Went Down Sat. morning - Yamaha FZ6 Forums - International FZ6 Motorcycle Community Forum

**gmickey2001** · 09-23-2008, 11:43 AM

Hwy 1 north - sweeping 180 degree left hand turn with decreasing radius. Started to drift out and hit some rocks and gravel. Lost the front end and the rest is history.

Broken foot (bone avulsion) and broken ribs, 4" x 6" gear rash (never touched to pavement, still got a bad rasberry through the gear).

Only going about 20 to 25 mph, had all my gear on.

Bike has only cosmetic damage thanks to frame sliders. Fairing mount is a little off center.

Feel lucky though because they thought my spleen might have been damaged

by a broken rib. That was scary. CAT scan was clean

So the gear won't keep you from getting hurt, but it certainly would have been a lot worse without it. Oh yeah, and there were multiple strike points on the side of my helmet, even though I don't remember hitting my head at all.

**jsteinb95** · 09-23-2008, 11:47 AM

Glad you're OK! Were you riding by yourself? Get well soon.

Kilbane83 · 09-23-2008, 11:49 AM

Ouch town population you bro! That's alot of damage at that low of speed jeez. You just drifted wide and caught some gravel or what? Hope the damage to you and the bike isn't beyond repair.

necrotimus · 09-23-2008, 11:50 AM

WOW

Glad you are ok and take it easy while you are on the mend.

**gmickey2001** · 09-23-2008, 11:50 AM

No, I was riding with a buddy. He helped me get my head, then checked out the bike for me to make sure it was safe. We were in a pretty remote area so I wanted to ride the bike to the hospital. It was about an hour to an hour and a half away.

I think upshifting with a broken left foot was the most painful thing I have experienced so far in life. Let's hope nothing tops it!

**FZ6inNH** · 09-23-2008, 11:51 AM

Sorry to hear about the out. Glad you're going to be OK down the road and ride again! Kudos for gearing up and minimizing the personal damage! Heal up!!

Pics of the bike when you get a chance?

**FZ6inNH** · 09-23-2008, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by gmickey2001

No, I was riding with a buddy. He helped me get my head, then checked out the bike for me to make sure it was safe. We were in a pretty remote area so I wanted to ride the bike to the hospital. It was about an hour to an hour and a half away.

I think upshifting with a broken left foot was the most painful thing I have experienced so far in life. Let's hope nothing tops it!

Dam! Rode it to the Doc? Tough dude... tough!

**jsteinb95** · 09-23-2008, 11:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gmickey2001

No, I was riding with a buddy. He helped me get my head, then checked out the bike for me to make sure it was safe. We were in a pretty remote area so I wanted to ride the bike to the hospital. It was about an hour to an hour and a half away.

I think upshifting with a broken left foot was the most painful thing I have experienced so far in life. Let's hope nothing tops it!

Atleast you had someone with you!

Holy crap.....an hour and a half?!?!?!

**gmickey2001** · 09-23-2008, 11:55 AM

Yeah, it may not have been very smart, but it seemed like the most convenient thing to do at the time. You know, ambulance ride (2 + hour round trip) plus bike towed, etc.

Wavex · 09-23-2008, 12:03 PM

Damn Mickey sorry to hear!!! Get well soon!

09-23-2008, 11:43 AM	#1 (permalink)
gmickey2001 Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Atascadero, CA Bike: 2006 Yamaha FZ6 Posts: 301 Rep Power: 10 Member #41	Went Down Sat. morning Hwy 1 north - sweeping 180 degree left hand turn with decreasing radius. Started to drift out and hit some rocks and gravel. Lost the front end and the rest is history. Broken foot (bone avulsion) and broken ribs, 4" x 6" gear rash (never touched to pavement, still got a bad rasberry through the gear). Only going about 20 to 25 mph, had all my gear on. Bike has only cosmetic damage thanks to frame sliders. Fairing mount is a little off center. Feel lucky though because they thought my spleen might have been damaged by a broken rib. That was scary. CAT scan was clean So the gear won't keep you from getting hurt, but it certainly would have been a lot worse without it. Oh yeah, and there were multiple strike points on the side of my helmet, even though I don't remember hitting my head at all. __________________ Take no prisoners - Frolic with your enemies

09-23-2008, 11:47 AM	#2 (permalink)
jsteinb95 Forum Queen Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Redlands CA Bike: 2007 Ninja 250 Posts: 4,299 Rep Power: 10 Member #715	Re: Went Down Sat. morning Glad you're OK! Were you riding by yourself? Get well soon.

09-23-2008, 11:49 AM	#3 (permalink)
Kilbane83 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: San Antonio, TX Bike: Red 2006 Yamaha FZ-6 Posts: 175 Rep Power: 5 Member #1201	Re: Went Down Sat. morning Ouch town population you bro! That's alot of damage at that low of speed jeez. You just drifted wide and caught some gravel or what? Hope the damage to you and the bike isn't beyond repair.

09-23-2008, 11:50 AM	#4 (permalink)
necrotimus Custom User Title Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: W00dbridge Virginia Bike: 06 Red Posts: 428 Rep Power: 8 Member #3695	Re: Went Down Sat. morning WOW Glad you are ok and take it easy while you are on the mend. __________________ [Insert witty comment here]

09-23-2008, 11:50 AM	#5 (permalink)
gmickey2001 Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Atascadero, CA Bike: 2006 Yamaha FZ6 Posts: 301 Rep Power: 10 Member #41	Re: Went Down Sat. morning No, I was riding with a buddy. He helped me get my head, then checked out the bike for me to make sure it was safe. We were in a pretty remote area so I wanted to ride the bike to the hospital. It was about an hour to an hour and a half away. I think upshifting with a broken left foot was the most painful thing I have experienced so far in life. Let's hope nothing tops it! __________________ Take no prisoners - Frolic with your enemies

09-23-2008, 11:51 AM	#6 (permalink)
FZ6inNH Moderator w/ Twisted Fate Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: New Hampshire Bike: 2008 FZ6 Cobalt Blue Posts: 3,151 Rep Power: 51 Member #18	Re: Went Down Sat. morning Sorry to hear about the out. Glad you're going to be OK down the road and ride again! Kudos for gearing up and minimizing the personal damage! Heal up!! Pics of the bike when you get a chance? __________________ -={FZ6inNH}=- . . Member #9 . . 2008 Cobalt Blue FZ6 -My Rider Resume Mods: Yamaha Lower Cowl, Racetech Springs w/15w oil, FAZR6 F.E. Kit, Puig Smoke Racing Screen, Tank Camera mount, Cortech Sport saddle and tail bags, dual headlight mod, Shogun Sliders, Yamaha Comfort Seat, Mild Airbox Mod, De-Stickered, and Custom Carbon Fiber SwingArm Decals

09-23-2008, 11:55 AM	#9 (permalink)
gmickey2001 Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Atascadero, CA Bike: 2006 Yamaha FZ6 Posts: 301 Rep Power: 10 Member #41	Re: Went Down Sat. morning Yeah, it may not have been very smart, but it seemed like the most convenient thing to do at the time. You know, ambulance ride (2 + hour round trip) plus bike towed, etc. __________________ Take no prisoners - Frolic with your enemies

09-23-2008, 12:03 PM	#10 (permalink)
Wavex FZ6 StreetFighter Moderator Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Long Beach, CA Bike: '09 Buell XB12Scg Posts: 1,567 Rep Power: 34 Member #281	Re: Went Down Sat. morning Damn Mickey sorry to hear!!! Get well soon! __________________ My rider resume: click *Fav FZ6 mod: (-1) front sprocket!* My videos: click My pics: click More Details about my previous FZ6 streetfighter: click

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