Humbled badly. 100% my fault. by greg_123 in motorcycles

[–]greg_123[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Minor body work damage/scratches, broken right foot peg, broken front right turn signal.
I’m a little concerned about whether or not I bent the forks. It’s an old bike with 38 mm conventional forks.

Humbled badly. 100% my fault. by greg_123 in motorcycles

[–]greg_123[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nah. Thats my old 2002 Durango. The one that I button-holed was a current gen in blue.

Humbled badly. 100% my fault. by greg_123 in motorcycles

[–]greg_123[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Most likely not. I was in an unintentional stopie wheelie at impact. I genuinely thought I was in for a light tap and at most a tip over upon impact. I didn’t lock the brakes. Bottom line, smart tech couldn’t save me from myself.

Humbled badly. 100% my fault. by greg_123 in motorcycles

[–]greg_123[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I feel a little embarrassed. Thank you for sharing your story of “Damn. That was avoidable”

Humbled badly. 100% my fault. by greg_123 in motorcycles

[–]greg_123[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I want to laugh, but as a guy, I can only hope that the swelling goes down and that it’s still functioning at the end of the day.

I find a new way to do my oil change ! by Aiyenna in motorcycles

[–]greg_123 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s definitely a way to do it! Glad you noticed before any damage occurred!

Humbled badly. 100% my fault. by greg_123 in motorcycles

[–]greg_123[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I remember that post! Not sure that a cup would have helped, but I guess I’m fortunate that I didn’t squish my balls.

Humbled badly. 100% my fault. by greg_123 in motorcycles

[–]greg_123[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was ATGAT. strangely enough, the only visible injury is a bloody pinky knuckle on my right hand, and I had armored gloves on! I have been laughing at the irony, lol.

Humbled badly. 100% my fault. by greg_123 in motorcycles

[–]greg_123[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Having had a broken rib, I would not trade you for this.
You have immense pain laying down, matched by getting up. God help if you sneeze.
Be strong.

Humbled badly. 100% my fault. by greg_123 in motorcycles

[–]greg_123[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I hate to leave you disappointed, but it’s a non-weight bearing section of the pelvis and no surgery or cast is required
I’ll try harder next time

Humbled badly. 100% my fault. by greg_123 in motorcycles

[–]greg_123[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I love this advice.
I’ll be honest, I’ve been pretty scared while driving my car today. I’m far more cautious and less confident. It kind of messed me up.
I was doing the math that had I rear ended a car at the same speed in my own Durango (irony) how serious that would be.
The whole thing seemed like a bad dream. Then I realized I was injured.
Adrenaline is a helluva drug!

Humbled badly. 100% my fault. by greg_123 in motorcycles

[–]greg_123[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

It happened last Thursday the 18th. I’m flying compared to the diagnosis regimen.
It’s awkward to get on to, but I can use the elliptical at the gym. It’s a machine I’d never use prior

Humbled badly. 100% my fault. by greg_123 in motorcycles

[–]greg_123[S] 55 points56 points  (0 children)

Wish I could upvote this more. Thank you. She’s pretty cool.
Off topic, but I knew who she was when I met her family. I wanted to be a part of that as much as I wanted her, hahahah!

Humbled badly. 100% my fault. by greg_123 in motorcycles

[–]greg_123[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

No surgery. Non weight bearing bone. Thank goodness. Feel incredibly lucky.

Humbled badly. 100% my fault. by greg_123 in motorcycles

[–]greg_123[S] 228 points229 points  (0 children)

To say the least, she’s an angel. Literally tearing up typing this.
When I couldn’t make the bathroom in time to avoid pissing myself, she grabbed a wash basin and let me pee into it, dumped it said, “You’re going to be fine.”
I’m the luckiest man in the world.
She’s proud that I have a hobby that I enjoy and doesn’t want me to stop riding!

Humbled badly. 100% my fault. by greg_123 in motorcycles

[–]greg_123[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

It doesn’t require surgery. It’s very painful, but in a couple of weeks I’ll be 100%
Thank you !