Gixxus Christ! 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 hahaSliders is a brand of kevlar riding Jeans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gixxus Christ! Posted May 18, 2012 Report Share Posted May 18, 2012 Glad you aren't totally fucked. You can always make up a cool story. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReconRat Posted May 18, 2012 Report Share Posted May 18, 2012 I went down on ice like that once. It was 38F, there wasn't supposed to be ice. Barely moving from a stop, rear went out and very quick down. I put the knee out to try to stop it. Didn't work, rolled off. No ER, just limped around for a couple of days. Saved the bike though, only screwed two cheap parts.That knee will be tender for a while. Just take it easy.If the bike is going down at any speed, get the leg out from under the bike.And you're right, deep gravel is nasty. Hard to tell what will happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helmutt Posted May 18, 2012 Report Share Posted May 18, 2012 Good thing it was a slow scenario, and frame sliders are like steering dampers......you never know when you'll need them until you find out you just needed them. Glad nothings broken and hope you heal quickly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBrown57 Posted May 18, 2012 Report Share Posted May 18, 2012 I love my sliders (the jeans )Good to see your ok and those scratches should buff right out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMCGRAW Posted May 18, 2012 Report Share Posted May 18, 2012 Ask CoOkie for a good story, he should be able to embellish something for you.Get well soon. Deep gravel is the devil. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fizzer Posted May 18, 2012 Report Share Posted May 18, 2012 Heal up quickly man, and replace those jeans with some good riding pants. Ride on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Mj 88 Posted May 18, 2012 Report Share Posted May 18, 2012 Did you sleep in the jeans. Lol! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoolWhip Posted May 18, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2012 No, this was after I very carefully took a shower. I also live on the second floor. The hardest part of dressing myself was getting my sock on that foot... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFM Posted May 18, 2012 Report Share Posted May 18, 2012 You big silly! Don't be crashing! Glad you're ok, and your maiden crash wasn't too bad. Guess it's time to do that Hello Kitty paint job now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohiomike Posted May 18, 2012 Report Share Posted May 18, 2012 Yep, hope you are not seriously hurt and recover fast! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtDee675 Posted May 18, 2012 Report Share Posted May 18, 2012 Sorry to hear, hope not major with the knee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wht_scorpion Posted May 18, 2012 Report Share Posted May 18, 2012 Cool whip you are going to the dragon hope you recover fast only 2 weeks away Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wht_scorpion Posted May 18, 2012 Report Share Posted May 18, 2012 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 2012Dude set limits and dont let more exp rider push you and watch whats around you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoolWhip Posted May 18, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2012 Cool whip you are going to the dragon hope you recover fast only 2 weeks awayI might actually have to not go. I'm supposed to wear this immobilizer for 3-6 weeks. I can't really ride with it on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exarch Posted May 18, 2012 Report Share Posted May 18, 2012 Dude set limits and dont let more exp rider push you and watch whats around youHe knows, he has been riding for 30+ years and hasn't wrecked in 30 years. I'm sure there arn't too many people on here with more experience then him. It seems to me that he has hit a rough patch though unfortunately and hopefully he can overcome that before the trip. I know how he feels, after I wrecked I always feel my back tire is slipping, but that is just going to take time to get over. Most of it is just a mentality issue most of the time, it's weird how some events(even minor ones) can leave traumatizing effects. I hope he has a speedy recovery though so he can tear up some roads with yall. Even if he doesn't feel 100% up for the rides hopefully there will be other great activities there for him to enjoy.On a side note I hope everyone that goes down to the gap has a fun and safe trip. Keep hydrated guys, even if your not thirsty drink water. The first sign of dehydration is thirst Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exarch Posted May 18, 2012 Report Share Posted May 18, 2012 I might actually have to not go. I'm supposed to wear this immobilizer for 3-6 weeks. I can't really ride with it on I know you don't like me, but whatever. Hopefully your leg heals up quicker then expected so you can make that trip. I'm pretty sure you have been looking forward to this for a while now and it's a major bummer that you had this unfortunate mishap at a really inconvenient time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoolWhip Posted May 18, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2012 Just because you can be annoying and you are most definitely a post whore does not mean I don't like you. As I stated in one of your threads, I am not in a place to judge others. Furthermore, I've never met you in person, so I will refrain from forming an opinion until then. Thank you for the kind words about the leg.I know you don't like me, but whatever. Hopefully your leg heals up quicker then expected so you can make that trip. I'm pretty sure you have been looking forward to this for a while now and it's a major bummer that you had this unfortunate mishap at a really inconvenient time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RVTPilot Posted May 19, 2012 Report Share Posted May 19, 2012 Being someone with a left knee that's innards once looked like pasta salad, you have my sympathies on the injury. Glad you were otherwise unscathed, and now your bike's cherry has officially been popped. Welcome to the club, though we really aren't looking to ever add any more members. Hope you heal soon and completely, and get back on the bike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mykill Posted May 19, 2012 Report Share Posted May 19, 2012 (edited) I might actually have to not go. I'm supposed to wear this immobilizer for 3-6 weeks. I can't really ride with it on Nobody listens to doctors. 90% dont know what they are doing anyways. Make the trip regardless even if you just put around you'll have a great time. Edited May 19, 2012 by Mykill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
granda080 Posted May 19, 2012 Report Share Posted May 19, 2012 Nobody listens to doctors. 90% dont know what they are doing anyways. Make the trip regardless even if you just put around you'll have a great time.^^This^^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
izhe4rael Posted May 19, 2012 Report Share Posted May 19, 2012 Gravel will do this too you every time. Gotta be overly careful on it. I've learned this the hard way. Glad to hear you are okay for the most part. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad324 Posted May 19, 2012 Report Share Posted May 19, 2012 dude that sucks but glad you're pretty much ok. Hopefully ya heal up quick for the Gap trip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdonn Posted May 19, 2012 Report Share Posted May 19, 2012 Hope you feel better soon man... If the doc said stay off it, I'd listen unless you feel better and he says ur GTG. You don't want to have lasting issues because you pushed it and the knee didn't heal well enough. Just my 2 cents... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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