Riding to work last week I think an end to the life of my 06 D. I know I don't post here much, but I still read a lot so I thought I'd let everyone know. I bought this bike back in March. Only managed to put about 3000 miles on it this year. I literally had like a mile and a half trip to work that morning, with only one intersection, but that was enough. Some lady coming head on turned left in front of me, I smacked her drivers side headlight and went flying. Ended up breaking my femur twice, tearing a PCL and possible ACL, and have several fractures in the foot/ankle. I somehow managed to tear my heel open and have about a 4" laceration there as well. I haven't gotten to see the bike in person, and since it's in a fenced in compound a friend was only able to look at the good side. Still looks like bent forks, handlebars, and the rear shock is jacked up. I'm anxious/nervous to see how much happened to the other slide where it impacted and slid. I'm still in the hospital tryin to learn to walk again. Only made it about 20 feet with crutches today. I lost a lot of blood and leg strength so I can't do much without getting lightheaded.
From past experience, the physical therapy SUCKS. Words do NOT describe. But, keep your end goal in mind and do exactly what the PT tells you to do-- it's well worth it in the end.
Wishing you a speedy recovery, hang in there and smile, thanks God you"re still with us!!! :cheers: Blessings and like HoneyB said, the bike is just a toy, don't worry!
It never ceases to amaze me that guys can care about a bike when they're messed up physically. I really don't know that after a serious accident with injuries if I'd get back on a bike or not. I have been through physical rehab for other reasons and it's a painful struggle.
Don't get me wrong, I feel your pain and hope you have a speedy recovery. But the memories you will have of the accident and physical recovery might just end my love of motorcycling.
Heal well and ride hard. Remember that if it seems like all the cagers are out to get you it is because they are. The pain should go away but you get to keep the memory....
I wish you well and have a speedy recovery. I would be worried about my bike too.
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