The Golden Triangle Rider

Ian Mc · Posted: 21.02.2007, 16:09 Post subject:

Hey David,

It's been a long time since you ripped your knee apart. I'm amazed it's taken so long for this one to happen.

Catch you in a week or so. [ Wink

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Davidfl · Posted: 21.02.2007, 18:03 Post subject:

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by Ian Mc
 Hey David,

It's been a long time since you ripped your knee apart. I'm amazed it's taken so long for this one to happen.

Catch you in a week or so. [ Wink

]

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Ian
Yeah I too have been waiting for something to happen as it is 180,000 kms up on the Africa Twin & it's never been dropped whilst ridden. Ive slippped on a rock & put my foot in a hole, both in car parks to put it down gently. The bus accident was 12 yrs ago & the following year I got dragged down the road by the pick up. Since then zilch.
It's funny how it goes, the bus one was a relatively fast one & resulted in 100 plus stitches in the leg & a trashed NV400SP, that the Snail fixed up like new; & the pick up was a fast one with only 4 stitches in the shoulder. Now this last one could have only been at 25 kph, the bike only has broken mirror & turn signal, but the shoulder is a total mess. A 4 part fracture, plus the humerus head is 'mashed', Dr Sudhee's own words. Non operable in his opinion, &
if you did try more than likely it would not work. A prosthesis is another option, but very very expensive, not available in Cnx & again he doubts if it would be worth it. Plus in my case not enough insurance to cover it. So forget it. That leaves the natural healing pocess, that will take a few months, re-fitting of plasters to juggle it all back into place as close as possible as it heals. I will have restricted movement, but importantly will still be able to ride for a few more years to come. So wont complain.
Sudhee also says if I was not so old then bones would be a bit tougher & if I was not so fat 'n heavy the impact would have been less. Oh to be a young reckless whipper snapper again....
See ya in a week or two. & no touching the left arm!

aschoch · Pedestrian Joined: 31 May 2004 Posts: 9 Location: Thailand

hey david,

i know time is on your side now but i am still impressed how much typing you have managed with one hand only...
our first ride together was some 17 years ago and i always had the greatest respect for your riding skills and style. when i came round that corner right behind you and saw your bike down, i went - WOW - never expected such a sight, although, given the road condition, this could have happened to anyone. saw you up and fishing your camera out, clearly still stunned from the hit and at that time i still thought you were fine and unhurt. then, as we know, reality caught up with all of us very fast. i haven't seen som's photos yet but i guess there is a gem in there or two which i will share with you (you bet).

i wish you a speedy and complete recovery and if i can be of any help you know where to find me. how about driving out to the hang dong speedway in my pick-up on sunday for the go-kart race. my son's racing and i probably will too.

armin
"if it doesn't kill me, it makes me stronger"

desmomonstro · Biker Joined: 26 Dec 2006 Posts: 55 Location: Thailand

wish you to get well soon ..hope to meet you soon for some ride..

mcgriffith · Posted: 22.02.2007, 04:24 Post subject:

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by Davidfl
 <blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by Ian Mc
 Hey David,

It's been a long time since you ripped your knee apart. I'm amazed it's taken so long for this one to happen.

Catch you in a week or so. [ Wink

]

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Ian
Yeah I too have been waiting for something to happen as it is 180,000 kms up on the Africa Twin & it's never been dropped whilst ridden. Ive slippped on a rock & put my foot in a hole, both in car parks to put it down gently. The bus accident was 12 yrs ago & the following year I got dragged down the road by the pick up. Since then zilch.
It's funny how it goes, the bus one was a relatively fast one & resulted in 100 plus stitches in the leg & a trashed NV400SP, that the Snail fixed up like new; & the pick up was a fast one with only 4 stitches in the shoulder. Now this last one could have only been at 25 kph, the bike only has broken mirror & turn signal, but the shoulder is a total mess. A 4 part fracture, plus the humerus head is 'mashed', Dr Sudhee's own words. Non operable in his opinion, &
if you did try more than likely it would not work. A prosthesis is another option, but very very expensive, not available in Cnx & again he doubts if it would be worth it. Plus in my case not enough insurance to cover it. So forget it. That leaves the natural healing pocess, that will take a few months, re-fitting of plasters to juggle it all back into place as close as possible as it heals. I will have restricted movement, but importantly will still be able to ride for a few more years to come. So wont complain.
Sudhee also says if I was not so old then bones would be a bit tougher & if I was not so fat 'n heavy the impact would have been less. Oh to be a young reckless whipper snapper again....
See ya in a week or two. & no touching the left arm!

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David-
You got very good medical advice. I had same injury (see my previous posting). Wore a mickey-mouse shoulder brace, w/ compression bandages underneath. Slept semi-upright w/ lots of pillows for about 2 months. Took lots of Vicodin. Hardest thing is to try to keep the injury site completely still for the first month or so. Also bathing somewhat challenging. But after a while, it all comes together. Glad you're OK, and let us know when and where you'll be out and about to...[8D]

Tomo · Posted: 22.02.2007, 06:01 Post subject:

Hi David,

Sorry to learn of your mishap and best wishes for a speedy recovery - you can't keep a good man down!

From all the guys in Bournemouth.

tropicaljohno · Posted: 22.02.2007, 07:05 Post subject:

Hi David

Sorry to hear about your acident, only just got back from a weeks sailing, and I reckon Pikey's been having a word with my neighbour as he has security on his ADSL connection. (After 2 weeks we are still without water and fone line as workman cut them by mistake widening road).

Will send a couple of bikey dvd's up for you....

Perhaps you could hire Pico's side car for a while to get around.....

SilverhawkUSA · Posted: 22.02.2007, 07:55 Post subject:

Hongsa report and hospital pics are posted at http://www.gt-rider.com/thailand-motorcycle-forum/hongsa-elephant-stuff-up-t2211.html

tropicaljohno · Posted: 22.02.2007, 08:00 Post subject:

Silverhawk

How did you find the DR 650, are you happy with it, did you manage to lower the seat height..

Any other plus/minuses to mention.....

SilverhawkUSA · Posted: 22.02.2007, 08:13 Post subject:

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"> Silverhawk

How did you find the DR 650, are you happy with it, did you manage to lower the seat height..

Any other plus/minuses to mention.....
Cheers
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Probably a little off the subject of this topic. I'll send you an email.

SuziQ · Leader of The Pack Joined: 29 Oct 2006 Posts: 146

Speedy recovery to you , David. You're an incredibly hardy guy...that's why the call you FL, I guess. [8D]
This may sound crazy but I always found that in retrospect, the mishaps seem to be part of the exciting adventure... like battle scars when one recounts war tales. [8]

ray23 · Posted: 22.02.2007, 18:48 Post subject:

First let me say I wish you a rapid recovery. I would try to learn from your incident. The dirt really looks lose on that road. What could you do if anything to avoid this in the future?

Again sorry to hear about the news.

theantlion · Cyclist Joined: 16 Jan 2007 Posts: 19

Very sorry t hear about your Accident David. Thank God it was not an open break. Wishing you a speedy recovery.

jimoi · Posted: 23.02.2007, 05:42 Post subject:

Welcome to the Clu, this is why I ride dirtbikes. I'd be glad to send you the bastardized Minsk with a wide seat. You don't need to use the clutch, it's almost a step thru and so slow you can stand up if you go down.

All the best and you can fly to VTE for rehab...

globalgypsy · Biker Joined: 15 Oct 2006 Posts: 73 Location: Thailand

Hey David,
Hope you feel better soon. I just found out from John that you took a spill. Really sorry to hear that. Hope you'll be up and riding again, soon.
Mon and I are closed for a few days. Mon's dad needed a brain operation, which was completed successfully at MrCormick Hospital last Wednesday. He walked out of the hospital, recovering well, on Saturday morning and is doing well so far.
Today, it's Mom's turn. She has had trouble with her knee for a long time now and Mon took her to the hospital this morning, to see if they need to operate.
Hopefully, she will be fixed up quickly, too and we can head back for Chiang Dao.
To anyone who stopped by the restaurant and seen the "Closed for medical emergency" sign, we are sorry. Just one of those things we couldn't do nothing about. Hopefully we will be back for Thursday or maybe even tonight, if Mom doesn't need an operation.

Anyways, all the best to you, David. See you soon

Mon and Kurt

Tom Forde · Posted: 27.02.2007, 19:57 Post subject:

Hi Dave,
Just been on a 700+ km ride with 100+ km dirt thru the snowy river country to the 4th Annual Aussy H.U. meeting on old Doris.
To make you feel better I got you an xl tee shirt. I hope it ain't to small! I'll mail it up to you if you promise me a gt rider tee. L
please!
Coming up to Thailand in July, may catch up then.

Cheers
Tom

rohbear · Pedestrian Joined: 05 Mar 2007 Posts: 8

Hello David, Pardon the boldness of an unknown brand-newbie posting to you, but my sympathies on your injuries. I had a rather similar spill on pavement (bad judgement in a hurry) and broke 3 ribs and my scapula (shoulder blade) which cannot be set. At my age (50 at the time) it was a long slow healing. Best wishes for quicker recovery!

PICO-PICO · Posted: 06.03.2007, 03:07 Post subject:

David, I m not trying to be clever, but you may want to ask your doctor how soon physiotherapy ought to begin to avoid the risk of a frozen shoulder.

Davidfl · Posted: 06.03.2007, 04:16 Post subject:

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by PICO-PICO
 David, I m not trying to be clever, but you may want to ask your doctor how soon physiotherapy ought to begin to avoid the risk of a frozen shoulder.
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Pico Pico
No trouble for suggestions, but Ive got heaps of faith in my doc. Been patched up a few times by the guy. He's also looked after members of the royal family, so he's good.
Next appointment is tomorrow for another xray & then supposedly all being well, back again in approx 1 month to take off the splint I think. Id love to be able to move the shoulder around / lift my arm, if it was not so painful = the bones are still knitting. Stopped taking pain killers 2 days ahead of time so I could feel what was going on & ouch, had a violent sneeze & it felt like I was snapping it all over again.
All good luck I reckon as it could have been heaps worse, with blood everywhere & no hill tribe pick up & no field clinic & no pain killing injections & no mobile phones & worst of all mo riding buddies to set up the "retreat" home.

Rhodie · Posted: 06.03.2007, 05:49 Post subject:

Good to hear that your knitting is going well & that you haven't dropped too many stitches so far!
Impressed by your foregoing the PKs early - but at least you'll be able to feeel & taste the Jamesons.
But "Retreat" from Laos?
Shurely 'shome mistake - don't you mean "strategic withdrawal"?
Quickly followed with a rendition of "Never surrender... beaches.... blood, sweat & tears"
This being your finest hour.
Keep the two fingers up mate, and let me know if you need anything from the smoke[BKK].
All the very best and hope the cat's not on your hot tin roof.
Rhodie

Craypot · Leader of The Pack Joined: 31 Aug 2005 Posts: 130

Dave,
Little do you know that there was a fully qualified aussie doctor just waiting for you in Hongsa. He would have loved to fix you up..

L Brown · Pedestrian Joined: 22 Sep 2004 Posts: 7 Location: USA

David,
I must be in the slow lane because I just read about the dirt devils in the road treating you badly. Sorry to hear about your mishap and hope you are recovering well.
This must have happened shortly after I caught a ride with you in Mae Hong Song. Much thanks for the back seat ride then and I felt I was in the protective arms of your guardian angle.
Take good care mate & I'll see you soon.
Lynn Brown
P.S. Thor, Jerry & Thomas also send you their best wishes.

AZOULAY · Posted: 13.09.2007, 19:46 Post subject:

Hi David,

I saw the mirror pictures and will try to get these mirrors down here during my stay in France.

Let you know.