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Sydee got a "Boo Boo"
Was out for a nice casual drive Monday afternoon going approx. 20 mph through a quaint rural village when someone chooses to not stop at the stop sign. The bike that was following my "hunter" said he passed him back the road going about 70 mph and figures he sailed through the stop sign going about 40 as he did "tap" his brakes for a split second before he "gunned" it at me. I have a stable fracture of my C1 Vertabrae in my neck, road rash on my knees and arms and face. Bruises and pulled and stretched muscles everywhere. But I am alive to type about it....................So I only have few things for us A) If you are not a big fan of wearing a helmet check out mine B) On a 2 wheeler I think I am dead as the Spyder's front wheel took the majority of the forces C) These things can take a sheet kickin D) I am one fortunate SOB that gave the wife and kids a little extra hug when I got home from the hospital. Ride Safe and be aware.............Spydee Ouch 6.jpgSpydee Ouch 5.jpgSpydee Ouch 2.jpgSpydee Ouch 1.jpgBrain Bucket.jpg
Last edited by Buttsy; 03-30-2014 at 11:19 AM.
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Ouch. Glad to hear that you are OK relativly speaking... I can attest that helmets and all of the other safety gear are definitely worth wearing. My wife's gear took the brunt of her crash too when some dude turned in front of her
Luckily she didn't break any bones. Just bruised and banged up...(2 wheeler at 50mph).
Gear certainly saves lives and prevents more serious injuries.
Again, very glad to get you are relatively OK.
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Helmet or dead that is the question
Glad your relatively ok.
Great advertisement for the use of a helmet. Very illustrative.
thanks
mike s
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2007 Goldwing
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RT Mods. Cup holder, Utopia Backrest, Hi mounter tail light, FZ1 fuse box, aux power outlet, CB and Gerbing outlets
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Super glad your OK!
Sorry about your sypder as that paint job looked great.
I hope you heal up soon along with your sypder if it is repairable!
Bob
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Helmets
Well in the great Republic of California, we have no choice on helmets, and quite frankly it is one law I am happy about, glad you are on the mend.
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WOW
Glad you didn't get smacked when he was doin 70 or whatever.
I don't know what some of these dudes are takin or snorting or drinking. Just yesterday I had a guy pull out into the road from the right side. I saw him look right at me, i am doing all of maybe 37 or something. Just as I was coming in front of him, he starts to pull out. I jammed on the brakes and so did he, as he turned rapid to the right and stopped 1/2 way into the road. I didn't say a word, just sat there shaking my head for a few seconds. He wouldn't even look at me, the ........
Tuck
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sorry
glad you are ok i wear a helmet even if i am in a no helmet state, when i had my accident at 10 miles an hour i totaled the helmet i was wearing. so hope you get well soon and glad your not hurt more than you already are
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That don't look good...glad you are here to tell about it...heal quick
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Glad to hear your functioning!! I sure would hate to see what you would call a wreck!! I like the graphics..... I'm sure they were even better without the Boo-Boo!! Praying only the best for you!
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If you ryde like there's no tomorrow, there won't be any
Accidents hurt - safety doesn't
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Thank Goodness you make it out okay....Stay Safe!!!
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BOO BOO
First and foremost is your safety and well being! Take your time to recover. We (SL) are all glad you're up an about after this frightening experience.
The Roadster can be repaired or replaced. I agree with you on the discloser issue. If the frame is bent (which I think it is by the looks of the front wheel) they will probably total it. Push your insurance Co. for a total and comparable replacement. They are on your side to battle with the other guy's Insurance.
If it Feels Good, Do It !!
Too Much Is Just Enough !
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Originally Posted by Buttsy
I am downplaying it as my better half has suggested moving forward for the sake of matrimonial happiness this should be considered my last Spyder or motorcycle. Yeah it got pretty banged up for sure, I actually am hopeful they don't fix it as a rebuilt Spyder like this one would be has very little value in a marketplace where full disclosure is a legal requirement. I think I want to ride again, have done it for 30 years or so and I was really enjoying the Spyder ownership experience. I also learned from my neighbour I was not lucky to see another day I was fortunate. There was no luck anywhere in the experience.
You were lucky the Spyder was hit in the front end and not the middle.
Heal quickly...
Joy
Very Happy Ryder... '09 Phantom and a '15 F3-S
If you don't slow down, they can't catch you..
If you don't give up, they can't win.
What a long strange journey its been.
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Glad you'r OK so to speak. That front wheel sticking out to the side is a big safety factor in an accident. I'm glad the car did not hit another foot further back.
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Glad your OK. I am an avid helmet wearer. Someone once told me when I asked, "What should I wear when riding?" I was told to cover and/or protect any part of my body that I enjoy having.
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Thinks out loud
Hope you heal quickly and completely.
Identify what you have control over and find peace with what you don't.
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Wow, that is scary. I'm glad you are here to tell us about it and I hope you heal quickly. My husband is a MSF Instructor and he likes to tell his students that you don't get to pick the day you crash so always wear your gear.
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4" Stubby antenna, Dual arm LEDs Fender LEDs, Back Rest, Luggage Rack, Run, Brake and Strobe for top case, Mirror LEDs,Back Off decal on mud flap, reciptal for Battery Tender and Heated Gear, mirror LEDs that stay on or work with blinkers, GPS, side bag red LEDs, Top cuff with Ram Ball phone holder And USB power, Top cuff with drink holder and passenger cup holder. Also grilles in front of radiators, also spyclops. Garmin 595 GPS, Freedom windshield. Also glove box console And trunk wrap in carbon fiber from wrap my spyder. BRP comfort seat. added garage opener with rocker switch in center console to match other switches. And I have added Elka stage 2 shocks.
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Have a beer and relax, you had a big day
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Wishing you a speedy recovery!
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Glad you're ok! Sorry about the wreck.
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