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Why?
Jan 2 2009 73 year old man pulled into right of way. My Speedie died at the scene and I came as close to that as I care to come. He got a ticket and I gotta lotta broken bones.
I survived hitting his right rear quarter panel with a completely crushed pelvis, badly broken right leg (multiple)just above the ankle, Two vertebrae in my neck were busted and I sit in brace awaiting those to heal. My right scapula was also busted and the tendons running along the top of my right hand were also torn and were surgically repaired. My right cheekbone had a minor fracture....and the degree of roadrash I took were minimal.
I will be two months laid up in week with an outlook of another four to six weeks before I can go home.
I will be looking hard at T Bird later this year. I dont know how much settlement dollars to expect but my lawyer seems confident.
Trust me. You dont want to be there when a cager turns in front of you with just a nano second of notice. It aint even enough time for your life to flash in front.
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Dam, I was wondering what happened to you....haven't been around to stir the pot. Hope you heal up quick.
Stewart
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"Poppycock normally is."
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Dang, Kevin, that sucks. Get well soon, and enjoy your next bike ASAP!!
Always remember to be yourself. Unless you suck. Then pretend to be someone else.
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Kev, I've also been wondering where you've been. On MC forums, missing members is often bad news. Here's wishing you a full & speedy recovery. All the best to you, and I hope your lawyer does a good job for you. I don't know if I talked about it on this forum but in November 2007 we had a left-turning driver end our day. It happened in a couple of seconds. My wife & I hit the right rear side panel of the car and we were thrown airborn. My wife's clavicle was shattered & her hand broken. My only injury was a dangerously bruised hip. Our 06 Kingpin was totalled. The woman claimed she never saw us. Guys, PLEASE ride safe, and ATGATT. Kevin, get better soon brother. 
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geez, geez, geez, that sounds hard. What kind of speed was involved?
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I'm glad to read that you're still alive. Hope you get back to riding real soon and that all your injuries heal completely.
A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort. Herm Albright (1876 - 1944)
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The things some people will do to get one of them new TBirds  . hope you heal up quick Kevin and glad to hear your already thinking of climbing back on . 
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glad to hear your already thinking of climbing back on .
Absolutely! Now for a reward... 
Always remember to be yourself. Unless you suck. Then pretend to be someone else.
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Sorry to hear about your ordeal, news like that really upsets me. I don't get people sometimes, "I didn't see you" is NO excuse! Pay ****** attention! I can't believe they only got a ticket! Wouldn't surprise me if they were on th phone. Glad to hear you're on the mend. Good luck with everything.
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"Lighten up, Francis."
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Wow. Disagreements aside no one deserves to go through that. Heal up soon.
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Good healing to ya, buddy. I'm glad you're already thinking of your next ride.
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That makes me hurt just reading about it. Heal up quick and get yourself right before you jump on that T-Bird.
More flags
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Ouch! Heal up quick! 
"Wise men speak because they have something to say, fools because they have to say something."
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Sorry to hear, hope all is mending well. The worst of it is probably over.
Good luck with rehab, and enjoy the Tbird, they sure look the goods.
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Sorry to hear about your ordeal, news like that really upsets me. I don't get people sometimes, "I didn't see you" is NO excuse! Pay ****** attention! I can't believe they only got a ticket! Wouldn't surprise me if they were on th phone. Glad to hear you're on the mend. Good luck with everything.
Well I ride and I HAVE cut bikers off in my car. I do pay attention, and accidents do happen.
Kevin I wish you all the best and send pics of the T-BIRD!
Clay
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Jees thats gotta hurt ..sometimes even worse than the physical pain is losing a bike you love and cherish ..we have a bond between ourselves and our bikes...sometimes closer than a marriage...get well soon and keep us in the loop about your new bike.
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Dang, at least you weren't "totalled" Kevin. But from the list of broken parts-yikes!! Hope your recovery is proceeding.
Slightly OT; The "out to get you" radar goes up and the speed down a notch or three when I'm carrying a passenger.
jh
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Sorry to hear about this, Kevin. Heal up quickly, and in the meantime start thinkin' about what color T-Bird you're gonna get. Personally I think the blue one with the white stripes is the best lookin' one I've seen. (...but then again, knowin' as how you and I seldomly agree about a lot o' stuff, I'll be expectin' you to buy a black one, dude!)
Yep! Just like a good Single Malt Scotch, you might call me "an acquired taste" TOO.(among the many OTHER things you may care to call me, of course)
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Kevin, You should be honored - Dwight made his first Tbird post without making a FINs comment! (Sorry Dwight )
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Well Stew, you see it's like this: Somehow, the more I look at pictures of that blue and white paint scheme on those babies, the more it seems to focus my attention away from THAT obvious design "flaw".
Yep! Just like a good Single Malt Scotch, you might call me "an acquired taste" TOO.(among the many OTHER things you may care to call me, of course)
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Best wishes for a complete recovery and massive settlement Kevin. On the bright side (such as it is) you should be up and around when the T-Birds begin flying.
Do the right, (or least wrong at any rate), thing - hold out for the Baseline.
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I wish you a speedy recovery and a short memory.
Bedouin.
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Hope you get past the pain fast. That scapula break is a rough one.
I learned all I need to know about life by killing smart people and eating their brains.
Eat right ,Exercise ,Stay fit, Die Anyway!
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The scapula break seems not to bother me much. But I do not have range of movement there at all. I am 24/7 flat on my back with fixator pins still installed to hold the pelvis in place while the bones knit and adhere to the metal plates, (I will trip metal detectors in airports) LOL
THE kneck brace on the other hand drives me stir crazy
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HOLY CRAP, Kevin!!! I'm glad you want to look into another bike already and I hope you heal well. Good luck to you, man.
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There are easier ways to get a new bike! It's good to hear that you haven't been scared out of riding again.
Howbeit when He, the Spirit of truth, is come; He will guide you in all truth:
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Oh my gosh, Kevin. I'm sorry to hear that. I hope all the best for you for a speedy recovery. Makes me think there should be mandatory DL testing every year after the age of 65 (I'm 57 so I'm not bashing seniors). I hope the man's insurance co. has to pay thorugh the nose. I am also glad it hasn't broken your spirit and you will be back on two wheels. 
"Catching a yellow jacket in your shirt at seventy miles per hour can double your vocabulary" Author unknown
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All past disagreements aside Kevin. We're all riders and I hate to hear about that. And as one gym rat to another, I'm sure that your exceptional physical condition will aid your recovery, just listen to the PT and don't overdo it or try to work too hard too soon. And don't get too fat 
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Kevin, so sorry about your misfortune and glad it wasn't worse. The other guy's insurance better pay for more than just your bike and medical. Heal fast Dude!
mike
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Wow. I am so sorry to hear that. Take care and heal yourself.
Take your time, the road will be waiting for you when you're ready.
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Ouch, that's gonna leave a mark.
Hope you get to feeling better soon. Don't give the nurses to hard of a time.
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What a Happy New Year!
Heal right. Good to see you back on the board here.
Great excuse to buy that T-Bird, though!
Keith
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Thank god you are alive brother. Wounds will heal and you will be back on in no time.
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