 14 days... | ||
| Diablobrian |
Glad you came through it with relatively little damage to your self. I hope you get your hand and your bike back together soon and get back on the road. Let people know what you need and maybe they can help you out with parts. | ||
| Slaughter |
Yeah Mesa - if I ever meet you in an airport, let me get ahead of you in line! (sounds like it's gonna go OK for ya - good news) | ||
| Mesafirebolt |
I already have a titanium right elbow! I'm hoping to be back on the road by the end of september. I dont need too much just the standard l/h parts! biggest being a l/h handlebar, clutch lever and shift linkage.  | ||
| Vanvideo |
Man, that sounds just like my wreck -without the curvy mountain roads. I broke the thumb on my right hand. I couldn't ride again for 3 months. My 9R faired better than me - torn grip, broken rear foot peg, broken turn signal, slight scratches on the swingarm. When Nick (vegasbueller) had a bad wreck, his 9R didn't look too bad - even though he was in traction for months. It seems these XBs are pretty tough. (Message edited by vanvideo on August 22, 2006) | ||
| Diablobrian |
That's funny Slaughter, I get the red carpet treatment at the airport now  At the check-in desk I ask for a wheelchair. The skycaps take me to the front of the line! I even get to board the plane first...even on Southwest!  | ||
| Slaughter |
Don't knock the wheelchair! After my highside, I was in a chair but totally bummed out. I had already bought tix to Jimmy Buffett - but in the nosebleed section. I roll up to the will-call window and the lady said to me - you NEED wheechair access (otherwise I'd have had to go on my butt up one stair at a time) - she re-assigned me (and Sunny, too) to the totally bitchen accessible section which put us maybe 10 rows up from the stage. It's a high price to pay for priority seating but hey, I know where you're coming from!  | ||
| Skyguy |
I have pulled the wheelchair trick at more than a couple of concerts. I don't bother anymore as a roadie friend of mine has more laminates than I can count and I can usually just walk in through the door. | ||
| 06xb12ss |
Skyguy. Didnt you flip your jeep over the side of a mountain not too long back?? R | ||
| Buellgirlie |
hmmm. i flipped a jeep over the side of a mountain back in 2001 in colorado  mesa - glad you're ok and in good spirits! D | ||
| Mesafirebolt |
Thanks! Cant wait to get her back on the road. | ||
| Rasmonis |
It took me about three weeks to get back on the road after a similar accident, mostly due to the fact that I couldn't bend my knee to shift without ripping the scab open. yummm, scabs....hmmmm. Glad to hear you're ok and already thinking about getting back on. | ||
| Mesafirebolt |
well, my hand just got pinned back together, doc said it will be better than new in 10 days. I'm ordering parts (thanks Daves) and doing what I can with one hand! I had ALL my gear on so all I have is bruises. Praise riding gear! | ||
| Diablobrian |
Hallelujah! Unbelievers take note! The gear WORKS! But.....ONLY if you actually wear it, every time. | ||
| Skyguy |
06xb12ss, No, not my jeep. I have a Pinzgauer and so far have kept it right side up.  |
