I went down

[bkmaxvrb]

I haven't posted in a while. And, I certainly haven't read anything on here for the past two weeks. I went down on the 11th of Aug.

I was in a right turn lane, going forward til I could make my right turn (about 15-20 yards down the road. A car in the lane next to me, who was going straight, decided to stop and allow a car going in the opposite direction of travel, turn left in front of us and across my lane. I had about 1 and a half car lengths to recognize the danger and get stopped.

I laid on the brakes and started to fishtail. I was almost stopped when, at one point of the fishtail, My bars were turned to the right. I still had the brakes on so.......Down I went...hard!

I broke my right tibia in two places. A corner of the tibial plateau broke off and I have a spiral fracture going down from the top.

I've had surgery to have everything braced and bolted back in place. I'm non-weight bearing for another 6 - 8 weeks. After, I get to gradually put weight on the leg. Then I can drive.

The bike is in good shape. A small scuff on the bag. The bag bar and the engine bars are scratched up. The handle bars are tweaked. I don't know if it's an adjustment or the bars are actually bent and need to be replaced.

Watch those folks who don't follow the rules of the road. You can't make a left hand turn unless the traffic is clear. You'd think people could follow simple rules but, they don't.

Oh well, I guess I can ride next year. I just need to get the tank filled up and some Sta-Bil thrown in for the winter.

Russ

[AlabamaNomadRider]

I am really sorry to hear this. Some people do the dumbest things. Glad you are on the mend. Keep us posted.

[Loafer]

Holy crap, how unfortunate. Sounds like you will be OK, did the other persons vehicle get damage and are they responsible for your personal care and bike repairs? Is the person that allowed that vehicle to cross in front of you at fault? Here in Vermont they would be.
Heal fast...

[fish]

Hey Russ do have the bike at home? If you need a hand give me a shout. Again, take care.

[cnc]

Sure glade you are relatively Ok as well as the bike. I guess some people think because an other vehicle waves them through or what ever, it is clear to do so and don't bother double checking for them selves. Hope you have a speedy recovery.

[usranger74]

Sorry for your bad luck. Heal up and ride again.

[rolfe]

Sorry to hear about your accident. We all hope your injuries will heal quickly and without pain to you. Rest up and enjoy life the best you can. Your Post will for sure make us all alert in our next rides. =r=

[skeeter]

I usually pass on an offer to cross cuz I've seen your type of accident close up. it aint pretty. glad you lived to ride again.

[bobhamlin]

When you get time, I'd be interested in hearing how the legal/insurance stuff works on this. Did the cars stop? Did they admit anything?

I'm a little unclear about the accident. The oncoming car turned into the lane that you were going to turn into for your right turn? And you went down before actual contact?

Sounds like a nasty break. Heal up.

[ringadingh]

Sorry to here about the mishap, heal quick and well.

[replay13]

Sorry about what happened and I hope you have a fast recovery so you can ride again soon!

[Top Cat]

Why in hell people stop in traffic is beyond me.
I will guarantee the guy who waved the other car through did not stop after you went down, correct?
I would be willing to bet the guy who pulled in front of you didn't stop either.
I had a guy stop in the right lane of a 35 mph zone to let a man and two little kids cross the highway ::)
It is a good thing I was paying attention and had time to stop.

[cantridenuf]

Sorry to hear about this. Glad you and your Nomad both will cruise again....hopefully soon.

[Kawhead]

Thanks for letting us know about you. We hope you heal quick.

I bet you get back on before the cold sets in.

[cajun2wheels]

Hoping you have a quick recovery and get back on the road soon.