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isobig · 06-24-2012, 06:41 PM

I went from riders who will go down to riders who have gone down.

On my way to work last Sunday morning a deer decided to come out into my lane and STOP. I was going about 45 mph so I came up to it pretty quickly. I hit the brakes hard and down I went, lowsided it. Did not hit the deer which I guess ended up better for me overall. After sliding for what seemed like forever I ended up stopping in the middle of the lane and the bike nowhere to be seen. I scooted my way over to the shoulder of the road to get out of traffic. I knew my leg was busted by the way it felt. I waved down the next vehicle that came by. They called 911 for an ambulance. I swear it took them almost 1/2 hr to show up. The emt's checked me out and said I was very lucky. I certaintly didn't feel lucky! Got to the ER and had a bunch of xrays and a CT scan done. Found out I ended up breaking my left scapula (shoulder blade), a few left ribs, and my left tibia (lower leg bone) right below the knee. Some rash on my left shoulder and knee, and right wrist and elbow. I had leathers on so that saved me alot of rash! Also had full face helmet on. My left big toe is black and blue but not broken.

They put a fixator on my leg that day to let it stabilize before doing the repair surgery. Had the surgery on Tuesday afternoon. They put in 2 pins and a plate to repair the tibia. I was discharged on Friday afternoon. The pain meds have been making me a little nauseous so trying to keep eating a little at a time.

The bike was towed to a garage somewhere so I have no idea what damage there is to it. I've been more concerned about myself than the bike. I'll find out more this week.

Everyone be careful out there!

beezer · 06-24-2012, 06:45 PM

Awwwww Bob I'm so sorry to hear this.

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W7WX · 06-24-2012, 07:06 PM

I'm very sorry to hear this but glad you will be alright (eventually). I expect the bike is probably toast but it doesn't matter...it's replaceable.

Get well soon.

**Wood Welder** · 06-24-2012, 07:14 PM

Sorry to hear this, get well soon.

**kettlinton** · 06-24-2012, 07:16 PM

Sorry to hear this! Glad u are able to tell us about it. Prayers for a speedy recovery on the way!

BIGBIRD123 · 06-24-2012, 07:21 PM

Sorry to hear but glad you are at least in good spirits. I totally understand your plight...I went down last yr doing 45mph...broke ankle, wrist and elbow. Prayers for a speedy recovery brother...

Canuck · 06-24-2012, 07:31 PM

It sucks but glad to hear it looks like no permanent damage.

MoDZuKi · 06-24-2012, 08:01 PM

All the best Man!.. Take care of yourself... and a speedy recovery!

**Rob 61** · 06-24-2012, 08:26 PM

Ouch !
Glad you made it thru. Speedy healing.

DCinCT · 06-24-2012, 08:31 PM

sucks big time...glad you're ok...hope the healing goes well... maybe the lawmakers should put more efforts into requiring deer to have insurance before aimlessly wandering about on the roads instead of the energies they put into people wearing seatbelts..

06-24-2012, 06:41 PM	#1 (permalink)
isobig Senior VR Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Scranton, PA Posts: 1,017 Thanks: 109 Thanked 22 Times in 16 Posts	Went down on Fathers Day - NEW update pg 11 I went from riders who will go down to riders who have gone down. On my way to work last Sunday morning a deer decided to come out into my lane and STOP. I was going about 45 mph so I came up to it pretty quickly. I hit the brakes hard and down I went, lowsided it. Did not hit the deer which I guess ended up better for me overall. After sliding for what seemed like forever I ended up stopping in the middle of the lane and the bike nowhere to be seen. I scooted my way over to the shoulder of the road to get out of traffic. I knew my leg was busted by the way it felt. I waved down the next vehicle that came by. They called 911 for an ambulance. I swear it took them almost 1/2 hr to show up. The emt's checked me out and said I was very lucky. I certaintly didn't feel lucky! Got to the ER and had a bunch of xrays and a CT scan done. Found out I ended up breaking my left scapula (shoulder blade), a few left ribs, and my left tibia (lower leg bone) right below the knee. Some rash on my left shoulder and knee, and right wrist and elbow. I had leathers on so that saved me alot of rash! Also had full face helmet on. My left big toe is black and blue but not broken. They put a fixator on my leg that day to let it stabilize before doing the repair surgery. Had the surgery on Tuesday afternoon. They put in 2 pins and a plate to repair the tibia. I was discharged on Friday afternoon. The pain meds have been making me a little nauseous so trying to keep eating a little at a time. The bike was towed to a garage somewhere so I have no idea what damage there is to it. I've been more concerned about myself than the bike. I'll find out more this week. Everyone be careful out there! __________________ '01 VL800 Red/Blk - totalled 6/17/2012 Last edited by isobig; 11-06-2012 at 10:15 AM. Reason: update

06-24-2012, 06:45 PM	#2 (permalink)
beezer Senior VR Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: The VooDoo Lounge Posts: 21,532 Thanks: 322 Thanked 422 Times in 269 Posts	Awwwww Bob I'm so sorry to hear this. Sent from my Motorcycle iPhone app __________________ WFNR 2005-2007: one of these 2007-present: one of those Accessories to date: this and that, oh and one of them

06-24-2012, 07:14 PM	#4 (permalink)
Wood Welder Super Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Alberta Posts: 10,562 Thanks: 935 Thanked 560 Times in 455 Posts	Sorry to hear this, get well soon. __________________ Thickness can't be measured! VR WESCALERO MEMBER

06-24-2012, 07:16 PM	#5 (permalink)
kettlinton Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Owings Mills, MD Posts: 3,046 Thanks: 1,502 Thanked 532 Times in 328 Posts	Sorry to hear this! Glad u are able to tell us about it. Prayers for a speedy recovery on the way! __________________ 2007 C50(Sold) 2005 Vulcan 1600 Classic(Totaled due to Deer) 2002 Honda VTX 1800S(The Beast!)

06-24-2012, 07:31 PM	#7 (permalink)
Canuck Senior VR Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Mississauga Posts: 1,548 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	It sucks but glad to hear it looks like no permanent damage. __________________ Canuck “Adventures suck when you're having them.” ― Neil Peart

06-24-2012, 08:01 PM	#8 (permalink)
MoDZuKi Senior VR Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Alliston, Ontario Posts: 2,512 Thanks: 540 Thanked 348 Times in 294 Posts	All the best Man!.. Take care of yourself... and a speedy recovery! __________________ It ain't getting what you want..It's wanting what u got! I am a victim of Mod- Mania The bike itself was the cheap part!!!!!...

06-24-2012, 08:26 PM	#9 (permalink)
Rob 61 Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Va Bch Posts: 2,508 Thanks: 115 Thanked 317 Times in 248 Posts	Ouch ! Glad you made it thru. Speedy healing. __________________ Robyn Ray II, 07 C50 10/11 11 Victory Cross Country 3/11-1/12 04 Volusia 7/07-4/11 ^^^^^^^^ I'm on top

06-24-2012, 08:31 PM	#10 (permalink)
DCinCT Senior VR Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Ct,Columbia Posts: 7,996 Thanks: 277 Thanked 786 Times in 565 Posts	sucks big time...glad you're ok...hope the healing goes well... maybe the lawmakers should put more efforts into requiring deer to have insurance before aimlessly wandering about on the roads instead of the energies they put into people wearing seatbelts.. __________________ Whats the big hurry...slow down and enjoy the ride!

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