bikerMommy
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It happened in Columbus
Wrecked my 09 FZ6R
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Mommy, Question about the jacket. Do you know off hand which one it was? Icon motor head, contra, overlord, ect? Did you have the standard back protector in it that comes with the icons or had you upgraded? Also, Do you think your back injuries were caused from blunt force or hyper extention?
Sorry, trying to learn all I can from a survivor...
bikerMommy
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I don't think there could've been any gear that could've lessened my injuries. I was VERY lucky. I hit a jeep, had I hit something with a more solid back side and not an open top I would've probably broken my neck. If I would've laid it down I would've been hit head on by a dodge durango. I was wearing my icon helmet, it took some serious damage but my head didn't take the damage. I was wearing my icon jacket and gloves, I broke my elbow but took on no cuts in those areas. My Icon gear didn't let me down, I think it held up as well as any other would have in that situation. The only thing that could've been better was if I was wearing leathers, I had a nasty gash on my right knee from catching some part of the bike when flipping over the top. Oh and a cup, lol. My uh.. well "business" for lack of a better word, hit the tank hard enough to leave a huge dent before I was thrown over the top. The inside of my thighs were deep blue and purple from the inside of one knee to the other from the trauma
I don't think there could've been any gear that could've lessened my injuries. I was VERY lucky. I hit a jeep, had I hit something with a more solid back side and not an open top I would've probably broken my neck. If I would've laid it down I would've been hit head on by a dodge durango. I was wearing my icon helmet, it took some serious damage but my head didn't take the damage. I was wearing my icon jacket and gloves, I broke my elbow but took on no cuts in those areas. My Icon gear didn't let me down, I think it held up as well as any other would have in that situation. The only thing that could've been better was if I was wearing leathers, I had a nasty gash on my right knee from catching some part of the bike when flipping over the top. Oh and a cup, lol. My uh.. well "business" for lack of a better word, hit the tank hard enough to leave a huge dent before I was thrown over the top. The inside of my thighs were deep blue and purple from the inside of one knee to the other from the trauma
Ouchi, You damaged your business too?
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Sorry, couldn't help myself...
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bikerMommy
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I don't know what jacket it is, but I attached a pic of it. It did have the standard back protector in it. My back injuries were caused from hyper extension. My head hit the back of the jeep while by backside was flipping over the top, crushing 3 vertebrae from bending backwards so violently.
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I agree, no jacket would have prevented or lessened what happened to you. Just glad you are still here to be able to ride.
I "think" That is an Icon Contra...
What is there to say that hasn't been said already? I'm glad you lived? Absolutely. I'm glad it wasn't worse than it was? Ofcourse. After so many pages of well-wishes what comfort can I give that hasn't been given already?
If you can imagine a really big hug from some guy with a congruent soul on a forum, then you've got it. A really big hug, for as long as you want, with love, for a fellow Rider who was injured doing what she loves.
Your bike looks like a total loss. Regardless of any other opinion, I would not ride that bike again. I honestly wouldn't care what kind of repair anyone said they could do. That bike that you loved so much is now so much scrap metal.
Not to sound harsh, but for your own personal safety that is the truth.
So it's time for a new bike! My God, woman, why not another FZ6R? There is nothing else you're going to find that is as good. Why not another?
If you can imagine a really big hug from some guy with a congruent soul on a forum, then you've got it. A really big hug, for as long as you want, with love, for a fellow Rider who was injured doing what she loves.
Your bike looks like a total loss. Regardless of any other opinion, I would not ride that bike again. I honestly wouldn't care what kind of repair anyone said they could do. That bike that you loved so much is now so much scrap metal.
Not to sound harsh, but for your own personal safety that is the truth.
So it's time for a new bike! My God, woman, why not another FZ6R? There is nothing else you're going to find that is as good. Why not another?
That's just insane, nice to know you are at least recovering the best possible at this point. I do hope you have a complete recovery from this with no lasting problems. I myself have been down a nasty road from recovery from a ATV injury that took over 6 months to recover from. It's a hell of a road....I don't think there could've been any gear that could've lessened my injuries. I was VERY lucky. I hit a jeep, had I hit something with a more solid back side and not an open top I would've probably broken my neck. If I would've laid it down I would've been hit head on by a dodge durango. I was wearing my icon helmet, it took some serious damage but my head didn't take the damage. I was wearing my icon jacket and gloves, I broke my elbow but took on no cuts in those areas. My Icon gear didn't let me down, I think it held up as well as any other would have in that situation. The only thing that could've been better was if I was wearing leathers, I had a nasty gash on my right knee from catching some part of the bike when flipping over the top. Oh and a cup, lol. My uh.. well "business" for lack of a better word, hit the tank hard enough to leave a huge dent before I was thrown over the top. The inside of my thighs were deep blue and purple from the inside of one knee to the other from the trauma
I've often wondered what could be done to improve the groin protection on bikes. I often want to change the shape of my seat and add a good 2 inches of really dense foam padding right there so that I can get a little more padding if I ever had that issue.
There are those air bag vests but IDK that they would really work with that area well seeing as most of them require you to be completely off the bike before they inflate. That might be something to help save your back though if you ever have such an issues ever again. I've been tempted to get one of those but they are pricey.
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the jacket you mentioned had back protection, then how did you injury your back ?
is the back protector in jacket just for a flat backside laydown protection per say ?
do they make aa good back protector for the spine to prevent this sort of injury, crushing,hyperextensions ???
i know they make that HANS looking device, but i think it was for the neck, not the back.
also, i already have a bad disc in my neck, C6, and have to use a very lightweight helmet,Nexx XR1R carbon fiber, but would one of the neck rolls(generic donut type) help with some of the helmet weight off my neck ? someone said they wont let my head turn, but a dealer said that you could open it and possibly adjust it by cutting down a bit of the foam.
is the back protector in jacket just for a flat backside laydown protection per say ?
do they make aa good back protector for the spine to prevent this sort of injury, crushing,hyperextensions ???
i know they make that HANS looking device, but i think it was for the neck, not the back.
also, i already have a bad disc in my neck, C6, and have to use a very lightweight helmet,Nexx XR1R carbon fiber, but would one of the neck rolls(generic donut type) help with some of the helmet weight off my neck ? someone said they wont let my head turn, but a dealer said that you could open it and possibly adjust it by cutting down a bit of the foam.
They do make better back protectors that you can install in jackets to help with hyper extension. But as the op stated, wouldn't have mattered too much. Hitting a vehicle like that generally equals injuries.
Things happen...
Well said. There simply isn't much that's going to mitigate an impact. All our gear is designed to protect us when we slide, for that reason.
That being said, if one has a few thousand dollars to spend, one can now buy a racing suit with airbags in the shoulders. It protects the neck in an impact, and from what I've read it doesn't suck.
For the rest of us? Buy and wear the best gear you can afford. It's not going to protect against everything. Nothing can. However, the damage done will certainly be less than it would have been if you didn't have the gear.
Or, someone could invent an IRON MAN suit to help with blunt force trama. But then the added 1/2 ton of weight may be hard for the bike to carry..
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bigger bikeOr, someone could invent an IRON MAN suit to help with blunt force trama. But then the added 1/2 ton of weight may be hard for the bike to carry..
im a little delayed but i hope your doing well an accident like that at that speed you are blessed to be alive and most definitely had someone or something looking over you that day. its great to hear your ready to ride and ready to get a new bike.... my friend rear ended my car and ever since has been paranoid when he rides....even in my car... hes always afraid we wont be able to stop in time.... and i hope that this does not become an issue in your case.... but if it does the best thing you can do is stand up and face that fear.... good luck with everything i hope you make a full on recovery if you haven't already!
I am sorry to hear about your accident and you injuries. I am glad to hear that you have recovered well. I think it is great that you are ready to get back on two wheels!