Went down hard...
Road Captain
Joined: Jan 2012
Posts: 621
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From: N CA
I hope your right - seems like now it's difficult to go for a ride without someone taking a shot at ya - I never have been a fast rider - always made sure that my bike was in order - I'm just always looking ahead - someome running an stop sign or light bothers me - Had one flat in all those years and never had a break down but then again i road Goldwings for 30 of those years - guess I'll just keep going until something tells me to stop or somebody stops me - My riding buddy of 40 years says he's done - he is 70 I think - he's getting pressure from his kids more than anything else - he just bought a new Goldwing 2 years ago & only has put 3,500 miles on it but he's in great health & is just as sharp as ever - I enjoy my BMW Z3 about as much as I do the bike & I can drive it with shorts - T shirt & flip flops - if I get hot I can put the top up & turn on the air - If i get get cold I can put the top up & turn on the heater -I'm just getting to be a puss
Intermediate
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 43
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From: Louisville, KY
I'll give you my perspective on it. August 2008 I hit a deer while riding my Deuce and shattered my right tibia and fibula. Laid in the hospital listening to the doctors talk about removing my right leg. Opted for an attempt at reconstructive surgery with a titanium rod in the tibia and nothing for the fibula. First surgery was partially successful. Six months later I had a second surgery and bone graft from the left leg into the right leg and a larger rod installed in the tibia. Throughout the whole thing the surgeons kept prepping me for life with a cane and a limp. I went through a year of intense physical therapy and now function as normally as most guys my age. I can't run or handle prolonged standing but life is good. I couldn't wait to ride a bike again. I pestered the doctors every visit until they said "fine, do what you want to do." You can and will recover from it. My accident has definately changed my riding style, but not my desire to ride. Have had several people ask me how I can ride after going through the accident. Simple answer is, "if you cut your finger with a knife do you stop using knives?" You'll heal and make adjustments. Remember, "there are no bad days, just some are better than others."
1st Gear
Joined: Dec 2012
Posts: 5
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From: Southern Iniana
Aug, 2010 I had a young lady heading toward me turn left in front of me. I hit her broad sided at 55mph with my 2006 WG. I was lucky. It was a slow rode back but I have healed about 95% in my opinion. This past summer I eased back on the bike by showing up at the Harley 2013 test rides. Being back on the bike so peacful. Made me realize how much I loved rolling on two wheels. Dec, 2012, I have my 2012 WG sitting in the garage just waiting on winter to make its rounds. I paid attention to what you guys said about letting time heal your mind. Your time on earth is short so live it the best way you know how.
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