Crashed my 07 FLHTC
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From: Canton, Michigan
RE: Crashed my 07 FLHTC
Oooooooow! I know what broken ribs (and a punched lung) are like, having been knocked off my bike doing about 65mph by a Taurus on I75 just north of Atlanta. Slow recovery, so take it easy. I remember having to sleep in one of my living room chairs for three months because I couldn't put any pressure on my back. It's been three years and if I turn my head around too far, it still feels like someone just stabbed me in the chest.
Oh, and avoid sneezing for the first couple of months. It's really, really, really painful.
Take care and say a prayer for the rest,
Hack
Oh, and avoid sneezing for the first couple of months. It's really, really, really painful.
Take care and say a prayer for the rest,
Hack
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RE: Crashed my 07 FLHTC
Best wishes for a speedy recovery. I crashed my '06 Street Glide three weeks ago but it was nothing like as serious as your accident. The bike hit some gravel in stop-and-go traffic and fell to it's side. Even though I own a full-face helmet and chaps, I was riding that day with a 3/4 helmet and no chaps. At least I had a leather jacket on. My nose and chin scraped the asphalt, my knees and wrists got scraped pretty badly too. I fell on my right side and still have a bruise from my hip to my knee. Fortunately, though, it's just road rash and no breaks. If I needed a kick in the a$$ to be reminded to ALWAYS where a full-faced helmet, this was it.
Again, condolences and hope for a full recovery.
Adam
Again, condolences and hope for a full recovery.
Adam
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RE: Crashed my 07 FLHTC
IZZO
I crashed a DIRT BIKE 4 years ago , busted all six ribs on the left side ,collapsed my left lung,
dislocated my left shoulder ,busted 3 teeth out, and had a severe concusion, I have never felt pain like a broken rib let alone 6. ALMOST GOT ADDICTED TO OXY ! My heart goes out to you I was a young man of 39 and i was really hurtin for about 6 months, NOw all I can think about is a 07 road king ! lol,, Good luck to you and hope you recover fast, prayers sent !@
Tj
I crashed a DIRT BIKE 4 years ago , busted all six ribs on the left side ,collapsed my left lung,
dislocated my left shoulder ,busted 3 teeth out, and had a severe concusion, I have never felt pain like a broken rib let alone 6. ALMOST GOT ADDICTED TO OXY ! My heart goes out to you I was a young man of 39 and i was really hurtin for about 6 months, NOw all I can think about is a 07 road king ! lol,, Good luck to you and hope you recover fast, prayers sent !@
Tj
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RE: Crashed my 07 FLHTC
ORIGINAL: txfxstrider
Glad you're OK, Screaming Eagle. I understand why you feel like you should wear more protective gear but I am always fascinated by others who always push for helmets after any accident even when the helmetless rider survived with minor head abrasions or even non life threatening fractures. I always wonder what kind of neck injury might have resulted from the weight of the helmet.
Glad you're OK, Screaming Eagle. I understand why you feel like you should wear more protective gear but I am always fascinated by others who always push for helmets after any accident even when the helmetless rider survived with minor head abrasions or even non life threatening fractures. I always wonder what kind of neck injury might have resulted from the weight of the helmet.
i'm not arguing with you about it, i often ride without a lid, but don't confuse facts with a personal choice
glad to hear you're ok though bud... and like the others, thanks for your service as well, from one 11B to another [sm=icon_cheers.gif]
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RE: Crashed my 07 FLHTC
Prayers for speedy and complete recovery, Don. And thanks for posting--I'll keep wearing the mesh/armor jacket in this Atlanta heat wave; and the helmet is a given in Georgia, but I wear it even in the "free to choose" states, as well.
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RE: Crashed my 07 FLHTC
Sorry to hear of the crash and glad you are on the mend. It's always good to be reminded how fast your life can change so we can all be a little more careful. Thankfully you weren't going fast and it sounds like you got some quality care.
Heal quickly and ride another day.
Heal quickly and ride another day.
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RE: Crashed my 07 FLHTC
I am joyfull that you will ride again but sad it happened. I applaud you for wanting to get back on and ride. A little of the dog that bit you one might say. May our father give you a spedy recovery.
jim
jim