Ouch on 6-13-09

Strider · June 13th, 2009, 04:26 PM

Well, on my way back from South Mountain in Burke County in NC
I went down.
I hit some gravel in a turn
Bike is bad scored up on left side and turn signal was torn off.
Also, bike will not start.
I broke my left shoulder.
no road rash or anything, but slid 20 feet
but was wearing full gear, so I was saved that pain
but the broken shoulder is enough pain right now.
My bike is 50 miles away and sitting in a strangers yard.
but they seemed like they were very nice people.
My friend John's son saw me go down in the hairpin turn
so they came back to help me out
several others stopped to help as well.

just wanted to let everyone know I was alive though
pics to follow when I can get the bike home

Alan

ninjablk08 · June 13th, 2009, 04:33 PM

rest up , glad you r doing well, and get your bike soon

M-Oorb · June 13th, 2009, 04:39 PM

That's the bad part about gear...you go down,get messed up, but don't have the war scars to show for it!

But seriously...glad your ok,a broken bone will heal a bike can be fixed. Just wait a couple weeks,get started on those repairs on hop back on!
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kkim · June 13th, 2009, 04:53 PM

Elfling · June 13th, 2009, 05:01 PM

x2. So sorry to hear it Strider- get well soon. Hope the not starting is just some wiring, fingers crossed.

noche_caliente · June 13th, 2009, 05:17 PM

Alan - I am sorry to hear of your accident! Was it the collar bone or the humerus?
I hope you feel better soon. Don't forget to keep ice on it!

Strider · June 13th, 2009, 06:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by noche_caliente

Alan - I am sorry to hear of your accident! Was it the collar bone or the humerus?
I hope you feel better soon. Don't forget to keep ice on it!

It's the humerus , and it hurts like a !@#$%

noche_caliente · June 13th, 2009, 06:16 PM

Are you right handed at least? I know they probably gave you the heavy-duty pain killers, but I've always found that taking 800 mg of ibuprofen every 8 hours, or 600 mg every 6 hours was the best bet for me. Lots of times they give you percocet which is acetaminophen based and doesn't help get rid of the swelling, but the ibuprofen will get the swelling out which will help with the pain.
Good luck with the healing, and getting used to typing with 1 hand

BlueRaven · June 13th, 2009, 06:44 PM

Glad your alive. Hope you heal fast.

zartan · June 13th, 2009, 06:50 PM

OUCH

lockie · June 13th, 2009, 08:24 PM

Glad your in fairly good shape. A cracked shoulder blade is no fun and will be a constant reminder of the event. Take heart though. What ever the cause of the accident you did a lot of things right to make it through it all. It makes you stronger.

Take care

addy126 · June 13th, 2009, 09:04 PM

Glad the gear held up and you walked away from it all. Makes each one of us stronger and "smarter" for the next situation that may loom ahead.

miks · June 13th, 2009, 09:11 PM

Good luck with the shoulder and bike! Hope all goes well.

Nickds7 · June 13th, 2009, 09:54 PM

Ouch, glad your alright. atgatt ftw.

Strider · June 14th, 2009, 04:05 AM

@ noche_caliente : Lucky for me, I am right handed. They gave me vicodin, but the ibuprofen sounds like a good idea. I need something to reduce the swelling. I'll call my doc to make sure it's ok to take it though, just to be safe. Hardly slept last night, maybe 3 hours all in all.

ATGATT forever. That's my motto.

bike update : The people that I had to leave my bike with are wonderful people! The guy loaded my bike up on his little Mazda truck all by himself, and drove 48 miles to bring it to me! And he refused to take any money for it, I had to almost argue with him to get him to take gas money at least. It turns out he rides dirt bikes, but had a crash on a street bike 5 years ago, and tore up his left shoulder as well. He said he was just glad that he could help me out, it was his return on someone who helped him. So I will pay it forward for anyone I see who needs help in the future.

Will post pics of bike this afternoon.

Thanks for the well wishes everyone, it means a lot to me!!!

talldrink · June 14th, 2009, 05:03 AM

Sorry to hear about your unfortunate accident Alan. Feel better soon.

Nice to hear that there are still nice people out there with a genuine concern for others.

CC Cowboy · June 14th, 2009, 05:37 AM

crashin sux, don't ride on days you're goin to crash

andrewwoo · June 14th, 2009, 06:44 AM

wow man! glad youre ok.. its just a bike. and its repairable.. no worries!

Elfling · June 14th, 2009, 06:57 AM

Awww...I'm so glad you had some nice people helping out. Get well soon

I'm taking ibuprofen during the day and vicodin at night to sleep, just fyi. They should be fine; just don't take them together at the same time, Vicodin usually has acetaminophen or occasionally ibuprofen in it so you don't want to double-dose.

Grn99Kawi · June 14th, 2009, 07:17 AM

Glad you are okay (relatively). Feel better soon. more than likely the bike flooded out causing it to not start.. it might start up today though.

Snake · June 14th, 2009, 07:41 AM

Alan I am very sorry to hear about your crash but at least you are allright.

noche_caliente · June 14th, 2009, 07:49 AM

A correction on what Becca said-
Vicodin is acetaminophen and hydrocodone, where Vicoprofen is ibuprofen and hydrocodone.
Same goes for Pecocet and Percodan except it is oxycodone rather than hydrocodone, and Percodan is aspirin rather than ibuprofen.

Nemy · June 14th, 2009, 07:56 AM

ouch sorry to hear about the crash man. Hope you heal up quick and get that ninja back on the road.

Quote:

Originally Posted by noche_caliente

A correction on what Becca said-
Vicodin is acetaminophen and hydrocodone, where Vicoprofen is ibuprofen and hydrocodone.
Same goes for Pecocet and Percodan except it is oxycodone rather than hydrocodone, and Percodan is aspirin rather than ibuprofen.

are you a doctor or a drug dealer?!

noche_caliente · June 14th, 2009, 08:06 AM

Neither- I'm someone who has dislocated my knees more times than I care to count and had many knee surgeries - I refuse to take anything stronger than ibuprofen once I learned what was in that stuff.
Oxycodone is what's in Oxycontin - the only difference between it and Percocet is that Percocet is just combined with acetaminaphin or aspirin.
Hydrocodone, Oxycodone, and Codeine are all exactly the same except for one atom. It's a hydrogen in hydrocodone, a hydroxide in oxycodone (OH), and codeine has just a hydrogen, but one of the double-bonded oxygens is hydroxide.
All of them are closely related to heroine believe it or not...

TnNinjaGirl · June 14th, 2009, 06:45 PM

Ouch Alan.

Sorry you went down. Hope you heal quickly. Pat on the back for ATGATT.

CC Cowboy · June 14th, 2009, 06:53 PM

So let me get this straight; everyone is crashing just to get some prescription drugs? I find riding is a better high!

Sound Wave · June 14th, 2009, 07:58 PM

sorry to hear about your accident strider. hoping for a speedy and full recovery.

OldGuy · June 14th, 2009, 08:40 PM

Alan - sorry to hear about the crash. Rest up and get well. I know you will get a lot of opinions but take what you need to be free of the pain. When I had a part of my right lung removed due to lung cancer and I was concerned about the drugs my surgeon told me straight out "pain will only block your healing - I will not let you become addicted to anything". He was right. We will be thinking about you.

tinng321 · June 15th, 2009, 04:55 AM

sorry to hear of your accident. hope you recover soon..

Strider · June 15th, 2009, 07:55 AM

Hi everyone! and Thanks for the well wishes

I finally got pics of the damage to post. It's not as bad as I feared, but I was hustled away from the crash site to fast to get a good look, now is back in my yard....

I credit the Good-Luck Stealth Dragon I have on the windscreen for it not being as bad as it shgould have been ( THANKS CB !!! )

Have appt. with bone doc at 3pm today. Will update tonight.

But here are the pics ... all the dirt is still there from where I slid off the road, haven't washed anything yet. I feel so bad...

UPDATE : Bike still will not start and lights don't even come on ... must call mechanic tomorrow

Strider · June 15th, 2009, 10:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CC Cowboy

crashin sux, don't ride on days you're goin to crash

One of the guys I work with just called to give me this same advice ... lol

Cali619 · June 15th, 2009, 10:18 AM

Sorry to hear about the crash, hope you and the bike get back on the road again soon.

Strider · June 15th, 2009, 01:54 PM

Just got back from the Orthopedic Doctor...

first the good news -
I am not in a cast, but I still have to wear an immobilization sling and chest band, which is almost as uncomfortable as cast.
I will not require Surgery (as yet, unless the bone comes completely loose which isn't too likely the doctor said, but it could happen)
I can go back to work on Wednesday but I have to be on Light Duty for 4-6 weeks

Now the bad news -
I cannot use my left arm for anything for the next 4-6 weeks except very light duty with my hand only, nothing that requires full arm movement.
I am not allowed to drive at all for the next 4-6 weeks

I have to go back on the 22nd for more x-rays to determine if surgery will be needed then, which it shouldn't if I take care for the next few days.
Then I will start basic physical therapy 2 weeks after that. After a full 6 weeks if my arm is not back to 100% usage I will not be able to ride my motorcycle again until I go threw even more therapy!

ARGHH!

At least I'm alive ... sending my bike to the Kawasaki Hospital on Friday ...

BTW, my doctor told me NOT to take ibuprofen as there is a current medical study that says that it actually inhibits fractions from healing properly and in a timely manner if taken too often in the first weeks of the healing process. I was astounded.

He's got 31 years of experience, so I hope he knows his stuff, he was highly recommended to me.

So now I'm off to try and get soome rest, and hopefully my wife's nerves can calm down now, she's already lost all her nails over this.

Thanks again for the well wishes everyone

See you soon

CC Cowboy · June 15th, 2009, 06:39 PM

Those drugs will kill you one way or another. I broke my collar bone while at my grandfather's in IL one summer. The Doctor gave my a Tylenol and sent me on my way. I bought 3 cases of beer and drove home (to Boston). I actually was with a buddy who drove. I did the drinking.

zartan · June 15th, 2009, 08:07 PM

Stryder thanks for the update. I hope you heal quiclky and thanks for the tip on the ibpro. Also hope you get to avoid surgery entirely!!!

Lots of hope coming your way.

komohana · June 15th, 2009, 10:53 PM

strider you take care. hoping all the best for ya.
bike will be there when ya fixed...so get well bruddah!

Strider · June 16th, 2009, 05:28 PM

Some of you may have read in another thread that I am preparing to possibly have eye surgery .... well, not anytime soon now.

I just found out that my Eye Doctor was killed in a motorcycle crash the day before I had mine.
He was on vacation in Jacksonville, Florida and hit a concrete rail on his Gold Wing and was killed.

RIP : Dr. Randall Holland , a good doc and a damn fine gentleman ...

http://www.gastongazette.com/news/ho...f-patient.html

http://www.legacy.com/GastonGazette/...onId=128463043

noche_caliente · June 16th, 2009, 05:40 PM

How very sad for your community Alan. My thoughts are with you guys.

andrewwoo · June 16th, 2009, 08:00 PM

my prayers are you.

zartan · June 16th, 2009, 10:33 PM

holy cow that is just plain freaky, So sorry to hear this.

I think you need to burn some sage or something. Want only goodness for you and yours...
Again , sending good thoughts your way...

June 13th, 2009, 04:26 PM	#1
Strider Back on the Black! Name: Alan Location: Gastonia, North Carolina Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Kawasaki Ninja EX250 (Black) Posts: 831	Ouch on 6-13-09 Well, on my way back from South Mountain in Burke County in NC I went down. I hit some gravel in a turn Bike is bad scored up on left side and turn signal was torn off. Also, bike will not start. I broke my left shoulder. no road rash or anything, but slid 20 feet but was wearing full gear, so I was saved that pain but the broken shoulder is enough pain right now. My bike is 50 miles away and sitting in a strangers yard. but they seemed like they were very nice people. My friend John's son saw me go down in the hairpin turn so they came back to help me out several others stopped to help as well. just wanted to let everyone know I was alive though pics to follow when I can get the bike home Alan

June 13th, 2009, 04:33 PM	#2
ninjablk08 ninjette.org guru Name: oscar Location: antioch, ca (bay area) Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): blk ninja 250 2008 Posts: 391	rest up , glad you r doing well, and get your bike soon __________________________________________________ 2 bro CFSO, factory pro 3, hotbody DS , krayzie graphics rim tape, brake flasher, DIY fender chop, DIY flushmounts & LED rear, K&N filter, 15/43 Driven, DID race chain, air stuff removed, clipons

June 13th, 2009, 05:17 PM	#6
noche_caliente ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Kim Location: mundo de ensueño Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 250 Posts: A lot.	Alan - I am sorry to hear of your accident! Was it the collar bone or the humerus? I hope you feel better soon. Don't forget to keep ice on it! __________________________________________________ Progrip tank pad, blue rim stripes, blue Pazzos, Roaring Toyz lowering kit, Puig DB in dark smoke, Cortech sport tail, super mini tank, and saddlebags, OES swingarm spools and Intuitive frame sliders

June 13th, 2009, 06:16 PM	#8
noche_caliente ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Kim Location: mundo de ensueño Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 250 Posts: A lot.	Are you right handed at least? I know they probably gave you the heavy-duty pain killers, but I've always found that taking 800 mg of ibuprofen every 8 hours, or 600 mg every 6 hours was the best bet for me. Lots of times they give you percocet which is acetaminophen based and doesn't help get rid of the swelling, but the ibuprofen will get the swelling out which will help with the pain. Good luck with the healing, and getting used to typing with 1 hand __________________________________________________ Progrip tank pad, blue rim stripes, blue Pazzos, Roaring Toyz lowering kit, Puig DB in dark smoke, Cortech sport tail, super mini tank, and saddlebags, OES swingarm spools and Intuitive frame sliders

June 13th, 2009, 06:44 PM	#9
BlueRaven ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Lil One Location: NB Canada Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Ninja 250 Black Posts: A lot.	Glad your alive. Hope you heal fast. __________________________________________________ I'm not small, I'm fun sized

June 13th, 2009, 04:39 PM	#3
M-Oorb ninjette.org sage Name: Matt Location: South East Florida/Rutgers University Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2008 250r (Fastest Color) Posts: 914	That's the bad part about gear...you go down,get messed up, but don't have the war scars to show for it! But seriously...glad your ok,a broken bone will heal a bike can be fixed. Just wait a couple weeks,get started on those repairs on hop back on! Posted via Mobile Device

June 13th, 2009, 04:53 PM	#4
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.

June 13th, 2009, 05:01 PM	#5
Elfling ninjette.org guru Name: Becca Location: Clearwater, FL Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 03 Ninja 250, 02 CBR600 f4i Posts: 253	x2. So sorry to hear it Strider- get well soon. Hope the not starting is just some wiring, fingers crossed.

June 13th, 2009, 06:50 PM	#10
zartan ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: zartan Location: spam la Join Date: Oct 2008 Motorcycle(s): 08 250 R Posts: A lot.	OUCH __________________________________________________ "Don't let adverse facts stand in the way of a good decision" Colin Powell

June 13th, 2009, 08:24 PM	#11
lockie ninjette.org sage Name: don Location: Port Elgin NB Canada Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 blue ninja 250R Posts: 742	Glad your in fairly good shape. A cracked shoulder blade is no fun and will be a constant reminder of the event. Take heart though. What ever the cause of the accident you did a lot of things right to make it through it all. It makes you stronger. Take care

June 13th, 2009, 09:04 PM	#12
addy126 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: addy126 Location: Tx Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Kawasaki N-250 + '09 Vulcan 900 Classic Lt Posts: A lot.	Glad the gear held up and you walked away from it all. Makes each one of us stronger and "smarter" for the next situation that may loom ahead.

June 13th, 2009, 09:11 PM	#13
miks I'm lovin' it. Name: Mike Location: Melb, Australia Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Black 250R Posts: A lot.	Good luck with the shoulder and bike! Hope all goes well. __________________________________________________ Son: When I grow up I want to ride a motorbike. Father: You can't do both son.

June 13th, 2009, 09:54 PM	#14
Nickds7 ninjette.org guru Name: Nick Location: Sacramento, California. Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250r Posts: 379	Ouch, glad your alright. atgatt ftw.

June 14th, 2009, 04:05 AM	#15
Strider Back on the Black! Name: Alan Location: Gastonia, North Carolina Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Kawasaki Ninja EX250 (Black) Posts: 831	@ noche_caliente : Lucky for me, I am right handed. They gave me vicodin, but the ibuprofen sounds like a good idea. I need something to reduce the swelling. I'll call my doc to make sure it's ok to take it though, just to be safe. Hardly slept last night, maybe 3 hours all in all. ATGATT forever. That's my motto. bike update : The people that I had to leave my bike with are wonderful people! The guy loaded my bike up on his little Mazda truck all by himself, and drove 48 miles to bring it to me! And he refused to take any money for it, I had to almost argue with him to get him to take gas money at least. It turns out he rides dirt bikes, but had a crash on a street bike 5 years ago, and tore up his left shoulder as well. He said he was just glad that he could help me out, it was his return on someone who helped him. So I will pay it forward for anyone I see who needs help in the future. Will post pics of bike this afternoon. Thanks for the well wishes everyone, it means a lot to me!!!

June 14th, 2009, 05:03 AM	#16
talldrink ninjette.org guru Name: Deb Location: Philly Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): '09 ninja 250 (blue) Posts: 295	Sorry to hear about your unfortunate accident Alan. Feel better soon. Nice to hear that there are still nice people out there with a genuine concern for others. __________________________________________________ A woman is like a teabag; you never know how strong she is until she's in hot water!

June 14th, 2009, 05:37 AM	#17
CC Cowboy ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Whodat Location: Ware Is.,MA Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): I pass the wind! Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '13, Jun '14	crashin sux, don't ride on days you're goin to crash __________________________________________________ If everything seems under control; you're just not going fast enough!

June 14th, 2009, 06:44 AM	#18
andrewwoo WHEE! Name: Andrew Location: VA Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Black Kawi 250R Posts: 91	wow man! glad youre ok.. its just a bike. and its repairable.. no worries! __________________________________________________ 2009 Metallic Diablo Black Ninja 250R 6000K H7 HIDs \| Targa Fender Eliminator Pazzo Levers \| PROGRIP Tank Pad

June 14th, 2009, 06:57 AM	#19
Elfling ninjette.org guru Name: Becca Location: Clearwater, FL Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 03 Ninja 250, 02 CBR600 f4i Posts: 253	Awww...I'm so glad you had some nice people helping out. Get well soon I'm taking ibuprofen during the day and vicodin at night to sleep, just fyi. They should be fine; just don't take them together at the same time, Vicodin usually has acetaminophen or occasionally ibuprofen in it so you don't want to double-dose.

June 14th, 2009, 07:17 AM	#20
Grn99Kawi ninjette.org sage Name: A Location: Long Island, NY Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2000 Honda CBR600F4 (sold) 1999 Ninja 250 (sold) Posts: 586	Glad you are okay (relatively). Feel better soon. more than likely the bike flooded out causing it to not start.. it might start up today though. __________________________________________________ 2000 Honda CBR600F4 Silver and Red 1999 Kawi Racing Green Ninja 250 sold

June 14th, 2009, 07:41 AM	#21
Snake ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rick Location: Alexandria, Louisiana Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 Blue Ninja 250 Posts: Too much. MOTY - 2017, MOTM - Jan '19, Oct '16, May '14	Alan I am very sorry to hear about your crash but at least you are allright.

June 14th, 2009, 07:49 AM	#22
noche_caliente ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Kim Location: mundo de ensueño Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 250 Posts: A lot.	A correction on what Becca said- Vicodin is acetaminophen and hydrocodone, where Vicoprofen is ibuprofen and hydrocodone. Same goes for Pecocet and Percodan except it is oxycodone rather than hydrocodone, and Percodan is aspirin rather than ibuprofen. __________________________________________________ Progrip tank pad, blue rim stripes, blue Pazzos, Roaring Toyz lowering kit, Puig DB in dark smoke, Cortech sport tail, super mini tank, and saddlebags, OES swingarm spools and Intuitive frame sliders

June 14th, 2009, 08:06 AM	#24
noche_caliente ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Kim Location: mundo de ensueño Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 250 Posts: A lot.	Neither- I'm someone who has dislocated my knees more times than I care to count and had many knee surgeries - I refuse to take anything stronger than ibuprofen once I learned what was in that stuff. Oxycodone is what's in Oxycontin - the only difference between it and Percocet is that Percocet is just combined with acetaminaphin or aspirin. Hydrocodone, Oxycodone, and Codeine are all exactly the same except for one atom. It's a hydrogen in hydrocodone, a hydroxide in oxycodone (OH), and codeine has just a hydrogen, but one of the double-bonded oxygens is hydroxide. All of them are closely related to heroine believe it or not... __________________________________________________ Progrip tank pad, blue rim stripes, blue Pazzos, Roaring Toyz lowering kit, Puig DB in dark smoke, Cortech sport tail, super mini tank, and saddlebags, OES swingarm spools and Intuitive frame sliders

June 14th, 2009, 06:45 PM	#25
TnNinjaGirl Ms. Personality Name: CB Location: Murvill, TN Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): Depends on the week you ask Posts: A lot.	Ouch Alan. Sorry you went down. Hope you heal quickly. Pat on the back for ATGATT.

June 14th, 2009, 06:53 PM	#26
CC Cowboy ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Whodat Location: Ware Is.,MA Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): I pass the wind! Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '13, Jun '14	So let me get this straight; everyone is crashing just to get some prescription drugs? I find riding is a better high! __________________________________________________ If everything seems under control; you're just not going fast enough!

June 14th, 2009, 07:58 PM	#27
Sound Wave Ramen Rider Name: Gary Location: Honolulu, Hawaii Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2015 BMW R1200R, 08 Honda VFR800A (sold), 09 Ninja 250R (sold) Posts: A lot.	sorry to hear about your accident strider. hoping for a speedy and full recovery.

June 14th, 2009, 08:40 PM	#28
OldGuy Live Life Name: Don Location: Lincoln, NE Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Green SE Ninja 250 Posts: A lot.	Alan - sorry to hear about the crash. Rest up and get well. I know you will get a lot of opinions but take what you need to be free of the pain. When I had a part of my right lung removed due to lung cancer and I was concerned about the drugs my surgeon told me straight out "pain will only block your healing - I will not let you become addicted to anything". He was right. We will be thinking about you. __________________________________________________ - ATGATT - Scorpion EX700 Hi-Vis Helmet, First Gear MeshTek 3.0 Jacket, TourMaster Transition 2 Jacket and Flex Pants, Sidi Doha boots

June 15th, 2009, 04:55 AM	#29
tinng321 ninjette.org sage Name: Tin Location: NJ Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 08 black 250r (sold); '09 black zx6r Posts: 903	sorry to hear of your accident. hope you recover soon..

June 15th, 2009, 10:18 AM	#32
Cali619 Giggity Giggity Name: Ryam Location: San Diego Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): 08 ninja 250R aka Hiryu Posts: 481	Sorry to hear about the crash, hope you and the bike get back on the road again soon. __________________________________________________ Facebook DY Fender chop, Danmoto CB slip-on w/baffle, Airbox removed, Kleen-air removed, shimmed needles, Mikuni #117.5 Main jets, K&N RU-1822 air filter pods

June 15th, 2009, 01:54 PM	#33
Strider Back on the Black! Name: Alan Location: Gastonia, North Carolina Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Kawasaki Ninja EX250 (Black) Posts: 831	Update! Just got back from the Orthopedic Doctor... first the good news - I am not in a cast, but I still have to wear an immobilization sling and chest band, which is almost as uncomfortable as cast. I will not require Surgery (as yet, unless the bone comes completely loose which isn't too likely the doctor said, but it could happen) I can go back to work on Wednesday but I have to be on Light Duty for 4-6 weeks Now the bad news - I cannot use my left arm for anything for the next 4-6 weeks except very light duty with my hand only, nothing that requires full arm movement. I am not allowed to drive *at all* for the next 4-6 weeks I have to go back on the 22nd for more x-rays to determine if surgery will be needed then, which it shouldn't if I take care for the next few days. Then I will start basic physical therapy 2 weeks after that. After a full 6 weeks if my arm is not back to 100% usage I will not be able to ride my motorcycle again until I go threw even more therapy! ARGHH! At least I'm alive ... sending my bike to the Kawasaki Hospital on Friday ... BTW, my doctor told me NOT to take ibuprofen as there is a current medical study that says that it actually inhibits fractions from healing properly and in a timely manner if taken too often in the first weeks of the healing process. I was astounded. He's got 31 years of experience, so I hope he knows his stuff, he was highly recommended to me. So now I'm off to try and get soome rest, and hopefully my wife's nerves can calm down now, she's already lost all her nails over this. Thanks again for the well wishes everyone See you soon

June 15th, 2009, 06:39 PM	#34
CC Cowboy ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Whodat Location: Ware Is.,MA Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): I pass the wind! Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '13, Jun '14	Those drugs will kill you one way or another. I broke my collar bone while at my grandfather's in IL one summer. The Doctor gave my a Tylenol and sent me on my way. I bought 3 cases of beer and drove home (to Boston). I actually was with a buddy who drove. I did the drinking. __________________________________________________ If everything seems under control; you're just not going fast enough! Last futzed with by CC Cowboy; June 16th, 2009 at 06:44 PM.

June 15th, 2009, 08:07 PM	#35
zartan ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: zartan Location: spam la Join Date: Oct 2008 Motorcycle(s): 08 250 R Posts: A lot.	Stryder thanks for the update. I hope you heal quiclky and thanks for the tip on the ibpro. Also hope you get to avoid surgery entirely!!! Lots of hope coming your way. __________________________________________________ "Don't let adverse facts stand in the way of a good decision" Colin Powell

June 15th, 2009, 10:53 PM	#36
komohana ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Steve Location: Kekaha, Kauai HI Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 GSX-R 600 2003 EX250: Woodcraft Bars, Levers, Mirrors, Shim'd Mixture, Synthetic, '08 Rear Shock Posts: A lot.	strider you take care. hoping all the best for ya. bike will be there when ya fixed...so get well bruddah! __________________________________________________ Remember when sex was safe and motorcycles were dangerous?

June 16th, 2009, 05:28 PM	#37
Strider Back on the Black! Name: Alan Location: Gastonia, North Carolina Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Kawasaki Ninja EX250 (Black) Posts: 831	Some of you may have read in another thread that I am preparing to possibly have eye surgery .... well, not anytime soon now. I just found out that my Eye Doctor was killed in a motorcycle crash the day before I had mine. He was on vacation in Jacksonville, Florida and hit a concrete rail on his Gold Wing and was killed. RIP : Dr. Randall Holland , a good doc and a damn fine gentleman ... http://www.gastongazette.com/news/ho...f-patient.html http://www.legacy.com/GastonGazette/...onId=128463043

June 16th, 2009, 05:40 PM	#38
noche_caliente ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Kim Location: mundo de ensueño Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 250 Posts: A lot.	How very sad for your community Alan. My thoughts are with you guys. __________________________________________________ Progrip tank pad, blue rim stripes, blue Pazzos, Roaring Toyz lowering kit, Puig DB in dark smoke, Cortech sport tail, super mini tank, and saddlebags, OES swingarm spools and Intuitive frame sliders

June 16th, 2009, 08:00 PM	#39
andrewwoo WHEE! Name: Andrew Location: VA Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Black Kawi 250R Posts: 91	my prayers are you. __________________________________________________ 2009 Metallic Diablo Black Ninja 250R 6000K H7 HIDs \| Targa Fender Eliminator Pazzo Levers \| PROGRIP Tank Pad