Muddy Beast
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- Location
- WA
So I managed to take a spill this week on the motorcycle and break my ankle.
On my way to school Monday I managed to hit a tar 'snake' near the apex of a corner on my Honda CBR600 F3 at an estimate 30ish mph and out went the front wheel. I can recall looking up at the sky and seeing my bike sliding next to me and thinking how I didn't want to ruin the gear I just spent $800+ on over the last 2 months, so I kinda rolled toward the end. Once I stopped and took a second to settle my thoughts I started removing my gloves, helmet and backpack to talk to a nice passer-by who stopped to help me. He asked if I was ok and needed an ambulance, I said yes but please call 911. Once I started to sit up though it was clear I had injuries in need of attention, as my ankle was loose and in a lot of pain. I couldn't move my ankle without screaming with my mouth closed.
Once the medics got there and got me on a stretcher an officer from the state patrol came up to me and asked where my licence was. Then I told him the bike is in my name, and pointed him to my registration (I knew he was going to ask). He asked for my number and wrote it on my registration then took it (I never did see it after that), and then he told me my bike was going to be impounded (at this point it was clear he was angry for whatever reason). When I began asking if I could have someone come get the bike he told me no, and when I asked again exclaiming that I wasn't trying to start any issues he snapped at me that it was non-negotiable and that it would be impounded. I later saw him in the ambulance and was informed I'd be getting a speeding ticket.
It cost me $260 to get my bike back from the impound lot 5 hours after it happened. I had to put that on the credit card of course...:angry7: And the speeding ticket I got was for $175 for "speeding too fast for conditions." This of course is all BS so I will be looking into taking care of it. I'm amazed at how unprofessionally the officer treated me, all things considered.
3 days later I sit at home incapable of really doing anything just trying to figure out how I'm going to take care of all this. Turns out I broke my right ankle at the tibia and fibula (shattered my tibia, broke the end of my fibula off) but otherwise have no real notable injuries.
The best part about this whole thing is I was supposed to have surgery tomorrow to get plates and screws/pins, but because of my blue (like blueberry blue) blisters. So that means I'll get it all done next week, but in the mean time that's more time out of school. And I'm supposed to keep my leg above my heart for the next two months...
Oh no by schmitz516, on Flickr
A ride not worth remembering by schmitz516, on Flickr
Mmm that looks good by schmitz516, on Flick
Here's a link to all the pics: http://www.flickr.com/photos/scott_schmitz/sets/72157627794424425/
IMG_0001 by schmitz516, on Flickr
Blue blisters by schmitz516, on Flickr
What broke by schmitz516, on Flickr
Now I need to start finding money to fix the bike. Not to mention a way to finish the Jeep so I can start driving that around with a busted leg. My plan is to make a hand throttle from bicycle materials and use my left foot to brake. Only problem is that still doesn't solve my broken rear window, broken front driver window (from when my Jeep was stolen), and my busted front brake caliper. I know I'll get it done but I'm not sure if I will by winter.
On my way to school Monday I managed to hit a tar 'snake' near the apex of a corner on my Honda CBR600 F3 at an estimate 30ish mph and out went the front wheel. I can recall looking up at the sky and seeing my bike sliding next to me and thinking how I didn't want to ruin the gear I just spent $800+ on over the last 2 months, so I kinda rolled toward the end. Once I stopped and took a second to settle my thoughts I started removing my gloves, helmet and backpack to talk to a nice passer-by who stopped to help me. He asked if I was ok and needed an ambulance, I said yes but please call 911. Once I started to sit up though it was clear I had injuries in need of attention, as my ankle was loose and in a lot of pain. I couldn't move my ankle without screaming with my mouth closed.
Once the medics got there and got me on a stretcher an officer from the state patrol came up to me and asked where my licence was. Then I told him the bike is in my name, and pointed him to my registration (I knew he was going to ask). He asked for my number and wrote it on my registration then took it (I never did see it after that), and then he told me my bike was going to be impounded (at this point it was clear he was angry for whatever reason). When I began asking if I could have someone come get the bike he told me no, and when I asked again exclaiming that I wasn't trying to start any issues he snapped at me that it was non-negotiable and that it would be impounded. I later saw him in the ambulance and was informed I'd be getting a speeding ticket.
It cost me $260 to get my bike back from the impound lot 5 hours after it happened. I had to put that on the credit card of course...:angry7: And the speeding ticket I got was for $175 for "speeding too fast for conditions." This of course is all BS so I will be looking into taking care of it. I'm amazed at how unprofessionally the officer treated me, all things considered.
3 days later I sit at home incapable of really doing anything just trying to figure out how I'm going to take care of all this. Turns out I broke my right ankle at the tibia and fibula (shattered my tibia, broke the end of my fibula off) but otherwise have no real notable injuries.
The best part about this whole thing is I was supposed to have surgery tomorrow to get plates and screws/pins, but because of my blue (like blueberry blue) blisters. So that means I'll get it all done next week, but in the mean time that's more time out of school. And I'm supposed to keep my leg above my heart for the next two months...
Oh no by schmitz516, on Flickr
A ride not worth remembering by schmitz516, on Flickr
Mmm that looks good by schmitz516, on Flick
Here's a link to all the pics: http://www.flickr.com/photos/scott_schmitz/sets/72157627794424425/
IMG_0001 by schmitz516, on Flickr
Blue blisters by schmitz516, on Flickr
What broke by schmitz516, on Flickr
Now I need to start finding money to fix the bike. Not to mention a way to finish the Jeep so I can start driving that around with a busted leg. My plan is to make a hand throttle from bicycle materials and use my left foot to brake. Only problem is that still doesn't solve my broken rear window, broken front driver window (from when my Jeep was stolen), and my busted front brake caliper. I know I'll get it done but I'm not sure if I will by winter.
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