Wrecked pretty good this morning

KylerT · December 15th, 2012, 01:36 PM

Hey guys, I've been a member forever and read the threads daily but have never posted. I guess now's a decent time cause I'm waiting at the ER. Well I was approaching my neighborhood going down a hill going a little but to fast, acting cocky like a fool. I approached the turn at about 15 mph, the rear wheel started to slide sideways like a drift then right as it hit that devil white line, swoop. Next thing I know the bike is on top of me and I'm sliding. I came to a stop and realized I couldn't move my left arm. I had never broke anything so it was quite a weird feeling. Luckily I was at the start of my neighborhood and my neighbor pulled up and helped me get the bike up cause there was no way in hell I could have got it up one handed. Also the person i shook my head at for ALMOST pulling out in front of me a few hundred feet back pulled up which made me feel like a buffoon and asked if I was alright. The bikes right turn signal is gone and the right handle bar is bent way the hell in, Also there may be a fuel leak. I called my biker buddy Ben who lives down the street and he ran down to me and pushed my wrecked bike a quarter mile to my house. It made me feel very blessed to have friends who would do things like that for me. In short I learned to not take corners fast, like even a little fast. It's not worth it, I'm glad all I got away with was a broken arm and messed up knees. Be safe out there fellow bikers

Joshorilla · December 15th, 2012, 01:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KylerT

Hey guys, I've been a member forever and read the threads daily but have never posted. I guess now's a decent time cause I'm waiting at the ER. Well I was approaching my neighborhood going down a hill going a little but to fast, acting cocky like a fool. I approached the turn at about 15 mph, the rear wheel started to slide sideways like a drift then right as it hit that devil white line, swoop. Next thing I know the bike is on top of me and I'm sliding. I came to a stop and realized I couldn't move my left arm. I had never broke anything so it was quite a weird feeling. Luckily I was at the start of my neighborhood and my neighbor pulled up and helped me get the bike up cause there was no way in hell I could have got it up one handed. Also the person i shook my head at for ALMOST pulling out in front of me a few hundred feet back pulled up which made me feel like a buffoon and asked if I was alright. The bikes right turn signal is gone and the right handle bar is bent way the hell in, Also there may be a fuel leak. I called my biker buddy Ben who lives down the street and he ran down to me and pushed my wrecked bike a quarter mile to my house. It made me feel very blessed to have friends who would do things like that for me. In short I learned to not take corners fast, like even a little fast. It's not worth it, I'm glad all I got away with was a broken arm and messed up knees. Be safe out there fellow bikers

Can't say you didn't deserve it if you were going too fast. But maybe you'll learn from this?

I take it you were not wearing proper gear considering you never mention gear, and you managed to break your arm at 15mph?

KylerT · December 15th, 2012, 05:42 PM

I was in jeans, tennis shoes and my padded icon jacket and helmet of course. I landed on my elbow and the bone went up and into my shoulder splitting it into a bunch of pieces and yes I definitely learned

JeffM · December 15th, 2012, 05:54 PM

Welcome to the forum. Sorry that had to be your first post.

Were you braking for the corner with your rear brake vs. the front? How could you prevent the rear from stepping out like that?

+1 for admitting you were riding a little cocky. Heal quickly.

Jeff

Gurk · December 15th, 2012, 06:19 PM

15 mph isn't too fast for any turn i know on earth to be honest. Are you sure it wasn't something else that caused the accident?

live and learn!

KylerT · December 15th, 2012, 06:30 PM

I guess as I was approaching the turn I realized I was going way to fast and locked the rear brake accidently. honestly it felt more like 25-30 but you don't really think about that kind of thing while your sliding into a turn way to fast

thunderpipes127 · December 15th, 2012, 06:50 PM

Sucks you fell but its a good way to learn not to it twice. Bet you won't do it again.

allanoue · December 15th, 2012, 06:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gurk

15 mph isn't too fast for any turn i know on earth to be honest. Are you sure it wasn't something else that caused the accident?

live and learn!

assume nothing
http://www.flickr.com/photos/26906927@N03/2921951492/

csmith12 · December 15th, 2012, 07:03 PM

Glad your ok Kyler. Good friends rock. I wish you a speedy recovery.

KylerT · December 15th, 2012, 07:24 PM

I appreciate it Chris and thunder pipes you are correct, I will never enter a turn at high speeds again, especially the one leading into my neighborhood where I crashed. But I did get some hydros so I feel much better than I did a few hours ago

thunderpipes127 · December 15th, 2012, 07:51 PM

Glad they got you something quick i laid there with a broken right femur and left tibia (t boned by a drunky on my 07 250 while sitting at a stop sign.) for 2 hours before they gave me some liquid loritab. Up till that point i have never taken a pain med in my life. Well to make a long story short I now know I am highly allergic to loritab, stops my lungs from kickin.

KylerT · December 15th, 2012, 07:57 PM

Damn man that makes feel pretty blessed, as I said right when I hopped up I'm alive and my spine functions so everything will be ok, then I calmed down

Blystr842 · December 15th, 2012, 08:22 PM

Ouch! Glad it wasn't more than a broken arm.
I hope you have a speedy recovery and get back on two wheels soon.

oblivion007 · December 15th, 2012, 09:42 PM

Good to hear your okay. Often it seems as if we only learn when there are repercussions but its better than not learning at all. I wonder if there's a way to learn without repercussions.

Is it rude to ask for pics of x-rays?

Pics of x-rays? :P

Have a speedy recovery bud.

KylerT · December 15th, 2012, 09:50 PM

I have the X-ray pictures in a folder I have to take to the clinic Monday. I have no idea how I would upload the pics though?

skilletmo · December 15th, 2012, 10:10 PM

Pics of the bike when you can and the damage on you!

Alex · December 15th, 2012, 10:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KylerT

I have no idea how I would upload the pics though?

How do I load pictures on to this site?

Gurk · December 15th, 2012, 10:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by allanoue

assume nothing
http://www.flickr.com/photos/26906927@N03/2921951492/

Is that the turn OP fell on?

KylerT · December 15th, 2012, 11:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex

How do I load pictures on to this site?

No like take pictures of the X-rays because you can only see them in that special back light. Pictures will be taken of body damage and bike damage soon. Nice speaking to everybody. Thanks for the support

EsrTek · December 16th, 2012, 01:57 AM

Sorry to hear of your get off... hope you recover quickly and get bike fixed.
Out of curiosity, did you have the IRC tires at time of crash?

Joshorilla · December 16th, 2012, 05:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KylerT

No like take pictures of the X-rays because you can only see them in that special back light. Pictures will be taken of body damage and bike damage soon. Nice speaking to everybody. Thanks for the support

If you have a flat bed scanner that should work, alternatly get a white screen on your computer, use ms paint or a blank text editor or something, turn up the backlight if on a laptop, put it against the screen and take a photo, same works for windows butnuse a piece of thinish white paper between the window and the xray.

NevadaWolf · December 16th, 2012, 08:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KylerT

No like take pictures of the X-rays because you can only see them in that special back light. Pictures will be taken of body damage and bike damage soon. Nice speaking to everybody. Thanks for the support

One idea for the X-rays, stick them up in a window and use your camera (without flash) to take a picture of them. Windows work great in the absence of a light box.

--opps, same bit of advice. Though the white paper may or may not be needed depending on what's out your window.

allanoue · December 16th, 2012, 09:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gurk

Is that the turn OP fell on?

IDK but it is on earth

KylerT · December 16th, 2012, 10:00 AM

Good idea about using the window for the pictures and last night I went down the same hill in my car and entered my neighborhood. I must have been doing well over 15 mph. 15 mph felt like usual so I figure realistically I was doing 25-35 and no the BT-45 Bridgestone tires

Gurk · December 16th, 2012, 11:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by allanoue

IDK but it is on earth

Then I shall find it and turn over 15mph.

Motofool · December 16th, 2012, 11:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KylerT

.....I landed on my elbow and the bone went up and into my shoulder splitting it into a bunch of pieces and yes I definitely learned

That is a very bad fracture and may take some important time and therapy to heal properly.

Very sorry to read this, Kyler; it could have happened to any of us.

Best !

csmith12 · December 16th, 2012, 11:57 AM

Shoulder injuries suck too. Took me 2 years to get back to "normal" and I didn't even have broken bones. Just a torn ACL. I still have some numbness in mine.

Best of luck and stick to your PT.

KylerT · December 16th, 2012, 12:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by skilletmo

Pics of the bike when you can and the damage on you!

I tried to upload photos but it would only let me put one photo per post even though I pressed upload on all of them

KylerT · December 16th, 2012, 12:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Motofool

That is a very bad fracture and may take some important time and therapy to heal properly.

Very sorry to read this, Kyler; it could have happened to any of us.

Best !

I've heard it will take quite awhile to heal which disappoints me cause I'm already looking forward to being back on two wheels. Thanks for the support buddy.

allanoue · December 16th, 2012, 12:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gurk

Then I shall find it and turn over 15mph.

Sweet

I look forward to the video.

allanoue · December 16th, 2012, 12:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KylerT

I've heard it will take quite awhile to heal which disappoints me cause I'm already looking forward to being back on two wheels. Thanks for the support buddy.

I learned that lesson the same way but not at such a high cost. Take care of yourself.

Gurk · December 16th, 2012, 01:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by allanoue

Sweet

I look forward to the video.

Link to original page on YouTube.

KylerT · December 16th, 2012, 01:30 PM

Hey that looks like me

allanoue · December 16th, 2012, 01:39 PM

cuong-nutz · December 16th, 2012, 02:51 PM

If you're not learning, you're not living! Sucks you went down and suffered injuries. May you heal up soon and get back on the horse! Just learn from it and grow

Firehorse · December 16th, 2012, 04:41 PM

Sorry to hear about this as your first post - glad you're sort of okay and gutsy to post up your mistakes. Sometimes I feel like I'm beating a dead horse talking about gear and practicing. Your post is much more effective - nice job sharing it. Thanks and speedy recovery.

KylerT · December 16th, 2012, 05:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cuong-nutz

If you're not learning, you're not living! Sucks you went down and suffered injuries. May you heal up soon and get back on the horse! Just learn from it and grow

Life is a learning process! Thanks for the support boss

Whiskey · December 16th, 2012, 05:43 PM

Welcome to the ****ed up shoulder club, I bounced down the road at 50mph almost 3 years ago, severely dislocated my shoulder & it only stopped hurting about 18 months in, still acts up occasionally.

Physio/rehab exercises hurt like a mofo...

Ride safe

GearMonkey · December 17th, 2012, 09:45 AM

Sucks to hear about your wreck. Heal up quick!

akima · January 1st, 2013, 06:21 AM

Heal up soon.

Why haven't you posted before now?!! You seem like a friendly dude: ninjette.org needs your friendly vibes

Also... don't brake hard and turn and definitely don't lock up the rear wheel and then try to turn!!!
(though I'm sure @massacremasses with his supamoto and dirt bikes will disagree!)

December 15th, 2012, 01:36 PM	#1
KylerT ninjette.org member Name: Kyler Location: Tallahassee FL Join Date: Oct 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R ( totaled but alive in memory ) 03 R6 Posts: 20	Wrecked pretty good this morning Hey guys, I've been a member forever and read the threads daily but have never posted. I guess now's a decent time cause I'm waiting at the ER. Well I was approaching my neighborhood going down a hill going a little but to fast, acting cocky like a fool. I approached the turn at about 15 mph, the rear wheel started to slide sideways like a drift then right as it hit that devil white line, swoop. Next thing I know the bike is on top of me and I'm sliding. I came to a stop and realized I couldn't move my left arm. I had never broke anything so it was quite a weird feeling. Luckily I was at the start of my neighborhood and my neighbor pulled up and helped me get the bike up cause there was no way in hell I could have got it up one handed. Also the person i shook my head at for ALMOST pulling out in front of me a few hundred feet back pulled up which made me feel like a buffoon and asked if I was alright. The bikes right turn signal is gone and the right handle bar is bent way the hell in, Also there may be a fuel leak. I called my biker buddy Ben who lives down the street and he ran down to me and pushed my wrecked bike a quarter mile to my house. It made me feel very blessed to have friends who would do things like that for me. In short I learned to not take corners fast, like even a little fast. It's not worth it, I'm glad all I got away with was a broken arm and messed up knees. Be safe out there fellow bikers

December 15th, 2012, 05:54 PM	#4
JeffM Mr. 988 Name: Jeff Location: Sandy, Utah Join Date: Aug 2009 Motorcycle(s): One Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 1	Welcome to the forum. Sorry that had to be your first post. Were you braking for the corner with your rear brake vs. the front? How could you prevent the rear from stepping out like that? +1 for admitting you were riding a little cocky. Heal quickly. Jeff __________________________________________________ "I'm the one that's got to die when it's time for me to die, so let me live my life, the way I want to" - Jimi Hendrix Cancer

December 15th, 2012, 06:50 PM	#7
thunderpipes127 Thunderstruck Name: Justin Location: Wiggins, MS Join Date: Dec 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2005 Ninja 250R Posts: 41	Sucks you fell but its a good way to learn not to it twice. Bet you won't do it again. __________________________________________________ "Fate rarely calls upon us at a moment of our choosing"- Optimus Prime "If you want sympathy look in the dictionary between s**t and syphilis that's were you'll find it" -Major Payne

December 15th, 2012, 07:03 PM	#9
csmith12 The Corner Whisperer Name: Chris (aka Reactor) Location: Northern KY Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much. MOTY 2015, MOTM - Nov '12, Nov '13	Glad your ok Kyler. Good friends rock. I wish you a speedy recovery. __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

December 15th, 2012, 07:51 PM	#11
thunderpipes127 Thunderstruck Name: Justin Location: Wiggins, MS Join Date: Dec 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2005 Ninja 250R Posts: 41	Glad they got you something quick i laid there with a broken right femur and left tibia (t boned by a drunky on my 07 250 while sitting at a stop sign.) for 2 hours before they gave me some liquid loritab. Up till that point i have never taken a pain med in my life. Well to make a long story short I now know I am highly allergic to loritab, stops my lungs from kickin. __________________________________________________ "Fate rarely calls upon us at a moment of our choosing"- Optimus Prime "If you want sympathy look in the dictionary between s**t and syphilis that's were you'll find it" -Major Payne

December 15th, 2012, 05:42 PM	#3
KylerT ninjette.org member Name: Kyler Location: Tallahassee FL Join Date: Oct 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R ( totaled but alive in memory ) 03 R6 Posts: 20	I was in jeans, tennis shoes and my padded icon jacket and helmet of course. I landed on my elbow and the bone went up and into my shoulder splitting it into a bunch of pieces and yes I definitely learned

December 15th, 2012, 06:19 PM	#5
Gurk Done here. Name: - Location: Track Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): - Posts: A lot.	15 mph isn't too fast for any turn i know on earth to be honest. Are you sure it wasn't something else that caused the accident? live and learn!

December 15th, 2012, 06:30 PM	#6
KylerT ninjette.org member Name: Kyler Location: Tallahassee FL Join Date: Oct 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R ( totaled but alive in memory ) 03 R6 Posts: 20	I guess as I was approaching the turn I realized I was going way to fast and locked the rear brake accidently. honestly it felt more like 25-30 but you don't really think about that kind of thing while your sliding into a turn way to fast

December 15th, 2012, 07:24 PM	#10
KylerT ninjette.org member Name: Kyler Location: Tallahassee FL Join Date: Oct 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R ( totaled but alive in memory ) 03 R6 Posts: 20	I appreciate it Chris and thunder pipes you are correct, I will never enter a turn at high speeds again, especially the one leading into my neighborhood where I crashed. But I did get some hydros so I feel much better than I did a few hours ago

December 15th, 2012, 07:57 PM	#12
KylerT ninjette.org member Name: Kyler Location: Tallahassee FL Join Date: Oct 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R ( totaled but alive in memory ) 03 R6 Posts: 20	Damn man that makes feel pretty blessed, as I said right when I hopped up I'm alive and my spine functions so everything will be ok, then I calmed down
	1 out of 1 members found this post helpful.

December 15th, 2012, 08:22 PM	#13
Blystr842 Venom Sponsored Name: Jon Location: Waco, TX Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): 08 Ninja 250R x2 (his & hers), 05 Honda CRF250R Posts: 223	Ouch! Glad it wasn't more than a broken arm. I hope you have a speedy recovery and get back on two wheels soon.

December 15th, 2012, 09:42 PM	#14
oblivion007 "scandal!" Name: Adan Location: Somewhere Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 250R(Crashed 2/26/2014), 09 ER6n Posts: 660	Good to hear your okay. Often it seems as if we only learn when there are repercussions but its better than not learning at all. I wonder if there's a way to learn without repercussions. Is it rude to ask for pics of x-rays? Pics of x-rays? :P Have a speedy recovery bud.

December 15th, 2012, 09:50 PM	#15
KylerT ninjette.org member Name: Kyler Location: Tallahassee FL Join Date: Oct 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R ( totaled but alive in memory ) 03 R6 Posts: 20	I have the X-ray pictures in a folder I have to take to the clinic Monday. I have no idea how I would upload the pics though?

December 15th, 2012, 10:10 PM	#16
skilletmo InfoWhore Name: Melashi Location: 75081 Join Date: Oct 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250 StreetFighter ~~~~ 2005 KTM 450 EXC Posts: 628	Pics of the bike when you can and the damage on you! __________________________________________________ Everyone, go buy a dirtbike hurry

December 16th, 2012, 01:57 AM	#20
EsrTek ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Eric Location: Murfreesboro, TN Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): '13 300 Posts: A lot.	Sorry to hear of your get off... hope you recover quickly and get bike fixed. Out of curiosity, did you have the IRC tires at time of crash? __________________________________________________ My replies are intended for street riding only, plz do not provide track only replies. Visit my new MotoVlog Channel !!

December 16th, 2012, 10:00 AM	#24
KylerT ninjette.org member Name: Kyler Location: Tallahassee FL Join Date: Oct 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R ( totaled but alive in memory ) 03 R6 Posts: 20	Good idea about using the window for the pictures and last night I went down the same hill in my car and entered my neighborhood. I must have been doing well over 15 mph. 15 mph felt like usual so I figure realistically I was doing 25-35 and no the BT-45 Bridgestone tires

December 16th, 2012, 11:57 AM	#27
csmith12 The Corner Whisperer Name: Chris (aka Reactor) Location: Northern KY Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much. MOTY 2015, MOTM - Nov '12, Nov '13	Shoulder injuries suck too. Took me 2 years to get back to "normal" and I didn't even have broken bones. Just a torn ACL. I still have some numbness in mine. Best of luck and stick to your PT. __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

December 16th, 2012, 01:30 PM	#33
KylerT ninjette.org member Name: Kyler Location: Tallahassee FL Join Date: Oct 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R ( totaled but alive in memory ) 03 R6 Posts: 20	Hey that looks like me

December 16th, 2012, 01:39 PM	#34
allanoue ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Al Location: York, Pa Join Date: Dec 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja 300..............2008 Ninja 500-sold...2009 Ninja 250-Crashed Posts: Too much. MOTM - Sep '14

December 16th, 2012, 02:51 PM	#35
cuong-nutz RIP Alex Name: Cuong Location: Houston, TX Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): '10 250r, '09 265r Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 2	If you're not learning, you're not living! Sucks you went down and suffered injuries. May you heal up soon and get back on the horse! Just learn from it and grow __________________________________________________ HalfFast Racing Team Serving Greater Houston Area Riders:WFO Riders MotoHouston HPC CMRA Ride Smart Fastline Lone Star Track Days

December 16th, 2012, 04:41 PM	#36
Firehorse ninjette.org sage Name: Ms.T, Queen of the Night Location: Ontario, Canada Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Ninja 250 Posts: 938	Sorry to hear about this as your first post - glad you're sort of okay and gutsy to post up your mistakes. Sometimes I feel like I'm beating a dead horse talking about gear and practicing. Your post is much more effective - nice job sharing it. Thanks and speedy recovery.

December 16th, 2012, 05:43 PM	#38
Whiskey ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Morgan Location: A city twinned with Kawasaki Join Date: Nov 2011 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250, 2010 STR 675 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 1	Welcome to the ****ed up shoulder club, I bounced down the road at 50mph almost 3 years ago, severely dislocated my shoulder & it only stopped hurting about 18 months in, still acts up occasionally. Physio/rehab exercises hurt like a mofo... Ride safe

December 17th, 2012, 09:45 AM	#39
GearMonkey ninjette.org guru Name: Scott Location: Atlanta Join Date: Sep 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250R Posts: 363	Sucks to hear about your wreck. Heal up quick!

January 1st, 2013, 06:21 AM	#40
akima Nooblet Name: Akima Location: England Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Ninja 250R FI Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 5 MOTM - Oct '13	Heal up soon. Why haven't you posted before now?!! You seem like a friendly dude: ninjette.org needs your friendly vibes Also... don't brake hard and turn and definitely don't lock up the rear wheel and then try to turn!!! (though I'm sure @massacremasses with his supamoto and dirt bikes will disagree!)

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