December 4th, 2010, 12:43 AM | #1 |
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WRECKED. "A ghost is all that's left..."
Two days ago I slammed into a car while on my bike. (keep in mind there's no winter on Guam.) I won't go into detail because from what i do know and can remember it's all said in my testimonial video.
PLEASE wear a helmet. I'm alive today because I wore mine!
Link to original page on YouTube.
Link to original page on YouTube.
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December 4th, 2010, 02:16 AM | #2 |
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Wow! Glad you're still here and made it through. Thanks for sharing with us as well. Any word on a replacement?
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December 4th, 2010, 04:46 AM | #3 |
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lol i'm not even thinking of a replacement right now, but more concentrating on making sure i can even think straight. the doctor said my "decision making skills" may be off for the next 2 weeks, which i'm guessing is common with concussions.
as soon as I get the police report... CHA-CHING!!!! which will probably leave me only with a few bucks after paying everything off
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December 4th, 2010, 05:57 AM | #4 |
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Sorry to here of your accident. Thank goodness for gear. Get well soon.
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December 4th, 2010, 06:24 AM | #5 |
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Adam, I am very happy that you made it through that crash. You certainly present a good argument for ATGATT. It is a powerful testimonial that anyone riding should see. What got you through, is your intelligence (thankfully preserved by a good helmet) and some intervention from the Lord. After one has had a near death experience, it helps to try to relax--even meditate. Often this sort of experience becomes a pivotal stage in one's life. Certainly, if one is a person of faith, this is a signpost that says the Lord has something in mind for you. That is often the case. By the sound of your testimonial, you'll get through this concussion fine. Thank you for sharing.
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December 4th, 2010, 06:34 AM | #6 |
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This is a bold testament of how even a 250 is still capable of ending your life. Many people like to scoff away and say that it could been of preventable. Not always in all situations.
So sorry about the bike, and your concussions. Thankfully, you did not turn up any worse for us to hear. |
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December 4th, 2010, 06:38 AM | #7 |
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Get well soon
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December 4th, 2010, 09:52 AM | #8 |
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Glad your ok, take your time, get better and decide what to do next after some time has passed. Once again, glad your ok!
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December 4th, 2010, 09:52 AM | #9 |
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Wow dude, that sucks, but what matters is that your okay, a bike is replacable, a life is'nt. I hope you get healed up fast!
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December 4th, 2010, 10:43 AM | #10 |
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first off glad to hear that u are ok , sorry about the bike ,things will work out ok for u i hope
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December 4th, 2010, 12:17 PM | #11 |
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You have but one life. Bikes come and go. I am glad your ok. Get well soon.
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December 4th, 2010, 12:55 PM | #12 |
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Thanks for sharing your story, bro. Glad to see you are intact and alive.
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December 4th, 2010, 12:55 PM | #13 |
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Thanks for sharing. Hopefully the video and telling the story was cathartic and that you are back on top very soon.
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December 4th, 2010, 01:29 PM | #14 |
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Get well soon!
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December 4th, 2010, 01:40 PM | #15 |
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glad you're okay bro, give you a reason to start a project bike now
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December 4th, 2010, 01:56 PM | #16 |
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glad you are okay, and thanks for sharing your story. I hope you get better soon!
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December 4th, 2010, 07:25 PM | #17 |
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Thank you for sharing and glad to hear you are ok. Get well soon and just relax for a few months. Decisions on a new bike can wait for now
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December 4th, 2010, 10:21 PM | #18 |
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Hope you get well soon.
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December 5th, 2010, 01:26 AM | #19 |
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Thank you everyone for the kind words of encouragement. I didn't realize how lucky I am to only walk away with just a concussion! (Thank you God!!!) It doesn't really matter how many cc's is in your bike, but when you hit your head hard enough, it's all the same.
Everything still seems a bit hazy till now. I'm guessing my short term memory is shot to hell for now, because I even have a hard time remembering a few things that happened yesterday. I'd like to use video games to pass time while i'm off from work, but this damned thumb splint I have on is in the way
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December 5th, 2010, 08:22 AM | #20 |
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Yo Adam,
Bro, I'm glad to see you are alive and well. Was this over by Harmon Loop? I remember hearing about it on the radio. I'm happy to see you are still with us and get better soon. |
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December 5th, 2010, 10:19 AM | #21 |
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no way! on the radio, huh? yup that was me. you know the turn past the soccer field that goes in to the dededo flea maket area? that's where it happened. the guy tried making a left hand turn and stopped in the middle of the road.
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December 5th, 2010, 11:13 PM | #22 |
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Glad you're still alive. All I can say is get well and I hope this doesn't permanently deter you from riding again.
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December 6th, 2010, 12:23 AM | #23 |
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Wrecked
Really, really glad you're still with us. Borrow a friend's ride. It will quicken the healing of the nerves. A friend kept putting off getting back on. He never did. Always vocal about riding again but only in his dreams. Ride safe.
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December 6th, 2010, 08:34 AM | #24 |
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Adam, Sounds like you are recovering nicely. Things will feel a bit scrambled for a while--that's normal. With concussions, many patients report feeling better wearing sunglasses--ask me how I know. Never crashed a motorcycle, but crashed a lot bicycle racing. Keep us posted on your progress.
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December 6th, 2010, 10:43 AM | #25 | |
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December 6th, 2010, 12:42 PM | #26 |
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I'm glad to hear that you are okay and recovering. Best of LUCK
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December 6th, 2010, 02:47 PM | #27 |
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Sorry, Forgot to mention that--same same as a hangover--It's the brain healing itself from having its chemistry upset. Concussions upset one's chemistry a bit.
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December 6th, 2010, 04:22 PM | #28 |
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Sorry to hear about your accident, but I am glad that you are ok.
Thank you for posting your video. Its a very good reminder to all of us that gear can save your life. Heal well and heal soon.
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December 14th, 2010, 02:30 AM | #29 |
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I had a nearmiss the other day because somebody in a Ford Explorer decided to stop halfway rather than commit to the turn or stay stopped. Nervous, indecisive drivers give me the chills, especially my little brother who recently started driving.
Hopefully, it won't be your last bike and the best part is that you are alive to make that decision to ride again. Wishing you a speedy recovery of both body and mind. |
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December 14th, 2010, 08:52 AM | #30 |
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Distracted drivers scare the hell out of me. Just this morning a woman talking on her cell phone ran into me with her grocery cart. We are even moving targets in the grocery store.
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December 14th, 2010, 12:53 PM | #31 |
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December 14th, 2010, 01:11 PM | #32 |
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December 17th, 2010, 09:26 AM | #33 |
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Ok everyone, quick update.
Everything seems to be back to normal with my brain (at least I hope so). It feels like nothing happened to begin with. SO...I kept harassing the insurance company of the idiot who smacked into me with his Nissan Quest. It turns out, that there IS a motorcycle God. I had a feeling that the assistant claims manager would be as cheap as possible and consult kelly blue book to determine the "value" of my bike. Which he did. So he looks up the bike not knowing squat about motorcycles and engine displacements. I'm guessing because he searched "EX250JAFA" instead of "2010 kawasaki ninja 250R" He didn't get a hit in the search results on KBB. But as I already know what to type when searching, the bike comes out to around $3K. which barely comes out to me scraping by on breaking even on what i paid for. I get a phone call today from the manager with him being crazy confused saying..."um...your bike 'EX250JAFA' isn't showing on KBB. There's multiple bikes showing up. Is it a 650R? ZX-6, or ZX-14?" I just hope I don't jinx myself by pre-celebrating that he thinks my bike is worth 8k. Hopefully he won't be thorough and i'll be able to get that check by next wednesday
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December 17th, 2010, 09:32 AM | #34 |
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oh yeah, and before he went to inspect the bike the insurance guy asks me, "if it's fixable, would you want to fix it?"
I told him, "that bike was hit so hard, my testicles left an indent on the gas tank. you tell me if that's fixable." He calls me back 4 hours later after inspection and says "wow..."
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December 17th, 2010, 10:13 AM | #35 |
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nothing like testicular indentation to describe something, ouch
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December 17th, 2010, 11:02 AM | #36 |
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December 17th, 2010, 11:29 AM | #37 |
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LOL Insurance!
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December 17th, 2010, 11:52 AM | #38 |
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Get a lawyer and get some medical payment too?
Speedy recovery. |
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December 17th, 2010, 12:07 PM | #39 |
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Cars and bike can be replaced, but you can't! Glad to hear you're okay. Don't forget you should get compensation to pay for the bike, medical, and also other future problems. Most claims can stay open for 2 years.
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December 18th, 2010, 01:30 AM | #40 |
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well, my medical bills will be covered as I took pictures of all bruising and all. still havent filed for the bodily injury claims and lost income because my medical bills are still being processed and haven't been sent to me yet.
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