That feared time has come

[Barabus]

This hits close to home since my wife rides (occasionally) a Kawi 650r- same bike with different faring. I feel badly for the both of you and hope to never have that feel of seeing my spouse in a motorcycle accident.

 

[FJRK]

Considering that just yesterday my wife passed her MSF, I won't be telling her about this quite yet.
Glad she is relatively well. Hope she gets back on again sometime.

If i were you i`d keep it from her , & until she gets some happy miles under her belt , try not to discuss crashing till then & body protection is a must. (just my .02)

Definitely. thx

 

[greggrthomas]

Too slow of a speed can also contribute to low sides in tight corners.

Glad to hear it's only bones, they heal.

 

[gravity]

John sorry to hear about your wifes get off. At least she had on the right gear., I wish her a speedy recovery.I'm going to show this to my wife, she has her own bike also, Kaw EX 500, she doesn't ride alot usually to work. I haven't been able to convince her to wear more than good mesh jacket and helmet. She thinks it's a good idea but still has that "it won't happen to me" attitude.Maybe this will helpgood thoughts and wishes for your wife Peter

 

[vabrzn]

Best wishes for a speedy recovery for your wife! I guess you'll be doing all of the house work for awhile.

 

[FantasticJohnR]

Thanks to all for the well wishes. I appreciate your caring responses.

Ride safe!

 

[cota95]

Sorry to hear of your wifes getoff. My wife crashed her Vstar 1100 a few years ago on a gravel road and broke 4 ribs. She's was riding again the next year but still won't ride on dirt roads. Hopefully your wife will get back on and ride when the bones heal.

 

[ctfjr]

My best wishes to your wife John. It is true, it happens faster than fast -

 

[camdenlake]

Best wishes. Makes me think aswell. The wife just did her training and is eager to get out. Our wishes go out for a speedy recovery.

Josh

 

[Texan]

Ouch, that is truly heartbreaking. I hope she heals quickly.

My wife got her MSF, rode about 100 miles and decided enough for her. She did well, but I didn't question her decision.

 

[MCML]

So sorry to hear about the lowside. Best wishes to your spouse for a speedy and complete recovery.

Re: an earlier comment: That short notice really is a bear.

 

[Nitro]

Sorry to read this, glad she will be ok and heres to a speedy recovery!

 

[2006FJR]

I am glad she is alright. This is one of by biggest fears when my wife rides. I would much rather go down than see her down down but that is not always the way it works.

 

[marauder]

But- she has 3 broken bones, 2 in one leg and the other in the thumb.

Did she break her right thumb? I crashed in July '09 when I hit a deer and broke my collarbone, shoulder blade on my left side and my right thumb from two finger braking and holding onto the handlebar with my right thumb. What I received is called a "Bennett Fracture" which is common with atheletes that hit something with their thumb that bends it backwards. I have double jointed thumbs and when they set my right thumb the second joint fused and is now a lopsided single jointed thumb. :dribble: It has definately been more severe than the other breaks.

Hope she heals to like new!

Bill