My turn

[BrianB]

That had to hurt. Broken ribs are a real pain. I try to ride in the lane closest to the center as well because we have the same issues here in the mountains. Even in town driving, its not unusuall to see cardboard boxes, 2X4's, shoes, ect right in the middle of the lanes.

Get well soon Dick.

You still have planes to fly while you heal?

[kawa bob]

Damn,, glad to see your ok, sheet meatal can be replaced, people cant, hope you have a speedy recovery.
If you need anything let me know,,

[GNEPIG]

Wow Dick, I'm glad to see that you made it in pretty good shape buddy! Hope you don't stop ridin, but understand if you do.
Get well

[planedick]

Dr. said

He said I was truly bullet proof. He couldn't believe that a 68 yr old guy could crash like that and live even, let alone still walking around and laughing about it. Feeling lots better now. Still thinking maybe I'll just repair it and sell it. Then again, the pain pills are fun. LOL

[81xsproject]

Glad to hear you are feeling better. If you do decide to let Pathfinder go, make sure 'The Family' gets first cracks. For those of us who were around then, Dave and Pathfinder are still in our memories. Again, I am very glad to hear that you are doing well, bikes can be fixed, people often can't be.

[Geezer]

I can't come up with any original words to express how I feel at hearing one of our own taking a hit. Take care and don't push your recovery.

I'm somewhat in the same shoes, one more crash and, I'll probably have to give up riding.

If you need a good set of fork trees, I have a set here with your name on them.

Geezer

[skippy344]

WOW, sorry to hear...

I hope you have a speedy recovery.

Take your time, bring the Pathfinder back to her glory and she will take care of you, again.

I know her history!

greg

[Ivan]

Glad you're better.

I got Tramadol for my spill, what did you get for yours?

You're right, pain pills are fun.

[xsilerating]

Unfortunately, most (if not all) of us go through something of this nature during our riding lives. Fortunately, most make it and, the majority of those continue to ride on with the memory of their tribulations seemingly fresh in the back of their minds.

You're right, the older we get the longer it takes to heal and, even then, the scars linger and the tissue and bone injuries will continue to nag us 'til the end of our days.

That being said, I'm glad to hear that you're up and about, sense of humour appears in tact and, your insight and foresight firmly grounded in reality.

Hopefully, you'll keep riding well into your golden years, for once riding gets into your blood, it never runs out.

What has happened will, in time, be little more than a distant memory, a learning experience. And, if you're anything like me, as long as you can stand up, sit on a bike without falling over (oh, oh, I did that, didn't I ) and remember what it's like to be riding in the open air , I'm sure - I hope - we'll be seeing you back on 'Pathfinder', leading the way , smiling from ear to ear .

Heal fast and remember, the XS11 family is here with you, if only in mind and in spirit, wishing you the best for a speedy recovery.

[thewiz]

Well, this really sucks ...

Now who is gonna' be there to pick me up when I crash ??

Of course I have known about this for a while before this posting and I'm glad to read that you're doin' better, Richard. Freaked me out when I called ya' a couple of days back .... sounded pretty rough then. You'll be up again soon, I'm sure. You probably remember Wayne, whose house we rode out to this summer?...He crashed that R6 we looked at and spent a few months in a body cast a year ago .... he's ridin' again now though. He is 72, I believe. Can't keep a good man down.

Thought you were'nt gonna' take the pain pills ..... awww well, on second thought, I guess it's OK this time

[planedick]

Better now

Back to work today.

[DiverRay]

Glad to hear that!! Don't forget, let me know if I can help with anything. I DO need to return a favor or two...

[Fddlefoot]

OK NO MORE OF THAT

That is enough of clif faces and take your time recovering ribs are a bitch. But that said get well quick

[Toolmaker Tim]

Your Spill

Hey Dick, glad to hear you made it through in without major injury. Doesn't sound like you did anything wrong, just got in the wrong place at the wrong time. That being said it's not likely to happen again. I hope you take your time deciding which has the stronger pull on you, riding or stopping because of this incident. I know I have had a few close ones that made me think about not riding anymore. I did stop after my second daughter was born. I waited until this year (18 years later) till I started again. I'm glad I did. There is nothing like the feeling of being in your own world and feeling the power and the freedom you have on this bikes. It is an addiction. Either way you can't make a wrong decision. Keep healing quickly. By the way Tramadol is gooooood stuff.

[planedick]

Pain killers

Dr gave me a prescription for Lorcet, but nobody had any so I got the generic instead. Hydrocodone APAP Works really good. Puts the lights out too.