hi folks I just joined vfr world today. I own a 2000 vfr 800 pearl yellow in color. The bike has a few modifications but not too many. It has a jardine carbon fibre slip-on that looks and sounds great. I use the gen-mar bar risers, it helps my wrists when I am sitting 10-12 hrs. in the saddle. I installed a 45 litre top box which is great since it locks to the bike and it holds 2 full-face helmets. A zero gravity double bubble widshield as well. This summer July 11th. 06 I was hit by 2 large cars, I spent 23 days in the hospital recovering from my injuries. I had 8 ribs broken a puntured lung, lacerated kidney and liver,and a broken humerus. The pain was so bad they gave me an epideral. I was always getting shots every 3 hours of morphine since the pain was so severe. I could not move my wrist and it was later found out through nerve conduction testing that I have the radial nerve either broken or pinched. I will be going under surgery in less then 10 days just before Christmas. So I know what I want for Christmas, the use of my left arm and hand. Otherwise I will not be able to ride again, unless I buy an automatic scooter. The vfr was a great bike and I chose yellow fo safety reasons, imagine if I had, had black maybe I would have been killed. So ride safe new friends and never never ever let car drivers wave you out of a driveway or lane that is how I almost lost my life.
Welcome to the group. We will pray that the surgey goes well and that you will one day be able to ride again.
Hey Hawgydawg, all the best from your VFR bretheren out here! What a crappy time of year (if there really is a good time) to be down and out. I'm glad that you didn't become a statistic and that you haven't turned on the bike as many do. You will recover and ride again with some good Canadian medecine! I grew up in Huntsville from 1972 till 1995 when I hit the road for supposed greener pastures. That trek continues but I get back home a couple of times a year to see family and friends. If you are looking to chat, hit me with a PM and I will send you my e-mail address. Regards Brad Taylor AKA Jethro911 Currently without VFR....
Welcome to the Group. All the success with the surgery and very speedy recovery. Here's to Christmas wishes!!! Peace Rory (Miami via Windsor, Ontario)
Godspeed Hawgy, we'll be crossing our fingers and toes for a very successful outcome in your surgery. Please keep us posted. And I know I reflect on my riding everytime I see a post like this. Be careful out there my friends! It's only a fun sport if you keep both wheels on the ground. Michael
Welcome to the VFR family,hope your surgery goes well and you have a SPEEDY recovery.Ride To Live,Live To Ride! Hondapitbull
Concentrate on healing. I've broken my back twice!! (Didn't do it good enough first time.) I was told thst I wouldn't survive, and then I would never walk again. Fooled them. It's going to be a tough go, but do your rehab and concentrate on healing yourself. The mind can do incredible things! Best of luck!:rockon: You're #1
