Today I came close to severe injury... maybe worse. I think I'm done with dirt.

[Dirtdame]

Point is ...when its your time to go theres not a damm thing you can do about it. Live life and just chalk it up to a life experience.

Ditto that. I have always thought that I would get around to doing the things that I really wanted to do later....I had plenty of time. But now, with the age of 60 not too terribly far off on the horizon, watching my elderly parents wither away with Alzheimer's disease, and hearing about people younger than myself passing away, I realize that there is no telling when your ticket gets punched. I always like to say that motorcycling is a gift from God that you never know when it will be taken from you. That, and fishing.

 

[jmetteer]

I am usually laying on the ground, a bone sticking out and cursing myself "you idiot, now you can't ride for a month or two!!!" Injuries are simply a forced vacation from riding. Plus we all live vicariously through your bike purchases. And you have been a one man stimulus for Motosportz (we love you but don't take that the wrong way :>) Heal up and ride buddy.

I don't think I can like this post enough. 2011 kind of sucked for me injury wise, ok it sucked a lot. But after both big crashes my attention turned instantly to when I could ride again. That desire helped me stay positive during the dark days, and there were a few.

It sucks when it happens, I hope you get back out there.

Later,

 

[Motosportz]

Jake, you were cracking me up first ride back all high fiveing at the end of every trail. Great stuff.

 

[water racer]

Jake, you were cracking me up first ride back all high fiveing at the end of every trail. Great stuff.

I can relate, it feels so good to ride again after a serious injury when you are down for a long time. I do have a feeling of celebration everytime I get to ride.

 

[robertaccio]

add the close to serious injury to any day of life, street bikes I learned on the streets of NY rode from Wa to Ca to Fla to Va to NY had more than I can count almost got killed scenarios on my street bikes over the years. Hit by cars yes, street solo crashes yes. Cars- been in 3 life threatening crashes grad night HS spent 4 months in back brace 1 month in hospital, another in NY at highway just speed minor injury could have been waaay worse, Got nailed by a drunk in Las Vegas stopped at light guy rear ended us at @50mph (if on moto I would be dead) battered from that one (I was not driving in any of these car incidents).
On dirt bikes what could have been......endless... from stopping from speed very near a 100 ft cliff to the ocean on a foggy Baja morn to blowing out my knee on a beastly YZ490 the stories go on and on. Close the envelope tighter use common sense "ride your age" and within your comfort zone. shtuff happens never quit!!!
(waterracer has had my attention since Ive been here in the cafe, that sport scares the crap out of me)

 

[john01]

Krieg get well bud the rest will sort it's self out. My five broken ribs, cut spleen, and knocked silly kept me off for six weeks or so but I knew I'd be back. I'm 53 now and know I can't ride forever, but forever isn't here yet. Besides Krieg I know you don't want me to beat you in the bike buying count ; (I've picked up a 1996 XR200, 2005 RM 125, 2005 YZ 125 and a 2005 RM 250). Get well and stay off the other red bikes!

 

[john01]

Oh glad you had your safety gear on and bring that up. I didn't have anything on but a helment when I balled up on the MX track; wear your gear guys and gals; I do now.

 

[water racer]

add the close to serious injury to any day of life, street bikes I learned on the streets of NY rode from Wa to Ca to Fla to Va to NY had more than I can count almost got killed scenarios on my street bikes over the years. Hit by cars yes, street solo crashes yes. Cars- been in 3 life threatening crashes grad night HS spent 4 months in back brace 1 month in hospital, another in NY at highway just speed minor injury could have been waaay worse, Got nailed by a drunk in Las Vegas stopped at light guy rear ended us at @50mph (if on moto I would be dead) battered from that one (I was not driving in any of these car incidents).
On dirt bikes what could have been......endless... from stopping from speed very near a 100 ft cliff to the ocean on a foggy Baja morn to blowing out my knee on a beastly YZ490 the stories go on and on. Close the envelope tighter use common sense "ride your age" and within your comfort zone. shtuff happens never quit!!!
(waterracer has had my attention since Ive been here in the cafe, that sport scares the crap out of me)

Yeah it is kind of funny when I broke my leg racing bikes, I decided to give up racing boats and continue to ride bikes! The reasoning kind of goes along with the direction of this thread, I made the decision that I was very content with what I had accomplished racing boats and I no longer wanted to push myself to the limit and beyond the way you have to in order to win. I was very good at that in boats, I hardly ever crashed and I won championships. With bikes I am no where near that level and never will be but I am able to go out and ride a safe pace(relative) and get a release, keep my fitness up and totally forget about day to day life for awhile.
I think it is good for people to soul search occasionally to see where they are in life and see if they are doing the things that are best for them.
In Kriegs case I know he grew up riding bikes with his father and now his kid rides, it may just be time for a speed adjustment. also know he doesn't like riding around trees so he may just need to change his trails.
My wife allows me to ride dirt, but she has a strict no street rule, crack up on the street and you may not get to come home from the emergency room.

 

[advbk]

krieg, your post hits real close to home.I'm sitting home with 5 broken ribs ,broken clavicle, nemothorax and various bruises. Those trees just don't move out of the way quick enough.Life is full of risks and rewards .Only you can decide whether the rewards of dirt bike riding out weigh the risk for you.For me the challenge,excitment and friendship shared are worth the risks.I'll be back on my bike soon as I'm able, hopefully a little smarter and wiser. Good luck, heal fast,ride safe. Kerry

 

[dphantom]

Take a look at this link and make your mind up. ( u big girls blouse )

View: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K_T41kJm-PE&feature=b-vrec

 

[knucklesdad]

I have spent the last 17 years flying aeroplanes around the mountains of Papua New Guinea for a living, I have spent the last 30 years of my spare time involved with motocross and I have had bad crashes with both. Everything we do comes with an inherent risk and its up to the individual to judge if that risk is worth the rewards and personally I would never give up either.
Give it time the passion will return.

 

[ozzie]

I know what you mean Krieg I have been thinking the same thing, I hit the ground 2-3 month ago I dont know how but I did. I got a free ride to our local hospital then a week later I'm in Brisbane having a opp on my shoulder. After the opp I thought thats it, I'm done with riding, I'm 47 and my body feel like I've been through the ringer, but the other day I started physio last week and got back on the Harley and a couple days later thought gee that Husky looking good to me, so time heals and I'm started love that 2 wheel bitch again. I think it will be another 6 month before I'll back in the saddle and I cant wait, you might be feeling shit now, but time heals, so get well soon and go not so hard next time
Kel

 

[JPinNC]

Take a look at this link and make your mind up. ( u big girls blouse )

View: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K_T41kJm-PE&feature=b-vrec

Very good video. Thanks for sharing.

 

[glangston]

Those not busy being born are busy dying..

Bob Dylan

Variatiously said for generations untold.

 

[Idacurt]

I just had a nasty fall this week and broke five ribs,how long until you think I'll be able to ride again? this sucks! Guess I'm going to be fly fishing for the next month or two.

 

[Dirtdame]

this sucks! Guess I'm going to be fly fishing for the next month or two.

Yeah...that sucks....not!

 

[Motosportz]

Kreig where are you? whatcha you doing? Update?

 

[Suamico SD]

Buy a trials bike, ride slow and relearn all your skills and remember why you started in the first place.

I'm riding as long as I can swing my leg over the seat, then I'm getting a smaller bike.

 

[krieg]

Kreig where are you? whatcha you doing? Update?

I'm here. Mostly been lurking. I've posted a time or two. I'm mostly healed up, but my right shoulder is still pretty bad. I did some damage to the rotator cuff that has a 50/50 chance of healing itself. May take months. My back is still pretty screwed up, but I have been able to ride on the road for a few miles before I have to get off the bike. The jury is still out on whether I ride on dirt again. Maybe some fire roads and wide open stuff... but I still can't wrap my mind around getting into the tight stuff again. Thanks for checkin' in Kelly.

 

[Darkside]

I did some damage to the rotator cuff that has a 50/50 chance of healing itself.

Tore my RC on a street bike accident. Kaiser assholes wouldn't even give me an MRI. Took 2 years and I have about 80% strength back. I took a break from motorcycling altogether for those 2 years. Finally got back into it on a honda 150f. Now I try to buy a new bike every 2 years. I turn 50 in a couple of months and looking forward to picking up a new 2013 bike. For people that love dirt biking its like a virus, it will always be in you. Don't kid yourself, you'll be back.