madhat

But I'm ok. Just bruised up really bad. Right butt cheek looks like a butt implant job gone wrong, and a very nice sunset of greens, purple, blue and black. I don't bruise very easily, aside from surgeries that were pretty rough, I don't remember the last time I had a bruise on me.

Anyway, came over a hill on my 300ex in 5th... wasn't trying to jump the hill hard, but I got air with the front tires and the back came around on me... I don't have a pic of the accident, but I have pics until about a half second before I ate crap.









When the back tires caught traction again, it just tossed me off the back, I landed squarely on my hind parts and back. Like any responsible adult, I had plenty of PPE on, but wish I had more.

A week later, I'm just about able to move around normally. I'm just lucky I didn't break anything.


Just sharing the adventures of madhat.

Tallguy67

Mad,
You are lucky a cactus or yucca plant didn't give you a prostate exam!!!
I used to make fun choices. Once I hit 40, the healing time from fun began to lengthen dramatically. Now, in my mid 40's, I am kind of a wuss.....

madhat

It's funny, not many cactus here in Yuma... it's too hot.

It was on a trail, so aside from being packed dirt, it was clear.

Yeah, healing time is slowing up, huh? hahaha

Tallguy67

DW and I bought a 400cc Suzuki Eiger last fall. I have had fun bombing around in the fields with it but I have only had it in 5th gear once. I wear a helmet but I don't necessarily know where every divot or badger hole is in our fields. I assume if I roll it out of a badger hole at 15 mph I will do way better than the same stunt at 40 mph.

madhat

Yeah, that's no kidding. That crap happened so fast I was on the ground before I knew I was off the bike.

I strongly suggest getting a chest protector. It saved my upper back from a lot of road rash. It is not uncomfortable at all to wear, either.

Tallguy67

If I borrow one of my wife's underwire support garments (decided to keep it G rated on a family site), dos that count? Chaikwa said that is what he does.

madhat

If I borrowed one of my wife's, it would be like one of those parachute go carts... :O

ktpauley

Gunny, glad to hear you didn't get too banged up.

chaikwa

Hey TG, I bet it was difficult for you to learn how to balance that 4 wheeler, wasn't it?

Tallguy67

Insert witty and intelligent dig at Chaikwa <here>. It is too early in the morning here for me to be witty and intelligent.

SIXSLUG

Glad you are OK. When I went to a 3 wheeler back when, I realized you lose some options when it comes to ditching them like at the top of a steep hill. You can lay over a bike, but the multi wheelers topple.

Now I ride the farmer/hunting style 4 wheelers, but not those high strung ones like you have there!

I agree, the healing slows way down after 40 and 25 years of construction work!!

Now get back on that thing!! Ha ha.

Boy, I sure do miss the high deserts...

madhat

I'm gonna give it another week before I get back on... but I wanna try that hill again.

I need more practice, it's loads of fun.

Shovelhead

I see the problem........
You had twice the number of wheels that were needed.

I've was high-side 'body-slammed' by a Honda XR350 in my younger days (mid 30s)....... cracked ribs, sore in places I didn't know I had.
Took a loooong time to heal......... learned to slow down.

Hope you're feeling better soon.
Margaritas help with the soreness.

Reelay

Be careful out there, lost my best friend to motocross several years back. Some accidents are unforgiving. Have fun but take care!

Colo_River_Ram

Mad,

A friendly reminded that in your golder years you might want to invest in a "Caged" fun machine..



With Age - Comes The Cage