| Author | Message | ||
     Psychobueller |
So my Dad and I have ridden Buells since 2001, when we bought two M2 Cyclones so we didn't fight over the keys.  So last June at Americade my Dad had a bad lowside on his Buell that resulted in his bike being totalled and his leg and ankle broken. He has had a very long year of recovery. I am really proud of him; he's kept a positive attitude and never complained about his pain or lack of mobility. The only thing he complained about was that he wanted to ride. He started out on his little dual sport and managed to do well. He worked his way back up and on Friday I got a phone call about this:    So here's to my Dad. Many happy (and safe) miles. | ||
| Etennuly |
That's just awesome!  | ||
| 20xb12s04 |
Right on! "he's kept a positive attitude and never complained about his pain or lack of mobility." A positive attitude is HUGE when it comes to recovering. Tell him congrats on the new ride! | ||
| Jb2 |
You'll never ride too many miles with your dad. Very good on both of you. Ride Hard, Ride Free but most of all Ride Safe! JB2 | ||
| Greenlantern |
Who's awesome? Your dad's awesome! Congrats on the recovery and new saddle to jump in!  | ||
| Nevrenuf |
welcome back to the badness "dad" and i don't blame you one bit for getting the cr. just remember that we're not as young as we think we are and ride safe. | ||
| Wolfridgerider |
For your Dad.....  | ||
| Strokizator |
I've often heard the expression "You da man!" and wondered who they were talking about. Turns out it's your dad. | ||
| Bill0351 |
Cool bike. Cool Dad. Congratulations to both of you. Bill | ||
| Xl1200r |
Psycho - I didn't realize you were Joel's son. He is a real good guy, and I got the same e-mail with about 15 pictures of that new bike from him the other day... I think he might be a little excited. I was actually riding with him - in fact right in front of him, and saw it all in my mirror - when he went down. Holy cow, that sobers someone up. After talking to police and getting him loaded into the ambulance, I led the ride with his friends Angelo and Chet, and wife Ival all in tow. That was the most uncomfortable ride of my life. Any time I heard from or about him, it has had something to do with getting back on the bike. His riding season last year was cut short, but thank god he'll have many more. I'm psyched that he's back on the horse! Good for him. (Message edited by xl1200r on April 28, 2009) | ||
| Slamber777 |
Very cool! Your Dad is my new hero! | ||
| P3newbie |
way to go dad! nice bike choice also. | ||
| Paint_shaker |
That's just too cool!!! I was fortunate enough to be able ride with my dad (and my wife) all on seperate bikes. What a great feeling!! | ||
| Bo_sox |
Nice story and an even nicer selection! I've had 1125cr envy since the first time I layed eyes on one. It's nice to see he kept it in the Buell family. Congrats! | ||
| Court |
That is very cool! Buells are amazing . . . . Dad's even more so. I have what amounts to a small Jim Bantz, Sr. shrine here. He showed lots of us a new window to see the world through. Ride with your Dad every chance you get. Court P.S. - just don't try to keep up with him!  | ||
| Brumbear |
WOW thats sharp good luck for all | ||
| Buellish |
Way to go Dad! Sleep,eat,ride,lean,smile.Repete as often as possible! | ||
| Psychobueller |
Mark, I can't thank you enough for helping out on that day. Obviously it had a happy ending and could have been worse, but you and Angelo have been good to my father and I really appreciate it. Your email to him on the pros/cons of the 1125 really got him going. I saw him today on the Wing and he looked great...like he got his mojo back finally. Hope to meet you in person one of these days. Craig |
