rode the fjr in to work today. i was on a 4 lane highway this a.m., and just in the middle of a long, gentle sweeping right hand curve, a semi on my right that i was riding past decided he needed to be not in my lane, but the lane to my left, two lanes over from him. at apprx 65 mph (seriously, was 28 degrees out, too cold to go faster) his trailer came crashing onto my right hand, the bottom corner of the trailer slicing down onto my hand pinning it down. my shoulder was literally leaned against his trailer as bike and i were leaning into the right hand sweeper, as he was changing lanes to the left, the two vehicles battling for a lane i couldn 't win. his trailer continued to pin and push me, me and bike against trailer, probably 500 feet until i could slow down and he passed. i pulled over, saw the damage to my hand inside my glove, and was pretty sure it was going to be a mangled sinewy mess. he pulled over about 3/4ths mile up on i-275, flashers on for about a minute, and pulled away. had i been 5 feet further up, i would have been in the space between the cab and the trailer, and i would have had nothing to lean against, and i'd not likely be here right now. had i been five feet further back he would have clipped my front tire, sending me into a full-on test mode of my gear. so like i said, the Hand of God came to my aid. i cheated death today. ( :
my injuries? two nasty gashes on my right hand, about 10 stitches. a tetanus shot. heated right hand glove torn and bloodied to shite. right grip with lots of blood and a little gash on it. today's a great day! ( :
Dean, holy shit....from that moment on, you are living on bonus time. I'm glad that you are still with us.
I still want to see you and Klavdy in a foot race...(my money is on you) Are your feet and legs ok?
I hope you get the driver. Heal well amigo!
Whew!!!! Glad you came out of that pretty much unscathed, all things considered. So the truck didn't wait for you? Isn't that kinda a hit and run?
This is one of the reasons I don't commute on the bike anymore.
Glad you are still amongst the walking.
CraigO
Wow Dean!
I'm sending you $20 to buy me Lottery Tickets with. :-)
Glad you made it!!!
DavidR.
Seriously, you are one lucky SOB. Had that been me, the back wheels would have gone over me...
Glad you're OK.
Dan
You must be part cat with nine lives (or eight now)... Holly shit - what an experience I don't even want to imagine.
Wow Mate, What were tha chances? Shit woulda been trumps for me! Got me beat how ya stayed upright - but then again I`ve seen pics of you`re amazing skill. (I still go over those photos in awe...regularly). Better buy a lottery ticket. I`ll send over a coupla bucks with Baldy so I can share the winnings and your luck :mail1:
....Ummm, actually that`s not a bad idea anyway! - for the first lottery after every Aussie attended, U.S. Rally.
What`s this about a foot race? Does Monkey wear his flying boots? My money would be on Baldy. (popcorn)
Quote from: Dads_FJ on April 03, 2013, 12:26:19 PM
You must be part cat with nine lives (or eight now)... Holly shit - what an experience I don't even want to imagine.
Uh, seven...
We need to start a photo gallery of mangled paws! I'll upload mine today.
Quote from: JCainFJ on April 03, 2013, 01:09:30 PM
We need to start a photo gallery of mangled paws! I'll upload mine today.
Dean, glad you're gonna be okay! :good2:
Jon, bike related only? :unknown:
WOW.... i just got an adrenlin pump reading that........ Im glad the guardian angels were riding with you brother.
Cant believe the trucker didnt stop and at least say he was sorry for about killing you.
Frank
Yes, bike related only unless it's extra mangled or extra stupid!
Jon, bike related only? :unknown:
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Nice save Dean. Had you been 6 ft back, you would have got his plate number and that can sometimes be like winning the lotto.
Get a go pro on your head case you meet this multi-wheeled moron again.
Andy
how do we post pics? still need a site that theyre saved to?
Dean,
As I said on FB glad your still with us. You can post in the gallery here. Use the add bulk photos, it's the easiest way.
james
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the glove
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first pic is hand before lidocaine and cleaning/scrubbing by nurse
second pic is after a good scrubbing, before stitches...
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i can only imagine the situation.... you want to stand the bike up and get away from the trailer but the trailer has pinned your hand (and the bars) so you couldnt.
quite a feat maintaining control under duress that Deano.
I would always rather be lucky than good but in this case it seems you had both (and the good Lord) on your side.
Kookaloo!
Frank
Quote from: racerman_27410 on April 03, 2013, 03:31:11 PM
i can only imagine the situation.... you want to stand the bike up and get away from the trailer but the trailer has pinned your hand (and the bars) so you couldnt.
quite a feat maintaining control under duress that Deano.
I would always rather be lucky than good but in this case it seems you had both (and the good Lord) on your side.
Kookaloo!
Frank
I second that... Think of the stories you can tell later, if you think my thumb looks bad you should seen the truck driver after I was done with him...
Wow! You're CHARMED, Dude!
Can you still do this?: :good2:
Steve
Deano, sure glad you survived the encounter. I can't imagine being pinned to a trailer at 65 being pushed left across two lanes. Great riding or good luck either way damn glad your still here brother...
Eric M
Quote from: mst3kguy on April 03, 2013, 02:37:42 PM
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first pic is hand before lidocaine and cleaning/scrubbing by nurse
second pic is after a good scrubbing, before stitches...
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OWWWWWWWwwwww, shit!!!!!!! MMMMmmmm, frickin' idiots!!!!
damn man, that looks painful.
bloody hell, glad your ok,
Just lookin at that photo makes both of my hands feel better!
glad your okay and not an other number in book of bike deaths :good2:
hopefully you find the truck driver
cant add much more except, how the fuck, did that fucking fucker, fuuuuuck, , glad your still with the living mate,,
Dean so glad it did not turn out worse. After reading this it's clear the LORD is watching over you today. How long before it heals. Did anybody get a plate number for that truck. Best wishes for a speedy recovery.
Kurt
Do you think or know if the truck driver saw you?
Dean,
Glad you were able to type and tell us about this.
Any chance you got the number of the truck?
Keep on keeping on now.
Arnie
thx for the kind wishes, folks. hah, no way did i get the tag on mr. semi. i was too busy saying a few "thank you God"s. and i don't think he knew what he did, but rather stopped when another motorist may have seen it and signaled him.
today was a beautiful day, for sure!
Nice save Dean! Luck was on your side today. That and a whole lot of riding skill! Way to keep your head and ride it out. Most would have been flattened by that truck.
Glad you're still with us.
Derek
Glad your OK, As a truck driver, It sounds like totally the driver of the trucks fault, Lack of mirror observation on the driver
Glad to hear you lived to tell the tale! Like they say, scars are tattoos with better stories! Stay safe out there everyone!!!
Thank God you survived Dean.
You ever read "God is my co-pilot"?
God was with you, there is no doubt, but your riding skills were there when you most needed them, too.
I'm just simply amazed....WOW!
Take care, and heal well, friend!
Leon
Someone sure was watching over you, but your instincts no doubt took over your fear in the moment...........Your reactions were perfect, and your experience played a part in your ability to tell us all about it............and maybe a little random luck played a part as well.
Sucks the truck driver didn't check on you.
He/She probably looked back, and saw you were upright, and figured no harm done...........
I'm glad you're still here, and look forward to hearing the story at a future rally campfire........Heal fast!
Holy crap! Great job not losing your head in the heat of battle and making a bad situation worse.
Your guardian angel put in a bit of extra effort today!
:empathy2: Oh My F###ing God Father Dean you are one lucky SOB and a dam good rider I would've been a statistic!!
That's the trouble all to often people don't bother to look before turning or changing lanes and in cars its bad enough but when some dim witted tool does it in a truck cause their too busy doing their best impersonations of Smokey and the Bandit on their 2way, cell ph it's especially bad!! :mad: :ireful:
Really glad you are still here to tell us about it another story for the camp fire :good2:
Holy Shit, Dean! The Reaper was tugging at your Stich and you slipped away.
Glad to hear you physical damage was minimal. Assume you threw those drawers away when you got home.
Dean, glad you're OK!
WOW, Glad things turned out the way they did.
Fred
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Much better, that will heal nicely. No tendon damage?
Thx, peeps.
Pat,
See the dr on Monday to have stitches taken out, but I'm assuming no damage internally, as I have good movement of my thumb and no tingling. Well, maybe just a little bit when I think of your well-coiffed hair. That kinda gets me tingly all over...
Looks a lot better than the after pics....you'll be right as ever before long Dean..... :good2:
Stay away from the trucks!
KOokaloo!
Frank
Dean hand looks good considering what happened. Glad to hear it doesn't sound like internal damage. Please keep us informed. Hope you are back on two wheels soon.
Kurt
Looks good Dean.
Take Care,
Leon
Great escape Mr McQueen.......glad you are still with us :drinks:....my wifes mom wasn't as fortunate......lost her a few months ago..........you never really appreciate time above ground until you come face to face with your mortality.......puts things into perspective for sure...... :mail1:
CanDman
Good save and glad your OK. I find riding in traffic way more hazardous than canyon riding...well maybe that's just because I poke along. Take care man.
What, four -five stitches?
Is that it?
Pffft.
More importantly, how's the hair?
Will you be able to play the piano?
Quote from: mst3kguy on April 05, 2013, 10:39:42 PM
Thx, peeps.
Pat,
See the dr on Monday to have stitches taken out, but I'm assuming no damage internally, as I have good movement of my thumb and no tingling. Well, maybe just a little bit when I think of your well-coiffed hair. That kinda gets me tingly all over...
Still on the drugs, eh...... Glad to hear you survived Dean!