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Offline donpearsall

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Re: 2014 BMST Updates
« Reply #30 on: August 27, 2014, 07:08:25 PM »
I am back from the hospital at Salt Lake. Yesterday I was the first run of the day and I went down in the middle of the timing lights. I was doing between 190 and 210 and the engine seized  because of a thrown rod. The rear wheel locked and the bike fishtailed like crazy. It all happened in less than a second. There was no reaction time to do anything. I slid and tumbled for 200 yards according to the witnesses.

My protective gear did its job and I still have a head and brain, The bad parts are that I have a broken shoulder, broken finger, burns everywhere and a long laceration of my right arm and hand. Everything is sore.

But I want to thank the emergency people who where there seconds after I slid to stop. They were very professional and careful and I was on the way to the hospital within minutes.

The BMST organization is great and even though I have a long recovery, I intend to be back.

Thanks again Delvene, Linnea, Rex, and all the volunteers.

Don Pearsall
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Re: 2014 BMST Updates
« Reply #31 on: August 27, 2014, 07:13:14 PM »
Don, get well soon, glad to hear you are out of the hospital and will run again. :cheers:
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Re: 2014 BMST Updates
« Reply #32 on: August 27, 2014, 07:31:49 PM »
Whoa - Don!

That's really fast for your mount to throw a shoe - very glad to hear you're still on this side of the sod.

Shoulders and digits will mend - And it's good to know the protective gear worked.

My sister is a nurse who deals with burn patients - the temptation will be to skip protocols and tough it out, but don't deviate from the program.  It's come a long way over the years.

Wishing you a quick and complete recovery.

We'll see you on the salt, okay?

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Re: 2014 BMST Updates
« Reply #33 on: August 27, 2014, 08:14:22 PM »
whoah...pm and prayers headed your way...

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Re: 2014 BMST Updates
« Reply #34 on: August 27, 2014, 08:25:48 PM »
Don;

I'm glad to hear that you are going to be OK after some time on the mend. Getting off your bike at that speed is scary!

Regards, Neil  Tucson, AZ
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Re: 2014 BMST Updates
« Reply #35 on: August 27, 2014, 08:58:01 PM »
Very happy to hear you are mostly OK Don, I wish you a speedy and complete recovery. -Dean
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Re: 2014 BMST Updates
« Reply #36 on: August 27, 2014, 09:48:13 PM »
Don, sorry to hear about your crash...
sounds like you broke a few pieces but will mend... take your time and take your pain meds... they may take you back to the 60's, with a little luck  :-D
Get well soon....  :cheers:
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Re: 2014 BMST Updates
« Reply #37 on: August 27, 2014, 11:25:24 PM »
Don,   That is a rough get off.   Whenever you have engine failure of that magnitude it is virtually impossible to pull in the clutch in time.  Plus often the engine is puking oil onto the rear tire.  Glad to hear you are back from the hospital.

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Re: 2014 BMST Updates
« Reply #38 on: August 28, 2014, 12:59:45 AM »
Holy cow, Don!
Let me know when you'll be back and I'll help unload or whatever.
Just glad you'll be OK. I'll give you a call.
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Re: 2014 BMST Updates
« Reply #39 on: August 28, 2014, 02:58:48 AM »
Sorry to hear that.  Best wishes for a quick healing and a return to the salt.
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Re: 2014 BMST Updates
« Reply #40 on: August 28, 2014, 05:43:35 AM »
Don,

speedy recovery wishes from the other side of the pond (Germany)
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Re: 2014 BMST Updates
« Reply #41 on: August 28, 2014, 07:05:06 AM »
Don, I'm sorry to hear of your misfortune and very happy to hear that there are no permanent disabilities associated with your dismount. I hope once the initial pain settles down your recovery is quick and complete.

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Re: 2014 BMST Updates
« Reply #42 on: August 28, 2014, 07:42:37 AM »
Don,
 Hope you have full and speedy recovery.
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Re: 2014 BMST Updates
« Reply #43 on: August 28, 2014, 08:55:41 AM »
Wow, Don -- I'm sorry to hear that you crashed.  Please know that Nancy and I are sending our best wishes and thoughts -- and hope you recover quickly.  Are you going to publish an address so we can send you a silly card telling you to get well? :-D
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Re: 2014 BMST Updates
« Reply #44 on: August 28, 2014, 09:55:57 AM »
Quote from: Gu11ett on August 28, 2014, 07:42:37 AM
Don,
 Hope you have full and speedy recovery.

same here :cheers:
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