Speedfab
Novice Class
Posts: 79
|
posted June 02, 2005 12:25 PM
OK, This Sucks...
I debated whether to post this, but I figure he'll probably appreciate everyone's thoughts. Kevin Cadby went down test riding a customer bike. Ryan from SMTW told me he is doing OK but rashed up some. Please give Kevin your get well wishes here, I know he has a lot of friends on this site.
Think about being extra careful next time you throw a leg over a bike... If it can happen to a rider as good and with as many years' experience as Kevin, it can happen to ANYBODY.
   
|
zx12girl
Pro
Adrenaline Junkie
Posts: 1740
|
posted June 02, 2005 12:37 PM
Hope KCadby is doing ok........
Hard to imagine such a good rider going down.
____________
Life is an adventure. Are you driving?
|
TurboBlew
Moderator
BUSY DOING THE SCHIAVO
Posts: 4590
|
posted June 02, 2005 12:50 PM
Sorry to hear about this Kev... heal fast!
____________
Official Charter Member of the RIDERS OF KAWASAKI MEMBERSHIP REVOCATION CLUB
Also a BadAss Internet Forum Moderator 4 Hire!! Come at me brah!
|
zrxdean
Needs a job
Posts: 2225
|
posted June 02, 2005 12:58 PM
Thanks for posting, I couldn't bring myself to do it. I haven't talked to him, but I'm gonna venture a guess that he won't be making it to the grudge race, which sucks. I heard from June at SMTW that he broke his thumb. Tough to ride with a broken thumb. I don't know nay specifics of the get-off, but he didn't lose consciousness, and was walking and talking, so I'm hoping he'll be better very soon.
Dean
|
fish_antlers
Administrator
The Truth is Out There
Posts: 21894
|
posted June 02, 2005 01:08 PM
shit! hope he's a-o-k!
____________
What business is it of yours where I'm from, Friendo?
|
NINJA12
Needs a job
Posts: 3310
|
posted June 02, 2005 01:20 PM
get well soon Kevin.
|
your car is slow
Needs a job
Fuck Nitrous...Got Boost?
Posts: 4089
|
posted June 02, 2005 01:27 PM
Call if you need anything kev!!!
____________
Do not taunt happy fun ball!
|
kawachan
Pro
Posts: 1031
|
posted June 02, 2005 02:28 PM
Freakin A...........KEV!!
Get WELL SOON!!
(ps...come to the race anyway)
____________
RED NINJAS RULE!!
|
ozzy
Needs a job
need guberment cheese
Posts: 3172
|
posted June 02, 2005 04:06 PM
Heal fast!
|
Tanner
Parking Attendant
Posts: 28
|
posted June 02, 2005 04:45 PM
sorry to hear Kevin...get well soon bro!
____________
It ain't braggin M*th*r F*ck*r if you back it up!
|
kcadby
Pro
Posts: 1733
|
posted June 02, 2005 06:00 PM
 Edited By: kcadby on 4 Jun 2005 15:23
Thank you VERY much folks!!!
I HURRRRRRT!!! But I'm in "good shape"...consider...
Qoute from my mail to Dean...
Got into a wicked tank slapper on a customers ZX12 after mapping it when I shifted 2nd gear...
Didn't recover...got tossed off at about 45mph...
After spending several hours in ER (mostly waiting)...
NO brocken bones...LOTs of "skin removal"  ...
Small Crack on side of left wrist, right Thumb dislocated at knukle (not hand), Small crack on left shoulder that he said "looks old" LOL...
DOESN'T FEEEEEEL OLD!!!!!!
Anyway...
They released me after midnight last night...
HENRY (Ryan"s dad) stayed with me the ENTIRE time (wrecked at about lunch-time)...
I wanted to go HOME but henry n ryan said no way after the nurse told them the "extra pill" she gave me was...
MORPHINE 
This was after the 2 (I think???) doses I got through the IV drippp... 
Helmet is TOAST...or I probly wouldn't be the one telling you all this
From left shoulder down to waist... both back and front
(nipple incuded) HURT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Left arm...mostly back side DITO...
Right ForeArm...backSLIDE also, right palm has the deepest wounds but doesnt hurt "that bad"...
UMMM??? both knees...not bad...just above left ankle another 2X4" ouweee...
SO!?!?!? Looks like I started my vacation "early"???
Bike is like John's... all right-side-slide-damage only
HelliBar included...
Pretty Obvious that I won't be ready to RACE by next weekend ...
After doing my 1st "bath" today at 3:30 to 5PM...OUWWWWWWCH!!!
It became obvious to me that I will be staying here at Henry/Charlotte/Ryan's probably through the weekend...
Couldn't apply not ONE bandage myself...LOL>>>OUCH
The Kallina's are AWSOME PEOPLE for sure...
Enough one-hand typing for now???
I'll be fine...cosidering...
Thank's again!!!
LATER...
|
your car is slow
Needs a job
Fuck Nitrous...Got Boost?
Posts: 4089
|
posted June 02, 2005 07:30 PM
It was an 00/01 12 that got into a slapper? damn man.....VERY sorry to hear that..but glad you are ok.
Heal up soon bud!
B
____________
Do not taunt happy fun ball!
|
kcadby
Pro
Posts: 1733
|
posted June 02, 2005 09:20 PM
...03...
|
your car is slow
Needs a job
Fuck Nitrous...Got Boost?
Posts: 4089
|
posted June 02, 2005 11:05 PM
ah...teh suxor 00/01 > 02+ 
____________
Do not taunt happy fun ball!
|
MadMike
Moderator
FEAR THE BLACK FLAG!!!!!!!!
Posts: 6579
|
posted June 03, 2005 07:18 AM
Kevin, man I am so glad you are ok!!! it can happen to any of us anytime!!!
hey Chicks Dig Scars.....
I still hope to see you next weekend.... You will feel much better by then!! Hey Harry went Scuba Diving with me with 3 broken Ribs "ouch" only after 1 week.
take care Kev and hope to still see you next weekend!
Mad Mike
____________
200-MPH CLUB MEMBER!
|
ricksgsxr
Zone Head
Posts: 511
|
posted June 03, 2005 07:22 AM
I heard through Ryan, wishing ya speedy heal and a full recovery. Please don't test ride my bike after you install the Nos though J/K
Rick
|
rac4it
Needs a job
Bergie
Posts: 3009
|
posted June 03, 2005 09:02 AM
Dude! Sorry to hear about your accident. I'm just glad you made it with "minor" injuries. All considering, road rash is probably the most painful but at least not life threatening. Thank God you wore a helmet. I won't give you any shit about the t-shirt and shorts deal because we've all done it at one point or another.
I'm guessing that customer's 12R didn't have a steering damper? Did the bike survive and how did the customer handle it when they broke the news? Most importantly you're ok, that's all that matters, that's what insurance is for. Hell you probably did him a favor now he can upgrade!
Make sure you stay on top of that road rash with bandage changes and ointments and stuff; it takes forever to heal and unfortunately gets more painful as days pass, by about 4 days it will peak and two weeks you'll be comfortable enough to try to get some sleep. Until then, man good luck. I know it sucks, been there, done that.
Travelling all the way to MD would be a bitch in that condition, I wouldn't do it if I were you, not even to spectate. Don't sweat not making the event, just rest up and heal up as best you can.
Get well soon.
--Bergie
|
fish_antlers
Administrator
The Truth is Out There
Posts: 21894
|
posted June 03, 2005 11:36 AM
oouch.
____________
What business is it of yours where I'm from, Friendo?
|
princesskiwi
Administrator
MISTRESS of SMACK
Posts: 7688
|
posted June 03, 2005 11:41 AM
quote:
Kevin, man I am so glad you are ok!!! it can happen to any of us anytime!!!
hey Chicks Dig Scars.....
True - I love em!!!
(Just not on me)
Good to hear you are being taken care of.
- and that you still have all your parts - except for maybe a nipple, and men don't really need those anyways.
hahaha!
Laughter is the BEST medicine - unless it hurts to laugh!
Heal Fast!
I am glad you are still with us.
-PK
____________
The dose differentiates a poison and a remedy....
|
Lorcan
Expert Class
Posts: 327
|
posted June 03, 2005 12:05 PM
Get well soon Kev
|
osti33
Needs a job
Posts: 2973
|
posted June 03, 2005 12:41 PM
I wish you a speedy recovery Kev. Get well soon.
Ryan
|
Ra12r
Zone Head
Posts: 919
|
posted June 03, 2005 07:52 PM
Sorry to hear about your fall. I am glad you were wearing a helmet. A friend of mine at Myrtle last week wasn't...... Stay positive and healing will be optimal!
____________
All must bow to the "Ra Supremecy"...
|
kcadby
Pro
Posts: 1733
|
posted June 03, 2005 08:07 PM
Edited By: kcadby on 4 Jun 2005 15:29
Thank's again everyone...
Felt pretty bad this morning but the bath actually went much better than yesterdays
It's the AFTER bath that REALY sucks...
I feel like I went over a hump today and will improve relatively quickly from here
As for the "dress for the crash"...I have never agreed with that (accept for HELMET) because
1: It is ungodly hot here in Fl. and I would honestly rather NOT RIDE than sweat my ass off...
2: I never "push the limits" on the street...
"knee-dragging" IMHO is what causes injury much MUCH more often...ESPECIALLY ON THE STREET where you have no idea what is around OR ON the next corner...
I fell down one time many years ago riding to work the same way I always did and actually did a 180 at an intersection that I turned at HUNDREDS of times because there was oil-or-antifreeze there...
WASN'T pushing it then either!!!
I just don't trust the roads enough to take any chances...
Anyone can/will beat me cornering because I will simply "let you go"
I don't like getting hurt...
THAT being said...ha ha...
I HURT right now because I was on a bike that IMO has NO bussisness being sold to the general public without a Steering Damper...
I am used to riding these bikes (12s) with extended swingarms which GREATLY reduces the chance of doing what this bike did to me...
I will from now-on ALWAYS where "more" on test rides
At 49-years old I can say that until this??? I have NEVER "hurt a customers bike"...
The owner took it well considering...
17,000-miles and this bike was very VERY clean...
I will be paying for there repairs...in more ways than one...
Thank's again for the well-wishes
They are GREATLY appreciated
I once again can't say enough good words about the Kallinas (owners of SM2W) who have literally taken me into theyre home in this time of need...
|
entropy
Moderator
Posts: 8671
|
posted June 04, 2005 12:37 AM
Damn!!!!!!
Very sorry to hear abour yer get-off, KC.
I hope you are feeling better, skin improving???
Any chance at all you'll still make it to MIR? I was really looking forward to meeting the legendary KCadby
____________
This moderator uses moderation in moderation
|
kcadby
Pro
Posts: 1733
|
posted June 04, 2005 08:37 AM
DEFINETILY improving
As stated above...I feel that I went over "one of the humps" yesterday
I actually put a shirt on all by myself today!?!?!?
UNreal how you just don't what you have until you don't have it...LOL...Aaaweee...
Legendary???
"Above Average" would be MUCH more accurate IMO
Making it to MIR doesn't look "smart" at this point
Wanting VERY much to meet ALL of these people also
I'd fly up if nothing else but I can't afford it...specialy after this new expense that I have incurred...
|
|
|
HOME
NEW TOPIC