crashed 82 asp

biker4christ · Post by **biker4christ** » Fri Nov 04, 2011 6:02 pm

well my 82 is nothin more than srap metal now. last fri night i was headed home ,all at once it pulled hard to the right,i tried to steer it back to the left but something was stopping it from doin what i wanted,im not sure if something broke,or got stuck between the forks and the fairing. it happened when i let off the throttle and as on any bike the front forks slide down a little from torque, the last thing i saw before impact was one of those cable type gaurd rails as i thought ,oh this is gonna hurt!
i hit th very beginning of it at 55 mph,broke off the first 2 posts at ground level, bent the next three over.the bike went end over end for about 125 ft, i flew atleast 150 ft ,after it all stopped i laid there a min till i realized i was still alive. i got up and walked towards my bike,by then someone stopped and told me to sit in the back of thair suv until paramedics arrived,as it turns out,i spent 1 day in the tauma unit,3 days in the hosp room,broken tail bone,2 fractured vertibea,other vertibea with small pieces broken off, fractured anke,fractured wrist,broken rib with fracured sternum(chest bone), serious contusion in left knee, so im ok,it coulda been alot worse.
first time i saw one of those cable gaurd rails, i thought to myself,i'd sure hate to hit that on a bike.
back home now,facing a long recovery but happy to be alive
i'll be ridin my vw trike by next season so i wont be needin anything from the wing,its an 82 asp, if anyone wants parts off of it im gonna sell em at a fair price,just send me a PM, all i ask is u pay shipping and give me a day or so to see if what you need is still any good. ill try to check back often as i can,thanks,,
i cant believe i made it thru this one, i geuss God aint done with me yet lol
God bless and ride safe out there folks

you can also call or text 417-414-3473, i preffer to use UPS for shipping

miss-goldwing · Post by **miss-goldwing** » Fri Nov 04, 2011 6:14 pm

how is the gas tank if it still good do you want to sell let me know

biker4christ · Post by **biker4christ** » Fri Nov 04, 2011 7:28 pm

false tank or feul cell,? and yes its all goin if its in good shape,tmrw ill see bout gettin it out

miss-goldwing · Post by **miss-goldwing** » Fri Nov 04, 2011 8:44 pm

the metal gas tank you put the gas in what about carbs are they still in good shape

RoadRogue · Post by **RoadRogue** » Fri Nov 04, 2011 11:42 pm

so sorry to hear about the accident,I am glad to see you are still walking and talking with us.As yhou say it could have been worse, heal fast and strong.

Please check on the rotors for me,Interested in all 3, but have a feeling that at least the front 2 are bent/warped now.

RBGERSON · Post by **RBGERSON** » Sat Nov 05, 2011 8:38 am

Sounds like you were very lucky..except for it happening in the first place. Any idea on what caused it???

things I might be interested in..starter, carbs, fuel pump, side covers, all emblems, seat, bag lids, complete lock set all 8 including and ignition and helmet locks, mirrors, cables, coils, calipers..I rebuild bikes so I am always looking for parts for my stock pile.

Send me a list of cost my zip is 85254 via a PM

biker4christ · Post by **biker4christ** » Sat Nov 05, 2011 9:19 am

I will try to get out an vlook at all this today

blackomen · Post by **blackomen** » Sat Nov 05, 2011 1:10 pm

Sorry to hear about your accident but atleast you came out in one piece more or less. I would be interested in the rear shocks if they're ok.

scotterichmond · Post by **scotterichmond** » Mon Nov 07, 2011 1:31 pm

Good that you are ok, I see by your login name ....... well I guess God said " not time yet" He must have other plans for you down here. still have work to do huh?

So...... get'r done !
Praise be to God

biker4christ · Post by **biker4christ** » Wed Nov 09, 2011 1:33 pm

Ok guys and gals,as far as i can tell most parts you a int. In are sstill in good shape, however its gonna be a while before im able to dissassemble anything due to my injuries. As soon as i can i will get on it,hope this doesnt cause any issues but i just cant do it right now. I am keepin notes of who needs what. Thanks for your patiance on this.

blackomen · Post by **blackomen** » Wed Nov 09, 2011 1:54 pm

No rush here, biking is pretty much done for the season. Take it easy and get better!

miss-goldwing · Post by **miss-goldwing** » Wed Nov 09, 2011 8:32 pm

no rush here just let me know best wishes hope you feel better

RoadRogue · Post by **RoadRogue** » Wed Nov 09, 2011 9:29 pm

when you are healed up will be fine with me,take all the time you need.

RBGERSON · Post by **RBGERSON** » Thu Nov 10, 2011 9:21 am

Same here..no rush..

Heal first!!

wally · Post by **wally** » Thu Nov 17, 2011 4:21 pm

What radio did you have? Does it still work? I might be interested! My bike just has the stock AM/FM. I hope your doing better!

kecy · Post by **kecy** » Sat Dec 03, 2011 10:48 am

Hello

I am sorry to hear about your crash. I had a mysterious crash back in june. I was going too hot in a corner and tried to brake. From what I've read, My 1980 interstate has an anti dive feature that is supposed to prevent the forks from compressing down to nothing. I think the anti dive failed and the bike just caved in. I was horrified by my absolute inability to make any correction. The bike made it through in good shape. After I healed I've been riding it again....but want to have it checked out. I live up in mid coast maine the bike shops are few and far between....and I don't know if anyone even knows what I am talking about. Looking for anyone who may know about the anti dive feature....I may start a separate post.

Glad you are doing ok

I'd be interested in the radio if you haven't already sold it

-Kevin

RBGERSON · Post by **RBGERSON** » Sat Dec 10, 2011 7:26 am

NO anti-dive on that year..the 83's had "anti-dive " but not really there either. The forks have air assisted damping that's about it. The further you go the stiffer it gets depending on how much oil, and air pressure you run..they stop/get stiffer sooner or later..on the down slide. Your oil could have been too low or your air gone.

biker4christ · Post by **biker4christ** » Tue Feb 07, 2012 4:37 pm

Im gettin ready to ar it apart, lwho wants something pm me with an offer, best offer gets it, ill put up a list of good parts asap

woodrock · Post by **woodrock** » Fri Feb 10, 2012 1:07 am

Don't really need anything, just wanted to say that I'm glad you're okay. Sounded like a pretty nasty crash. Regards, John

biker4christ · Post by **biker4christ** » Fri Feb 10, 2012 8:22 am

thanks john,healin has been a slow and painful time but im gonna make it, on 23rd i get a screw in my left wrist, when that and my back heals, i get a new used ligament in my left knee, after that im not sure what else theyy have in mind for me, thanks for the well wishes

jab2of3 · Post by **jab2of3** » Wed Feb 15, 2012 8:56 am

Hi,

I need an exhaust but am looking for one in good shape. Do you have any pics???

Thanks
Jab

biker4christ · Post by **biker4christ** » Wed Feb 15, 2012 11:21 am

Hey Jeff, sorry bud my exhaust was ripped off the bike,left side is still on but it pretty messed up, the mufflers are still goood i belive but the rest is smashed up. Ill check the mufflers to make sure, i can cut em and leave as much as poss on or if they just clamp ill see if thay are ok, since the left side got broke off i havent really checked em out, ill get back soon

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