Went down last Saturday on The Nomad

djh · 09-24-2009, 02:03 PM

I went down on the bike Saturday morning on I-5 just out of Stockton Ca. I was moving along at freeway speed (70 mph ) when traffic started to slow in a hurry I adjusted my speed and lane for more clearance Then the car in front of me about 3 car lengths ahead slammed on the brakes and I ran out of options because the lane to the right was blocked now and all that was left was the median so I went down on the road and shoulder. Thank God I was wearing
a full face helmet and leathers. The bike will more than likely be totaled. I just got released from the hospital today,three days in the ICU and two in a room. I ended
up with Five broken ribs ,a fracture on the left hand and wrist and some road rash and some internal bruising.Leathers and the helmet did their jobs, helmet scratched up and cracked. So DJ is down but not completely out. DJ

cactusjack · 09-24-2009, 02:05 PM

Ugh! Good thing you weren't more seriously injured. What kind of shape is the bike in?

Following a little too close, perhaps?

**Jared** · 09-24-2009, 02:10 PM

Wow. Sorry to hear about the accident. Speedy recovery!!!

djh · 09-24-2009, 02:14 PM

I have not seen the bike. But my wife tells me the insurance folks will more than likely Total it out. Also Thanks So much for the kind words of encouragement I sure appreciate them.God Bless all of you DJ

chainsaw · 09-24-2009, 02:51 PM

Hang in there buddy, our prayers are with you.

cheriann · 09-24-2009, 02:55 PM

I am SO sorry to hear about your accident. I know you did the best you could under the circumstances. You obviously made the right choice too, since you are still here with us to tell us about it, thank goodness!!! Rest up and heal!!!

waterman · 09-24-2009, 03:23 PM

Sorry to hear about that DJ. Things do happen and they happen quickly. Heal up quickly.

cactusjack · 09-24-2009, 03:40 PM

Those broken ribs are going to be tender for a long time. Take it easy and get better!

bobhamlin · 09-24-2009, 04:54 PM

DJ,

I'm glad you're ok (relatively).

While you're healing, do you want to get this started?

1) What would you do NEXT time? (what did you learn that can help all of us?)

2) (I interpreted that you intentionally laid down the bike before hitting anything-- If not accurate, disregard this one) There are some here who say to NEVER lay the bike down. With your experience, what do you think?

This is not directed to you specifically. For those of us who regularly travel the big slabs in heavy traffic, you have provided a realistic topic for discussion. Please step in to correct the facts of the situation if we go astray.

Yellow Jacket · 09-24-2009, 07:50 PM

DJ,

Sure am glad to hear that you survived this situation.

That's a good reminder of just how quickly things can go to hell in a hand basket.

Hope that you heal up quickly.

**ringadingh** · 09-24-2009, 08:36 PM

DJ; I hope you mend quickly, and can go shop for a new bike soon.

Netnorske · 09-24-2009, 08:41 PM

DJ,
Sorry this happened to you. Have a speedy recovery...and glad you are still here to tell us about it!

**Cajunrider** · 09-24-2009, 08:55 PM

Sorry to hear of your accident DJ. Prayers for a speedy recovery headed your way.

nomad561 · 09-24-2009, 09:17 PM

Sorry to hear about the accident DJ
Best wishes for a speedy recovery.

**glwilson** · 09-24-2009, 09:24 PM

Ouch!

Glad to hear you are okay overall.

That is one reason why busy "slabs" scare me. I have a hard time dodging idiots in my car, let alone on a bike.

When you heal, what kind of bike will you be looking at?

09-24-2009, 02:03 PM	#1
djh Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Pioneer Ca. Posts: 130	Went down last Saturday on The Nomad I went down on the bike Saturday morning on I-5 just out of Stockton Ca. I was moving along at freeway speed (70 mph ) when traffic started to slow in a hurry I adjusted my speed and lane for more clearance Then the car in front of me about 3 car lengths ahead slammed on the brakes and I ran out of options because the lane to the right was blocked now and all that was left was the median so I went down on the road and shoulder. Thank God I was wearing a full face helmet and leathers. The bike will more than likely be totaled. I just got released from the hospital today,three days in the ICU and two in a room. I ended up with Five broken ribs ,a fracture on the left hand and wrist and some road rash and some internal bruising.Leathers and the helmet did their jobs, helmet scratched up and cracked. So DJ is down but not completely out. DJ Login or Register to Remove Ads
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09-24-2009, 02:05 PM	#2
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	Went down last Saturday on The Nomad Ugh! Good thing you weren't more seriously injured. What kind of shape is the bike in? Following a little too close, perhaps? __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17
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09-24-2009, 02:10 PM	#3
Jared Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Greeley, Colorado Posts: 6,772	Went down last Saturday on The Nomad Wow. Sorry to hear about the accident. Speedy recovery!!! __________________ Jared VBA #1051 (Former President)
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09-24-2009, 02:14 PM	#4
djh Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Pioneer Ca. Posts: 130	Went down last Saturday on The Nomad I have not seen the bike. But my wife tells me the insurance folks will more than likely Total it out. Also Thanks So much for the kind words of encouragement I sure appreciate them.God Bless all of you DJ
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09-24-2009, 02:51 PM	#5
chainsaw Sr. Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 2,732	Went down last Saturday on The Nomad Hang in there buddy, our prayers are with you. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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09-24-2009, 02:55 PM	#6
cheriann Sr. Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Southern Maryland Posts: 1,250	Went down last Saturday on The Nomad I am SO sorry to hear about your accident. I know you did the best you could under the circumstances. You obviously made the right choice too, since you are still here with us to tell us about it, thank goodness!!! Rest up and heal!!! __________________ Cheri Ann 2012 Vulcan Vaquero VBA #2069
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09-24-2009, 03:23 PM	#7
waterman Top Contributor Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 6,530	Went down last Saturday on The Nomad Sorry to hear about that DJ. Things do happen and they happen quickly. Heal up quickly. __________________ Joel "Waterman" 2017 HD Road Glide Ultra 2006 Nomad - Sold VBA 213 VROC 16913 Custer 09: Cortez 10: Crescent City 11: Kanab 12: Estes Park 13: Tahoe 14: Red Lodge 16
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09-24-2009, 03:40 PM	#8
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	Went down last Saturday on The Nomad Those broken ribs are going to be tender for a long time. Take it easy and get better! __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17
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09-24-2009, 04:54 PM	#9
bobhamlin Advanced Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Thurmont MD Posts: 760	Went down last Saturday on The Nomad DJ, I'm glad you're ok (relatively). While you're healing, do you want to get this started? 1) What would you do NEXT time? (what did you learn that can help all of us?) 2) (I interpreted that you intentionally laid down the bike before hitting anything-- If not accurate, disregard this one) There are some here who say to NEVER lay the bike down. With your experience, what do you think? This is not directed to you specifically. For those of us who regularly travel the big slabs in heavy traffic, you have provided a realistic topic for discussion. Please step in to correct the facts of the situation if we go astray. __________________ Bob Hamlin RC PGR '06 VN1600D6F
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09-24-2009, 07:50 PM	#10
Yellow Jacket Top Contributor Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Fayetteville, Georgia Posts: 5,792	Went down last Saturday on The Nomad DJ, Sure am glad to hear that you survived this situation. That's a good reminder of just how quickly things can go to hell in a hand basket. Hope that you heal up quickly. __________________ Bob KawaNOW/VBA 210 Green/Silver 2006 Patriot Guard Riders 2009
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09-24-2009, 08:36 PM	#11
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	Went down last Saturday on The Nomad DJ; I hope you mend quickly, and can go shop for a new bike soon. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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09-24-2009, 08:41 PM	#12
Netnorske Top Contributor Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Everett, Washington Posts: 5,709	Went down last Saturday on The Nomad DJ, Sorry this happened to you. Have a speedy recovery...and glad you are still here to tell us about it! __________________ *Kris Olsen* VBA #0691 2017 HD Ultra Limited Low 2013 Victory Cross Country Tour 2012 1700 Vulcan Voyager 2008 1600 Vulcan Nomad 1997 Vulcan 800 Classic *"Growing old is mandatory,* *but growing up is optional"* Custer 2009\|Kalispell 2010\|Cortez 2010\|Crescent City 2011\|Kanab 2012\|Canmore 2012\|Estes Park 2013\|Orofino 2014\|Lake Tahoe 2015\|Red Lodge 2016
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09-24-2009, 08:55 PM	#13
Cajunrider Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: (SE Louisiana) Posts: 8,340	Went down last Saturday on The Nomad Sorry to hear of your accident DJ. Prayers for a speedy recovery headed your way. __________________ 2016 Electra Glide Ultra Limited CVO Palladium Silver / Phantom Blue 110 cu in SE 2012 Electra Glide Ultra Limited (Traded 6/22/16) Tequila Sunrise / HD Orange Vance & Hines true dual headers Rinehart 4" slip ons Screamin Eagle Super Tuner Screamin Eagle Stage 1 intake Dyno tuned H.O.G.# 4514015 2007 Nomad 1600 (Traded 6/23/12) VBA #482
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09-24-2009, 09:17 PM	#14
nomad561 Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Pasco , Wa Posts: 1,445	Went down last Saturday on The Nomad Sorry to hear about the accident DJ Best wishes for a speedy recovery.
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09-24-2009, 09:24 PM	#15
glwilson Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: North Central Illinois Posts: 8,575	Went down last Saturday on The Nomad Ouch! Glad to hear you are okay overall. That is one reason why busy "slabs" scare me. I have a hard time dodging idiots in my car, let alone on a bike. When you heal, what kind of bike will you be looking at? __________________ "During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act." "You can have your own opinion, but not your own facts." *Former VBA NCR Assist Regional Leader* Formerly: 2004 1500FI Bronze Nomad: 2009 & 2014 HD Ultra Current Rides: 2017 HD Ultra Limited & 2011 Can Am Spyder RTS-SE Attended: VBA National Rallies 2009, 2011, 2015; VBA/NCR Regional Rally 2010, 12, 14, 16 and several rides throughout with regional members. VBA Member #652 HOG Member #3935417
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