Western Members - Friend just got hit on his Ninja!!!!

My brothers roomate was coming home at about 8:00 and was hit by a car while riding his 92 Ninja.. he was wearing a helmet and his acket but is in the E.R. right now and no word on how he is doing............ :(

that sucks bro I had a buddy that survived his bad accident. bikes are fun, but so cal is not the place for a bike unless you are extremly careful. prayers are with him buddy and hopefully he pulls thru.

Man!!! my prayers go out to your friend man! i saw an acsident about 4 months ago that still gives me bumps! some van got in the way of a bike and the poor guy didnt even have time to brake. SLAM!!!!! the guy did about 3 spins in the air and landen right on the curb!! i called the paremedics but he died in the air on his way to the hospital! sometimes it doesnt matter how carefull you are on a bike its does damn idiots that arent paying attention that you have to watch out for!! hopefully your friend will recover!

I was in a accident last year, all I can say is it hurts mine wasn't that bad though.

Bad just got worse, a lady pulled out in front of him he laid the bike down but was still hit in the face with NO helmet on and then drug for 30 feet, as it looks now he might have lost an eye and his face may need to be reconstructed...

I thought he was wearing a helmet???

Anyway, wear a helmet, he's lucky he's not dead...

I've never hit anything but the ground...or a curb...or a deer...And that's not fun...

Can't imagine what it's like to hit a car

Damn. I'm hoping for the best. Keep us informed.

A quick note to those that are new to riding or want to start. Learning to ride comes natural. The real challenge is learning how to ride and act in traffic and what to watch out for. Make that your priority.

Prayers for your friend.

May the Lord Jesus Christ touch your friend with His healing resurrection power.

wow dude that's pretty extreme, i was at hooters the other day and while sitting outside next to where all the harleys park these two bikers went out to their bikes getting ready to leave, and i watched them spend literally TEN minutes tying their helmets to the back seat area so they would not fall off, TEN minutes they spent doing that, i don't understand why they didn't just put the damn things on...

i plan on getting a bike some day, and i can gaurantee that helmet will always be on my head

i plan on getting a bike some day, and i can gaurantee that helmet will always be on my head

Helmet isn't enough. Get some gear. Gloves (hands usually hit first), jacket, boots that cover ankle (you'll be surprised how quick your ankle can snap going down).

Yes, I've been down more times than I can remember. :judge:

Helmet isn't enough. Get some gear. Gloves (hands usually hit first), jacket, boots that cover ankle (you'll be surprised how quick your ankle can snap going down).

Yes, I've been down more times than I can remember. :judge:

well ya, i forgot to mention that stuff, but yes i will get all that crap.

actually, a buddy of mine was cruising home from work like 3 nights ago on his 06 r6 and got t-boned at 45-50mph by a drunk driver, he somehow managed to keep the bike up, and only broke his foot in 3 places, i have no idea how the hell he kept that bike up, but he got off pretty damn good if you ask me.

well ya, i forgot to mention that stuff, but yes i will get all that crap.

actually, a buddy of mine was cruising home from work like 3 nights ago on his 06 r6 and got t-boned at 45-50mph by a drunk driver, he somehow managed to keep the bike up, and only broke his foot in 3 places, i have no idea how the hell he kept that bike up, but he got off pretty damn good if you ask me.

Sounds like he did well on that one. Glad thats the worst of it. Its the idiots you have to watch for. Glad you're being smart about it. I see less and less wearing gear these days, and I cringe everytime I see one knowing its only a matter of time.

It took me a long time to find a jacket that would fit me, but i made sure I had it before I even dreamed of taking delivery of the bike...

I know every time I went down, i always rolled over and hit right on my right shoulder/back, and rode it out on the ground hoping not to hit anything big...

They are trying emergency surgery to save his right eye and he broke every bone just above his eyebrows to his jaw..............

They are trying emergency surgery to save his right eye and he broke every bone just above his eyebrows to his jaw..............
hmmm, maybe my 3500 injury free miles are enough. 06 636 for sale if anyone's interested..

Just got back from seeing him for the first time.. he looks good, they said he's goiong to keep his eye and that he was insugery for over 10 hours and that he goes back in for more on thursday..Hope fully he'll be ok and ready to go again in about 3 months they said...

my best wished to your friend.

jacket, gloves, helmet, jeans at bear minimum all the time is my philosophy.


hmmm, maybe my 3500 injury free miles are enough. 06 636 for sale if anyone's interested..

shut up foo. :gtfo:

Sorry to hear man...

thanks for every thing guys i'll let you know more after his sugery tommorow..

Best wishes to him and God bless.

I never get on my YZF600R without full gear (helmet, A* jacket, gloves, boots, long pants), and I will use this as justification for my road paranoia when I'm riding. Gotta watch out for the other guys or your life can change real quick...

Rob (Bad30th)