Another Man Down! - Page 2

**Top Cat** · 05-11-2011, 10:22 PM

Steve, hope you heal quickly.
Any idea why the speed wobble?
Keep us posted as to your progress, both healing and with the bike.

05-11-2011, 10:26 PM

Steve, I too am very sorry to read this about you. Thank God you are ok. I am praying for your speedy and complete recovery . I have gotten into a bad habit of not wearing my armored mesh jacket, but now I will be ATGATT !! Get well soon .

Yellow Jacket · 05-11-2011, 10:31 PM

Steve, I'm really sorry to hear about this. Very glad that you weren't hurt more badly than you were. This could have been so much worse.

I'll be praying for your recovery.

cactusjack · 05-11-2011, 10:47 PM

Dammit, stop blaming me!

**nomadtom69** · 05-11-2011, 11:14 PM

Scott hope you heal up sorry about the nomad hope to see you at maggie valley but I guess that depends on the healing.

Netnorske · 05-11-2011, 11:55 PM

Geez Steve....sorry to to hear this. It's kind of creeping me out 'cause three of our longtime members have kissed pavement and ruined their rides in just this last month alone. Thankfully, they have all come out relatively okay, considering how much worse it all could have been... :-/.

I hope that this being the third (bad things happen in three's) post of this sort in rapid succession, that we have gotten this unpleasantness out of of our systems and can get on with a safe and joyful riding season....!

Hope you heal up quickly Steve. You'll find another ride soon enough. I'm guessing a flat tire did you in...but that's only a guess. Hard to believe we've had this much bad luck already and the riding season is only beginning...

. Be safe out there everyone....

lw · 05-12-2011, 01:13 AM

Like Scott, I opened this thread expecting it to be about a nameless rider only to read the incident was within the KawaNOW family. Sounds like a hell of a crash Steve; and I'm very glad you escaped in as good a shape as you did. From your description it could have easily had a worse outcome had you not listened to that "still small voice" and put on more gear than was your norm. Prayers for your rapid healing and condolences on the loss of the Bounty Hunter.

**markclark57** · 05-12-2011, 01:46 AM

Dang. . . Glad you came through, Sorry for your pain.
Its all been said, just wanted to chime in and add Patricia and I to the ones lifting you up.

rickyboy · 05-12-2011, 02:36 AM

Steve, I have nothing to say that your/our brothers haven't already said.
I too was expecting to read some horrible story that someone outside of the KawaNOW "family" had an accident. Not you !! It sounds pretty bad,....broken bones hurt and bruises even more. Having had the misfortune to have gone down twice now, I know very well how you feel. I never wrote the Venture or the Nomad off but seeing it all scratched, cracked, and broken, hurts.
You're not unlike most of us, I assume it's going to hurt to see yours. But you will get another one, down the road.
Most important is that you lived to tell the story with relatively minor injuries. I'm glad to hear that you will recover, and hopefully, quickly. My best regards Steve get well soon.

sly · 05-12-2011, 06:28 AM

WTF Steve!!! I'm glad you're alright all considered! Bones heal, scrapes too. The bike can be replaced and it was almost a HD so I guess you may as well get the rest of it!!! Get well soon my friend, my thoughts are with you. Hope to see you in Maggie Valley, let me know if you need anything, you are not that far away... Take care

**trip** · 05-12-2011, 06:47 AM

Well Steve, I'm thankful you're alive. The bike can be replaced, but you can't. Heal up and get back with us.

I'm not a supersticious person, so I don't believe in the third accident coming. While we can't control accidents, I do believe that everyone does their best to prevent them. Accidents are accidents, so let's not blame anyone.

I always keep in mind that the next accident could be mine.

Loafer · 05-12-2011, 06:48 AM

Holy Crap! What's going on? Glad you are OK. Heal quickly, take lots of drugs, but don't mix with alcohol. Stay safe...

oledawg · 05-12-2011, 07:02 AM

Yikes!......Steve I was stunned when I read this

your the last guy I would have guessed it would be. I'm so sorry to hear this news, but glad it wasn't any worse. The BIG GUY definitely must be looking after you as you were thankfully wearing all your safety gear. ::) Take care my friend and try to enjoy the healing process.

It'll give you a chance to do some dreaming and catch up on some rest. ;)

There's always a bright side to everything Steve maybe this is your early ticket to a new set of wheels. I'm sure you would have preferred a less painful ticket though!

waterman · 05-12-2011, 07:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trip

Well Steve, I'm thankful you're alive. The bike can be replaced, but you can't. Heal up and get back with us.

I'm not a supersticious person, so I don't believe in the third accident coming. While we can't control accidents, I do believe that everyone does their best to prevent them. Accidents are accidents, so let's not blame anyone.

I always keep in mind that the next accident could be mine.

Trip, this was the thrid accident. CJ, Wilson and now Ring.

oldbikers · 05-12-2011, 07:12 AM

+1 on what everyone has already said Steve just want you to know Bea and I will be praying for you to have a quick recovery.

05-11-2011, 10:22 PM	#16
Top Cat Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Peoples Republic of New York State Posts: 15,154	Another Man Down! Steve, hope you heal quickly. Any idea why the speed wobble? Keep us posted as to your progress, both healing and with the bike. __________________ Tim "TC" Conley VBA #9 2011 Victory Kingpin mine 2013 Victory Boardwalk -hers [LEFT][COLOR=#000000] [SIZE=4] Login or Register to Remove Ads
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05-11-2011, 10:26 PM	#17
Guest Posts: n/a	Another Man Down! Steve, I too am very sorry to read this about you. Thank God you are ok. I am praying for your speedy and complete recovery . I have gotten into a bad habit of not wearing my armored mesh jacket, but now I will be ATGATT !! Get well soon .
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05-11-2011, 10:31 PM	#18
Yellow Jacket Top Contributor Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Fayetteville, Georgia Posts: 5,792	Another Man Down! Steve, I'm really sorry to hear about this. Very glad that you weren't hurt more badly than you were. This could have been so much worse. I'll be praying for your recovery. __________________ Bob KawaNOW/VBA 210 Green/Silver 2006 Patriot Guard Riders 2009
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05-11-2011, 10:47 PM	#19
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	Another Man Down! Dammit, stop blaming me! __________________ 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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05-11-2011, 11:14 PM	#20
nomadtom69 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Maryville, Tn Posts: 2,656	Another Man Down! Scott hope you heal up sorry about the nomad hope to see you at maggie valley but I guess that depends on the healing. __________________ (NomadTom69)Tom Green Previous bikes - 2004 BMW R1200 CLC 2006 Nomad 1600 Black -1985 BMW K100 RT VBA #001609 Viet-Nam Vet 71-72 Maryville , Tn. Maggie Valley '11-Townsend '12-Estes Park '13- Copperhead fall rally "13- Elkins WV '14- Eureka Springs ' 15- Helen Ga. SE Rally '16 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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05-11-2011, 11:55 PM	#21
Netnorske Top Contributor Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Everett, Washington Posts: 5,709	Another Man Down! Geez Steve....sorry to to hear this. It's kind of creeping me out 'cause three of our longtime members have kissed pavement and ruined their rides in just this last month alone. Thankfully, they have all come out relatively okay, considering how much worse it all could have been... :-/. I hope that this being the third (bad things happen in three's) post of this sort in rapid succession, that we have gotten this unpleasantness out of of our systems and can get on with a safe and joyful riding season....! Hope you heal up quickly Steve. You'll find another ride soon enough. I'm guessing a flat tire did you in...but that's only a guess. Hard to believe we've had this much bad luck already and the riding season is only beginning... . Be safe out there everyone.... __________________ *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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05-12-2011, 01:13 AM	#22
lw Sr. Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Pasadena, Texas Posts: 2,117	Another Man Down! Like Scott, I opened this thread expecting it to be about a nameless rider only to read the incident was within the KawaNOW family. Sounds like a hell of a crash Steve; and I'm very glad you escaped in as good a shape as you did. From your description it could have easily had a worse outcome had you not listened to that "still small voice" and put on more gear than was your norm. Prayers for your rapid healing and condolences on the loss of the Bounty Hunter.
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05-12-2011, 01:46 AM	#23
markclark57 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 3,108	Another Man Down! Dang. . . Glad you came through, Sorry for your pain. Its all been said, just wanted to chime in and add Patricia and I to the ones lifting you up. __________________ 2006 Vulcan 1600 Classic "George III" (Patricia's) 2006 Vulcan 1600 Nomad "Grace" (Mark's) Mark Clark VBA #1619 TaibhseDaid@Gmail.Com "Irish" @ Maricopa County Chapter of B.A.C.A. Phoenix, AZ
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05-12-2011, 02:36 AM	#24
rickyboy Top Contributor Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: 108 Mile Ranch B.C. Canada Posts: 5,472	Another Man Down! Steve, I have nothing to say that your/our brothers haven't already said. I too was expecting to read some horrible story that someone outside of the KawaNOW "family" had an accident. Not you !! It sounds pretty bad,....broken bones hurt and bruises even more. Having had the misfortune to have gone down twice now, I know very well how you feel. I never wrote the Venture or the Nomad off but seeing it all scratched, cracked, and broken, hurts. You're not unlike most of us, I assume it's going to hurt to see yours. But you will get another one, down the road. Most important is that you lived to tell the story with relatively minor injuries. I'm glad to hear that you will recover, and hopefully, quickly. My best regards Steve get well soon. __________________ Nomad'a What ! "rickyboy" Richard Cole Canada West Region 108 Mile Ranch, British Columbia Canada Vulcan Bagger Assoc. #00722 Black 2006 Nomad https://cdn2.iconfinder.com/data/ico...Book_32x32.png
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05-12-2011, 06:28 AM	#25
sly Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: St.-Eustache, Québec, Canada Posts: 2,837	Another Man Down! WTF Steve!!! I'm glad you're alright all considered! Bones heal, scrapes too. The bike can be replaced and it was almost a HD so I guess you may as well get the rest of it!!! Get well soon my friend, my thoughts are with you. Hope to see you in Maggie Valley, let me know if you need anything, you are not that far away... Take care __________________ Sylvain "Sly" Lafrance St. Eustache, Quebec, Canada eh!! 2004 Blue & Silver (the fastest colors) Gone but not forgotten 2012 Ebony Black Kawasaski Concours 14
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05-12-2011, 06:47 AM	#26
trip VBA Founder Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Lindale, Texas Posts: 6,846	Another Man Down! Well Steve, I'm thankful you're alive. The bike can be replaced, but you can't. Heal up and get back with us. I'm not a supersticious person, so I don't believe in the third accident coming. While we can't control accidents, I do believe that everyone does their best to prevent them. Accidents are accidents, so let's not blame anyone. I always keep in mind that the next accident could be mine. __________________ Robert "Trip" Hilliard VBA/KawaNOW - Founder/Past President VBA # 00001 Trip's Website Custer 09, 18 / Maggie Valley 11 / Eureka Springs 09, 17 / Antlers 09, 10, 11, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18 Texas Hill Country / Deals Gap / Colorado / Wyoming / Montana / Utah / More trips for Trip
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05-12-2011, 06:48 AM	#27
Loafer Sr. Contributor Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 18,287	Another Man Down! Holy Crap! What's going on? Glad you are OK. Heal quickly, take lots of drugs, but don't mix with alcohol. Stay safe... __________________ Gerry Martineau / 802 VT / VBA #0892 /[email]glmjgm@gmail.com[email]
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05-12-2011, 07:02 AM	#28
oledawg Sr. Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: York PA Posts: 1,146	Another Man Down! Yikes!......Steve I was stunned when I read this your the last guy I would have guessed it would be. I'm so sorry to hear this news, but glad it wasn't any worse. The BIG GUY definitely must be looking after you as you were thankfully wearing all your safety gear. ::) Take care my friend and try to enjoy the healing process. It'll give you a chance to do some dreaming and catch up on some rest. ;) There's always a bright side to everything Steve maybe this is your early ticket to a new set of wheels. I'm sure you would have preferred a less painful ticket though!
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05-12-2011, 07:12 AM	#30
oldbikers Sr. Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Sardis Mississippi Posts: 3,513	Another Man Down! +1 on what everyone has already said Steve just want you to know Bea and I will be praying for you to have a quick recovery. __________________ Jim Hardin Sardis MS Kawanow # 453 Proud PGR member
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