CoolWhip Posted May 18, 2012 Report Share Posted May 18, 2012 Took a slow speed slide a little over an hour ago. I was turning into a gravel parking lot and the gravel was far more loose than I anticipated. Bike slid out sideways onto my knee. I was wearing helmet, jacket, gloves, jeans, and motorcycle boots. Bike has some rash from the gravel, but I was able to ride it home. Something is really wrong with my knee so I'm in the ER right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crb Posted May 18, 2012 Report Share Posted May 18, 2012 Wow hope your knee isn't too bad, glad you are okay otherwise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gixxus Christ! Posted May 18, 2012 Report Share Posted May 18, 2012 Looks like you got some good swelling there. Glad you escaped with minor injuies, hope its just a sprain. Invest in some sliders kevlar jeans, they giggle at gravel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exarch Posted May 18, 2012 Report Share Posted May 18, 2012 That sux, at least it's just cosmetics.Sux bout the knee, hopefully you didn't tear something. Might just be swollen or just sore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoolWhip Posted May 18, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2012 I tried to buy slides a couple weeks ago from Riders Discount, but unfortunately they didn't have any for my bike. That would have been helpful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mj 88 Posted May 18, 2012 Report Share Posted May 18, 2012 Dam that sucks! Hope your knee is ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snot Posted May 18, 2012 Report Share Posted May 18, 2012 Glad you had on all your gear. Your bike doesn't look to bad, so hopefully your knee is a minor injury. I hope you heal fast, get well soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J_Copeland Posted May 18, 2012 Report Share Posted May 18, 2012 Hope your ok man ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mykill Posted May 18, 2012 Report Share Posted May 18, 2012 Heal up quick. Post pics of any hot nurses in the ER Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imprez55 Posted May 18, 2012 Report Share Posted May 18, 2012 The sliders probably wouldn't have helped save the bike any. They would have just dug into that soft ground and possibly bent the mounting bolts. Sorry about the crash and hopefully everything is alright! Let us know about the knee. I took a lowside last year and the bike landed on my knee as well. The ER gave me a clean bill of health and it took a couple days but everything went back to 100% once I stayed off it. By the way, saying you were in a motorcycle accident will definitely speed up seeing the doctor haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoolWhip Posted May 18, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2012 The nurse told me her bf races motorcycles and this scares her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
granda080 Posted May 18, 2012 Report Share Posted May 18, 2012 ^^ lol. Glad you are alright. Bikes can be fixed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jst2fst Posted May 18, 2012 Report Share Posted May 18, 2012 Glad your alright man. Nothing a rattle can and some pain meds cant fix. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casper Posted May 18, 2012 Report Share Posted May 18, 2012 Damn man. Glad it wasn't worse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lilbit Posted May 18, 2012 Report Share Posted May 18, 2012 Ouch! Doesn't look too bad. Hope you have a speedy recovery! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gen3flygirl Posted May 18, 2012 Report Share Posted May 18, 2012 Damn dude. At least you already moved! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapesmuggler27 Posted May 18, 2012 Report Share Posted May 18, 2012 Damn that sucks!! Hope your knee is ok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NinjaDoc Posted May 18, 2012 Report Share Posted May 18, 2012 Hope ur okay, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevysoldier Posted May 18, 2012 Report Share Posted May 18, 2012 Glad it wasn't any worse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoolWhip Posted May 18, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2012 Nobody tell Stephanie! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZachG91 Posted May 18, 2012 Report Share Posted May 18, 2012 Glad your ok for the most part! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max power Posted May 18, 2012 Report Share Posted May 18, 2012 Got that first one out of the way, now ride it like you stole it.P.S. never touch the front brake on gravel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idodishez Posted May 18, 2012 Report Share Posted May 18, 2012 Got that first one out of the way, now ride it like you stole it.P.S. never touch the front brake on gravel.Having been down twice in the last 6 months (for the first time in 30 years) I actually find myself nervous on the road. Not totally convinced that's not why I didn't wreck last month (Leary of back wheel slipping out). Kinda nervous about the Gap trip in June now too. Hope this get better and I can put the "first one" behind me. OP, glad you're ok. I'm having some plastics and my tank painted now by a guy at a real good price. Let me know if u are interested. Doorfront Parking like a BOSSNoBama 2012 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bandit12 Posted May 18, 2012 Report Share Posted May 18, 2012 That sucks, hope it turns out OK for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoolWhip Posted May 18, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2012 Well, I just got back after 6+ hours in the ER. They say my knee is jacked up, but it isn't broken. I have to wear this huge leg brace, but they said it should heal on its own. Also, they prescribed me Vicodin! I didn't touch either brake. The gravel was so loose that even my buddy who saw it happen and pulled in after me could barely keep his bike up. Our feet were slipping just standing in the deep gravel. I told the nurse that I don't even have a cool story. I wasn't going fast, I didn't biff in a crazy turn, I wasn't racing, I was wearing my gear. I'm glad it wasn't worse. I'm hoping most of the gravel dust will wash/buff out of the fairings. Got that first one out of the way, now ride it like you stole it.P.S. never touch the front brake on gravel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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