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  • #1

    Down but now out!

    Yep.... I finally layed her over....

    Doing about 30 (MPH- not Kmh) when I swerved to miss a giant monster of a Neutra Rat and took a curb head on. Flew over the top and did a beautiful flip into a metal fence post (I messed that thing up though). Rode the bike home and took some meds since I only had scratches. Then I went to a fishing tournament this weekend and I started hurting. I lifted my shirt and i didnt like what I had seen. Went to the doctor a week and a half after the accident (sunday) after my tournament ofcourse, since it looked like I had a alien growing in my abdomen. Turns out that fence post I bent with my body made me have a fist size Hematoma on my belly and thats about it. As for the bike, new forks and handlebars along with headlight ears. Anyone got any??

    See yall later and Ride safe.
    DONT FORGET THAT HELMET. darn thing saved my life.
    Austin Ingalls

    MIDNIGHT FURY
    1979 XS1100 Special [Full Restore Project]
    XJ maxim rear air shocks
    KERKER 4-into-1 exhaust
    Pod Filters

    Money pit.......
    BLACKED OUT
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  • #2
    Dang youngun!

    that fence post didn't do anything to you... before you hit it...

    Wow! SOOOO glad that you are okay! and that you finally got it checked out...

    Not sure what we have for parts... but we'll check it out for you.

    Glad you're okay, Youngun
    81 SH Something Special
    81 frame, 80 tank and side covers, 79 tail light and carbs, 78 engine, 750 final drive mod, Geezer rec/reg, 140 mains, LH wheels
    ☺

    79 SF MEAUQABEAUXS
    81SH Nor'eas tah (Old Red)
    80 LG Black Magic
    78 E Standard Practice


    James 3:17

    If I can make at least one person smile, or pee their pants a little, or maybe spit out their drink; then my day is not wasted.

    “Alis Volat Propriis”

    Yamaha XS 1100 Classic
    For those on FB

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    • #3
      Next time run over the rat
      91 kwaka kz1000p
      Stock


      ( Insert clever quote here )

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      • #4
        Kirm, my good man,

        glad to here the injuries weren't any worst. I would replace the helmet too. Might have some hidden cracks in it. Hey, I said CRACKS, not crack!!!
        Ole Jack
        J.D."Jack" Smith
        1980G&S "Halfbreed"
        1978E straight job
        "We the people are the rightful masters of both congress and the courts, not to overthrow the constitution, but to overthrow the men who pervert the constitution." Abraham Lincoln

        Life is like a coin, you can choose to spend it any way you wish, but you can only spend it once. Make your choices wisely.

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        • #5
          Originally posted by GARTHXS View Post
          Next time run over the rat
          Good advice; I've learned to try to make this a judgement call...

          Will I crash/get hurt/damage the vehicle if I hit the critter?

          YES: Brake/swerve in full avoidance mode and hope for the best...

          NO: A clear case of critter suicide...

          Glad it was no worse than it was...

          '78E original owner
          Fast, Cheap, Reliable... Pick any two

          '78E original owner - resto project
          '78E ???? owner - Modder project FJ forks, 4-piston calipers F/R, 160/80-16 rear tire
          '82 XJ rebuild project
          '80SG restified, red SOLD
          '79F parts...
          '81H more parts...

          Other current bikes:
          '93 XL1200 Anniversary Sportster 85RWHP
          '86 XL883/1200 Chopper
          '82 XL1000 w/1450cc Buell, Baker 6-speed, in-progress project
          Cage: '13 Mustang GT/CS with a few 'custom' touches
          Yep, can't leave nuthin' alone...

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          • #6
            I'm thinking that kirmit is referring to a Nutria... These are like rats on steroids... pretty good size (average about 15 pounds)
            He might have been better off not hitting it afterall...

            and +1 on the new helmet
            81 SH Something Special
            81 frame, 80 tank and side covers, 79 tail light and carbs, 78 engine, 750 final drive mod, Geezer rec/reg, 140 mains, LH wheels
            ☺

            79 SF MEAUQABEAUXS
            81SH Nor'eas tah (Old Red)
            80 LG Black Magic
            78 E Standard Practice


            James 3:17

            If I can make at least one person smile, or pee their pants a little, or maybe spit out their drink; then my day is not wasted.

            “Alis Volat Propriis”

            Yamaha XS 1100 Classic
            For those on FB

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            • #7
              Kermit

              WHAAAAAAT did you disconnect the airbag? Glad you're alright.
              I am shy on frontend parts but may have the ears. I'll check.

              BTW - anything smaller than a deer is roadkill.

              One more thing- hurts a lot less if you stay BEHIND the bike!
              Last edited by jmnjrpa; 05-25-2010, 12:18 PM. Reason: typo
              '81 1100 MNS - "Midnight XSpress"
              Original except:
              120 mains outer cylinders - 125 mains inner cylinders - Ceramic headers - Powder coated pipes, covers calipers, and MC's
              4 pods - Air box gutted--E3 Plugs - High Back seat - Grooved out swing arm - SS brake lines
              Fork brace - 160 speedo - Auto CCT
              All gold paint and chrome replaced with GOLD plate
              "STUPID is Forever" Ron White.
              Contact me by PM -I don't deal with stupid anymore.

              Big John

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              • #8
                Up here , the insurance companies are getting really sticky on the 'I crashed to avoid hitting (put wildlife here) stories.

                We basically HAVE to hit the wildlife just to prove it was there...


                Glad it was just minor, gotta love those bruises, too.
                Nice day, if it doesn't rain...

                '05 ST1300
                '83 502/502 Monte Carlo for sale/trade

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                • #9
                  handle bars

                  Hi Kermitt77. Sorry about the crash. Hope you are doing better. I have handlebars from 1982 XJ1100, that's the clips and bars.
                  Let me know if you are interested. Reply to hentz.mike@gmail.com for quicker response.
                  Mike

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                  • #10
                    Thanks Guys

                    I have been through worse!! but thank yall being so..... nice! one good thing was I landed in grass though. Did not hit the helmet that hard cause the post stopped me but will get it check out! ]


                    Lets just say... south texas nutria look like dogs.
                    Austin Ingalls

                    MIDNIGHT FURY
                    1979 XS1100 Special [Full Restore Project]
                    XJ maxim rear air shocks
                    KERKER 4-into-1 exhaust
                    Pod Filters

                    Money pit.......
                    BLACKED OUT

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                    • #11
                      Originally posted by Crazcnuk View Post
                      Up here , the insurance companies are getting really sticky on the 'I crashed to avoid hitting (put wildlife here) stories.

                      We basically HAVE to hit the wildlife just to prove it was there...
                      Yeah, same here, but I recently rented a camper van on hoilday in Australia and the insurance was voided if we hit any Kangaroos or Wombats. Kangaroos are suicidal and will just bounce outta the bush right in front of you, especially at night, so just how you're meant to avoid them I'm buggered if I know, but the Wombats will just sit on the warm road and stay there. You can see them for miles and if you run over one in a car you're liable to loose your exhaust. They're like a 50kg rock in the middle of the road. Hitting one on a bike would be a disaster.
                      1980 SG. (Sold - waiting on replacement)
                      2000 XJR1300. The Real modern XS11. Others are just pretenders.

                      Woman (well, my wife anyway) are always on Transmit and never Receive.

                      "A man should look for what is, and not for what he thinks should be" Albert Einstien.

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                      • #12
                        Good thing you a$$ didn't hit the post, a cat scan would be in order....LOL

                        Glad your OK Austin, sorry I can't help with any parts.

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                        • #13
                          Dang, Austin! I'm really glad your still here to tell the tale!
                          Sorry to hear that happened to ya.

                          Sounds like 'back to the drawing board' time???
                          Figures... you just got it all together & running good, too!
                          Happens every time, it seems.

                          I guess the prognoses on the hematoma is good? Everything's gonna be ok? No other internal injuries were found? If not... you're very lucky, sounds to me! Sounds like that fence post almost went through ya!

                          Try to take it easy, and I hope ya heal swiftly.

                          Next time, duck your helmeted head... it's harder.... than the mid section, that is...

                          Regards,
                          Bob
                          '82 XJ1100J Maxim (has been sold.)

                          '79 F "Time Machine"... oh yeah, Baby.... (Sold back to Maximan)

                          2011 Kaw Concours 14 ABS

                          In the warden's words from Cool Hand Luke;
                          "What we have here is a failure to communicate."

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                          • #14
                            I Have Forks

                            I will have forks available after Saturday, You can PM me for info,

                            Here is a picture: Good Seals, Straight, Tops have some rash from rust, but still good.


                            [IMG][/IMG]
                            1979 XS1100F stock airbox, Mikes XS Honda 750 Bars,
                            68,000 miles and counting
                            New to me
                            1979 XS1100F, with Tour Package, work in progress.
                            80,000 miles and soon to be growing.

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                            • #15
                              Dang... I must be getting old. I hit dirt on the ground and crack 17 ribs, break my clavical, bruise a lung, and have a black and blue bruise from my azz to my shoulder with a hematoma on my hip that is still trying to subside almost three months later. You hit a fence post and get a swollen bump on the belly!!! Sheesh.

                              Seriously, very glad to hear it did not turn out any worse for you!! And yeas, a helmet is a must, your brain is a terrible thing to waste!!!
                              Life is what happens while your planning everything else!

                              When your work speaks for itself, don't interrupt.

                              81 XS1100 Special - Humpty Dumpty
                              80 XS1100 Special - Project Resurrection


                              Previously owned
                              93 GSX600F
                              80 XS1100 Special - Ruby
                              81 XS1100 Special
                              81 CB750 C
                              80 CB750 C
                              78 XS750

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