KDFranzen Posted July 1, 2011 Share #1 Posted July 1, 2011 My riding season was cut short last Saturday in Woodstock, Illinois by a 71 yr old cager that didnt see me. The accident happened on Illinois 176 in Woodstock. How he didnt see me is a mystery even to the police. I was heading east and he was heading west. He went to turn left and caught the back end of my Venture which apparently caused me to wabble before launching me into the air and onto the pavement. I do not remember a thing from the night before through the following afternoon. Injuries to me were a broken collar bone, broken rib, bruised lung,7 staples to the right side of my head, severe concussion, bruised hip and a whole lotta road rash. Lucky to be alive as I was not wearing a helmet. Damage to bike is unknown right now. It was towed to a shop today for an estimate. I can only be thankful that I was alone on that ride. Hope to be healed and riding again by the fall. Stay safe and enjoy the summer everyone. I'll catch up with y'all down the road. Kevin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ragtop69gs Posted July 1, 2011 Share #2 Posted July 1, 2011 Glad you are able to talk about it. Hope you heal fast and right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phoneman1981 Posted July 1, 2011 Share #3 Posted July 1, 2011 Hello Kevin: Glad you can tell about it. I have been on the pavement once many years ago. Saved by a helmet and coat. It can happen to anyone of us. Take care. Heal quick and get back on!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarlS Posted July 1, 2011 Share #4 Posted July 1, 2011 Also glad you can tell about it. Hope for a fast and complete recovery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarges46 Posted July 1, 2011 Share #5 Posted July 1, 2011 Dang! Sorry to hear about this and I hope you heal completely and quickly! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Globewalker Posted July 1, 2011 Share #6 Posted July 1, 2011 Hate to hear it.. Hope all heals well. Stay strong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomWill Posted July 1, 2011 Share #7 Posted July 1, 2011 That just plain sucks. Hope you heal quickly and well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cecdoo Posted July 1, 2011 Share #8 Posted July 1, 2011 Hate to hear you were hit, but really glad you are doing reasonably well, hope you heal quickly. Take care, Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bummer Posted July 1, 2011 Share #9 Posted July 1, 2011 I'm glad to see you're here to tell us about it. Heal up quickly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyR Posted July 1, 2011 Share #10 Posted July 1, 2011 glad you can talk about it. heal fast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lone Eagle Posted July 1, 2011 Share #11 Posted July 1, 2011 Sorry to hear of this accident, sending well wishes and prayers for a speedy recovery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
etcswjoe Posted July 1, 2011 Share #12 Posted July 1, 2011 Been there twice and it's no fun Glad you are recovering and our prayers are with you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yammer Dan Posted July 1, 2011 Share #13 Posted July 1, 2011 I've never gone down that my head didn't smack something. Hope you heal quickly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeWa Posted July 1, 2011 Share #14 Posted July 1, 2011 Get well. Glad you are still with us. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XV1100SE Posted July 1, 2011 Share #15 Posted July 1, 2011 Get well soon Kevin ! The bike can be repaired. You are not replaceable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hulign Posted July 1, 2011 Share #16 Posted July 1, 2011 Reading that made the hair stand up on my neck! Best wishes for a speedy recovery. Frank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StarFan Posted July 1, 2011 Share #17 Posted July 1, 2011 Glad to hear that you are O.K. Wish you a good recovery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mm482 Posted July 1, 2011 Share #18 Posted July 1, 2011 Glad you are able to share this with us, praying for a speedy recovery for you!!! Earl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sailor Posted July 2, 2011 Share #19 Posted July 2, 2011 Glad to hear you are going to be OK. I hope they charge that guy. If they don't then launch a civil suit. He is not much older than me but he should be off the road. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDFranzen Posted July 12, 2011 Author Share #20 Posted July 12, 2011 Talked to the shop where the bike was towed. Estimate before tearing it down is $8595.88. I can't believe they are going to fix it. I can only guess it's because the bike only has 13,000 miles. Thank you all for the well wishes. I do appreciate them. Ride safe everyone and hopefully we will be back out on her nxt year. Kevin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 12, 2011 Share #21 Posted July 12, 2011 Must have missed this post earlier. Hope you heal well soon and hope you get the bike up and running soon as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venturous Randy Posted July 12, 2011 Share #22 Posted July 12, 2011 Talked to the shop where the bike was towed. Estimate before tearing it down is $8595.88. I can't believe they are going to fix it. I can only guess it's because the bike only has 13,000 miles. Thank you all for the well wishes. I do appreciate them. Ride safe everyone and hopefully we will be back out on her nxt year. Kevin How are you doing? RandyA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobscotch Posted July 12, 2011 Share #23 Posted July 12, 2011 Best of luck to you. Glad you are healing. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warriorhoneybee Posted July 12, 2011 Share #24 Posted July 12, 2011 glad your alive and on the mend,Gods speed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FuzzyRSTD Posted July 12, 2011 Share #25 Posted July 12, 2011 Glad you made it with out some kind of terrible injury. Hope you recover soon. Fuzzy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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