Shogun25

well i was on my way to work today. and i as pull out into the residential street, i gave it too much gas. which made me do a wide turn and ended up on the wrong lane. next thing I know, a car is driving towards me. i tried to swerve right but it was too late. hit the car going about 20MPH. flew and flipped over the handlebars and landed on my back. fortunately, i was able to get up and go sit on the curb. my parents heard the crash and so did other neighbors so they all came out.
15 minutes later i tried getting up but my left ankle and right thigh/leg were hurting. so my mom drove me to the hospital. got some xrays, nothing broken. just hurts from the impact. and i have a punture on my right thigh. so got some stitches. just got home and i just needed to vent and share my unfortunate experience. thank God I had a full-face helmet. (not that I ever go riding without one) but if i didnt, i honestly think i would have died. i felt my head hit the floor, didnt really hurt though. the bike got the worse end of it. looks like no riding for a long while, if ever...

anyway, like i said, i just needed to vent. guys always wear a helmet (full face if possible) and gear.

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Buickguy

Sorry to hear of your mishap.
Glad you weren't hurt badly.

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mountainclimber

Sorry to hear of the accident, been there done that twenty years ago. Lucky me, no car! You should seriously consider a new helmet, they are designed to take only one serious impact. Tony

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korge

You are VERY fortunate. I took a turn too wide once that ended me up in a lane with oncoming traffic. It is quite frightening.

Glad you are okay even though you went over the bars.

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mountainwoman

Thank goodness you are alright!! My brothers always told me that there are two kinds of riders...those who have gone down & those who haven't gone down yet. It is always good to be dressed for the occasion. Even though we have no helmet law here in South Dakota,I always wear a full-face helmet.

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mountainclimber

Your one smart cookie MOUNTAINWOMAN. I happen to own a '87 450 as well. I used to ride sans helmet when I was young and it was legal in Washington, never again!

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Azcycleman

Sorry to hear that. Someone was watching over you.Take care. Like Mountainclimber said when you are ready to get back on the bull...Pick up a new helmet...Me

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Shogun25

thanks everyone. appreciate it. and it will definitely be a while before i ride again. first the physical healing then the mental process begins after that.

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flitecontrol

Glad you will heal ok. Bikes can be replaced.

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Fridgitator

Glad you weren't hurt worse. I had a mishap myself about three weeks ago. Amazing how much damage can be done even at 20 MPH. I'll be getting a new helmet, too. How's the bike?

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