Author Topic: billdramp hit by car today--is there a motorcycle tooth fairy? (Read 10420 times)

stay youth · « **Reply #25 on:** August 30, 2007, 12:23:58 PM »

I have a complete spare 400/f front end yolks, forks, wheel all assembled i was hoping to get rid of it , its free plus shipping maybe we can work somehting out on that as well. i'd be happy to help. i got lots of spare 400/f parts to give away, i hate just putting them in the trash.

markdkelley at gmail.com

mlinder · « **Reply #26 on:** August 30, 2007, 12:34:09 PM »

Quote from: paulages on August 30, 2007, 11:46:10 AM

mark-- just called the hospital and he's still there. i'm gonna walk over there, as i live really near, but he's in room 4525 if you want to visit.

OK, thanks for that. Will visit ASAP.

mcpuffett · « **Reply #27 on:** August 30, 2007, 12:54:43 PM »

Sorry to read about billdramps accident , hope you have a speedy recovery from all of us in the uk

, cheers mick.

paulages · « **Reply #28 on:** August 30, 2007, 01:20:11 PM »

just came from the hospital. he's doped up on painkillers and laid up in bed, but they can't do the surgery until the swelling goes down. he's bummed on missing the rest of the riding season.

he's gonna need plenty to do for a while to keep him from going crazy, so i'm planning to help him with his repairs and other projects as much as possible. thanks to everyone who has offered help-- one person was concerned about posting his address publicly online.. the address is to his record store, so no worries.

i've been friends with billy for almost 20 years. gotta say, i'm just happy to have rushed to the scene and found him alive. getting shot over the top of a car even at 30 MPH could have been much worse. ride safe out there people.

bryanj · « **Reply #29 on:** August 31, 2007, 05:48:48 AM »

From experience that will need
forks complete
Fender
Wheel Rim
Tyre
Bottom Tree

It is possible the frame may be damaged but as a steel frame it can be jigged and straightened DO NOT remove any parts before talking to whoever runs the jig

mlinder · « **Reply #30 on:** August 31, 2007, 05:50:16 AM »

Went and saw him yesterday. Nurse was telling him they were gonna have to catheter him. He was not pleased.
All in all, his attitude seems pretty damned good, all things considered
Paul, does he have a laptop there? Is he allowed to have one? I assume there's wifi there...
If he doesn't hav a laptop, perhaps I can arrange something, to keep him occupied.
Let me know, if you can, Paul.

gregwaits · « **Reply #31 on:** August 31, 2007, 06:31:05 AM »

I am sorry to hear of this. I don't know Bill, but no matter.

At least its a shattered knee and not a shattered head, or a closed casket.

Here is wishes for a rapid and complete recovery.

kslrr · « **Reply #32 on:** August 31, 2007, 09:02:30 AM »

Heal fast Billy. Your 400f will be missing you.

I had rear ended a car doing 40 with my 350f back in 1980. Forks bent, triple tree shaft offset from lower triple tree, frame OK. These old frames are surprisingly rugged. So hopefully the only fixes will be bolt on. And while it is apart, you could upgrade to roller stearing bearings if you haven't already.

paulages · « **Reply #33 on:** August 31, 2007, 10:28:23 AM »

Quote from: mlinder on August 31, 2007, 05:50:16 AM

Went and saw him yesterday. Nurse was telling him they were gonna have to catheter him. He was not pleased.
All in all, his attitude seems pretty damned good, all things considered
Paul, does he have a laptop there? Is he allowed to have one? I assume there's wifi there...
If he doesn't hav a laptop, perhaps I can arrange something, to keep him occupied.
Let me know, if you can, Paul.

i think he has one. i'm going down there in a few to drop off a stack of bike porn (classic bike mags) to keep him busy do he doesn't lose his mind. i'll check on the wifi situation. apparently they can't do the surgery until tuesday. i'm assuming that's because of labor day. bull#$%*...

Rushoid · « **Reply #34 on:** August 31, 2007, 12:05:56 PM »

Sorry to hear about this, Billy. Wishing you a speedy recovery.

Thanks for posting this and updating us, Paul.

mark · « **Reply #35 on:** August 31, 2007, 12:07:07 PM »

Quote from: gregwaits on August 31, 2007, 06:31:05 AM

I am sorry to hear of this. I don't know Bill, but no matter.

At least its a shattered knee and not a shattered head, or a closed casket.

Here is wishes for a rapid and complete recovery.

+1

78 k550 · « **Reply #36 on:** August 31, 2007, 12:26:11 PM »

Bill,
Glad your ok minus the knee.
Dont try and rush the healing.

Paul

Jerry Rxman Griffin aka MuthaF'er · « **Reply #37 on:** August 31, 2007, 12:48:58 PM »

Bill,

Good luck with the recovery. And good luck with the driver's insurance company also. I received the same birthday present you did 5 years ago.

dustyc · « **Reply #38 on:** August 31, 2007, 02:10:32 PM »

Get well.

fuzzybutt · « **Reply #39 on:** August 31, 2007, 02:48:27 PM »

i have a set of cb500t triples i can donate to the cause, the forktubes are rusty but the sliders are ok.

aptech77 · « **Reply #40 on:** August 31, 2007, 04:14:40 PM »

GWS Bill, AP

paulages · « **Reply #41 on:** August 31, 2007, 04:40:07 PM »

Quote from: fuzzybutt on August 31, 2007, 02:48:27 PM

i have a set of cb500t triples i can donate to the cause, the forktubes are rusty but the sliders are ok.

any idea if the 500T triples are the same as the 450T's?

mlinder · « **Reply #42 on:** August 31, 2007, 05:06:48 PM »

Quote from: paulages on August 31, 2007, 04:40:07 PM

Quote from: fuzzybutt on August 31, 2007, 02:48:27 PM
i have a set of cb500t triples i can donate to the cause, the forktubes are rusty but the sliders are ok.

any idea if the 500T triples are the same as the 450T's?

Dunno, but I DO know that the 500t's are a 'racing' upgrade for the 350/360 class.

my78k · « **Reply #43 on:** August 31, 2007, 06:03:08 PM »

Just seeing this now so I will simply echo the others' satatements and wish you a speedy and full recovery!!! Hang in there!

Dennis

mkramer1121 · « **Reply #44 on:** August 31, 2007, 08:15:16 PM »

Get well soon Bill!

bill440cars · « **Reply #45 on:** August 31, 2007, 09:57:05 PM »

From one Bill to another,"Speedy Recovery Guy!" Sorry to hear about your misfortune. Ya gotta get healed up so's you can get things roling again!

Best Wishes, Bill

cleveland · « **Reply #46 on:** September 01, 2007, 07:37:15 AM »

Good to hear he didn't get paralyzed and it's just this season that he's out. Get well soon! I'll keep my eyes open for a parts bike for ya.

paulages · « **Reply #47 on:** September 01, 2007, 11:57:46 AM »

Quote from: cleveland on September 01, 2007, 07:37:15 AM

Good to hear he didn't get paralyzed and it's just this season that he's out. Get well soon! I'll keep my eyes open for a parts bike for ya.

he actually just got out of surgery because a doctor noticed that he could only wiggle his toes in one direction, and they thought he may have some paralysis. the news is good though-- they said the muscle in question appears in good condition, albeit inflamed and fatigued.

cleveland · « **Reply #48 on:** September 01, 2007, 12:07:47 PM »

That's not good news at all. Keep us posted.

I meet a guy in a wheel chair that rides a Goldwing. He put his chair in the sidecar and had the controls rigged up so he could ride. So even if the worse is at hand, there is still riding after being put in a wheel chair.

Like I said though, keep us up to speed.

Master Ted · « **Reply #49 on:** September 01, 2007, 05:07:50 PM »

Quote from: cleveland on September 01, 2007, 12:07:47 PM

I meet a guy in a wheel chair that rides a Goldwing. He put his chair in the sidecar and had the controls rigged up so he could ride.

We have a guy in town with simular setup. The sidecar is but inches off the ground and is open at the back so he can roll up his chair and lock off the wheels. Handle bars and controls are attached to front of sidecar. Bike is a CB750 auto and the rig is actually a neat piece of engineering.

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Author Topic: billdramp hit by car today--is there a motorcycle tooth fairy? (Read 10420 times)

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