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haWHYnXX went down lastnight
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04-27-2007, 6:19 PM
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 Join Date: Apr 27 2007 Location: Spanaway Bike(s): R6 Age: 41 Posts: 11
| My husband, Vern, went down lastnight. First of all, he's okay. He was wearing full gear, and ended up with only a broken collar bone and he got banged up pretty good, but otherwise he's okay. The bike on the other hand bike is totalled. Cager in a van in front of us kept speeding up to 40 then slowing down to 20, then all of a sudden, the guy slams on the brakes and comes to a complete stop in front of us, not on the side, right in the middle of the road. So we wait to see if he's gonna start moving again. We waited for about 30 seconds and he doesn't move, so Vern (he was riding on the left side of the lane, I was on the right) rides up to the driver side window and they exchange some words and I see the guy wave his hand, so I figured he was waving us on. My husband rode around to the front of the van, I started to pass on the left side of the van, and the guy takes off behind Vern. So I hung back. The guy comes to a stop again, my husband waves me around, I try to pass on the left again, the guy swerves to cut me off for the second time, and almost rams into my husband to get in front of him again. Well, Vern takes off after the guy to get the plates, and the guy slams on the brakes and comes to a stop in the middle of the road. My husband hits his brakes, and must have hit some gravel or dirt (there is a new housing development right at this site) he said that his front tire was "skipping". All of a sudden I see his bike go to the right, hit the grass, then spin in the air, and he flew up and to the left, landing on the other side of the road and rolled into the ditch (thank god there was no oncoming traffic). When I look at his bike, I know it could have been so much worse. I'll treasure every moment of his moaning and bitching and having to do everything for him these next few weeks while he heals. I'm just thankful that I still have him. BTW we still plan on going to Hookers XX, not sure if we can salvage the bike (brother- in-law says it's a go, but I'm not sure) but we may just suck it up and get another. He's definitely gonna be riding again soon, just not sure on what. Oh, and I'm okay. I'm a little surprised that I didn't freak out since the whole crash happened right in front of me, but I'm running on empty right now, didn't sleep at all last night, cried a little while I watched him sleeping, knowing that I came very close to losing my husband, my best friend, my heart, my life. Sorry, I'm so tired I forgot to post some pics of the bike. Here they are: Last edited by Kuulei : 04-27-2007 at 6:39 PM. | ||
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04-27-2007, 6:32 PM
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| I'm Still Smiling...  Join Date: Nov 02 2006 Location: San Diego CA Bike(s): 2000 CBR1100 XX Age: 42 Posts: 612
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Very sorry to hear about this.  Glad he's going to be alright, the bike can be repaired easy enough. Good that this won't ruin his riding season. Give my best wishes on a speedy recovery and let us know if there's anything he needs. 
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04-27-2007, 7:07 PM
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 Join Date: Mar 20 2007 Location: Sleepy Hollow, IL Bike(s): 1997 blackbird Age: 21 Posts: 383
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Sorry to hear about the accident, Vern has helped me a couple times since I have been on the site. Its good to hear that he is okay, and will soon be riding again.
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04-27-2007, 7:20 PM
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 Join Date: Mar 14 2007 Location: Flower Mound, TX Bike(s): 1998 CBR Blackbird Posts: 68
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Sorry to hear about the accident. I am red in the face right now, because as I am sure many will agree, we deal with jerks like this all too frequently. Have my conceal carry permit here in Dallas, and thinking about carrying for just this type of event. All the best to you and Vern and I hope he recovers quickly. |
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04-27-2007, 7:20 PM
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 Join Date: Dec 05 2006 Location: Montgomery AL Bike(s): '03 CBR1100 & '07 SV650S Age: 37 Posts: 160
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Bikes can be replaced, people can not. Glad he is (relatively) okay.
__________________ '03 Honda CBR1100XX An intelligent man is sometimes forced to be drunk to spend time with his fools. - Ernest Hemingway |
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04-27-2007, 7:32 PM
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 Join Date: Nov 10 2006 Location: Bucks County, Pa Bike(s): 1997 Honda Blackbird; 2005 ST1300 Age: 51 Posts: 121
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Best wishes to your husband and best friend on a speedy recovery. Mike |
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04-27-2007, 8:33 PM
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| 180 mph anyone?  Join Date: Dec 29 2006 Location: Edwards AFB, CA Bike(s): 97 CBR1100XX, 03 VTX1800C, 05 CRF450R Age: 38 Posts: 58
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I'm very glad to hear that he will be okay. I hope the recovery is a speedy one.
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04-27-2007, 8:59 PM
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 Join Date: Nov 20 2006 Location: Westminster, CO. Bike(s): 2003 CBR1100xx,2004 HD roadking custom Age: 56 Posts: 65
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Man that sucks, glad he's ok. Did the guy in the van stop to help? Hope to get bto meet you folks at Hookers in July.
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04-27-2007, 9:15 PM
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| What cop??  Join Date: Jan 24 2007 Location: Edgewater, FL Bike(s): 02 Bird Age: 39 Posts: 1,649
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Hope he gets back on two wheels soon. Did you get the plates?
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04-27-2007, 10:10 PM
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| Craig  Join Date: Nov 21 2006 Location: Sumner, Ga Bike(s): 2001 XX 1987 VF700C Magna Age: 49 Posts: 314
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Sorry to hear about the crash. Glad you are both OK. Wife and I had a simular problem on that "dangerous" LOOP US129 near Suches last year. We didn't go down, but a church van played that game and tried to run her off the road. Hope Vern heals soon. |
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04-27-2007, 10:17 PM
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 Join Date: Oct 21 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ Bike(s): 03 XX, Plated 03 XR650R Posts: 1,203
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Good to hear your both okay. Best wishes on Vern recovery.
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04-27-2007, 10:25 PM
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 Join Date: Nov 24 2006 Location: Greensboro, NC Bike(s): 1997 CBR1100XX, 1994 Honda Magna Age: 44 Posts: 441
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Sorry to hear of Vern's accident. Prayer heading his way!
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04-27-2007, 10:44 PM
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 Join Date: Feb 22 2007 Location: St. Louis, MO Bike(s): 1997 CBR1100XX Age: 33 Posts: 529
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Sorry to hear about Vern's accident, but I'm sooo glad he's okay! I'll keep his healing in my prayers. He's blessed to have such a loving wife to care for him.
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04-27-2007, 11:59 PM
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 Join Date: Nov 01 2006 Location: USA Bike(s): 98 Superwhitebird Posts: 361
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Holy smokes! Glad you're both OK. As has been said, bikes can be fixed. Post up if you need anything.
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04-28-2007, 12:42 AM
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| Join Date: Apr 27 2007 Location: Spanaway Bike(s): R6 Age: 41 Posts: 11
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Thank you all again for your thoughts and prayers! It means a great deal to both of us that there is so much love and support from our "extended family". I'll keep you posted in the days to come.
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04-28-2007, 11:17 AM
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 Join Date: Oct 21 2006 Location: Merriwa, Western Australia Bike(s): 06 Blackbird, Yoshi's, pyramid hugger. Posts: 164
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Glad to here ya still with us Vern, all the best for a speedy recovery
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04-29-2007, 3:01 AM
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 Join Date: Apr 26 2007 Location: Santa fe , New Mexico USA Bike(s): 1997 cbrxx 1100 black bird / 2002 Indian spirit Posts: 7
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sorry to hear, keep your spirits up GOD BLESS  |
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04-29-2007, 4:34 AM
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| Join Date: Mar 21 2007 Location: Federal Way, Washington Bike(s): 03 Blackbird Age: 50 Posts: 24
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Sorry this happened to the both of you. My prayers will be with you and Vern.
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04-29-2007, 8:11 AM
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 Join Date: Oct 16 2006 Location: Brisbane, Australia Bike(s): 2004 Blue Blackbird Posts: 808
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Prayers and best wishes sent. What happened to the A-hole who did this?
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04-29-2007, 9:19 AM
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 Join Date: Oct 23 2006 Location: West Bloomfield, Michigan Bike(s): '03XX,'08+'05FJR1300,'02 DRZ400s,0mile'03XX(spare) Age: 50 Posts: 501
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Kuulei, It sounds like Vern is going to get plenty of TLC from you as he heals.  As to his XX, kindly keep us informed as to the status of the rebuild/repair as it progresses. I'm sure that some members might be able to donate a few items/time to help out.  BTW, Was the bike insured?
__________________ Al ________________________________________ Momma always said "the best things in life are free"! OK,sure............. Then again, Momma never rode a motorcycle, either! |
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04-29-2007, 10:08 AM
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| Join Date: Nov 04 2006 Location: Harlingen, TX Bike(s): Simpson 80 Kawasaki ZR7S CBR1100XX Posts: 27
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Glad he's not seriously injured Another reminder to stay away from jerks and gravel |
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04-29-2007, 11:15 PM
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 Join Date: Oct 17 2006 Location: Madison, WI Bike(s): '01 CBR1100XX, '08 ZX-14 Posts: 272
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Sorry to hear about Vern but glad to hear that the other guy didn't take you out also! Please keep us informed on needs.
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04-29-2007, 11:23 PM
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| Faster than you think you are.  Join Date: Oct 13 2006 Location: Nor Cal Bike(s): XX and RC's Posts: 304
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That SUXX! Collarbones are cake and the bike can be replaced. Glad he's ok!
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04-30-2007, 8:33 AM
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| Moderator  Join Date: Nov 12 2006 Location: Medford, NY Bike(s): '99 CBR1100XX Age: 39 Posts: 1,440
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Haven't been on the site in a few days. Just reading this now. That's a terrible accident! I'm glad Vern is able to talk about it. My prayers for a speedy recovery for him. Get well soon!
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04-30-2007, 11:15 AM
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 Join Date: Jan 16 2007 Location: Conroe, TX. Bike(s): '02 silver,K&N,Erion/Akropovic,PC,t/head bearings Posts: 122
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Thank God it wasn't worse. It very well could have been. That really pisses me off. Glad you were both ok (for the most part).
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