1989 3CV Streetfighter Project

[aviationfred]

The 1st ride of the Streetfighter 1200 did not go as planned
An eventful morning. I spent all night working on the finishing touches on the Streetfighter. 4:30am I decide to do a 1st ride video. I had to ride to my house and swap helmets. I didn't make it. I had noted that the suspension was way too hard and would need to be sorted. I slowed down as approached a set of railroad tracks. I crossed the tracks and as the road leveled out, I accelerated. The bike had an unexpected full steering lock to the left. I was slammed to the ground. There was other traffic and they stopped to offer assistance. An Ambulance ride to the hospital and I have.... 5 broken ribs, left backside. A contusion to my left lung, a large hematoma on my left hip and some minor roads rash on my left knee.

Fred

[T Legg]

Sorry to hear that Fred. I hope your healed up and back riding soon.
  I was slammed the same way when I highsided my 1100 a couple years ago. I still have a separated clavicle on the left side but it doesn't affect the use of my arm or shoulder. The broken ribs healed up pretty quickly and feel perfectly fine now.
  Good luck

[fj1289]

OH SHIT!  Heal up fast Fred!  When they say a project is never finished - this is NOT how that's meant! 

Again - best wishes for a full and speedy recovery

[aviationfred]

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Fred

[Pat Conlon]

Well shit  Fred, I'm glad you're ok, no head injuries. I know all about broken ribs. Heal up amigo!

[FJmonkey]

Wow Fred! I am glad you are alright.

[Old Rider]

Good to see you had luck in the bad luck.Broken ribs.. try not to laugh is my best advice.

[RPM - Robert]

Wow bad news! Heal up soon.

[joebloggs]

Sorry to hear about your off, glad you're OK

Why is it falling at low speed always seems to more damage to both rider and bike.

[aviationfred]

I have been working on the Streetfighter for the last 2 months while recovering/healing from the accident. I have also been riding as much as I can. The bike is now officially in the riding stage. Hopefully there won't be too many bugs to work out.


Fred