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1/24/2012 5:07am
Three weeks ago, while still getting used to the AF500, I decided to do a little local race here in Tucson. This is the Vet "Pro" class. The guy that holeshotsis FGR01 and the guy that passes me on the second lap is Tom Stuckey from Sierra Vista. Skip to the 4 minute mark after it loads if you want to cut to the chase. And watch to the end to see my helmet.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fwKfqa55DoY
This wreck was pretty bad. Although I wasn't technically unconscious, I was totally confused for about 15 minutes.....and the only way I know I wasn't out is that in the original video you can hear me moaning and cussing right after I hit the ground. We edited it out since it sounded kind of gruesome. I'm still missing that 15 minutes, which by definition means this was a solid Grade 2 concussion, i.e., no riding for 6-8 weeks.
And yes, I had my Leatt on!! Probably a goddamm good thing I did, as I pretty much couldn't move my neck for 3 days. The last thing I remember was my helmet resting against the brace as I hit the ground, and thinking "Wow...this thing really does support your c-spine."
Here are three intriguing stills I pulled out of the video. Notice how in each one I'm progressively going over the bars, my legs are nowhere in sight, and my hands are still on the grips.
Oh.....and by the way, I have a very nice Service Honda AF500 for sale....I'm a 125 rider now.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fwKfqa55DoY
This wreck was pretty bad. Although I wasn't technically unconscious, I was totally confused for about 15 minutes.....and the only way I know I wasn't out is that in the original video you can hear me moaning and cussing right after I hit the ground. We edited it out since it sounded kind of gruesome. I'm still missing that 15 minutes, which by definition means this was a solid Grade 2 concussion, i.e., no riding for 6-8 weeks.
And yes, I had my Leatt on!! Probably a goddamm good thing I did, as I pretty much couldn't move my neck for 3 days. The last thing I remember was my helmet resting against the brace as I hit the ground, and thinking "Wow...this thing really does support your c-spine."
Here are three intriguing stills I pulled out of the video. Notice how in each one I'm progressively going over the bars, my legs are nowhere in sight, and my hands are still on the grips.
Oh.....and by the way, I have a very nice Service Honda AF500 for sale....I'm a 125 rider now.
Hope you are alright.
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bummer deal... could of been worse though, right?
It is hard to tell but it looks like you might have close to looping out. I'd love to ride that track.....long start, fast straights without any stupid whoop sections.....looks like a nice Vet track.
You coming out to GH to be like me? A spectato?
Steve, yep, I'll be there. RV spot #3. After watching Cudby's video from last Thursday, I'm kinda glad I'm not riding.....that mofo looked rough! And I'm sure it'll be even rougher at 3:30 on Saturday!
JTom, it's AJ's 2006. Very clean, very low hours, fresh suspension. PM me if you want pics/info.
MR
Now where's that dipstick that said neck braces are just to fleece those from their disposable income..jackoff.
That was one heck of a hit, but glad you're not hurt worse....real glad your wore that neck brace....especially seeing your helmet's trashed...
Best wishes drmarker.
One comment : watching you hit that irst jump of the double , it almost looked like the rear well just never got any preload at all. Maybe you had fallen in to a deep rut with the rear , came up a little short , and then it bucked you. Either way , coming up a little short with the front end high , is just about a sure bet something like that was going to happen.
Just glad your ok dude. Wrecking is never fun.
Pit Row
Mark, I learned along time ago to ride the small bikes in the Vet classes for two reasons.
1) If you win, you're a hero because you're on a small bike
2) You lost because you're on a small bike.
That bike sounded sweet, watched the whole vid, you definitely picked up the pace when you lost 2nd place heh.
Damn I need to get my 250 smoker together.
No doubt, a 500 is can sneak up on you (if it can happen to you, it could happen to anyone).
but did you guys see that killer holeshot!!! Anyone want to have a 4-stroke vs. 2 stroke debate now?
I keed, I keed..... hahahaha
I'm thinking there should be some kind of get together Friday for folks coming into town.
I'll PM you my phone number...
Face first into an uphill at 4th gear WFO to a dead stop. Tore chest protector right off.
It was eerie to say the least.
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