End of Riding Season

gofs99 · 08-04-2009, 10:56 PM

Unfortunately my riding season has come to a halt. Fortunately my girlfriend and I will still be around for the next riding season. We were just west of Lena, IL when I took my eye off the road for a split second and crossed the yellow line coming out of a corner. There was a van heading at us and there was no time to correct, so it was either the van or the ditch. It didn't take long once I hit the gravel on the side of the road and the wet grass of the ditch that we were both thrown from the bike. Luckily she has a fractured clavicle and I have a fractured ankle and both have some road rash. I am thankful that we are both home and mending.

Luckily my guardian angel was riding with me on Sunday, I hope that each one of you stays safe out there and remember to never ride faster than your angel can fly.
John

phenrichs · 08-05-2009, 09:49 AM

Heal fast brother. So is the bike a total loss? Do I sense a new nomad or voyager in your future? I see a silver lining.

gofs99 · 08-05-2009, 10:23 AM

No, from what I seen the bike just has some cosmetic damage on the right side as we slid down the ditch. The bike did not flip or anything and was still upright leaning on the engine guards on the right side against the ditch. Of course I was already looking at the new voyager for us anyway so we could do longer trips in more comfort. All is on hold for the remainder of the year now however.

pirate · 08-05-2009, 11:21 AM

Glad to hear neither of you are severely injured. Heal quickly, and look forward to next year!

baddad · 08-05-2009, 08:12 PM

I hope you have a speedy recovery.

**glwilson** · 08-09-2009, 03:29 PM

Wow... that is scary stuff!

Glad to hear you both are okay John. Keep us informed.

**scion0** · 08-09-2009, 10:13 PM

It amazes me how fast things can happen... glad to hear you two are doing well.

**biscuitsngravy** · 08-09-2009, 11:16 PM

Sorry for your mishap, John. Best wishes for a fast recovery. Hang in there. BnG

roadman · 08-10-2009, 12:08 PM

Glad to see your ok......best wishes

gofs99 · 08-10-2009, 10:08 PM

Thank you all for the well wishes. We got the bike back on Friday and my friend was able to fire it up and drive it from the garage it was being stored in onto the trailer. So it is only some cosmetic damage with the right mirror I broke off with my head, turn signal, the engine guard is bent up, and the bag on the right side will not close now. Slowly over the next couple of weeks I will work on it as the leg heals. Who knows, there might still be some riding left before the season is done.

**glwilson** · 08-10-2009, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by gofs99

Thank you all for the well wishes. We got the bike back on Friday and my friend was able to fire it up and drive it from the garage it was being stored in onto the trailer. So it is only some cosmetic damage with the right mirror I broke off with my head, turn signal, the engine guard is bent up, and the bag on the right side will not close now. Slowly over the next couple of weeks I will work on it as the leg heals. Who knows, there might still be some riding left before the season is done.

Just glad to hear you are around to talk about it. Bikes can be eventually replaced -- you (and your's) cannot.

Look forward to riding with you again soon! Just get ahold of me when you're ready.

08-04-2009, 10:56 PM	#1
gofs99 Jr. Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Rockford, Illinois Posts: 41	End of Riding Season Unfortunately my riding season has come to a halt. Fortunately my girlfriend and I will still be around for the next riding season. We were just west of Lena, IL when I took my eye off the road for a split second and crossed the yellow line coming out of a corner. There was a van heading at us and there was no time to correct, so it was either the van or the ditch. It didn't take long once I hit the gravel on the side of the road and the wet grass of the ditch that we were both thrown from the bike. Luckily she has a fractured clavicle and I have a fractured ankle and both have some road rash. I am thankful that we are both home and mending. Luckily my guardian angel was riding with me on Sunday, I hope that each one of you stays safe out there and remember to never ride faster than your angel can fly. John Login or Register to Remove Ads
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08-05-2009, 09:49 AM	#2
phenrichs Sr. Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Sioux Falls, SD Posts: 2,498	End of Riding Season Heal fast brother. So is the bike a total loss? Do I sense a new nomad or voyager in your future? I see a silver lining.
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08-05-2009, 10:23 AM	#3
gofs99 Jr. Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Rockford, Illinois Posts: 41	End of Riding Season No, from what I seen the bike just has some cosmetic damage on the right side as we slid down the ditch. The bike did not flip or anything and was still upright leaning on the engine guards on the right side against the ditch. Of course I was already looking at the new voyager for us anyway so we could do longer trips in more comfort. All is on hold for the remainder of the year now however.
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08-05-2009, 11:21 AM	#4
pirate Sr. Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: North Dakota Posts: 1,865	End of Riding Season Glad to hear neither of you are severely injured. Heal quickly, and look forward to next year!
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08-05-2009, 08:12 PM	#5
baddad Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Huntley Illinois Posts: 53	End of Riding Season I hope you have a speedy recovery. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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08-09-2009, 03:29 PM	#6
glwilson Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: North Central Illinois Posts: 8,575	End of Riding Season Wow... that is scary stuff! Glad to hear you both are okay John. Keep us informed. __________________ "During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act." "You can have your own opinion, but not your own facts." *Former VBA NCR Assist Regional Leader* Formerly: 2004 1500FI Bronze Nomad: 2009 & 2014 HD Ultra Current Rides: 2017 HD Ultra Limited & 2011 Can Am Spyder RTS-SE Attended: VBA National Rallies 2009, 2011, 2015; VBA/NCR Regional Rally 2010, 12, 14, 16 and several rides throughout with regional members. VBA Member #652 HOG Member #3935417
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08-09-2009, 10:13 PM	#7
scion0 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Peoria, Illinois Posts: 1,507	End of Riding Season It amazes me how fast things can happen... glad to hear you two are doing well. __________________ ___________________ Mike "Scion0" VBA#: 0097 Former VBA North Central Asst Regional Leader St Jude Rides Peoria to Memphis Rider Retired MSgt, USAF (1979 -99) "Don't sweat the small stuff, and it's all small stuff!" Current ride: 2012 H-D Ultra FLHTCU (Black) Past ride: 2007 Black Nomad
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08-09-2009, 11:16 PM	#8
biscuitsngravy Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Gowrie, IA Posts: 803	End of Riding Season Sorry for your mishap, John. Best wishes for a fast recovery. Hang in there. BnG __________________ Dave Mills AKA BiscuitsNGravy 2006 Vulcan Nomad "BiscuitsNGravy" Kawanow #150 Vietnam @ Jan67-Jan68 Retired USAF Patriot Guard Riders/American Legion #431
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08-10-2009, 12:08 PM	#9
roadman Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Washington Illinois Posts: 307	End of Riding Season Glad to see your ok......best wishes
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08-10-2009, 10:08 PM	#10
gofs99 Jr. Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Rockford, Illinois Posts: 41	End of Riding Season Thank you all for the well wishes. We got the bike back on Friday and my friend was able to fire it up and drive it from the garage it was being stored in onto the trailer. So it is only some cosmetic damage with the right mirror I broke off with my head, turn signal, the engine guard is bent up, and the bag on the right side will not close now. Slowly over the next couple of weeks I will work on it as the leg heals. Who knows, there might still be some riding left before the season is done.
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