SCHAFFERNOCKER
PR Addict
Really wanting to race Monday. There are a limited number of times throughout a year I can successfully complete a 9-5 and actually make money riding a motorcycle.
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4DAIVI PAI2K5
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Planning on bc Sunday
Vet261
PR Addict
Well that didn't quite go as planned.
I ate sheeitt HARD at Smith road and went to hospital. Thought I broke my back/ribs but xrays of all that was clear. Believe I got contorted really bad and just pulled everything. I still can't stand up straight or really move much at all without my back spasming.
I do have a fractured elbow though, going for follow up on that later in the week, it looks like a baseball but I can move it and bend it.
Lots of people there helped me out, it is much appreciated.
I don't bounce off the ground like I used to anymore.....glad this happened AFTER LL that's for sure!
Before anyone asks -- my bike is totally fine. I think I made a nice cushion for the bike to land on.
I ate sheeitt HARD at Smith road and went to hospital. Thought I broke my back/ribs but xrays of all that was clear. Believe I got contorted really bad and just pulled everything. I still can't stand up straight or really move much at all without my back spasming.
I do have a fractured elbow though, going for follow up on that later in the week, it looks like a baseball but I can move it and bend it.
Lots of people there helped me out, it is much appreciated.
I don't bounce off the ground like I used to anymore.....glad this happened AFTER LL that's for sure!
Before anyone asks -- my bike is totally fine. I think I made a nice cushion for the bike to land on.
mshafer62
PR Addict
Quick comment re conditions last weekend...
BC was as expected. If anything, a little bit dry, but JO said they didn't get the water truck
back together until Saturday, which prevented putting down the normal amount of water.
RT62 was without a doubt their best prep of 2026. Deep enough to form ruts of multiple
depths and watered enough for the first 3hrs. It seemed to be very hit or miss this year
mshafer62
PR Addict
Darn, that sucks. Thinking of you and sending best wishes
jfalat
PR Addict
Sorry to hear John.. heal up fast .
Meister
PR Founding Father
Dang! I thought less HP was safer?! Hope ya stretch out alright and the elbow gets back to normal!
SCHAFFERNOCKER
PR Addict
Gahdammm PIT! The sport is brutal, take time to rest.
@Meister Confidence on a small bore increases, you wouldn't be able to convince me otherwise. The injury percentage has to go up imo. When you see someone sit on the bike, squeeze both the levers and compress the front forks. That person is feeling it and ready to ride the s**t out of that bike (in my experience, these are smaller bikes). It's a feeling that isn't replicated on a larger machine.
@Meister Confidence on a small bore increases, you wouldn't be able to convince me otherwise. The injury percentage has to go up imo. When you see someone sit on the bike, squeeze both the levers and compress the front forks. That person is feeling it and ready to ride the s**t out of that bike (in my experience, these are smaller bikes). It's a feeling that isn't replicated on a larger machine.
SCHAFFERNOCKER
PR Addict
this made me chuckle. You have such a good vibe about life!
k01
PR Elite
I liked this one not knowing that you were going to literally hit Smith Road. What were you doing when this flukey thing happened? I tested two slightly used bikes back to back and my choice was my current YZ 125. The other bike was a KTM 150SX and the owner had experienced injuries from a nasty crash on the bike. The YZ though obviously light had a more secure, big bike like planted feel. The KTM went through the motions okay but for me the rider feedback seemed more vague.
Heal well!