Custer rider down

mrfuni · 06-22-2009, 10:10 AM

(This is discussed in the Motorcycle Related Topics board. Did not see it there before I started this thread).

Turned on my cell phone going to work this morning and had a text message from Ron (CoachA) as follows:

Mike (Ismet) is down. Hit a deer in Southern Ohio. He hurt his ankle but bike is toast.

No other info available at this time. Please send your prayers to him... Joe

**trip** · 06-22-2009, 10:57 AM

This is true....I received a call from Todd today confirming. Mike stayed in the ER last night with a broken ankle. They are making arrangements to rent him a car so he can get home.

God's speed Mike.

bigjohn · 06-22-2009, 03:20 PM

Dang! I was really hoping that we could make it through the whole ralley without an incident.

Hope the ankle heals well. The scoot can be replaced, the rider it irreplacable.

chainsaw · 06-22-2009, 04:56 PM

Mike, hope you heal fast. Prayers are with you. That really sucks, considering all the animals seen in Custer.

dabull · 06-22-2009, 05:04 PM

heal fast bro !

mrfuni · 06-22-2009, 06:09 PM

Strangely enough after leaving the farewell dinner Thursday night (sundown), I got to thinking about all the animals in the area and how they are more active during sunrise and sunset. Halfway between the park and Custer, a deer runs out in front of me and I had to slam the brakes and leave skid marks to avoid an accident. I couldn't get the thought out of my mind about all the riders leaving that night for the motel and at first light to head home, and all the deer, buffalo, goats, etc. near the roads.

And here Mike finds a deer in Southern Ohio....Heal fast Mike, unlucky to find the deer, lucky your injuries were minor.

phenrichs · 06-22-2009, 07:26 PM

I saw those marks. Glad you made it.

Mike, get well soon bro. Glad it was only a hoof. Those heal. Just do what the doc tells ya and you'll be up in no time.

**Cajunrider** · 06-22-2009, 09:11 PM

Mike, I'm sorry to hear of the accident. I hope you heal up quickly. Thank God you your injuries weren't worse. Prayers going your way for a speedy recovery.

unwind2 · 06-22-2009, 09:58 PM

Take care Mike.

bigjohn I was hoping the same thing...no incidents.

cactusjack · 06-22-2009, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Joe (mrfuni) #250

Strangely enough after leaving the farewell dinner Thursday night (sundown), I got to thinking about all the animals in the area and how they are more active during sunrise and sunset. Halfway between the park and Custer, a deer runs out in front of me and I had to slam the brakes and leave skid marks to avoid an accident. I couldn't get the thought out of my mind about all the riders leaving that night for the motel and at first light to head home, and all the deer, buffalo, goats, etc. near the roads.

And here Mike finds a deer in Southern Ohio....Heal fast Mike, unlucky to find the deer, lucky your injuries were minor.

I'm hoping those skid marks were left on the asphalt, Joe.

**Kawhead** · 06-22-2009, 11:00 PM

Well folks I'm home and tired. As mention before my beloved Nomad is toast. I'm so happy I got to take her on that trip, I really enjoyed that bike.

I sustained a broken ankle, one bone broken the other fractured, and I godda bad case of road rash on my right forearm.

Thank goodness I had Todd and Kawgirl wiff me. They are two 1st CLASS people and we very fortunate to have them as members of Kawanow. (As a lot off you already know)

Thanks you all for you thoughts prayers phone calls.

Folks, I'm tired,,,,,,, I'm on my second glass of wine and m eyes keep tearing up. so Im gonna lay down.

By the way I didn't tell my wife until I got home and she took it well.... So no angry sex for me

Hopefully later after it sinks in

**Kawhead** · 06-22-2009, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by cactusjack

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Originally Posted by Joe (mrfuni) #250

Strangely enough after leaving the farewell dinner Thursday night (sundown), I got to thinking about all the animals in the area and how they are more active during sunrise and sunset. Halfway between the park and Custer, a deer runs out in front of me and I had to slam the brakes and leave skid marks to avoid an accident. I couldn't get the thought out of my mind about all the riders leaving that night for the motel and at first light to head home, and all the deer, buffalo, goats, etc. near the roads.

And here Mike finds a deer in Southern Ohio....Heal fast Mike, unlucky to find the deer, lucky your injuries were minor.

I'm hoping those skid marks were left on the asphalt, Joe.

Todds got pictures of my skid marks to post.

**Idaho** · 06-22-2009, 11:10 PM

Ouch!! Man I am sooooo sorry to hear about this. Poor deer...

Just kidding. Mike, I'm glad that you only have broken bones. Too bad about the Nad though. Hopefully the insurance will cover it and you will be back in a saddle again soon.

Be well,
Idaho

mrfuni · 06-22-2009, 11:37 PM

Glad you're OK Mike!

dougster · 06-23-2009, 12:28 AM

I am glad it wasn't worse, Mike. Praying for you.

06-22-2009, 10:10 AM	#1
mrfuni Sr. Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Naples Florida Posts: 1,301	Custer rider down (This is discussed in the Motorcycle Related Topics board. Did not see it there before I started this thread). Turned on my cell phone going to work this morning and had a text message from Ron (CoachA) as follows: Mike (Ismet) is down. Hit a deer in Southern Ohio. He hurt his ankle but bike is toast. No other info available at this time. Please send your prayers to him... Joe Login or Register to Remove Ads
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06-22-2009, 03:20 PM	#3
bigjohn Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Lenoir City, TN Posts: 417	Custer rider down Dang! I was really hoping that we could make it through the whole ralley without an incident. Hope the ankle heals well. The scoot can be replaced, the rider it irreplacable. __________________ BigJohn Price 2006 V2K Bagger
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06-22-2009, 04:56 PM	#4
chainsaw Sr. Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 2,732	Custer rider down Mike, hope you heal fast. Prayers are with you. That really sucks, considering all the animals seen in Custer.
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06-22-2009, 05:04 PM	#5
dabull Sr. Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Crestview, FL Posts: 2,409	Custer rider down heal fast bro ! Login or Register to Remove Ads
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06-22-2009, 06:09 PM	#6
mrfuni Sr. Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Naples Florida Posts: 1,301	Custer rider down Strangely enough after leaving the farewell dinner Thursday night (sundown), I got to thinking about all the animals in the area and how they are more active during sunrise and sunset. Halfway between the park and Custer, a deer runs out in front of me and I had to slam the brakes and leave skid marks to avoid an accident. I couldn't get the thought out of my mind about all the riders leaving that night for the motel and at first light to head home, and all the deer, buffalo, goats, etc. near the roads. And here Mike finds a deer in Southern Ohio....Heal fast Mike, unlucky to find the deer, lucky your injuries were minor.
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06-22-2009, 10:57 AM	#2
trip VBA Founder Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Lindale, Texas Posts: 6,846	Custer rider down This is true....I received a call from Todd today confirming. Mike stayed in the ER last night with a broken ankle. They are making arrangements to rent him a car so he can get home. God's speed Mike. __________________ Robert "Trip" Hilliard VBA/KawaNOW - Founder/Past President VBA # 00001 Trip's Website Custer 09, 18 / Maggie Valley 11 / Eureka Springs 09, 17 / Antlers 09, 10, 11, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18 Texas Hill Country / Deals Gap / Colorado / Wyoming / Montana / Utah / More trips for Trip
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06-22-2009, 07:26 PM	#7
phenrichs Sr. Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Sioux Falls, SD Posts: 2,498	Custer rider down I saw those marks. Glad you made it. Mike, get well soon bro. Glad it was only a hoof. Those heal. Just do what the doc tells ya and you'll be up in no time.
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06-22-2009, 09:11 PM	#8
Cajunrider Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: (SE Louisiana) Posts: 8,340	Custer rider down Mike, I'm sorry to hear of the accident. I hope you heal up quickly. Thank God you your injuries weren't worse. Prayers going your way for a speedy recovery. __________________ 2016 Electra Glide Ultra Limited CVO Palladium Silver / Phantom Blue 110 cu in SE 2012 Electra Glide Ultra Limited (Traded 6/22/16) Tequila Sunrise / HD Orange Vance & Hines true dual headers Rinehart 4" slip ons Screamin Eagle Super Tuner Screamin Eagle Stage 1 intake Dyno tuned H.O.G.# 4514015 2007 Nomad 1600 (Traded 6/23/12) VBA #482
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06-22-2009, 09:58 PM	#9
unwind2 Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Dyersburg TN Posts: 2,858	Custer rider down Take care Mike. bigjohn I was hoping the same thing...no incidents. __________________ Nancy '05 Nomad Blue/Silver Kawanow Member #23 Hubbie-Ken '10 Metalic Black Goldwing
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06-22-2009, 11:00 PM	#11
Kawhead Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: 6th Floor up at the The Nervous Hospital up in East Central State, NC Posts: 7,454	Custer rider down Well folks I'm home and tired. As mention before my beloved Nomad is toast. I'm so happy I got to take her on that trip, I really enjoyed that bike. I sustained a broken ankle, one bone broken the other fractured, and I godda bad case of road rash on my right forearm. Thank goodness I had Todd and Kawgirl wiff me. They are two 1st CLASS people and we very fortunate to have them as members of Kawanow. (As a lot off you already know) Thanks you all for you thoughts prayers phone calls. Folks, I'm tired,,,,,,, I'm on my second glass of wine and m eyes keep tearing up. so Im gonna lay down. By the way I didn't tell my wife until I got home and she took it well.... So no angry sex for me Hopefully later after it sinks in __________________ ??-Mar.2,2012 "Rocky" My Beloved Dog RIP Mike Tripp VBA#767 '96 800 Vulcan Classic 06 1600 Nomad 07 1600 Nomad "The shoes you buy at the Salvation Army is already been broke in"- Aunt Kawhead
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06-22-2009, 11:10 PM	#13
Idaho Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Pocatello, Idaho Posts: 5,241	Custer rider down Ouch!! Man I am sooooo sorry to hear about this. Poor deer... Just kidding. Mike, I'm glad that you only have broken bones. Too bad about the Nad though. Hopefully the insurance will cover it and you will be back in a saddle again soon. Be well, Idaho __________________ Idaho (aka Curmudgeon) Blue Knights Idaho III VBA #110 VROC #24864 IBA #49753 2007 Nomad 86,000 miles Bud Smalley Pocatello, Idaho Idaho Jack Adapter
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06-22-2009, 11:37 PM	#14
mrfuni Sr. Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Naples Florida Posts: 1,301	Custer rider down Glad you're OK Mike!
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06-23-2009, 12:28 AM	#15
dougster Advanced Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Crete, Nebraska Posts: 679	Custer rider down I am glad it wasn't worse, Mike. Praying for you. __________________ Doug Witzke - "Dougster" 2003 Nomad 1500 VBA# 740
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