Rider down

**coacha** · 07-01-2009, 08:13 PM

A good friend was riding up toward the panhandle of FL, near Apalachicola in a group of 20 HD's and he took a spill. He went wide on a corner on his Fatboy, got into the grass and went down. This happened Monday morning, just found out today.

He has a broken left wrist and a broken right thumb. He goes in for orthopedic work tomorrow.

Bruce has only been riding a full size bike for about 8 months or so. Please send healing prayers and thoughts his way.

dennisbailey · 07-01-2009, 08:20 PM

How did the bike do through it all? Since it is a HD it will probably cost more to fix it than it will to fix him.

**coacha** · 07-01-2009, 08:32 PM

The Tallahassee HD dealership said that it was probably a total loss. They are waiting to hear from the insurance company.

Apparently the accident ripped off the left engine guard, some lighting, front fender is toast, the tank has two big dents in it and some other things. Sounds like a total loss to me but I'm not an insurance adjuster.

His wife said his full face helmet was also toast. I reminded her those are single even items and it did what it was supposed to do...keep him safe.

barrynfla · 07-01-2009, 08:47 PM

Prayers and good karma going out to your buddy, Ron. Hope he heals quickly and well.

bigdave · 07-01-2009, 08:54 PM

Hope your friend has a quick recovery

markusmaximus · 07-01-2009, 09:25 PM

Send him our best wishes for a speedy recovery.

cactusjack · 07-01-2009, 09:29 PM

Too many of these posts lately. Best wishes for you buddy's speedy recovery.

dogdoc · 07-01-2009, 09:43 PM

prayers!

**schoeney** · 07-02-2009, 01:24 AM

Here is wishing him a fast recovery and safe return to riding!

rksaw · 07-02-2009, 03:40 AM

We'll be praying for your buddy too.
Rich

mrfuni · 07-02-2009, 04:32 AM

I feel his pain.. Sending him best wishes...

nomad561 · 07-02-2009, 08:41 AM

Best wishes for a quick and total recovery.

skeeter · 07-02-2009, 08:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CoachA

Bruce has only been riding a full size bike for about 8 months or so. Please send healing prayers and thoughts his way.

Done

unwind2 · 07-02-2009, 09:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cactusjack

Too many of these posts lately. Best wishes for you buddy's speedy recovery.

Yep - unfortunately with increased m/c riding in the warm month the incidents also increase.

Ron best wishes sent for your buddy. I had a friend last fall who hit a dog at slow parking lot speed - she shattered one of the bones in her leg and is still in a wheelchair doing physical therapy. She may be on a walking brace next week. Long recovery.

**Cajunrider** · 07-02-2009, 11:29 AM

I pray that he heals up quickly and doesn't lose his urge to ride.

07-01-2009, 08:13 PM	#1
coacha Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Haysville, KS Posts: 6,259	Rider down A good friend was riding up toward the panhandle of FL, near Apalachicola in a group of 20 HD's and he took a spill. He went wide on a corner on his Fatboy, got into the grass and went down. This happened Monday morning, just found out today. He has a broken left wrist and a broken right thumb. He goes in for orthopedic work tomorrow. Bruce has only been riding a full size bike for about 8 months or so. Please send healing prayers and thoughts his way. __________________ Ron "Coach" Allan, Haysville, KS 1999 Nomad Wine and Red "KawaTanker" 2009 BMW R1200RT 2003 BMW K1200LT "Magic Carpet" DOA 11/7/2015 VBA #00291 IBA # 41995 DS #320 '08 Elkins, WV; '09 Helen, GA; '09 Custer, SD; '10 Stanton, VA; '11 Maggie Valley; '12 Townsend, TN; '13 Estes Park; '13 Blairsville, GA; '15 Eureka Springs; '16 Helen; '18 Custer, SD Login or Register to Remove Ads
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07-01-2009, 08:20 PM	#2
dennisbailey Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: St. George, Utah Posts: 248	Rider down How did the bike do through it all? Since it is a HD it will probably cost more to fix it than it will to fix him. __________________ Luck is the residue of hard work.
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07-01-2009, 08:32 PM	#3
coacha Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Haysville, KS Posts: 6,259	Rider down The Tallahassee HD dealership said that it was probably a total loss. They are waiting to hear from the insurance company. Apparently the accident ripped off the left engine guard, some lighting, front fender is toast, the tank has two big dents in it and some other things. Sounds like a total loss to me but I'm not an insurance adjuster. His wife said his full face helmet was also toast. I reminded her those are single even items and it did what it was supposed to do...keep him safe. __________________ Ron "Coach" Allan, Haysville, KS 1999 Nomad Wine and Red "KawaTanker" 2009 BMW R1200RT 2003 BMW K1200LT "Magic Carpet" DOA 11/7/2015 VBA #00291 IBA # 41995 DS #320 '08 Elkins, WV; '09 Helen, GA; '09 Custer, SD; '10 Stanton, VA; '11 Maggie Valley; '12 Townsend, TN; '13 Estes Park; '13 Blairsville, GA; '15 Eureka Springs; '16 Helen; '18 Custer, SD
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07-01-2009, 08:47 PM	#4
barrynfla Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 179	Rider down Prayers and good karma going out to your buddy, Ron. Hope he heals quickly and well.
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07-01-2009, 08:54 PM	#5
bigdave Sr. Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Burnsville, NC Posts: 1,589	Rider down Hope your friend has a quick recovery __________________ David "BigDave" Hall Burnsville NC VBA #477 2007 Red and Silver Nomad (traded 4/10/2014) 2013 Blue and Black Voyager Login or Register to Remove Ads
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07-01-2009, 09:25 PM	#6
markusmaximus Advanced Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Central Indiana Posts: 603	Rider down Send him our best wishes for a speedy recovery.
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07-01-2009, 09:29 PM	#7
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	Rider down Too many of these posts lately. Best wishes for you buddy's speedy recovery. __________________ 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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07-01-2009, 09:43 PM	#8
dogdoc Top Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 5,263	Rider down prayers!
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07-02-2009, 01:24 AM	#9
schoeney Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NW Region Posts: 5,222	Rider down Here is wishing him a fast recovery and safe return to riding! __________________ VBA #659 2003 Nomad 1500 (Gone but never forgotten) 2005 Honda ST1300 - Sweet and still kickin 2006 Honda Goldwing - Best Boat in the Marina
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07-02-2009, 03:40 AM	#10
rksaw Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Damascus, OR Posts: 1,430	Rider down We'll be praying for your buddy too. Rich
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07-02-2009, 04:32 AM	#11
mrfuni Sr. Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Naples Florida Posts: 1,301	Rider down I feel his pain.. Sending him best wishes...
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07-02-2009, 08:41 AM	#12
nomad561 Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Pasco , Wa Posts: 1,445	Rider down Best wishes for a quick and total recovery.
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07-02-2009, 11:29 AM	#15
Cajunrider Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: (SE Louisiana) Posts: 8,340	Rider down I pray that he heals up quickly and doesn't lose his urge to ride. __________________ 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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