Another post crash update
Road Master
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 965
Likes: 1
From: Shreveport,La.
I had my big one back in '80, standard turn left in front of me and I broadsided them.
Two weeks after I got outta the hospital I had a friend of mine come over on his bike, another KZ1000 like I had, and I took it around the block a few times, still in stiches and bandages. I just had to know. I got another bike a year later. But, since that accident I can tell you that I know that I'm a much more causious and better rider having had that expierience.
But it stays with you. I notice that if I go more than just a few days without riding, when I get on my bike the first few minutes I find myself in a over paranoid mode, until I relax a "little" bit. Having said that, I still ride like they all are trying to run over us.
Congrats on getting back on, it'll take time but you'll really start to enjoy it again, I do.
Two weeks after I got outta the hospital I had a friend of mine come over on his bike, another KZ1000 like I had, and I took it around the block a few times, still in stiches and bandages. I just had to know. I got another bike a year later. But, since that accident I can tell you that I know that I'm a much more causious and better rider having had that expierience.
But it stays with you. I notice that if I go more than just a few days without riding, when I get on my bike the first few minutes I find myself in a over paranoid mode, until I relax a "little" bit. Having said that, I still ride like they all are trying to run over us.
Congrats on getting back on, it'll take time but you'll really start to enjoy it again, I do.
Road Warrior
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 1,683
Likes: 2
From: Melissa, TX
well i got on the ultra for the first time today since the accident on 12'15/08. i was very nervous at first but as the miles clicked by i started to relax, and before i knew it i was just gliding along at piece and enjoying it once again. i didnt know if could do it again before i got back on it but all is good.. A big THANKS to you all for all of the kind words and support. it if was not for all of you i dont know if i would have gotten back on it. Be safe! Hockey
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Road Captain
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 562
Likes: 17
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Good for you!! I crashed hard Aug. 07 and I must say it was really tough for me to get in the saddle again last summer. I didn't put on a lot of miles in 08 but I think I'm ready to put lots of miles on this summer!!!