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Unplanned Get off

Conteacher

Conteacher

Cruisin' Guzzisti
Joined
Oct 27, 2008
Messages
107
Location
Tehachapi
I had just left work and was headed up the twisty road towards home. I was setting up for the first hairpin turn, slowing down and then downshifting into second. Released the clutch, gave a little gas, and nothing! Not in gear! I tied to straighten the bike up as I was heading off the road and I think I grabbed the front brake(bad move). Next thing I know, the bike and I are performing some sort of gymnastics and I am thinking about how much this is going to hurt. Everything comes to a stop. The bike is facing towards the drainage ditch and I am lying in the road with my foot tangled up in the saddlebag brackets. I get the foot free and I am thinking, "That wasn't so bad". and then I noticed my left foot flopping around like a leaf blowing in the wind. Was able to pull out Cell phone and call 911 and was transported to the Trauma Center where I was told that my ankle was fine, but I had smashed the heck out of my Tibia. I get to spend the next two months recovering. Bike came out pretty good. A friend was passing by after I had been hauled off and saw the bike on the road and he convinced the cops to let him tow it to his house. He brought it home the next day with only a few scratches and a broken crash guard mount. However, there could be other damage that is unseen. Where is the best place to take it for evaluation and repairs? I have full coverage on the bike and I should use it.
 
Conteacher said:
Where is the best place to take it for evaluation and repairs? I have full coverage on the bike and I should use it.
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If you told us where you are, it would help.
 
john zibell said:
Conteacher said:
Where is the best place to take it for evaluation and repairs? I have full coverage on the bike and I should use it.
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If you told us where you are, it would help.
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Looks like he is in Tehachapi, which is in southern California, between Bakersfield and Mojave.

Bruce
 
Bummer Kent, decided to try the Guzzi off-road eh? The Stelvio is much better suited. :pinch:

Seriously, heal fast, and it sounds like the damage is minimal. Happy to have a look at it if you want to get it over the hill.
 
Bummer Kent. Trust from the sound of things the break is clean & simple, not jagged, & not compound (compound means bone coming through skin). Hope recovery period as short as possible for both you & bike. Given that the bike was laying on the ground for a while, hope your battery was closed cell. If not, hope someone has given the thing a thorough bath, as battery acid can cause a lot of damage left uncleaned up. Fortunately, those Tonti frames are tough. I know that from unwanted experience-ditto that about compound fracures (the wife's).
 
Bob, Battery was an Odyssey so I don't think it leaked. Fracture was to the tib and fib with the tibia needing plates and screws.
Todd I'll let you know after I talk to the Ins. Company.
 
Conteacher said:
Bob, Battery was an Odyssey so I don't think it leaked. Fracture was to the tib and fib with the tibia needing plates and screws.
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Not compound, right? (if you don't mind my asking....).
 
Kent, heal fast, I have similar metal in me, plus screws from a broken pelvis, the only lingering problem is that you get searched anytime you go through an airport metal detector. I have tossed my Cal SS down a few times, they are very tough, I'm sure your's just has cosmetic damage. Let me know if I can help, I have a truck if you need transport to service down here
 
Kent, sorry it happened, glad you're mostly okay, welcome to the metal orthopedics society (if you're not already a member). The marriage of bone and stainless/titanium is a wonderful thing, considering the alternatives...

Heal fast, see you down the road.

wallis
 
Goodness.
How will the Con's finish "Pride and Prejudice" with out you.
Just kidding. Get better soon.
 
wsholar said:
Kent, sorry it happened, glad you're mostly okay, welcome to the metal orthopedics society (if you're not already a member). The marriage of bone and stainless/titanium is a wonderful thing, considering the alternatives...

Heal fast, see you down the road.

wallis
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Yes, I am one with the "Titanium Brotherhood".
 
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