Went to the doctor’s today. He’s got the full X-ray results from the hospital. 3 undisplaced fractured ribs. No wonder I’m in pain. He’s prescribed uber pain killers, rest, and told me I can look forward to 4-6 weeks before it gets better. That’s going to really mess things up in so many ways, but I’m going to have to work around as best I can, I guess.
Thanks for all the good wishes, anyway. I really do appreciate them.
Pictures below.
The reason why the damage seems reaonably light is that, for most of the time the bike was sliding down the road, my left leg was trapped underneath it and was preventing more damage. 🙂
Some new mirrors will be needed.
Only this small scratch on the tailpiece and the tank (thank God) is unmarked.
Won’t be wearing this one again, And HJC have discontinued the Symax, unfortunately.
These did their job also, but I recall still hanging onto the handlebars when the bike was down, it happened that quickly. Just a couple of small abrasions on the knuckles of the right one.
*sniff* my brand new Falco boots took a beating. This is the one that was trapped under the bike.
One of a number of similar tears in my Jacket. It, too, did its job perfectly.
I’ve been told that Draggins will repair damaged jeans. That would be good as these are only a bit over a year old.
Sorry about this, but here’s the only external damage that I received. The two wounds are from places where the kevlar isn’t present in the jeans. The rest of me is unmarked. Pretty impressive advertisement for Draggin’s eh? And, they have a programme whereby, if you have been in an accident and return the jeans to them, they will supply a new pair for half price. Why would you bother repairing when they offer a deal like that?
sanoptic says
Hi,
Damage on the bike is not too bad ,as long as the frames not bent it won’t be written off.
Your riding gear mostly saved you from more serious injuries,when your trying on new helmets try the mid-priced OGK 0FF5.It fits me great with no buffering at speed which i found was unreal & is light as well.
The last pic looks like you have been capped by the IRA ..lol.
That’s great policy from Draggins they can use your accident damaged jeans to improve the product.
Cya & hope the ribs heal quickly for you.
Phil Hall says
I FEEL like I’ve been knee-capped by the IRA, too!!!