KTM 500 EXC-F Disaster: Broken Leg in Moab Utah
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- čas přidán 22. 08. 2024
- Accident happen! Are you prepared to manage yourself in an emergency situation? Crashed my new KTM 500 EXC-F at low speed & my leg didn't fair so well.
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Dude I had the same injury last year in Greece. But I also broke my left foot toe. Although it was a road bike and the road. I slipped riding like 10mph on a white line and the bike fell on my leg.
However, the worst part was we only had 2 more days in Greece and we needed to head back. The buddy tried convincing me to send the bike and travel by plane, but I'm insane apparently. Went to DR the night before we needed to go, gave the guy 20 euros to make me a cast so I can scoop my shifter with it so I can ride back. It's 500 mile single day trip back since I had to be back a day earlier due to work. Highways as much as we could though so I didn't have to shift as much. The first half of the day was extremely hot and my leg hurt, but the second half was the biggest storm in our country that year. I rode without a shoe in a cast that fell apart from pulling and stomping the shifter. Man what a relief that rain was. The roads were flooded, it was cold but but splashing the water on top of my leg it cooled it and made it 1000 times better. Worst ride of my life, but I always smile when I remember it due to the sheer amount of stupidity and bad decisions... :D
Wow! Good times man!
You are a beast. I have to admit I do feel a little bad about giving you some grief in the following days about not wanting to ride more 😂 So glad you are ok and looking forward to our July ride!
😂😂 great memories brother! I absolutely cannot wait for July!
Bummer to hear man. I once cracked a few ribs and was out of commission for about 6 weeks during prime riding season. It was depressing. Hope you heal quickly and can get back on the bike soon!
Thank you!
Appreciate you sharing, good lessons and reflections
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So glad that you have no serious injury! Situations can happen so fast! Get better quick!
Thank you sir!
If you ride long enough it'll happen. It's a matter when you'll have an off with a sustained injury, not if. Riding is a numbers game, eventually the house wins, we all just hope that when they do happen they are small off's with minor injuries only. I have ribs that hurt when it gets cold, a wrist that never stops clicking, a shoulder with limited rage of motion and a knee that crunches and pops like it has rice crispy's inside of it all thanks in full to different motor bike accidents/offs. Glad to hear that your break was minor, just make sure you get back on that bike once you're healed up and continue along with your journey on two wheels.
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Get well soon!
Do you think a steering damper would have helped?
I once went off the side of a cliff for a similar reason.. my KTM525 was hanging from a tree :D
Yes, I need one. Glad you’re still with us!
Glad you're ok sir, heal up soon!
Thank you! 🙏🏼
Honestly your ridding boot is probably the best splint in the field until you can get medical help. I did the same skiing. It seems its always the casual moments that get us injured and we escape the oh sh#* moments unscathed. Heal fast man!
The boot is as long as you don’t have a compound fracture, compartment syndrome, hemorrhaging etc. checked my capillary response time also. Glad it wasn’t any worse too, thanks man!
Just found your channel 2 days ago. I don't suppose this would be a good time to ask if you wanted to go riding sometime? You're like my twin, same bikes, cars, same height lol. Well brother I will pray for a speedy recovery and hope to see you on the trails.
Hahaha thanks brother! Come to our next community event!
@@Mike.A.Hernandez Where are the community events listed? I checked the community tab on the channel here... The Tuareg is definitely going to be my second bike. How do you like yours?
Great content brotha!
Thanks Bro beans! We gotta head up to your spot next!
@@Mike.A.Hernandez heck yeah! It’s totally worth it. Ken Blocks favorite place
I've had my leg looking like that twice, but didn't have health insurance or really any extra money and so I never did get any kind of x-ray or whatever. It was fine after a few months. Just saying... If anyone hurts themselves like this, you can save the coin on the hospital bills and spend it on your bike. Unless you need a plate or screws don't bother.
I understand your situation but advocating for others to just let it ride is the worst advice you can give.
What happens if someone develops a blood clot? Well at least you got the new exhaust? Lots of things can go wrong best to not give that kind of advice.
I have had a similar situation riding and that boot is temporary…your getting casted, just wait!!😅😅
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Dragsters! Thankfully not terrible…but I think you’re right…boots saved you! Proper gear is no joke! What’s your opinion of the big with the recent mods?
Man, I’m lovin this bike! I need to change my seat and add a tower.
@@Mike.A.Hernandez Is the Rebel X tower available or legal in the US? There’s a guy named Manual Luchese that builds some top tier Rally style bikes…great videos (CZcams) but the tower he uses looks really legit.
@@jamesdiguilio9376 im not sure if its available here but I have got my hands on a pre production one when Outback Motortek visited a few weeks ago. Very cool tower!
Riding with kyle will most likely lead to a broken leg. Haha heal up bro!
😂😂 thanks bro!