Nico, Nico's wife and vulcanvixen in accident!

[blowndodge]

Bad new Nomad riders! Nice just called me to tell me Him, his wife and Judi were in an accident! they hit sand coming down a mountain grade. Nico's wife was helicoptered out with broken ribs and various injuries and Nico and Judi have road rash and bruises. I will keep you all posted! :-[

[dogdoc]

God be with you Nico and family as you all heal up. Sorry to hear this, its like one of your own family is down.

Doc

[trip]

I hate to hear that. My thoughts are with Nico, his wife and Judi. Keep us posted Blowndodge.

Let them know we're thinking about them.

Trip

[Todd]

WOW...I was hoping for a photoshop when I saw this thread.....now I really wish it was. :-[ :-[ :-[ :-[ :-[


BD, PLEASE PLEASE keep us updated as much as you can...We will be thinking about them and hoping for the very best.

Tell them we are all with them if you are in contact!!

[basco]

I really hate to hear that hope everyone is okay

[blowndodge]

Update: Nico called to say they have admitted his wife to run tests. Nico hasn't talked to the MD as of yet. My cell is 562-773-4140 I'm hanging out at home getting tidbits from Nico at the hospitol via txt messages. I will pass along all good wishes. Bummer... :-(

[blowndodge]

Nico will need lots of Smiting so smite him hard to let him know your thinking of him?!!!

[Heater_Guy]

Everyone involved will be in our thoughts and prayers.

[franber]

Wow!

only a member for a few weeks, hope everything is fine..... ::)

[tex]

Hope everyone's Ok soon. Get well wishes from down under

We love all you guys!

Judi and I both went home.... Judi has a bad bruise on her L hip swelled to the size of a watermelon... and some scrapes...she's ok..

Sue got the worst of it.... broken ribs, small pneumothorax, a small fracture of the spleen......and a fractured L wrist (radius) so they're keeping her for a couple days.

I've got a couple cracked ribs no doubt, but knowing there's nothing that can be done with that, I said I was fine..... http://s2.images.proboards.com/lipsrsealed.gif

Also got a free tattoo removal on my L shoulder!!! ::)

The handlebars and crash bars absorbed a lot of it for me...... Sue, being the passenger, didn't have that protection......


We were coming back form Palomar observatory... elevation 5,000 ft....... down S6 (Southgrade)...... real tight twisty... first
time on bikes. I took a corner to the left too wide..... obviously my entry speed was too fast.... hit dirt/sand..... and no doubt hit one or both brakes (stupid) ..... rear tire went out from under....

It was slow speed..... well under 25 mph (I think) 2nd gear......

I was actually thinking about a thread I had read (I think in Delphi) about downshifting to 1st in real tight twistys a few minutes before this happened.......

I've never done that...... hindsight... maybe I should have...

You guys ever do that?

Judi was behind us, saw what happened, and somehow went down too.

I f*'d up..... no 2 ways about it...... I thought I was well within my comfort zone..... I should have been able to pull out of it, but it was one of those turns that keeps turning.....and I didn't. :-[

Ambulance driver paramedic said someone goes down in that spot every weekend....... no consolation.....


I'll keep you posted! It hurst to laugh, but



<marquee>SMITE ME ANYWAY!! http://s2.images.proboards.com/cheesy.gif</marquee>


p.s. I'm re-thinking riding attire...... luckily Sue had her full face helmet on.... bashed and scraped it.... head fine! :)

She had a leather vest, gloves, boots, and jeans.

I always ride with a tanktop, vest, and skid-lid.

I think one of those ICON armour jackets that I've seen - with all the padding is in our future...... would have come in handy today!

Ron, a friend who rides with us occasionally (great rider.... VTX 1800) he's in his mid 60's... always reminds me.... "It's not IF you go down .... it's WHEN.... ride safe." :-*


Thank you for all the thoughts and prayers!

Nico

[lw]

Wow!! Like Todd, I was expecting a light-hearted post from out West. Best wishes for Miss Sue & Judi's fast recovery. Fortunately Brother Nico is as tough as boot leather, or else he might have suffered more serious injuries than those he is admitting to. Take care of the ladies and don't beat yourself up too much. Please keep us posted.

WOW. I just saw this thread. I sure hate to hear that. I'm glad you guys are doing okay and I hope Sue mends quickly. Like lw said, don't beat yourself up too bad. Take care and all are in my prayers.

[trip]

Nico,
Rest assured that we're ALL behind you. And, we are thinking of you, your wife and VulcanVixen. We're just glad you guys are alive. We can't do without your lovely smiteful face!

You guys get well quickly and keep us posted.

Trip

[dharris]

Hey You Guys take care.........we are thinking of you and wish you a speedy recovery

[Top Cat]

Don't like to hear news like this. Take it easy for awhile till you and Judi and Sue heal.
Everyone who rides a motorcycle will go down sooner or later. Don't beat yourself up to bad.
I know the feeling, you think man I screwed-up, I shoulda done this or I shouda done that but the truth is,there are some situations that nothing could have been done.
The only way to avoid going down on a bike is not to ride one.
I don't think any of us want to do that so.
Good luck in the healing process and hope to see you and the girls on the road in the near future.

[vulcanvixen]

Hi Everybody......first, thanks for all your warm wishes and concern. You are all our "biker family" and its definitely consoling to hear from all of you.

Here's the latest.....My son picked Nico and I up from the ER and we got home around 3 am. Nico has cracked ribs and is in a lot of pain. He's got some road rash on his left arm/shoulder and left leg. He has not slept at all, yet, but is going to attempt getting some. Knowing him ----- FAT CHANCE!! I have a really severe bruise on my left hip/thigh - a hematoma about the size of a cantaloupe. Can't walk well, and can't raise/bend my left leg, so I'm hobbling around on crutches. There's road rash up and down my left arm, and bruises on my right. I'm the lucky one!!! Sue is still in the ER - they haven't admitted her to ICU yet - WHAT'S UP WITH THAT?!?!? She is now on oxygen and has blood pressure cuffs on her legs. Like Nico said, she is really the one who "took the fall" so to speak. So I guess we're in "wait and see" mode right now.

I was behind Nico and saw them spill out in front of me. When they went down, I braked too hard (in the hopes of stopping to run to their aid, and also to avoid hitting them) and my rear end fish-tailed, so that's how I went down.

AAA picked up both bikes - which started - but were really unrideable. Mine is blowing smoke from the exhaust pipes and the windshield is badly damaged. The fall pushed in my left roll bar and lifted the floorboard. Nico was able to pound it with a sledgehammer to get the floorboard to lower back down. His bike has a broken mirror, broken left saddlebag, and who knows what else.....his bike is covered completely in dirt since it slid thru the sand. I landed on pavement and only slid to the edge of the sand.

I'm temporarily stranded at home with no car since my son had a friend follow him in mine so it could be left at Nico's house for him to get to the hospital today. No doubt that's were most of the day will be spent, so we'll just have to work the logistics of picking me up so I can drive him. Don't need my left leg to drive, after all!!!

Anyway, I'm rambling now.....guess the Norcote I just took is kicking in!!! lol

Again, thank you all for your support. We'll keep you posted......

[blowndodge]

Free Tatoo Removal you say?? hmmmm Wonder what you could replace it with??


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[dogdoc]

That's way funny BD. Nico you might have to buy a new Nomad, you have an excuse.? Hoping all the best for you three to heal fast.

Doc

[rflnomad]

Wow, We are both hoping for speedy recoveries for all. As we all know, it only takes ONE second for things to get complicated.
Glad to hear the updates on all three members. We are all a family; warts and all!
Don & Donna

I'm fine Judi...

I like your idea BD.......

I like yours even better Doc!

You're absolutely right rfl.......

I slept for over an hour! Time for coffee :)

Thanks again guys.... will check in and keep you posted on Sue.

Man I'm so glad everyone is ok I wish you and everyone a very fast recovery. Please keep us in the loop as info come avavilable. I just seen this post this morning after a very long almost 400 mile ride yesterday for us. You have been smited my friend :-)

P.S. Is your bike a complete loss?

[Todd]

Get some real rest when you get a chance Nico....heal up to take care of Sue when she gets home.

Judi, you rest up, take care of those scrapes and bruised and keep us posted....Easy on the Painkillers...Leftovers are always good for friends http://s2.images.proboards.com/shocked.gif

You guys might have some serious shoppin' to do in the near future http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif

"You guys might have some serious shoppin' to do in the near future "

Thats what I was thinking. ;)

Thanks VC.... I don't think the Nomad is hurt too badly..... tweaked front fender, L side mirror snapped off...... L saddle bag cracked......rear tire flat (which has me wondering if my ingenious tire selection had a hand in this... BD?)

V V's starts too but smokes alot..... BD kinda explained what happened........

Heading to hospital soon......... ttfn :)

[jmorrow]

Hmm, I'll Bet that put life in slow motion for a few seconds..... Nico, Sue, Judi, Please take care and may you all have a speedy recovery.

[davidjones1]

Not the post to I wanted sign on too first in the a.m. Nico,sue,judi our prayers are with you for a fast recovery, take your time and heal well.

[ponch]

I am glad everyone is ok and you can always get a new tattoo. I am guilty of not wearing enough protection. Part of it is finding something in my size, part of it cost. I always wear a full face though. So How is the bike?



We love all you guys!

Judi and I both went home.... Judi has a bad bruise on her L hip swelled to the size of a watermelon... and some scrapes...she's ok..

Sue got the worst of it.... broken ribs, small pneumothorax, a small fracture of the spleen......and a fractured L wrist (radius) so they're keeping her for a couple days.

I've got a couple cracked ribs no doubt, but knowing there's nothing that can be done with that, I said I was fine..... http://s2.images.proboards.com/lipsrsealed.gif

Also got a free tattoo removal on my L shoulder!!! ::)

The handlebars and crash bars absorbed a lot of it for me...... Sue, being the passenger, didn't have that protection......


We were coming back form Palomar observatory... elevation 5,000 ft....... down S6 (Southgrade)...... real tight twisty... first
time on bikes. I took a corner to the left too wide..... obviously my entry speed was too fast.... hit dirt/sand..... and no doubt hit one or both brakes (stupid) ..... rear tire went out from under....

It was slow speed..... well under 25 mph (I think) 2nd gear......

I was actually thinking about a thread I had read (I think in Delphi) about downshifting to 1st in real tight twistys a few minutes before this happened.......

I've never done that...... hindsight... maybe I should have...

You guys ever do that?

Judi was behind us, saw what happened, and somehow went down too.

I f*'d up..... no 2 ways about it...... I thought I was well within my comfort zone..... I should have been able to pull out of it, but it was one of those turns that keeps turning.....and I didn't. :-[

Ambulance driver paramedic said someone goes down in that spot every weekend....... no consolation.....


I'll keep you posted! It hurst to laugh, but



<marquee>SMITE ME ANYWAY!! http://s2.images.proboards.com/cheesy.gif</marquee>


p.s. I'm re-thinking riding attire...... luckily Sue had her full face helmet on.... bashed and scraped it.... head fine! :)

She had a leather vest, gloves, boots, and jeans.

I always ride with a tanktop, vest, and skid-lid.

I think one of those ICON armour jackets that I've seen - with all the padding is in our future...... would have come in handy today!

Ron, a friend who rides with us occasionally (great rider.... VTX 1800) he's in his mid 60's... always reminds me.... "It's not IF you go down .... it's WHEN.... ride safe." :-*


Thank you for all the thoughts and prayers!

Nico

Thanks Ponch......

Nomad is tough.... tweeked fender, mirror, saddle bag all I see so far...

Forget the cost.... custom taylor made $400 jacket vs major injury... no contest.


I can't wait to see the helicopter life-flight and ER bill..... I have no health insurance!

[blowndodge]

But look at all the Smites you have!

My thoughts are with you all. Hope everyone heals up soon.

Thanks Wolf........ :)

Could definately have been worse.....

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[bluetongue]

Nico I am sorry to read about the crash, I hope everyone heals fast. If you are looking at armored jackets check out the Tour master Intake jacket. I like mine and know of a couple of others that have them and they also seem to like them. Oh as per your wishes you have been smited

Thanks BT.......

Jacket looks awesome!

http://www.tourmaster.com/xcart/product.php?productid=43&cat=3

[basco]

When you get your wife home you can rest up and give BD hell

[dogdoc]

How did the skid lid hold up Nico??

Doc

[unwind2]

Just seeing this thread after working 4 - 12 hour nights. Geezzz I hate to hear this and agree with everything Topcat said.

Nico hope you and the mrs are doing okay. Judi hope you're doing okay too. I know you guys are in Cali and I'm in TN but is there anything I can do other that smite Nico and exalt Judi?

Thoughts and Love to all.

Thanks unwind..... basco.. willd do!



How did the skid lid hold up Nico??

Doc


Luckily didn't hit my head Doc....... wouldn't have held up for sh*t I'm afraid... looks really cool though... chrome dome.... http://s2.images.proboards.com/cool.gif

Judi also wore a skid lid & had the presense of mind to tuck her chin as her head hit the pavement...... to avoid her face being bashed in...

[blowndodge]

At least your bike looks cleaner than Trip's did! Don't listen to basco! I'm just a neglected child of the road.

[dogdoc]

Nico: Any thoughts on going to a full face helmet??? Down here in the TX heat I have ridden in a full face helmet and you roast. But I still am toying with buying a real good one like maybe Shoei. Any thoughts on the modular flipup helmets?? I ride with just a very high quality skid lid(Nexl Sports) for now, but,,,, God Bless Nico, now Im going to smite your ass.

Doc

[blowndodge]

Smite him good! Real good. Nice and slow see, that's the way to smite him, nice and slowwww

[lw]

Nice and slow see, that's the way to smite him, nice and slowwww

Flintstones?

[Todd]

Just put Nico over 250 smites....HEHEHE

[blowndodge]

[quote:x67jpber] Nice and slow see, that's the way to smite him, nice and slowwww

Flintstones?[/quote:x67jpber]

<marquee>Yabba dabba doooo</marquee>

Hey V V.............you may be getting that Nomad sooner than you thought! Again, I'm glad all are alive and healing.

Thanks guys........ nothing new to report... status quo...

Doc... I do have a Nolan Modular flip-up which I really do like.... I only wear ir when it rains..... but now it will be my daily lid.

http://www.nolanhelmets.com/n100e.htm

[trip]

Nico.....bumped you up to over -200 smites. I'm hoping it will help heal your wife, you and VV. http://s2.images.proboards.com/cheesy.gif

[vulcanvixen]

Hey V V.............you may be getting that Nomad sooner than you thought! Again, I'm glad all are alive and healing.

Hiya Kawgirl! Thanks for your thoughts. Would be great to get a Nomad, just don't have the funds, tho. Just noticed today that Wolfman has to sell his........hmmmmmmm........ http://s2.images.proboards.com/tongue.gif

[unwind2]

Nico and Judi - What's the lastest update on you guys?

Nico hows the wife? Is she still in the hospital?

Judi- What about your bike? Ya'll said it was smokin - I was hoping the smoke was just a little spilled oil and/or gas.

Hope all are feeling and getting around better. :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*

Thanks GH... :)

Unwind........ she's still in step-down unit..... lotta pain but stable............ should know more later ... will keep everyone posted.

Keep the prayers & smites coming!! http://s2.images.proboards.com/cheesy.gif

Nico

[flightdoc]

My well wishes as well.

vin

[vulcanvixen]

Nico and Judi - What's the lastest update on you guys?

Nico hows the wife? Is she still in the hospital?

Judi- What about your bike? Ya'll said it was smokin - I was hoping the smoke was just a little spilled oil and/or gas.

Hope all are feeling and getting around better. :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*

Hi Unwind.......I'm hobbling around like a drunken sailor with a wooden "peg leg".....LOL....the crutches are more trouble than they're worth. http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif ::) http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif ::) http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif ::)

The tow truck dropped my bike off in Nico's driveway and I haven't seen it yet. Probably check it out today. Hopefully, the damage is just cosmetic - windshield, crash bar, headlight, etc. If the bike is rideable, I'll get a friend to take it to my house - I can't support the weight on my leg yet. Will keep you posted.

[dragon57]

Like everyone else; I was hoping for a lighter post! It's never good news when someone goes down, our wishes for a speedy recovery, are with you all!
get well soon!!

[socwkbiker]

Nico, Judi,

I was offline all weekend and just read the post. You two and Sue are in my prayers for healthy, strong recoveries. Nico, any new word on your wife?

You both have to remember that you can't control road conditions, especially things like sand, gravel, dirt, etc. Nico, I know you did your best to keep it upright and Judi, you did your best to stop safely and help.

I'll keep all of you in my prayers and Nico, in my smites.

Update on Sue's injuries......

Ribs 3 thru' 7 anterior fractured

Ribs 5 thru' 8 posterior fractured

2.9 cm laceration of spleen

Pneumothorax

Left wrist radial fracture (casted)

Several abrasions & contusions


All should heal on their own........ :)


Pain......... priceless!



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[dogdoc]

Good news to hear Nico. Thx for the helmet info too. haven't decided yet for a full helmet or modular full. Is there any wind leaks in the mod.one or pretty tight? You going to buy that suit of armour Nico??

Doc

[socwkbiker]

Have you had a chance to talk to her Nico?

[unwind2]

Well VV you know Trip keeps starting these threads about Free Nomads.....maybe it will be for real someday....if he wins the lottery. :)

[lw]

Well VV you know Trip keeps starting these threads about Free Nomads.....maybe it will be for real someday....if he wins the lottery. :)

Reminds me of the "Bill Gates wants to share his billions wityou" e-mails that go around every so often. . .

"Trip wants YOU to be riding a Nomad so much, he's GIVING one away!" [i]Some assembly required, your actual mileage may vary, not valid on 5th fridays in February, tax title and license are the responsibility of the recipient.

The modular full is tight... no leaks... you can ride with it flipped up or down... pretty nice.





That armor might be overkill.... but this one is light weight (6oz) & doable.. Sue would need to protect those ribs.....

http://www.motostrano.com/thqude.html




I had reported earlier that I did not hit my head..... well just checked out the skid lid & I sure did... Left side towarrds rear scraped good... held up well!!



http://www.jafrum.com/Motorcycle-Gear/Mens-Textile-Motorcycle-Jackets/Black-Red-Waterproof-Sports-Motorcycle-Mesh-Jacket-with-CE-Armor

<marquee>smite please</marquee>

[blowndodge]

<marquee>What do you mean nothing happened to your head? http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb210/blowndodge/Image011mid.jpg </marquee>

<marquee>ROFLMAO</marquee>

OMG..... ANOTHER FRACTURED RIB.... THANKS BD

[socwkbiker]

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What are you laughing at SWB??







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[socwkbiker]

Your teeny, tiny noggin on that big ol' body.

[flightdoc]

check these guys out for excellent textile riding wear. My jacket survived my accident.
vin

http://www.olympiamotosports.com/

Thanks vin. :)

[flightdoc]

By the way. Whileteaching the MSF course one of the exercises students do is down shifting and turning at the same time. Depending on your individual bike it's not that easy to do......smoothly.

vin

[dan]

Very sorry and praying for a speedy recovery for all. Just goes to show that even the best of us are not excluded from these things.

[dogdoc]

Thanks alot Nico for your feedback, God Bless you and family and Judi.


Doc

[blowndodge]

Nico has informed me that his road rash is healing on his arms. They lost a lot of meat but I'm sure with diet and exercise they will be the size of a Soviet woman shot putter in no time!!


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Thanks dan, Doc, & everyone :)

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[vulcanvixen]

Thanks again to all of you for your prayers and well-wishes. It's heart-warming to receive such support and concern. The worst is over!! WHEW!! Now it's mend-heal-repair mode. I know I'm looking forward to getting "back on the horse" as soon as possible.

Whats this 383 440 stuff? Are we talking big blocks now?

Blown Dodge

Ok I get it now

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Thats really creepy

[trip]

<<<Nico has informed me that his road rash is healing on his arms. They lost a lot of meat but I'm sure with diet and exercise they will be the size of a Soviet woman shot putter in no time!!
>>>

LOL...LOL...I haven't decided if Blowndodge is just really good at photoshopping or if he has too much time on his hands.......BOTH!.....LOL....LOL.

[lw]

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Geez Nico, I thought you said the road rash was on your arms.
Thanks for posting the pic showing your healing progress! ;)

[socwkbiker]

That BD and Nico after a few shots of tequila.

[blowndodge]

<<<Nico has informed me that his road rash is healing on his arms. They lost a lot of meat but I'm sure with diet and exercise they will be the size of a Soviet woman shot putter in no time!!
>>>

LOL...LOL...I haven't decided if Blowndodge is just really good at photoshopping or if he has too much time on his hands.......BOTH!.....LOL....LOL.


<marquee>Those are not "doctored" photos!!!!!!</marquee>

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[socwkbiker]

<marquee>Look out everyone!</marquee>

<marquee>Small head disease is catching</marquee>

[Todd]

Any word on your wife today Nico......when are they going to let her come home????

Judi, glad to hear you are healin' up nicely. http://s2.images.proboards.com/cheesy.gif Know anything on your bike yet???

[Todd]

Whats this 383 440 stuff? Are we talking big blocks now?

First car was a '73 Plymouth....318 / Torqueflite 3spd auto.....man would that thing run.....liked oil too when I retired it in '85!!!!!

[blowndodge]

Wow! you really suck at photoshop! Sit down little pin headed, mouth like a carp, skinny armed man! Let daddy rule!!! LOL

I'll be heading back over there shortly...... hurts her a lot to walk..... pain mostly from the ribcage being broken....... they're recommending a skilled nursing facility....... I don't think so......... there are dishes and laundry to do!!!!!!!!!!!!! j/k

Lung and spleen healing.......... damn... to think... 15 mph........ just imagine!!!

Will keep you updated!

Nico

[blowndodge]

Give her lots of loves from me Nico. Tell her to expect to see more slanderous pics of you that I know she hasn't seen on here!!!!!

Headed there now... will do!! :)

[socwkbiker]

Don't let her see pics of BD's face. She'll think he had a wreck too. http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif

[blowndodge]

Are you talkin' to me? Are you talkin' to me? LOL Nico wants a Yamaha and your talkin' to me??? I'm loyal! part of the Loyal Order of Water Buffalos..

[Todd]

Blownwaterbuffalo http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb50/toddf1_2007/untitled.gif


http://s2.images.proboards.com/cheesy.gif http://s2.images.proboards.com/cheesy.gif Gettin' better at this photoshop thing http://s2.images.proboards.com/cheesy.gif http://s2.images.proboards.com/cheesy.gif

[socwkbiker]

You do have a point BD, and not just the one on top of your head. Ok, we'll smite him.

[bartfly]

Sorry to hear of your accident. I pray for all of you for a speedy recovery. As one who was just in an accident also, I understand!! Get well soon!

[lw]

is that blownwaterbuffalo lid DOT approved? http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif

[blowndodge]

Todd Todd Todd...........my poor mis-guided friend? Now why didja have to go and do dat???

[Todd]

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[vulcanvixen]

Any word on your wife today Nico......when are they going to let her come home????

Judi, glad to hear you are healin' up nicely. http://s2.images.proboards.com/cheesy.gif Know anything on your bike yet???



Lemme tell ya....I've got colors of purple on my hip/thigh I've never seen before!!!!!!!! The road rash on my arm finally stopped oozing blood and puss (lovely) this afternoon. ::) ::) ::)

Checked out the bike today - the windshield definitely has to be replaced. The front fender is badly scratched. The left roll bar is bent and distorted so I'll probably want to replace it as well. The front headlight housing is badly dented and the light is out of alignment (a rock got wedged between the lamp and the housing). The left saddlebag has scratches. It was blowing smoke from the exhaust pipes when it was started, but hopefully that will just work itself out - I'm assuming the bike is mechanically sound and rideable. Just looks like hell!! Unfortunately, it's gonna take a while since I don't have the funds for any of the repairs right now!! :'( :'( :'(

[franber]

Hey Nico, from a long way away in Australia - that's bad to hear. sh*t happens, but hope everyone keeps on the bikes - we need everyone we can on two wheels!
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[socwkbiker]

VV, sounds painful, and gross. I hope you get healthy quickly. Are you able to file an insurance claim?

[Todd]

Lemme tell ya....I've got colors of purple on my hip/thigh I've never seen before!!!!!!!! The road rash on my arm finally stopped oozing blood and puss (lovely) this afternoon. ::) ::) ::)

Checked out the bike today - the windshield definitely has to be replaced. The front fender is badly scratched. The left roll bar is bent and distorted so I'll probably want to replace it as well. The front headlight housing is badly dented and the light is out of alignment (a rock got wedged between the lamp and the housing). The left saddlebag has scratches. It was blowing smoke from the exhaust pipes when it was started, but hopefully that will just work itself out - I'm assuming the bike is mechanically sound and rideable. Just looks like hell!! Unfortunately, it's gonna take a while since I don't have the funds for any of the repairs right now!! :'( :'( :'(


" The road rash on my arm finally stopped oozing blood and puss (lovely) this afternoon. ::) ::) ::) "



YEEEEEEEEEECH!!!! That went nice with my coffee and bagel (oh hell why am I lying...it was a doughnut)

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[blowndodge]

Was that the look on your face just before you lost it on the turn????

[Todd]

Was that the look on your face just before you lost it on the turn????

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[socwkbiker]

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[blowndodge]

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Well there has been a rapid change in Sue's prognosis!


From the position of:

"When you do leave, you will be going to a skilled nursing facilty"




To:

(upon us asking for forms to fill out for financial assistance due to not currently carrying health insurance)



------------------------- "You will be going home TODAY!!!!"






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Ponder that one, BD :)

[socwkbiker]

Gotta love those folks when you need help!

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[blowndodge]

She'll recover fast at home than at some facility Nico. Welcome home Sue!!!!!

[socwkbiker]

Take good care of her Nico. Get well soon Sue!

Yes my defender of the industry to the death!!! Actually, you are correct!!!! We'll just have to restrain our 4 yr old from jumping on her! LOL

[Todd]

Ditto that.....pass on my best wishes to her....and you take care of her or we will all kick your butt.

Told my wife the other day...its kind of weird, I could get a seat by you guys on an airplane and never know who the hell you were....but when the crash happened it was like someone I ride with all the time went down.

[socwkbiker]

I feel the same way. But I don't think I would want to sit by any of you on a plane.

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Ditto that.....pass on my best wishes to her....and you take care of her or we will all kick your butt.

Told my wife the other day...its kind of weird, I could get a seat by you guys on an airplane and never know who the hell you were....but when the crash happened it was like someone I ride with all the time went down.

[Todd]

Is that when you had hair SWB?????

I feel the same way guys...... we've become like family in a short time without ever meeting~ thanks for all the support!

Now Blowndodge we did meet.......... and........


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it was scarier than the wipe-out!!!!!!!!!

That's great news Nico!!! It is amazing how people can get so close on these forums. Keep taking care of Sue and yourself.

[unwind2]

Ah yes......the health insurance or lack of deciding on patient care....I've seen it often. http://s2.images.proboards.com/angry.gif:(" title=">:(" border="0"/>

She should do fine at home but you're right no kido's trying to jump in her lap! Make sure she moves around enough to keep from getting pneumonia in them lungs though. ;) If they had her using a insentive spirometer in the hospital (thing you blow in that usually has a baffle or plastic ball in it) bring it home with you and use it for a while. Yes...I'm sure it hurts her to take deep breath....use the spirometer when got some pain med on board.

[davidjones1]

nico, I am new here but read you and the others so much that i freel as if I know you all.thanks, I so glad that your wife is doing so well. make sure you treat her like a queen my wife says that helps LOL, hope the healing comes fast.

[blowndodge]

I guess since nobody is being honest about Sue,,,


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[vulcanvixen]

VV, sounds painful, and gross. I hope you get healthy quickly. Are you able to file an insurance claim?

Ya know, I've got a $500 deductible anyway, so I probably won't. It'll just raise my premium, and it's already high enuf with 2 speeding tickets on my license!!! OUCH!!

Todd.....guess I owe you a coffee and bagel/doughnut!!! http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif http://s2.images.proboards.com/tongue.gif

Well we're home....... Sue is doing ok right now.... As I went up to pick her up, the nurse's last words were "and stay away form that motorcycle like I told you".

I looked at her and said "that's gonna be hard to do since I'm picking her up on the bike"

P*ssed me off.....

She responds "you better not! I'll call security"

I said "go ahead"


Now, had she been in a car accident, would she have said "stay away from that car" ?

If she tripped on a curb............ etc

I left the hopital in a vile mood.

Ignorance..... I am a responsible motorcyclist that was involved in a mishap. (stutup BD)


Anyway..... DJ, KG, all of you...... thanks for being there!

Nomad Nico

[Todd]

How bout a smite to brighten your mood...here ya go!!!

Ahhhhhh...... thanks toddster........... a man unto my own heart...... or after my own heart... or whatever that saying is....

[Todd]

Glad you liked it...but...I AIN'T AFTER YOUR HEART!!!! Besides, I think I'm too big to ride double with you

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[Todd]

Blownupdodge?????


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LOL BlownUp Dodge LOL

OMG.... Photobucket just deleted most of my pics now!!


This is the stupid nurse! Recognize her???


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Well we're home....... Sue is doing ok right now.... As I went up to pick her up, the nurse's last words were "and stay away form that motorcycle like I told you".

I looked at her and said "that's gonna be hard to do since I'm picking her up on the bike"

P*ssed me off.....

She responds "you better not! I'll call security"

I said "go ahead"


Now, had she been in a car accident, would she have said "stay away from that car" ?

If she tripped on a curb............ etc

I left the hopital in a vile mood.

Ignorance..... I am a responsible motorcyclist that was involved in a mishap. (stutup BD)


Anyway..... DJ, KG, all of you...... thanks for being there!

Nomad Nico

[blowndodge]

Well we're home....... Sue is doing ok right now.... As I went up to pick her up, the nurse's last words were "and stay away form that motorcycle like I told you".

I looked at her and said "that's gonna be hard to do since I'm picking her up on the bike"

P*ssed me off.....

She responds "you better not! I'll call security"

I said "go ahead"


Now, had she been in a car accident, would she have said "stay away from that car" ?

If she tripped on a curb............ etc

I left the hopital in a vile mood.

Ignorance..... I am a responsible motorcyclist that was involved in a mishap. (stutup BD)


Anyway..... DJ, KG, all of you...... thanks for being there!

Nomad Nico


OK, I'll stutup!


Come to think of if, that Blown up dodge doll's mouth sure looks familiar?

Where's that nurse! I want to hug her!! LOL

Glad your home Sue and I hope you appreciate the crap I've given Nico!

[vulcanvixen]

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No...........that was the look on my face when I was behind Nico..........HOLY SH*T!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

OK, I'll stutup!


Come to think of if, that Blown up dodge doll's mouth sure looks familiar?

Where's that nurse! I want to hug her!! LOL

Glad our home Sue and I hope you appreciate the crap I've given Nico!



Glad our home? huh?

[blowndodge]

What are you talking about? Take another pill....

She used to be so purrrty..........

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[scion0]

Sorry to hear about your misfortune but want to say thanks for sharing. I rode years ago (a little 400) and now, to be on a 1600... need all the information I can absorb!! I agree, I may rethink my (our) riding attire.

Godspeed in everyone's recovery!

[scion0]

Oh yeah, what is the smiting thing all about?

[blowndodge]

Nico used to be on a 1500, now it will be a Rebel 250!!!

Now you know Scion!! :)

Nico, the Smite King

[socwkbiker]

She will be again bro...just don't let Todd or BD touch it.


She used to be so purrrty..........

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[Todd]

1500's a little too small for me. I'm full figured ;)

I FOUND IT...I FOUND IT...
THE SOLUTION FOR NICO!!!!!!!!

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[blowndodge]

He'd still find a way to wreck it!!! Probably get tired and just fall off the dam thing!

[socwkbiker]

Don't let my wife see that Todd. She already wants a trike, she may want to put that on my bike and then I'll never get it back.

[Top Cat]

I'll bet it's pretty d**n hard to use those saddlebags with the trike wheels in the way.

I can't believe they censored the word darn ::)

1500's a little too small for me. I'm full figured ;)

I FOUND IT...I FOUND IT...
THE SOLUTION FOR NICO!!!!!!!!

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That actually looks pretty cool!!! Could you imagine taking that through THE S-6 Palomar twistys?


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[socwkbiker]

My wife just said it's perfect for Nico and BD...a bike with training wheels!

I have the utmost respect for your wife's opinion, my fellow Kawa God. :)


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[socwkbiker]

And she respects your opinion too....just watch out bro. At 4'10, she's a feisty chihuaha!

[unwind2]

Nico

Maybe the 'not a clue' nurse and my 'I think too much of myself to ride a m/c' jerk brother 'n law should get together. Sounds like they would make a lovely sheltered life BORING couple. ::)

[blowndodge]

I'd really hate to now have to slap your "fiesty chihuahua" around SWB!!!!. OMG! did I just stick up for Nico???? WTF has this world come to???????????

[socwkbiker]

They could ride around in their big, gas guzzling tanks and look down on those of us getting 3 times their gas mileage and having much more fun on a trip.


Nico

Maybe the 'not a clue' nurse and my 'I think too much of myself to ride a m/c' jerk brother 'n law should get together. Sounds like they would make a lovely sheltered life BORING couple. ::)

[socwkbiker]

First off, that chihuahua will tear up your ankles before you even get started, and don't think she won't reach up and go for the knee. lol

Secondly...Have you lost your mind????!!!??? You just tried to defend Nico? Wow, you two are way closer than I thought. http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif


I'd really hate to now have to slap your "fiesty chihuahua" around SWB!!!!. OMG! did I just stick up for Nico???? WTF has this world come to???????????

[blowndodge]

SWB, just a momentary lapse of better judgement on my part. Ok........ I'm back now! Smite Nico everybody!!!

[lw]

Good afternoon citizens of Smiteropolis, we interrupt the afternoons regular postings to bring you important breaking news.
http://s2.images.proboards.com/shocked.gif FLASH http://s2.images.proboards.com/shocked.gif Brad has Blown by Nico to take the lead in the negative Karma-lympics. Persons in the vicinity should seek shelter immediately, and stay tuned to this forum for further amusing developments. We now return you to regular programming.

[socwkbiker]

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[dogdoc]

pretty funny LW,,,lol

Doc

[blowndodge]

Update on Nico.

He texted me and told me he has a bunch of completely broken through ribs and hemo thorax and blood in his lung. He has felt lousy the last couple of days and finally told me he is going back to the Dr.

He hasn't been on because his internet connection malfunctioned. That's why he's not at 2000 posts yet nor screaming over his non God status!!

Will keep you posted as news comes across the wire!!! .....................................

Nico

Maybe the 'not a clue' nurse and my 'I think too much of myself to ride a m/c' jerk brother 'n law should get together. Sounds like they would make a lovely sheltered life BORING couple. ::)

Very True Unwind!!

BD, I was almost touched by your defense of me..... http://s2.images.proboards.com/shocked.gif

SWB... couldn't make out you post... percocet had page blurry!!


LOL

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[basco]

it wont be long and bd will be over at nicos giving him a sponge bath http://s2.images.proboards.com/shocked.gif ::) http://s2.images.proboards.com/shocked.gif

[blowndodge]

The true Lord of Smite. 282

I know a few Lords that just might take offense to that comment!!


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[Todd]

it wont be long and bd will be over at nicos giving him a sponge bath http://s2.images.proboards.com/shocked.gif ::) http://s2.images.proboards.com/shocked.gif


THAT IS DEFINITELY NOT RIGHT!!! http://s2.images.proboards.com/tongue.gif http://s2.images.proboards.com/tongue.gif http://s2.images.proboards.com/tongue.gif http://s2.images.proboards.com/tongue.gif http://s2.images.proboards.com/tongue.gif http://s2.images.proboards.com/tongue.gif

[socwkbiker]

Nico, sorry to hear about the broken ribs. Hope you get better soon.

BD...ummm, sponge baths at Nicos? Do we need to give you two some private time? http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif

SWB,

As a fello Ultimoto. I worry about you sometimes!!


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[unwind2]

Nico-
Do you need BD to come over, put in a chest tube before the sponge bath? http://s2.images.proboards.com/shocked.gif LOL

Seriously, how you doing and Mrs. Nico doing?

Nico-
Do you need BD to come over, put in a chest tube before the sponge bath? http://s2.images.proboards.com/shocked.gif LOL

Oh God no!!

Seriously, how you doing and Mrs. Nico doing?

We're doing ok.... you know how it goes!!! Just going stir crazy!

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[socwkbiker]

What VV saw before the accident...

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[socwkbiker]

Nico's next bike:

http://www.inventiveparent.com/Guidecraft%20RetroRocker%20Motorcycle.jpg

[lw]

SWB, pics arent coming through on your last two posts

[Todd]

Nico's next bike:

http://www.teamwhitey.com/Pictures/fosazle.jpg

Junior waterbuffalo

[socwkbiker]

I changed the pics. Sometimes they work and sometimes they don't. ???

[lw]

I changed the pics. Sometimes they work and sometimes they don't. ???
Now they're working.

Nico's next bike:

http://www.inventiveparent.com/Guidecraft%20RetroRocker%20Motorcycle.jpg


I like it!!! http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif

[scion0]

Nice Rockin' Bike!

[unwind2]

Just keep it away from open flames!