Cement Truck 1 - 0 Triumph America

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  1. MrOrange

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    #1 MrOrange, Aug 24, 2017
    Currently sat in D&G Royal Infirmary off my face on morphine.
    Had a wee coming together with the truck yesterday. Single track back lane, come round a corner doing 30ish, to find road full of cement truck.
    Both of us locked up, but I failed to stop in time and collided with front off side of the cab. Bike stopped quicker than me, I continued forwards and bounced off the truck and flew through the air, through foliage and down a banking, coming to rest facing back the way I was coming.
    Busted my ribs, nerve trapped and numb hand and knee bashed, but all things considered not too badly broken. Can't believe all limbs intact and not even a scuff on my new helmet. But the old chest took a good pounding. Doctors and nurses can't believe I didn't break collarbone/ankle/etc....
    Front of the bike bent, but rest looks OK, my mate has fetch the bike back to mine, this morning.
    Looks like a second night in hospital, at least. But could / should have been a lot worse, guess I bounce well for a big lad.
     
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  2. Red Thunder

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    #2 Red Thunder, Aug 24, 2017
    Damn, Mr O!
    Sorry to hear about this, glad you didn't come off worse considering the circumstances.:eek:

    Enjoy the nurses and the meds...
    I hope you are able to get the bike roadworthy again by the time you are ready to ride again

    I don't suppose you had a camera running, it all sounds rather dramatic and terrifying!
     
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  3. TEZ 217

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    #3 TEZ 217, Aug 24, 2017
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    Nobody ever bounce's well just lucky I guess.
    Sorry to hear this Ron, take it easy and enjoy the rest, your bike is safely back home and will keep till another day. Plus it gives all them lovely pupils of yours time to make and decorate get well cards for Mr BOUNCE !!!
    Did you get a brave badge :cool: from all them lovely (Male) nurse's :p

    DOH - Just remembered your pupils are all still on summer holidays, so Sir's invincibility is still intact.
     
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  4. Rooster

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    #4 Rooster, Aug 24, 2017
    Yikes, that sounded scary. Hope for a quick recovery.
     
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  5. MrOrange

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    #5 MrOrange, Aug 24, 2017
    Truck had, a camera, so will get a copy sometime.
     
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  6. TEZ 217

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    #6 TEZ 217, Aug 24, 2017
    OOOHHH YES PLEASE SIR - We could all see and score out of ten on Style, Bounce etc
     
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  7. Dougie D

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    #7 Dougie D, Aug 24, 2017
    Sorry to hear that Ron,could have been a lot worse :eek::cold_sweat: glad your not hurt too badly, get well soon..fekin single track roads i hate them
     
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  8. dilligaf

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    #8 dilligaf, Aug 24, 2017
    :eek:Bloody hell Ron sorry to hear this mate :(
    Sounds like it could of been a lot worse (30mph....yeah right :p)
    Bouncing eh? After the initial impact?.....you see....packing a bit of timber has its benefits :)
    Milk it mate...tell them it hurts more than it does (more meds) and of course you can't possibly wash yourself properly without the assistance of your favourite nurse :p
    Get well soon mate
     
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  9. Johnjo

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    #9 Johnjo, Aug 24, 2017
    Never nice to hear of a biker down.

    Take all the Meds offered, and more if you need them.

    Heal well. :)

    JJ
     
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  10. Oldyam

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    #10 Oldyam, Aug 24, 2017
    Sorry to hear about your accident :(, but good to hear you will mend ok.
    GWS.
     
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  11. steve lovatt

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    #10 steve lovatt, Aug 24, 2017
    Sorry to hear this Ron but glad to hear that you are not too badly damaged (or the bike!)
    Get well soon mate o_Oo_O
     
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  12. Callumity

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    #11 Callumity, Aug 24, 2017
    Commiserations........I am sure the old ticker thumped away at what might have been while the mouth dried and the breeks moistened.

    Get well fast.
     
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  13. MrOrange

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    #12 MrOrange, Aug 24, 2017
    Just been hooked up to machine that gives me the good stuff at the press of a button.!!!! :p
    Away with the faires, but so is the pain:blush:
     
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  14. BonnieCat

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    #13 BonnieCat, Aug 24, 2017
    Oh Ron - So sorry to hear this. I'm glad you're OK. It does sound like it could've been much much worse. Take it easy and get well soon and hope you and the bike are up and about soon.
    Sending healing vibes from the Netherlands

    Nikki
     
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    #14 dilligaf, Aug 24, 2017
    Like this?:) IMG_0345.JPG
     
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    #15 andypandy, Aug 24, 2017
    Wow ! close call eh ? Glad you're ok - ish
    Enjoy the rest. I'll be thinking of you next time I have ribs for tea.:D:D
     
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    #16 Angus, Aug 24, 2017
    Hi Ron, glad you're okay. Best wishes for a speedy recovery!
     
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  18. Sprinter

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    #17 Sprinter, Aug 24, 2017
    Get well Ron we need you back here soon.
     
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  19. thebiglad

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    #18 thebiglad, Aug 24, 2017
    Hello Ron, just got back to hear you've busted yerself up - silly bugger :p:p:p:p

    You'll mend OK, but while it's happening do take full advantage of all the NHS has to offer - bedbaths, drugs, etc etc

    Get well soon mate.
     
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  20. Sir Trev

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    #19 Sir Trev, Aug 24, 2017
    GWS Mr O.
     
  21. Ken walburn

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    #20 Ken walburn, Aug 24, 2017
    Sorry to hear the news. Front brake will always be first, nearer the brain? I'm sure you guys will educate me with regards to Mr O's physiology. No seriously, all the best in your recovery.I'm sure I speak for everyone, let us know if there a anything we can do to help to alleviate the pain ( legal requests only)
     
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