Beagler Posted May 23, 2007 Share Posted May 23, 2007 Hi all. Just thought I'd let everyone know that I'm doing OK after crashing on the Triumph. I was on my way home from camping at Mendicino Lake, CA on the 13th when it happened. 7 broken ribs, bleeding spleen (is getting better so looks like it won't have to come out). Thank God no spinal or nerve injuries. Had on a fully padded leather riding suit that saved me from road rash and more broken bones. 8 days in Santa Rosa Trauma Center but am home now. A lot of pain from the ribs but am recovering. The Triumph didn't do too good, was totaled. I still have my 96 RT so in a few months I'll be back on two wheels. I'm getting well taking care of by my wife Sharon and my Son Nate so hope to make a quick recovery (ribs do take a while though). Sorry that I missed Torrey as I was really looking forward to it. Will be there at the fall Trip. Link to comment
BeniciaRT_GT Posted May 23, 2007 Share Posted May 23, 2007 DANG Steven!!! I'm glad you are recovering well and will be fully okay when you finish healing! My advice, stay away from the board for now, or they will make you re-injure your ribs. There are some real funny bastages around these parts!!! Take care, Link to comment
10ovr Posted May 23, 2007 Share Posted May 23, 2007 Ya,And we gave up 1 rib to make women!!!Sounds like you need yours back Link to comment
tallman Posted May 23, 2007 Share Posted May 23, 2007 I'm glad this is a "bad news"/"good news" post and not just the former. Hope you heal quickly and get back on two wheels. Best wishes. Link to comment
Woodie Posted May 23, 2007 Share Posted May 23, 2007 Sorry to hear about this. At least you're finally able to post about it...although it did take you quite a while to get around to it. Heal up quick! Link to comment
eddd Posted May 23, 2007 Share Posted May 23, 2007 You're on the heal, and the RT is ready as soon as you are. Things are looking up! Link to comment
Lineareagle Posted May 23, 2007 Share Posted May 23, 2007 Sorry to hear about your injuries and bike destruction. Heal well. Me, I am still no weight bearing so understand the in bed syndrome. Any words of wisdom on avoiding a similar incident? Link to comment
BrianT Posted May 23, 2007 Share Posted May 23, 2007 Glad to hear it wasn't worse. Take care of those ribs and we'll see you at the next Torrey. Link to comment
azkaisr Posted May 23, 2007 Share Posted May 23, 2007 Dude, bikes can always be replaced. Looking forward to seeing you in Torrey Tom Link to comment
Gery Posted May 23, 2007 Share Posted May 23, 2007 Hi Steven, Been there..... Done that..... Most of us know that feeling. Wishing you a speedy recovery and hope to meet you on our next gathering. Live to ride, Gery Link to comment
Francois_Dumas Posted May 23, 2007 Share Posted May 23, 2007 Heal quickly Steve, glad you survived ! Link to comment
TyTass Posted May 23, 2007 Share Posted May 23, 2007 You're right ... plan on getting back on a bike. After 4 broken bones (2 & 2) in 18 months from sports injuries, I found out Crap Happens no matter what you're doing. So, it ain't just motorcycling that's dangerous! My best wished for a full and quick recovery! Link to comment
Hoover Posted May 23, 2007 Share Posted May 23, 2007 Sorry to hear that you crashed. The bike can be replaced, but glad hear that you made it through. Link to comment
Crazy_Canuck Posted May 23, 2007 Share Posted May 23, 2007 Steve I am sorry to hear about your mishap. I am glad you are relatively unscathed. I remember riding with that sparlking bright red Triumph of yours from DVD. Bummer. Link to comment
Firefight911 Posted May 23, 2007 Share Posted May 23, 2007 Oh crap!!!!!! Glad to hear you are OK. Better the bike than you!!! Please, let me know if there is anything I can do to help while you are on your back. Link to comment
SageRider Posted May 24, 2007 Share Posted May 24, 2007 Steven, Sorry to hear about your accident. Glad you are doing OK after some pretty serious injuries. Best wishes for a speedy and full recovery. Link to comment
E30TECH Posted May 24, 2007 Share Posted May 24, 2007 Glad that you are able to tell us about the accident. Link to comment
AdventurePoser Posted May 24, 2007 Share Posted May 24, 2007 Steven, Wow! I am sure glad you escaped with "somewhat" less serious injuries! Heal up soon my friend! Steve in So Cal Link to comment
ian408 Posted May 24, 2007 Share Posted May 24, 2007 Glad to hear you're all right. I hope the ribs are treating you well during your recovery. Link to comment
Dances_With_Wiener_Dogs Posted May 24, 2007 Share Posted May 24, 2007 Wow. No good man. Do all that your Dr. tells you and have a speedy recovery. Link to comment
doc47 Posted May 24, 2007 Share Posted May 24, 2007 Gonna buy another Triumph? Mend!!! Link to comment
gloveguy Posted May 24, 2007 Share Posted May 24, 2007 Sorry to hear about your crash and subsequent injuries. All the best for a speedy recovery. Link to comment
Crazy_Canuck Posted June 1, 2007 Share Posted June 1, 2007 Has anyone heard from Beagler since his crash? I was wondering how he was doing? I sent some PM's but got no response. Link to comment
Beagler Posted June 2, 2007 Author Share Posted June 2, 2007 I’m alive and well. Am healing as well as can be expected. Ribs take a while (6 or 8 weeks). Spleen is fine, just have to be careful with it for awhile. My arm was bruised about as bad as can be without being broken (my Joe Rocket leather suit saved me from more serious injury). As for how it happened , am not sure. Can’t remember even though I had no head injuries. Link to comment
flyingreg Posted June 2, 2007 Share Posted June 2, 2007 Steve, just read this thread. Wow, sorry to hear about this, but am so glad you are on the mend. Hoping you heal 100% and will be riding again soon. Link to comment
TN_R_Girl Posted June 2, 2007 Share Posted June 2, 2007 Steve, just read this thread. Wow, sorry to hear about this, but am so glad you are on the mend. Hoping you heal 100% and will be riding again soon. +1 Heal quickly! Link to comment
Crazy_Canuck Posted June 2, 2007 Share Posted June 2, 2007 Glad to hear you are doing better. Heal quickly so we can go riding!! Link to comment
hANNAbONE Posted June 2, 2007 Share Posted June 2, 2007 tRIUMPH'S Never Crash..! Dewd...you were the only other one -- Sprint ST that is... Now get healed up and ride - son.! Link to comment
wolcott Posted June 4, 2007 Share Posted June 4, 2007 I hope you heal quickly and are not in much pain. Best wishes for a complete recovery. If you feel pain too much, it's time to have the doctor upgrade your meds. Link to comment
Beagler Posted June 30, 2007 Author Share Posted June 30, 2007 Just thought I'd post an update. Went back to work last Monday, I work for the State of California as an electrician. Am not 100% so they have me on a limited duty assignment. Was a long week but better than expected. Still have some pain from the ribs and arm but is getting better. Being up and moving has help a lot. Should be back on 2 wheels soon, maybe next week. Thanks for all the kind words and support. Link to comment
SageRider Posted June 30, 2007 Share Posted June 30, 2007 Great news! (At least from a health and financial view point... Work on the other hand probably beats going stir-crazy at home!) Link to comment
AdventurePoser Posted July 1, 2007 Share Posted July 1, 2007 Steven, So glad you weren't hurt any worse. It looks like your gear did what it needed to do to help keep you safe. Rest up, heal up, and I'll look for you on the road sooner rather than later, my friend. Steve in So Cal Link to comment
Paul_Burkett Posted July 1, 2007 Share Posted July 1, 2007 Wow, this is bitter sweet, bad news about the accident, but to hear that you are back to work so soon is great. Heal well Steven and get back in the saddle, you have the whole summer in front of you. Link to comment
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