Guess it had to happen sooner or later. mines rd in east bay area. Hit some sand or gravel at the apex, she highsided and bucked me right onto a boulder jutting out of the crayon side. I got up and knew I was broken, grabbed my cell, no serviice. Tried tostand the fj up but just couldn't. Eventually someone drove byand sent for help. I had to get medivaced out. I'm drugged up and hurtverymuch. This g tablet is kind of difficult to use with one ha nd.
I haves fractured right scapula, 3 fractured ribs, and 4 or so chipped off spine processes (I think). Its the little knobbies that stick out. I had full gearbut onlythe fieldsheer level 1 back insert and not my coveted forcefield t-pro.
scroll down this link to see a pic of me at hospital
http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=371258 (http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=371258)
sorry to hear it wak.. sounds like you got lots of good barf friends looking out for you though.
Shit Henry!!!! :dash2: Dammit! Hang in there and heal up. I look forward to tearing it up with you again at next years WCR! Keep us posted....
hope ya heal up good man.
I just read that your buddies on the other forum found out where your FJ is. If you need any help from us getting that thing back and fixed up - just ask! :good2: There are several of us FJers up in that area. I've also got a spair pair of black cordura type MC pants that are brand new - they should fit you perfectly - let me know where to send them and they're yours.
Fuck me dead.. not another..
Heal up..
Gotta be extra careful this year.. all the rain has washed all kinds of crap into the roads..
Dang sorry to hear about the accident.
Hope you get well soon brother.
KOokaloo!
Frank
Shit Henry... that's 2 of 4 down (Pat being the other) that came back from the WCR on Saturday (2 of 3 that were on FJs). I hope we aren't cursed somehow for bailing early :negative:
Scary thing a fall on Mines, but common. It is a tricky road. I was out there a couple weeks ago and talked with a sheriff up at the observatory. He told me they are flying a couple riders off that road every weekend in the summer. It is my local ride and I've been out there alone a few times... that shit's gonna stop.
Heal well and quickly. Let me know if I can help in any way.
Frank
Man, I don't know you personally, but my heart goes out to you guys (Pat).
Rest easy and regain your health, the FJ will be waiting for you, like the loyal steed it is.
Leon
Hey Marsh, did you upload pics from the rally? I wanted to show my wife a couple of them.
I had such a great time meeting you all! I will undoubtedly be at the next one.
My first time on mines rd was last week and I fell in love. Especially the single lane goaty part.
In hindsight, my rear tire was that worn one from the rally. I have pilot road 2ct's on theway but figured I'd do one more run with these, bad idea.
Thanks for the good vibes fellas!
:music:
I'm a newb here but it always tough to hear about a fellow rider taking a fall. Hope you heal up quick and are able to get back out there and do what you love.
Sorry Henry. Sucks to hear about this.
Heal well.
Dan
Bugger me!! Henry...Sorry to hear about your unscheduled dismount and injuries. Heal fast, get your FJ back up to snuff. It was good meeting you at the rally, you took some good pics, I used one for my more than late avatar. I posted all my pics (Flicker account) including some of you heading out for a ride. Search for FJMonkey and rally. Keep us posted on your progress. We like progress reports better than "I F%$king Crashed" reports". Not that posting was wrong, we just like the good news better. I really need to upgrade by back protector now that you bring that up. Engine bars as well. Thanks.
Henry hang in there you will be back :yahoo: I had a busted collar bone and I had a badly busted leg at the same time.
Took me a year to get back playing Soccer.
Might take a little time be patient.
Crushing news. Nice to meet another bay area rider at the rally. Was hoping you'd make the renegade rally (soon to be planned) here in Napa. Get well soon. Andy
Sorry to hear you're broken.
Hope they put you back together better than Humpty.
Heal quick, but enjoy the drugs while you got 'em.
Cheers,
Arnie
DAMN! That is bad news. One wreck meets your quota. It was really good to meet you at the rally and glad to hear you will be back. I know the feeling about the cell phone, last August my buddy took a bad hit (a head on) on a goat trial in my neck of the woods. At least I was with him. We lucked out when a dude came by with ham radio and got help pretty fast. My buddy is riding a VMAX again (not the same one). He took lot of heat from family for riding again. Wife said she would leave him... he said he would miss her, but damn if she's still there.
Speedy recover but don't push it too much!
Mike
Heal up Henry. I enjoyed meeting you and your company at the WCR. You are a natural rider with good instincts. Smooth and fast. What I struggle to achieve, comes to you naturally. Your sense of weather pattens is especially acute. Good call on the Hwy 36 west route on Saturday. That was fun.
Broken ribs are not fun. Do your breathing exercises, as much as they hurt, fluid build up and pneumonia is worse.
Also...Watch out for constipation from the pain meds. (Thank you DavidR) Get flushed out. Abdominal cramps with your broken ribs will have you begging.....
Take care amigo. When you get better, let us know what you need for your bike. Pat Conlon.
Wishng you a speedy recovery,
Dude.
Srsly.
What a terrible turn of events, I checked over on Barf too,get well and keep your chin up.
That suck man! I wrecked m FJ 5 years ago (3 days after I bought it, don't wanna talk about it...) Anyrate, hopefully you make a full recovery!
Get well - soon Henry ... Sorry to hear about the fall and hope you heal quickly. So much for my mirror -- betchu it didn't survive. I checked out the road though and it looks real nice and I can see the tempation.
Hope to see you next year if not sooner ...it was a pleasure hanging out with you.
Steve C
It must be a full moon for FJ this month. I wrecked my two weeks ago when caught in a VERY bad storm, hit some mud making a left turn and down I went. Lucky for me it was very minor but damn I see all the other bad accidents and I feel very lucky. I can not say it does not scare me a little, but I am back riding. I am just extra careful right now.
Quote from: chapindad on June 19, 2011, 08:36:07 PM
It must be a full moon for FJ this month. I wrecked my two weeks ago when caught in a VERY bad storm, hit some mud making a left turn and down I went. Lucky for me it was very minor but damn I see all the other bad accidents and I feel very lucky. I can not say it does not scare me a little, but I am back riding. I am just extra careful right now.
OK, ok......that's enough....... I forbid any more FJ wrecks!
Yourself, Pat and Henry....... that's 3!
THERE SHALL BE NO MORE! :diablo:
Harvy
Quote from: Harvy on June 19, 2011, 09:08:27 PM
Quote from: chapindad on June 19, 2011, 08:36:07 PM
It must be a full moon for FJ this month. I wrecked my two weeks ago when caught in a VERY bad storm, hit some mud making a left turn and down I went. Lucky for me it was very minor but damn I see all the other bad accidents and I feel very lucky. I can not say it does not scare me a little, but I am back riding. I am just extra careful right now.
OK, ok......that's enough....... I forbid any more FJ wrecks!
Yourself, Pat and Henry....... that's 3!
THERE SHALL BE NO MORE! :diablo:
Harvy
No SHIT, Harvy! I agree, this is getting a little depressing.
I really hate it for you guys, and I hope you all return to the saddle when your time comes.
God damn it guys, lets be careful out there!
Leon
Henry, what happened? Sorry to hear of your bad luck. Rest up, and get well soon. We need all the healthy FJers out there, flying the flag.
thanks for all the kind words gents!
Pat, that's very flattering what you said about how I ride. i take that one to heart :hi:. i hope you yourself are doing much better !
Klavdy, thanks for the support, both here,on barf and in person . you are a standup person and i hope we can have a beer sometime :drinks:
i was on a morphine syringe that was hooked up to my IV. i was able to hit this button on a cord every ten minutes and it would release the meds direct. Good Shit!!felt fantastic! if i wanted a nap ,I'd just give three clicks,awesome .
well ,they took it away today. since i showed such good improvement. but it was the drugs cuz now i am hurtin'!
if I'm lucky, i can go home tomorrow.
as for the fj, my buddy that took it to my house says it doesn't go straight. so im going to have the frame measured as well as replace the forks . possibly yzf 600 units ,since no machining is required . then all the little stuff, rear fairing, brake mc, clip-on,etc. I'll know for sure when i get home .
oh, anyone know what a medivac costs?
my shoulder blade that was fractured , it's broken in two! right down the middle
Quote from: wakdady on June 20, 2011, 01:57:23 AM
my shoulder blade that was fractured , it's broken in two! right down the middle
Well, that must mean you now have something in common with Danny Pedrosa, Colin Edwards, and a whole host of other big name motorcycle racers. Enjoy the fame while you can :-)
Feel better !!
Arnie
Shitty deal Henry! Take it easy and heal up well. I hope the fj can be brought back to life better than before.
Looking forward to seeing you again at next years rally.
Derek
Dude, that really sucks. Glad to hear your getting closer to going home though, don't go crazy trying to over do anything give yourself some time to heal up.