[dsn_klr650] biker sshock....(nklr)

[MikeMadan@aol.com]

Arnie Now that was a good guess, Lynden it is. Thanks for the input. Mike

[Arne Larsen]

> ELubejko@... wrote: > > > > Hello list. I am usually in the lurk mode but today I need your help! > > Yesterday, Sat. 29, I was ridding my KLR650. I was on my way back from a > > camping trip in the mountains when I came up on a intersection in town. > > At the last second, A Dodge full size pick-up truck made a left turn in > > front of me! I was doing about 35 and hit the truck almost dead on!

From: Tobin Lampson

> Ed, > I hear you Ed. > The shock of having something happen to you that you're > not ready for can be traumatizing. Also, with the idea that > you were unconscious for awhile probably is activating the brain > to re-group. > It will pass, believe me. Allow your natural process. > For me, a quiet, low stimulus environment allowed me to be silent > for awhile and nurture. This contributed to my later development > as a rider. > Put yourself in a quiet environment. Put your feet up. > Eat a grounding meal like steak and potatoes. Any words you can > write may help take them out of your head. > Peace Brother....you're still breathing, right? > > Toby > PS > Reflect on your own post one or more times over the next to fewdays.

Ed, I've been there. Back in '87. Basically broke my body. I was making a slow turn in a car (1980 Honda Civic) and was broad-sided by a couple guys doing 70 MPH on a '76 KZ900. The car and bike yawed (slid sideways) for about 8' before we became airborne, to land upside down, 36' further down the road. You're alive for a reason. Heed Toby's advice. As always, it is excellent. Cheers, Arne