Mike Stewart Posted January 12, 2006 Posted January 12, 2006 Good on gas, had it up to 20 mph, revs to 100 rpm+, handles great Mike
richard100t Posted January 12, 2006 Posted January 12, 2006 And I was expecting to see a new Ducati photo :!: It must suck being hurt with all those fancy Italian motorcycles just sitting in the garage.
v50man Posted January 13, 2006 Posted January 13, 2006 Damn, Mike -- I missed something. Thought I was the only gimp on the forum. What happened? v50 (FOUR bikes in the garage awaiting the healing of their master).
Mike Stewart Posted January 13, 2006 Author Posted January 13, 2006 Well, I think I was the first gimp or as my wife calls me gimpy. Just about 4 months ago, I had a slight meeting with the tarmac when doing a intermediate track school. I guess I failed the class I was mid point in turn 13 at Thunderhill Raceway in California, accelerating hard for exit speed and pushing my bike up to get more traction on exit while (one of the earlier classes), aiming my eyes down the back straight. I heard my engine rpm scream, so I thought to my self, no problem, my rear tire is spinning, the bike felt stable and was pointed down the straight. I saw a flash of green in front of my face (my bike) and then pavement (can you say, high speed lowside). My body tumbled and slid 150 feet past the bike. I just layed flat on my back, It felt like the wind was knocked out of me but the pain felt way deeper. I could move my arms and feet which I thought was a good sign. I could see my bike down at the exit of turn 13 in the middle of the track and I was in the middle of the track 150 down the straight. Help was there quick and they helped me up, I actually walked to the meat wagon, but from that point on, I could stand but I could not take any steps. The good news, I was still alive, the bad news, 4 fractures in my pelvis and three broken ribs. So, fractures healed, more physical therapy till everything is well. Yes, I have been out on my bikes for some short rides. Felt weird at first, but now it feels fine. Mike Damn, Mike -- I missed something. Thought I was the only gimp on the forum. What happened? v50 (FOUR bikes in the garage awaiting the healing of their master). 74232[/snapback]
tomsp Posted January 13, 2006 Posted January 13, 2006 good to hear Mike... crashes are like life in super slow-mo..... Nothing like a little PT to let you know you're alive... Keep mending man.
callison Posted January 13, 2006 Posted January 13, 2006 Good on gas, had it up to 20 mph, revs to 100 rpm+, handles great Mike 74225[/snapback] Ya gonna mount soft bags or hard bags on that beast Mike?
Mike Stewart Posted January 13, 2006 Author Posted January 13, 2006 Ahh, So it does look like you picked up new pipes for the Duck. Did you get them through Modesto Ducati? Very nice to meet a fello Guzziest there. Mike good to hear Mike... crashes are like life in super slow-mo..... Nothing like a little PT to let you know you're alive... Keep mending man. 74249[/snapback]
Mike Stewart Posted January 13, 2006 Author Posted January 13, 2006 Carl, I don't know what bags I want yet, I just may keep the look Nakid . One good thing so far, I have yet to be passed by any vehicle Mike Ya gonna mount soft bags or hard bags on that beast Mike? 74250[/snapback]
Frenchbob Posted January 13, 2006 Posted January 13, 2006 Good on gas, had it up to 20 mph, revs to 100 rpm+, handles great Mike 74225[/snapback] I can't see it in your list of bikes. Which one is it?
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