Author Topic: 1975 cb550, rest in peace (Read 1329 times)

ddamron · « **on:** October 16, 2013, 05:53:24 PM »

Just wanted to announce, after a summer of getting my bike running and sounding amazing, fixing oil leaks and frustrations, I finally had my dream bike. Everything was running perfectly.

Then I got cut off BADLY. I wasn't left any time to do anything other than go into the car.

Bike's destroyed, I'm destroyed, and I don't know if I'll ever have the nerve to get back on.

FrankenFrankenstuff · « **Reply #1 on:** October 16, 2013, 05:57:31 PM »

Sorry to hear. Take your time.

scottly · « **Reply #2 on:** October 16, 2013, 06:08:49 PM »

I sincerely hope that your personal destruction is more emotional than physical!!

ddamron · « **Reply #3 on:** October 16, 2013, 06:35:20 PM »

Quote from: scottly on October 16, 2013, 06:08:49 PM

I sincerely hope that your personal destruction is more emotional than physical!!

I've been in the hospital for a week. Broken all up and down right side, foot, thumb, femur in three, hip socket destroyed collar bone broken. No weight in right leg for several months.

I just hate I lost the perfect bike, for me, but I don't regret the experience.

Mooshie · « **Reply #4 on:** October 16, 2013, 06:37:15 PM »

So sorry to hear about your accident. Take your time and heal both emotionally and physically. My best hopes for a full recovery

Frostyboy · « **Reply #5 on:** October 16, 2013, 06:54:41 PM »

Man that sucks. Do you have what we call here 3rd party insurance to help with the medical costs? I hope you heal fast.
I just hate those SMIDSY moments.

Tews19 · « **Reply #6 on:** October 16, 2013, 07:12:39 PM »

Sorry to hear about the accident. Bikes come and go bud. I was in a bad wreck... Took me a while to get back on but I did. Hope you a have a fast recovery and hang in there.

bj · « **Reply #7 on:** October 16, 2013, 07:17:56 PM »

Crashing sucks, for sure. Concentrate on healing and rehab. The desire to ride will return, it just takes a while.

scottly · « **Reply #8 on:** October 16, 2013, 07:39:52 PM »

Quote from: ddamron on October 16, 2013, 06:35:20 PM

Quote from: scottly on October 16, 2013, 06:08:49 PM
I sincerely hope that your personal destruction is more emotional than physical!!

I've been in the hospital for a week. Broken all up and down right side, foot, thumb, femur in three, hip socket destroyed collar bone broken. No weight in right leg for several months.

I just hate I lost the perfect bike, for me, but I don't regret the experience.

Ouch! Sorry to hear that.

cheftuskey121 · « **Reply #9 on:** October 16, 2013, 08:05:36 PM »

Get well brother. Sorry to hear about the bike and you. YOU'RE alive though and in the grand scheme of things that's what's important.

MoMo · « **Reply #10 on:** October 16, 2013, 09:04:19 PM »

May you heal quickly and completely...Larry

78 k550 · « **Reply #11 on:** October 16, 2013, 11:56:35 PM »

get better and take your time on what you decide to do with riding.

Paul

ken65 · « **Reply #12 on:** October 17, 2013, 12:03:29 AM »

happens in the blink of an eye, get properly better and go from there, thank god your alive, ken

dave500 · « **Reply #13 on:** October 17, 2013, 12:27:46 AM »

man so lucky,what sort of helmet were you wearing?

brewsky · « **Reply #14 on:** October 17, 2013, 02:40:21 AM »

Heal first, and if the riding fever is still there, it will take back over and make the decision for you. If not, you could always get a little vintage sports car to absorb your time and money.

Good luck on your recovery

ddamron · « **Reply #15 on:** October 17, 2013, 03:05:58 AM »

Quote from: dave500 on October 17, 2013, 12:27:46 AM

man so lucky,what sort of helmet were you wearing?

Bell drifter. Handled quite well, was removed easily by paramedics, Stayed on the whole time. It's just a half helmet, but the design is sturdy enough that I had not a scratch above my neck.

70CB750 · « **Reply #16 on:** October 17, 2013, 03:47:13 AM »

Sorry to hear that, get well soon. Being intimidated after crash is normal, I just skid down the road in 80 kmh and it took me several years to feel safe again.

One thing at a time, get well first

Dunk · « **Reply #17 on:** October 17, 2013, 05:42:59 AM »

Been there myself, tank slapper on the highway. Got another bike after that winter, but only put a few hundred miles on it over the next couple years. Now I have the itch, started riding more this year, and restoring it.

db22 · « **Reply #18 on:** October 17, 2013, 10:55:39 AM »

Best wishes for a quick recovery.

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Author Topic: 1975 cb550, rest in peace (Read 1329 times)

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