Spacecoast is no more.

spacecoast · Posted: Thu Aug 28, 2008 4:54 pm Post subject: Spacecoast is no more.

Was 100% other driver's fault. Police report confirms.
I have been through four surgeries to amputate my left leg below the knee and rebuild my femur, which was shattered in two places and compound fractured.
The bike's frontal frame wqas sheared in half.
I'm alive, and working on getting a prosthetic to get on a triumph and ride cross country as soon as i am able.

Spacecoast was a wonderful bike. It will be missed.
Fullsize pic: http://www.blocrecords.com/IMG_2151.JPG

-b

Edit: resized an image for you (SJ).

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sanjuro62 · Posted: Thu Aug 28, 2008 4:55 pm Post subject:

OMG!

You've got such heart and courage to post up on here after such a traumatic event. I hope you sue the fuck out of the douchebag that was responsible.
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louzerz · Posted: Thu Aug 28, 2008 5:03 pm Post subject:

Damn.. Your leg. I don't know if I want to ride the ruck anymore. Confused

How much for the Leo? Twisted Evil

Kidding!

Im really glad your in good spirits. Thats sometimes more important.

zombot · Posted: Thu Aug 28, 2008 5:07 pm Post subject:

holy crap man

holy CRAP.

holy crap. i know you don't want our pity but i am sorry regardless.

i can't believe you are posting here.
i am glad you are alive to tell the tale.

this is a totalruckus changing event. as a community we will all be different.
anything ANYTHING you need you know we will come together to help you.

you are one strong motherfucker spacecoast.
god bless you!

look at the key still in the ignition Shocked

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spacecoast · Posted: Thu Aug 28, 2008 5:07 pm Post subject:

dont hate on the ruckus. the fact i was low riding probably saved my life. its teh damn CARS that do this.
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spacecoast · Posted: Thu Aug 28, 2008 5:08 pm Post subject:

thanks zombot. I just want to learn to walk again and get back on a brit bike and rumble.
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zombot · Posted: Thu Aug 28, 2008 5:10 pm Post subject:

well, tell us the circumstances of the accident-
IF you don't mind and if you remember-

so we know what to avoid

no gory details man, just the street and traffic facts.

we await to hear the experience of a wise master Wink

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zombot · Posted: Thu Aug 28, 2008 5:11 pm Post subject:

spacecoast · Posted: Thu Aug 28, 2008 5:16 pm Post subject:

made eye contact with the guy as i approached green light. he was waiting to turn left. i was passing thru and he suddenly lurched into me. practically WHILE LOOKING AT ME.

my bike is 100% street legal and i was cruisng a cool 35.

spine is ok, just need to rehab the femur and learn to use the new leg once its done.
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sanjuro62 · Posted: Thu Aug 28, 2008 5:18 pm Post subject:

No amount of money can bring back your leg, but damn, that dude's insurance better be up to date.
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Shoxg · Posted: Thu Aug 28, 2008 5:24 pm Post subject:

GOOD LORD MAN, I am glad to hear you survived. That shit looks so mangled I wouldnt believe it if not coming directly from your own mouth.

Where can I send PP to buy you a beer bro?
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Nero · Posted: Thu Aug 28, 2008 5:25 pm Post subject:

Oh my goodness, your resolve is incredible, most that go through a situation like yours would probably never touch a 2-wheeler again. In all seriousness man, kudos for you living your life rather than letting life live you. Clap

We all really need to be careful out there, no matter how many times it has been said, it can never be said enough.
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Shoxg · Posted: Thu Aug 28, 2008 5:28 pm Post subject:

Can I get the handle bar mount just so I can say I got a piece of the SpaceCoast riding on my Ruck!! Laughing

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LOUDPIPE · Posted: Thu Aug 28, 2008 5:32 pm Post subject:

I sat here for about 5 minutes typing, deleting, typing and deleting. I just cant find the words.

Get better as soon as you can. Stay strong, and as they say.....stay frosty.

zombot · Posted: Thu Aug 28, 2008 5:33 pm Post subject:

dude, in all seriousness- you KNOW you gotta customize the leg.
make it an extension of you a part of you. don't think of it any differently than a tattoo, wedding ring or piercing..
make it bad-ass. custom. bionic. superhero.
your old leg isn't gone, it's evolved. Cool

they do some amazing shit now.

you can do it man. keep us updated.

"I sat here for about 5 minutes typing, deleting, typing and deleting. I just cant find the words. "

me, i can't shut the fuck up. Laughing

unless you want to keep the ruck as a souveneir, you oughtta part it out
guys here would bid on parts, you make some scratch to put towards the new bike..
i see a frame brace, a seat, a pipe (maybe) a rear tire....etc etc.
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