Author Topic: Swede is Down (Read 6983 times)

SmithSwede · « **on:** March 08, 2022, 07:48:26 PM »

Well, fate finally caught up with me last Sunday. I experienced the joy of a low-side to the right, about 20 miles per hour. Right foot was caught under the bike, giving me a trimalleolar ankle facture. It appears I may be able to avoid surgery, screws and pins, but I'll definitely be in a cast for six to eight weeks.

It had just started to rain, I was going straight on an access road, moderate braking, right next to a 7-11 gas station. Everything was fine, I felt no warning, just down instantly. I strongly suspect I hit some spilled diesel. Snapped off the right side foot-peg and right side mirror, but otherwise bike seems ok.

Ironically, I broke 150,000 miles on the odometer of the V7 on this trip, and was thinking that was my milestone for the day. Little did I know that the real milestone of this journey would be winding up in the ER.

Tom · « **Reply #1 on:** March 08, 2022, 08:05:25 PM »

Bummer! No hospital stay. Not an accident. Just a bad get off. Stay well and do what the Doc says. Take the time to recover. 👍

kirby1923 · « **Reply #2 on:** March 08, 2022, 08:12:25 PM »

Well, that's one way to remember a milestone! Glad its not too serious.

Many times a "blindside". Crutches for a bit?

BTDT

:-)

JJ · « **Reply #3 on:** March 08, 2022, 08:14:28 PM »

Sorry to hear this Swede...take care...it could have been MUCH worse...and GET WELL SOON!!

Dirk_S · « **Reply #4 on:** March 08, 2022, 08:17:30 PM »

Crap. Sorry to see this, but happy it wasn’t worse. Better get your ankle and that V7 of yours back in top shape <3

redrider90 · « **Reply #5 on:** March 08, 2022, 08:33:51 PM »

If you are avoiding surgery with a trimalleolar ankle fracture you are doing real real well. Surgery is the usual and customary treatment. You must not have fractured it fully and it is stable. Those fractures are inherently unstable. Good news.

Shorty · « **Reply #6 on:** March 08, 2022, 08:43:24 PM »

Sorry for the skid. Get better.

Ncdan · « **Reply #7 on:** March 08, 2022, 08:45:54 PM »

Tough break SS!
Let’s be glad it was no worse!
Heal quickly Sir.
If any of our folks is near SmithSwede let’s check in and see if we can help in any way 👍

Dan

midnite · « **Reply #8 on:** March 08, 2022, 08:54:48 PM »

So sorry to hear this, Swede! At least it was only 20 mph, and you're (hopefully) able to avoid surgery.
Wishing you a speedy recovery... as speedy as it can be anyway. I'm four weeks into rib fracture recovery myself (not due to a get-off thankfully), so I'm with you in spirit.
Did you have engine guards on the trusty V7?

Road Rocket · « **Reply #9 on:** March 08, 2022, 09:00:46 PM »

Swede, a good story to tell the ladies in the tavern..

jrt · « **Reply #10 on:** March 08, 2022, 09:23:40 PM »

I'm glad you are ok (in the grand scheme of things). Heal up quickly and well.

Turin · « **Reply #11 on:** March 08, 2022, 09:28:59 PM »

That sucks. Hope your up and running soon.

Moparnut72 · « **Reply #12 on:** March 08, 2022, 09:36:24 PM »

Something very similar happened to me when I first started riding. I fell again scrambling to get to my bike to shut it off because the throttle was locked wide open. I am not a great leaner to this day because of that. I couldn't see anything wrong with the roadway but it was slick as heck either diesel fuel or trans fluid. Got well soon. Fortunately you should still have good riding ahead of you.

kk

80CX100 · « **Reply #13 on:** March 08, 2022, 09:50:20 PM »

I've had an ankle fracture with 3 screws, but I didn't know what a trimalleolar ankle facture was, so I had to google for a photo. I shouldn't have, that looks nasty.

Congrats, you're definitely a high miler, but that's a hell of a way to mark the milestone.

Diesel or oil with a light rain on top, yup, that will put you down quick.

Sorry to hear about the bad break, hope it heals well.

Dave Swanson · « **Reply #14 on:** March 08, 2022, 10:33:27 PM »

OUCH! I am glad it wasn't worse, but this won't be fun. Heal fast!

RinkRat II · « **Reply #15 on:** March 08, 2022, 10:48:22 PM »

" Sue the Bastards!" Here's to a Speedy recovery !

Paul B

lucky phil · « **Reply #16 on:** March 09, 2022, 01:06:26 AM »

Quote from: RinkRat II on March 08, 2022, 10:48:22 PM

" Sue the Bastards!" Here's to a Speedy recovery !

Paul B

If you're an American this is the first conscious thought that pops into your head before you even hit the ground, lol. Seriously though, hope you recover ok.

Ciao

Anomaly · « **Reply #17 on:** March 09, 2022, 01:07:32 AM »

Ouch! Sorry to hear this. Hope the healing process goes well and that you're back in the saddle as soon as possible under the circumstances.

Huzo · « **Reply #18 on:** March 09, 2022, 01:57:39 AM »

Echoing all that’s been said SS.
A huge distance on that V7 BTW, I was thinking it was a goodly distance on my Norge at 125,000 miles.

That’s blown that theory....Good for you and all the best...

Iron Cross Junction · « **Reply #19 on:** March 09, 2022, 04:52:11 AM »

Wow ... the impressive, but uncoveted, distinction of LD mileage award and ER visit on same jaunt!

BTDT lowside adventure. Always an "interesting" experience.

I suspect that your real first thoughts -- after the surprised expletives -- were of the "how's my Guzzi!?"

Best wishes for a rapid return to the saddle.

Bill

sign216 · « **Reply #20 on:** March 09, 2022, 05:07:13 AM »

Sorry to hear of this Swede. Spilled diesel sounds like a good theory. The stuff, esp w a light rain, is a real threat.

And glad to hear of the smallblock's longevity!!!

Joe

chuck peterson · « **Reply #21 on:** March 09, 2022, 05:28:47 AM »

F6$&@! S4!7!…That happens so easily and rarely you forget it’s a threat..heal soon, sorry your down for awhile

Let us know how the knee scooter handles…
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Texas Turnip · « **Reply #22 on:** March 09, 2022, 06:25:55 AM »

This ole windsucking, cigar smoking cripple would be glad to drive over and help you in any way. And I'm serious about it.

Hope they didn't have to give you a catheter.

Tex

Kev m · « **Reply #23 on:** March 09, 2022, 06:27:21 AM »

Dang that sucks.

Heal up.

and hope the trusty V7 survived.

9fingers · « **Reply #24 on:** March 09, 2022, 06:30:14 AM »

Impressive mileage but very sorry about the injury. What type of footwear were you wearing? I deer took out my front end 4 years ago and I highsided my Royal Enfield and the bike landed on my ankle. I was only wearing logger boots (well actually I was dressed....) and I am reminded of this every day since. Heal well!
Scott

lucian · « **Reply #25 on:** March 09, 2022, 06:47:57 AM »

Sorry to open the board this am and see this SS. Hope you mend fast and aren't too shook up over what was obviously unavoidable . Thanks for sharing and hope your back to you old self sooon.

Guzzistajohn · « **Reply #26 on:** March 09, 2022, 06:49:02 AM »

Get well soon Prescott!

Luap McKeever · « **Reply #27 on:** March 09, 2022, 06:51:01 AM »

Dang P, look on the bright side....you'll be all healed up by summer.

twowheeladdict · « **Reply #28 on:** March 09, 2022, 06:57:23 AM »

Whenever I pull into the pumps, where they also have diesel at each pump, I stay a few feet away. I am amazed at how many people that pump diesel spill it on the ground. Must be people buying fuel for their tractors and such. or diesel just has that tendency.

Sorry to hear about the fracture and hope the rest of your body isn't too sore.

Chuck in Indiana · « **Reply #29 on:** March 09, 2022, 08:20:22 AM »

Not only diesel, there's antifreeze, and gasoline that will give you the same experience. Don't ask how I know..

Sorry about that Prescott. Heal well..

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