Otis
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posted March 16, 2004 06:00 AM
Sherm, in regards to the way you've handled this all I have to say is that I expected nothing less. You're a class act.
Jon, man I feel for you, I know this is probably much harder on you than on Sherm. I know you're an excellent rider and this had to be a fluke. Talk to you soon brother.
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Hells Dark Lord
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posted March 16, 2004 08:38 AM
all I can say is DAYUMMM....Jon that has to be some kind of record.....Sherm you are the man.....this sounds like the incident that Frank and I had a few months back with his Zx7R....Friends are far more important than any bike....even a brand new ZX10R RIGHT OUT OF THE BOX......sorry Jon had to throw that in...  glad you are ok man good luck at the race...
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redelk
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posted March 16, 2004 11:30 AM
Jonathan's luck/karma wasn't through with him yet. After 3 hours of a 5 hour endurance race, some idiot cut him off doing 110+. His rear wheel tagged Jonathan's front. Jonathan highsided and "earned" a trip to the hospital. Borken right collar bone, broken right shoulder blade and three broken ribs.
Spoke with the corner worker at length about what happened and he said that there was no doubt that Jonathan had the line going into turn 7 and it wasn't his fault. Last I heard, the other guy had a hematoma on his brain and was kept for observation overnight, but don't know much more. After see a local orthopedic specialist, he said that Jonathan will be out for 2 to 3 months.
The race was called after the wreck and the team still finished in eighth place!
On a couple of brighter notes....
1. The team was using the Graves R6 (it was Chuck Graves PERSONAL race bike) for the endurance race. It was not Jonathan's bike that was wrecked. Still, the team has set guidelines just in case such events happen. It will be fixed in short order. Beleive it or not, it was mostly cosmetic when you don't count clip ons, footpeg or front master cylinder (all of which we have in the team's spare parts bin).
2. Tonight will be the first chance I'll get to take a closer look at my 10R. At first glance, it doesn't look that bad. Will know more by tomorrow. One of the things I could tell last night is that it is VERY COOL that KHI chose to both the tail section and upper farings in multiple pieces. Instead of having to replace the whole thing, it looks like I'll just have to replace one part at both ends (not counting the mid and lower left fairings).
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swft
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posted March 16, 2004 11:39 AM
 Edited By: swft on 16 Mar 2004 11:39
Damn Sherm, let Jon know that we are all pulling for him! I won't expect a post from him soon, considering that he's gonna be a one armed bandit for a bit...
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beansbaxter
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posted March 16, 2004 12:54 PM
Wow...
I wish the best for both Jon's recovery and your bike's recovery red.
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1bad7
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posted March 16, 2004 01:55 PM
Damn that sucks, but he still has his health and will race again. I'm sorry to hear that, but I'm glad taht you're bike can be fixed so easily.
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TurboBlew
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posted March 16, 2004 02:12 PM
How about an address for sending Jon a card or something to ease the healing process?
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swft
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posted March 16, 2004 02:28 PM
Hey, great idea! Thanks TB!
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jonwright
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posted March 16, 2004 02:52 PM
Turbo, I don't need any of your 'get well' dilos I've heard you send out.
I'm okay - I just have a broken wing. 
Thanks for the thoughts, guys.
Now, we all know in racing the guy in front has the right of way, but I will also say this:
My first session I didn't have on my yellow shirt (it says 'beginner). Passing was fine. I would pass guys and some guys would pass me. I never had a scary pass. They were all clean.
Then in my second (and fateful) session, I wear the yellow shirt. Now when I get passed guys are cutting me off. I guess they figure a yellow shirt isn't going to carry the corner speed I am. Either way I several close calls and was going to come in to have the damned thing cut off of me.
It was kinda like "I'm not getting passed by a yellow shirt" or they were going to show me a thing or two about going fast. I had one guy run with me in a chicane then turn around on the bike as if to look to see if I had wrecked.
I'm not wearing it again. Fuck 'em.
Anyway, I can't wait to get back out there.
I'll just have to keep my pissy meter in check and let 'em by I suppose.
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posted March 16, 2004 03:57 PM
Hey John and Elk, I'm not exactly new here. I have been watching your posts for awhile now and can honestly say that I feel I know you guys. John, man am I glad your ok. Wreck your partners bike and then your first big tumble. All within days of eachother. The good news, all the wrecks are out of the way. So now get yourself healthy and go show those morons who think they can ride faster than you who's boss. Mr. Elk. I'm sure I speak for more than one person here when I say you are a true friend. I've seen people wreck their buddies bikes and then never speek to eachother again. All becuase of a motorcycle. A perfectly good friendship down the drain. One situation where the guy not only lost his ability to walk but also his best friend. These test only seem to strengthen your friendships and I do envy that. Get well John!
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frEEk
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posted March 16, 2004 05:31 PM
quote:
Turbo, I don't need any of your 'get well' dilos I've heard you send out.
LMAO!! i was feelin kinda down about ur news till u came up with this humdinger. just can't keep some people down eh jon?  seriously tho, heal up fast and get back to it.
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Ninjaman12R
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posted March 17, 2004 01:10 PM
Jon....
Damn Jon, sorry to hear about your get-off dude. I'd get rid of the yellow shirt, that MF seems to put a bullseye on your back. If you need anything you've got my numbers. I'll send Bart down to give you a blowjob if you feel like it. You don't have to boost his spirits by cuddling with him afterwards either.
Seriously call me if I can help you with anything.
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swft
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posted March 17, 2004 01:40 PM
Hey Jon,
Sounds like you certainly haven't lost your sense of humor! Get well soon!
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jonwright
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posted March 17, 2004 07:33 PM
Thanks, guys! I appreciate it.
Rick, you bastage. I ought to know better than come around here - with my broken ribs laughing is a bit of pain..... But that's okay.
But really do appreciate it. I might start calling folks next week as the walls start to close in on me at the hizzle...
Nice to know Bart doesn't need a cuddle. At least the nasty bitch won't be upset if you make him wash.
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swft
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posted March 17, 2004 08:31 PM
Hey, how's work taking your busted wing?
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jonwright
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posted March 18, 2004 10:33 AM
Okay. I'm at the hizzie taking calls and such. I'm not 100% but I'm hanging in there. As long as I'm by the phone that mostly takes care of it.
Well, I hope, anyway.
Turns out I'm going to need some pins anyway in the collarbone. It might heal or it might not in it's current condition - so I figure I might as well put 'em in and shorten my recoup time so I can get on the bike as quickly as I can.
Plus the screws will take away the 'floating' feeling in my arm (and the resulting moving/grinding of bones) That is a big bitch. If we left it like it is it'll take a month to see if it'll heal or not. Another month like that I wouldn't want.
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swft
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posted March 18, 2004 06:06 PM
*nods* I hear ya. When I broke my collarbone, they put me in a sling and shipped me off to a school for a month. Nothing like getting up and doing presentations one winged!
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Otis
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posted March 19, 2004 12:43 PM
Damn Jon that SUCKS! No more yellow shirt for you, they prolly thought you WERE Bart.
Call me anytime if your bored sitting around healing, brother.
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