EagleCock Posted June 26, 2007 Report Share Posted June 26, 2007 I went down hard on Sat night around 5. RVT43125 (John) and I were riding the good roads up along 715 and we were really carving it up. We rode hard and I didn't have any problems until we were heading home on 79 outside of Coshocton. John was ahead and making a right hander, probably went into it around 70 or 80...He was able to slow down and keep it on the road; however, I was not so lucky. I remember coming up on his ass real hard and I just remember thinking I didn't want to take him out. As soon as I hit the gravel on the edge of the road, I was out...literally. I lowsided hard and I don't remember anything other than lights out. I woke up to John telling me to lie there and not to move...I blacked out again and woke up face down in a ditch/muddy creek beside the road. I stumbled across the rode to the other side and collapsed in the yard of some house. John was trying to call 911 but couldn't get cell service. He recruited a neighbor to use a landline and he got the squad. There was a nurse who saw the scene and she stopped to check me out. I was pretty sure I didn't have any broken bones, but my leg really hurt and my shoulder was jacked too. The ambulance arrived about 25 mins later and I loaded onto the backboard and swept away to Coschocton Memorial Hospital on the most uncomfortable backboard ever constructed. I was given the standard xrays and catscans while drugs and salene were being pumped into my body. I also learned there's no painless way to clean road rash...John was a true friend and stayed there with me until it started raining and he still had 75 miles to get home...I thought everything was going to be ok until the doctor came back into the room (after 5 hours of pictures and evaluations) and told me I had a punctured lung and bleeding in my stomach but they weren't sure where the bleeding was coming from. He told me lifeflight was on the way to take me to the OSU trauma center where they were going to have to operate on my intestines to stop the bleeding...I wasn't worried until I heard "chest tube"...The flight was pretty cool; I made it to the OSU trauma center and they tookme into the ER room. It took them about 15 minutes to realize I didn't have any internal bleeding and there was no puncture in my lung...They advised that I did bruise my liver, spleen, and lungs, but no surgery was necessary. I spent the rest of the night in a room, but I was awakened every hour, gotta love concussions. So it's going to be a few weeks recovery for the road rash, but the real danger is my lungs, spleen, and liver. If something happens before they are completely healed I could do permanent damage...I've got a follow up evaluation in a few weeks.I went to survey the bike damage today and it was a quick decision to make the call to progressive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrbret Posted June 26, 2007 Report Share Posted June 26, 2007 Wow, sorry to here about the bad day, glad you are still in one piece though. Good work to John to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shittygsxr Posted June 26, 2007 Report Share Posted June 26, 2007 did the bike land in a creek? After my first accidnet (got hit) i limped my ass into motorsports of columbus and the good men there would not sell me a bike and to come back when I was healed. Even if you dont take your own advice I hope some of the riders here will kindly remind you of your doctors orders and not ride till your better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lemosley01 Posted June 26, 2007 Report Share Posted June 26, 2007 Whodey - glad to hear you are doing well. We all know that could have turned out much worse. At least you get a heli ride! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CbrGirl Posted June 26, 2007 Report Share Posted June 26, 2007 Damn boy. Hope the recovery is quick. So sorry to hear that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fusion Posted June 26, 2007 Report Share Posted June 26, 2007 I'd feel a bit bad for you, but I can't believe you did that to a Honda and a 600RR at that. j/kGood to hear you're not too bad off. Could have been a lot worse. Take the time to heal and you'll be back on in no time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casper Posted June 26, 2007 Report Share Posted June 26, 2007 Shit dude. I'm sorry to hear. Let us know if you need anything dude. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CbrGirl Posted June 26, 2007 Report Share Posted June 26, 2007 Shit dude. I'm sorry to hear. Let us know if you need anything dude.+1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedro Posted June 26, 2007 Report Share Posted June 26, 2007 Sorry to hear that Whodey. Get well soon man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Putty Posted June 26, 2007 Report Share Posted June 26, 2007 DAMN!!!! I'm sorry to hear that happened to you. This year has been very bad for incidents. Get well soon.!! Bike pic is....YIKES!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrome Posted June 26, 2007 Report Share Posted June 26, 2007 that sucks man. what are you going to do about the bike??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BornSinner Posted June 26, 2007 Report Share Posted June 26, 2007 DAMN Greg......glad to see your OK....On a funny note...you bike looks like the mud puddle....you made on the hunt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casper Posted June 26, 2007 Report Share Posted June 26, 2007 DAMN Greg......glad to see your OK....On a funny note...you bike looks like the mud puddle....you made on the huntDoh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r6allstar Posted June 26, 2007 Report Share Posted June 26, 2007 glad you OK, looks like it was a rough one. heal up and get back to riding asap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RC51 John Posted June 26, 2007 Report Share Posted June 26, 2007 You talk about getting the shit scared out of you. We were really hitting the corners hard. I was actually in crash mode myself and expected Gregg to zip past me on the right. Then I see the black blur of a 600RR hitting the dirt/mud then flipping over and Greg laying face down about a foot from a large puddle. Then the adrenalin kicked in. It’s good to hear Greg is doing well and hated leaving him at Coshocton Hospital but I knew he had family on the way. Get well soon buddy. I expect to be carving the corners with you again soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NinjaNick Posted June 26, 2007 Report Share Posted June 26, 2007 Glad your alive. Hope everything just gets better now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samhain138 Posted June 26, 2007 Report Share Posted June 26, 2007 Glad its not any worse than what it is. Hope you heal up quick man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meatwad Posted June 26, 2007 Report Share Posted June 26, 2007 Take it easy man. Sorry to hear about the lowside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RC51 John Posted June 26, 2007 Report Share Posted June 26, 2007 From what I remember it might not have actually been a lowside.He was more catapulted over the nose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zorro Posted June 26, 2007 Report Share Posted June 26, 2007 Sorry about your accident...get well soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
APCh8r Posted June 27, 2007 Report Share Posted June 27, 2007 wow that is crazy, and to think I was talking to you guys right before you headed out there to ride. Glad to see you are doing okay, and I hope you recover quickly. If you need anything let me know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vectorvictor Posted June 27, 2007 Report Share Posted June 27, 2007 Glad to hear you are in one piece... even if it is one ugly pc ...hehedude you gotta watch the corners up here cause they dont make sense sometimes and they take some time to learn... plus if a cow gets loose or you ride between one hour till dark and one hour after you see alot of deer...please be carefull guys...It only takes one mistake and your hamburger... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flounder Posted June 27, 2007 Report Share Posted June 27, 2007 holy shit man... glad your ok.. let me know if you need anything.. I think the scratches in the bike will buff out... purely cosmetic.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vectorvictor Posted June 27, 2007 Report Share Posted June 27, 2007 holy shit man... glad your ok.. let me know if you need anything.. I think the scratches in the bike will buff out... purely cosmetic..Holy fuck thats funny...LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yotaman88210 Posted June 27, 2007 Report Share Posted June 27, 2007 Wow greg, Im sorry man. That sucks. I hope you get better soon. dont do anything the doc tells you not too. Not worth the risk, you kinda need those organs!! I hope you have a speedy and full recovery. I plan to visit you soon! Later bro! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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