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Canam vs. Car

7 Decades

7 Decades

New member
On Saturday returning from escorting a young G.I. home with the Warrior Watch Riders I had a brief moment of loss of conciousness due to the heat index temperature of 111, I came to conciousness laying in the grass after a head on collision with a sedan.
I am doing well, I was blessed enough to have left the hospital with only minor brush burns and bruises, and aches and pains. My Canam was not as lucky :(:(:(.
To view photos click on link below.



http://www.tvfd69.com/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=672#
 
Ouch!!

Glad to hear you're doing OK. :thumbup:

Thanks for the link to the pics.

What's the deal with the other scoot. Did he/she go down?
 
Whew! Glad to hear you survived. Hope you heal quickly...even if it is just sore muscles and bruises.

Loss of consciousness in the heat is most often caused by heat exhaustion or heat stroke...as a result of dehydration. No matter how much water you drink in hot weather, you probably need more. Stop at least every hour or two for a rest in the shade or A/C and a drink. If you have cramps in your muscles, darkened urine, no need to urinate, or even just a dry mouth...stop right away and thoroughly rehydrate before you go farther.

As you have found, this can be a life threatening issue...in more ways than just medical. Riders in the heat need to be careful so this doesn't happen to them. Thanks for the graphic reminder.
 
Glad you are ok ... Spyders are replaceable but you aren't ! Looks like the Spyder took alot of damage but rather the Spyder take the brunt of it then you. Hope you recover quickly and your insurance covers all the damage.
 
The heat has been brutal lately. Good reminder that, as riders, we have to be extra careful. Glad you are out of the hospital. Glad you weren't hurt seriously.
 
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Jerbear said:
Ouch!!

Glad to hear you're doing OK. :thumbup:

Thanks for the link to the pics.

What's the deal with the other scoot. Did he/she go down?
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Yes. As i was told by other riders with us after i hit the front of the of the car the :spyder2: turned side ways and hit the H.D.that rider also was thrown about 10+ft in to the gress. he is doing fine THANK GOD. We are very good frieds.
 
7 Decades said:
Yes. As i was told by other riders with us after i hit the front of the of the car the :spyder2: turned side ways and hit the H.D.that rider also was thrown about 10+ft in to the gress. he is doing fine THANK GOD. We are very good frieds.
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Thanks for the update.

Sure glad you're both OK.....keep us updated - if ya can :thumbup:

Jer
 
NancysToy said:
Whew! Glad to hear you survived. Hope you heal quickly...even if it is just sore muscles and bruises.

Loss of consciousness in the heat is most often caused by heat exhaustion or heat stroke...as a result of dehydration. No matter how much water you drink in hot weather, you probably need more. Stop at least every hour or two for a rest in the shade or A/C and a drink. If you have cramps in your muscles, darkened urine, no need to urinate, or even just a dry mouth...stop right away and thoroughly rehydrate before you go farther.

As you have found, this can be a life threatening issue...in more ways than just medical. Riders in the heat need to be careful so this doesn't happen to them. Thanks for the graphic reminder.
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Very good advice. On the way back from Durango, we were almost home and trying to push on through. I was running lead with several folks behind me. I felt myself drifting up and down in speed and knew I was drifting mentally. The macho side of me said to keep going, but the smart side of me threw up a right hand at the next exit to pull off and rehydrate. Glad I did or I might have been in the same situation as the OP.

And 7 decades, very glad you are OK!
 
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Sorry to hear about the accident. Glad you are okay. The :spyder2: really took a hit--but can be replaced. Keep us posted.
 
Glad you're ok and not injured any more seriously. As Scotty said, it's important to pay attention to your body. This has been mentioned in other threads, so won't go any further. Get well soon.
 
heat exhaustion

Glad you are home healing the bumps and bruises. Had that been me I am sure my ego would had suffered even more than the physical pain of the accident. I know from experience it will take some time for the insurance to sort everything out but by then you will be itching to get back on three wheels.
 
Ouch! That's not feeling good at all.
Thank God you survived. Here in East TN there have been a few motorcycle accidents lately where the riders weren't so fortunate. It's been depressing to hear. Hope you get up feeling well tomorrow. Dennis
 
NancysToy said:
Whew! Glad to hear you survived. Hope you heal quickly...even if it is just sore muscles and bruises.

Loss of consciousness in the heat is most often caused by heat exhaustion or heat stroke...as a result of dehydration. No matter how much water you drink in hot weather, you probably need more. Stop at least every hour or two for a rest in the shade or A/C and a drink. If you have cramps in your muscles, darkened urine, no need to urinate, or even just a dry mouth...stop right away and thoroughly rehydrate before you go farther.

As you have found, this can be a life threatening issue...in more ways than just medical. Riders in the heat need to be careful so this doesn't happen to them. Thanks for the graphic reminder.
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:agree: And thank you both!! Glad to hear that you are ok!!
 
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