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Neroadnetime
Posted on Friday, April 22, 2011 - 09:48 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I placed a post here on sept 19, 2010 telling my tale of being hit by a truck while on my beloved Uly. That truck took my left leg off right there at the scene. After much time spent on the road to recovery, I am very happy to say that I am close to riding again. I have ridden street bikes for over 30 years, and this is the longest amount of time that I have spent off a bike. The Uly was a loss. I was going to keep her for parts, but the insurance co. wanted to much for the salvage price. I was lucky to have a second bike, an '06 Ultra. I have ordered the Pingle shifter and to help with my loss of stability the leg up landing gear system. I cant keep my mind off getting another Uly. I see that Dave Barr rides one and he lost both legs. I am still learning how to use my new leg. Physical therapy is hard, but I keep my focus by thinking about riding again. As soon as I am back on two wheels again I will include a pic. I am still a Uly guy at heart, I hope to one day be back on one again. I would also love to make one of the Buell get-togethers, as long as you don't mind if I am on a Harley. Thanks for all the kind words and the encouragement, it has helped.
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Froggy
Posted on Friday, April 22, 2011 - 09:58 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

It is good to hear you are doing well, and not letting what happened keep you down.

Perhaps you can get a leg like this?

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Mnrider
Posted on Friday, April 22, 2011 - 11:02 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I remember your post about your accident and it's great to hear the recovery going good.
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Idaho_buelly
Posted on Friday, April 22, 2011 - 11:06 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Neroadnetime,
Nice to hear you are doing good and ready to get back to riding..I'm sure you'll find your way back on a Uly!..May your travels be great ones...
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Dynasport
Posted on Friday, April 22, 2011 - 11:14 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Thanks for the update. I remember your original post. I am glad to hear you still so positive. You are definitely an inspiration.
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Zac4mac
Posted on Friday, April 22, 2011 - 11:19 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

That's cool as hell. weird pic Froggy, I think I'm seeing a prosthetic with a tattoo.
I broke my neck 10 or so years ago, came within 6 months and one surgery of being a full quad.

I don't know what I'd do if I couldn't ride.

Stick with it, I'm working on designing a brake lock for trikes.
I have a customer that can't pull/push the mechanical one on his FLHTCUTG.

<edit> He already has a Pingle shifter and a Rev-Lok auto-clutch.

Zack

(Message edited by zac4mac on April 22, 2011)
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Motorbike
Posted on Friday, April 22, 2011 - 11:48 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Wow, what a story! You are one strong guy! Best wishes to you and I hope you are on a bike very soon.
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Whisperstealth
Posted on Saturday, April 23, 2011 - 12:38 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Thank you for your story, and strength of spirit! Your determination is special, and great to see. It gives others motivation to continue going forward. Wishing you the best in your efforts to get back on two wheels, I know you'll make it!
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Kenm123t
Posted on Saturday, April 23, 2011 - 12:41 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Your story is inspiring thank you for sharing it with us
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Dcc46
Posted on Saturday, April 23, 2011 - 06:49 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Keep up the hard work, You will get back on two wheels soon enough
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Fltwistygirl
Posted on Saturday, April 23, 2011 - 08:32 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Great to hear the update. Refreshing to read about someone with such a positive outlook.

The lady that owns the main school I work for here in FL also has a prosthetic leg.
Unless she wears shorts, you would never know. Nothing slows her down, she runs circles around the rest of us.

Keep up the good work, and please keep us updated. B.
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Kakimoto
Posted on Saturday, April 23, 2011 - 11:51 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Your positive outlook is amazing. I wish you well and hope you get to enjoy another Uly real soon.
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Bluzm2
Posted on Saturday, April 23, 2011 - 12:04 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Dave,
I too remember reading your post last year, I've wondered off and on what happened.
If there's anything we can do, just let us know. You know where to find us....

Great spirit and outlook, please keep all of us posted.

Brad
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Wolfridgerider
Posted on Saturday, April 23, 2011 - 12:53 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Glad you are to hear you are doing well and are getting back on 2 wheels!!

If you are looking for a event to attend...

The 5Th and Final WV Buell Rally is Aug.19TH - 21ST.
We would love to have you come on over no matter what you ride... Hell... if ya want, Drive over....
Doesn't matter how you get there!

Ride... Eat... Drink... Sleep... repeat
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Paint_shaker
Posted on Saturday, April 23, 2011 - 01:01 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Hope you get to ride again!!!
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Dr_greg
Posted on Sunday, April 24, 2011 - 12:22 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I sometimes start whining about my fractures, then I read a story like yours...puts it all in perspective.

Kudos for your positive attitude and recovery. Hope you can get another Uly as well. Please keep us updated re your situation.

--Doc
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Electraglider_1997
Posted on Monday, April 25, 2011 - 11:19 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Nero,
You can ride again. Life is too short to keep from doing the things you love. Get something lite to start with, gain your confidence and skill back. Keep us updated.
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