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tomk1960
Red CB1100F
Joined: Nov 13, 2009
Posts: 5023
Location: Worcester, MA
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Wed Aug 13, 2025 10:59 pm |
 
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A couple of hours ago, Nick (aka Swiftnick) texted me to let me know he had a bad crash on his '86 VFR750F yesterday. He didn't suffer a head injury, but he's got a couple of broken ribs, a broken pelvis, and a broken clavicle. He's currently in ER and scheduled for surgery tomorrow. I saw a pic of his bike and it's definitely totalled. Knowing Nick and how much he loved his VFR, the totaled bike probably hurts him as much as his injuries. By the look of the bike, I'd say he's a very lucky man to be alive.
Think good thoughts and say a prayer for Nick with hopes for a speedy recovery. |
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X7eater
Twinstar
Joined: Jul 24, 2020
Posts: 256
Location: Australia
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Wed Aug 13, 2025 11:34 pm |
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wow, that's a big one....lucky to 'walk' away alive...hope he makes it through. |
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smurdoch
CB1100F
Joined: Jan 22, 2004
Posts: 3187
Location: St. Catharines, Ontario
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Thu Aug 14, 2025 12:12 am |
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Positive thoughts sent your way, Nick.
Hopefully surgery can make the necessary repairs. |
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SteveG
Black CB900F
Joined: Apr 07, 2006
Posts: 1604
Location: Skaneateles, NY
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Thu Aug 14, 2025 12:14 am |
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Ouch! Sending healing thoughts to you Nick!
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DrOlds
Silver CB900F
Joined: Feb 23, 2008
Posts: 1240
Location: Watertown NY USA
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Thu Aug 14, 2025 12:26 am |
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Always sorry to see when our friends go down. Hope and prayers for a quick and complete recovery. Hang in there Nick. |
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swiftnick
Black CB900F
Joined: Sep 01, 2006
Posts: 1747
Location: Farmington Hills, MI
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Thu Aug 14, 2025 12:40 am |
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Thanks guys. I got into tight reducing radius far faster than was possible. I don't know why, moments inattention maybe. Anyhow part way round I knew I was in trouble and tightened up the turn and hung off the bike. I woke up to EMS checking me out. Looks like I low sided and both bike and I slid into the barrier. ATGATT helped but I have some broken bones. Don’t think I will be riding again this season. |
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cliffiec
Friend of the Board
Joined: Mar 02, 2006
Posts: 5376
Location: Central Maine/Arizona
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Thu Aug 14, 2025 2:03 am |
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Prayers up for a quick recovery, Nick! Hang in there, and let us know if we can help in any way.
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lunterenholland
Silver CB750F
Joined: Feb 06, 2006
Posts: 600
Location: europe the netherlands lunteren
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Thu Aug 14, 2025 4:42 am |
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All the best for you Nick, get well soon. |
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genesound
Red CB1100F
Joined: Feb 20, 2006
Posts: 11885
Location: Studio City, California
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Thu Aug 14, 2025 7:02 am |
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Godspeed healing Nick. |
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FCMike
Hawk
Joined: Jul 11, 2014
Posts: 487
Location: Hobart,TAS, OZ
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Thu Aug 14, 2025 8:20 am |
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Best wishes for your recovery mate, the tightening radius corners are wicked |
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Alt1
Hawk
Joined: Oct 12, 2014
Posts: 378
Location: Virginia
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Thu Aug 14, 2025 10:50 am |
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1980CB750F
Silver CB900F
Joined: Mar 01, 2006
Posts: 1134
Location: Georgetown, Delaware
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Thu Aug 14, 2025 11:05 am |
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Praying for a complete and speedy recovery for you Nick. Hang in there. |
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DrOlds
Silver CB900F
Joined: Feb 23, 2008
Posts: 1240
Location: Watertown NY USA
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Thu Aug 14, 2025 8:51 pm |
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Armco guardrails are great for keeping cars on the road but are unforgiving for motorcyclists. Good on you for giving it all you could and not being caught between the bike and the guardrail. Best of thoughts on a speedy and full recovery |
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ctluba
Red CB1100F
Joined: Jul 19, 2010
Posts: 6418
Location: Ct
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Thu Aug 14, 2025 9:12 pm |
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Thats terrible!!! Glad to see you sre able to post and made it through that get off  My last get off was 2012 on the Harley and I lucked out as well. Get well soon sir  |
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CBX1260cc
Hawk
Joined: Oct 07, 2003
Posts: 476
Location: Gainesville, Georgia
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Fri Aug 15, 2025 10:32 am |
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Glad you're still with us as that looks like a TERRIBLE CRASH.
Best wishes for a speedy recovery. |
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Welleslyan
MB-5
Joined: Jan 23, 2011
Posts: 14
Location: wellesley ma
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Fri Aug 15, 2025 3:12 pm |
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My best wishes for a full recovery Nick |
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grump
Red CB1100F
Joined: Jul 13, 2004
Posts: 5635
Location: Grass Valley,California, USA
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Fri Aug 15, 2025 3:49 pm |
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My best wishes for a speedy recovery,Nick. |
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thx113
Friend of the Board
Joined: Apr 23, 2005
Posts: 3523
Location: Western Australia
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Fri Aug 15, 2025 3:57 pm |
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Heal well and do the exercises they will give you (eventually).
Good luck Nick. |
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cbxsix
Black CB750F
Joined: Nov 26, 2009
Posts: 833
Location: Ohio
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Fri Aug 15, 2025 7:32 pm |
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That looks serious, very glad you survived that with all your limbs!
Get better soon |
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hogwild113
Silver CB750F
Joined: Jun 13, 2011
Posts: 567
Location: Nashville, TN
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Fri Aug 15, 2025 10:13 pm |
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Wishing you a speedy recovery. By the looks of the bike, glad you're still with us. |
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adk_finn
Twinstar
Joined: Sep 25, 2010
Posts: 240
Location: Vermont
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Sat Aug 16, 2025 2:39 pm |
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Sorry about the off Nick! Sending good vibes and energy your way. Here's to a full rapid recovery. |
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wamkap1100
Black CB900F
Joined: May 07, 2005
Posts: 1785
Location: Oneonta,NY
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Sat Aug 16, 2025 3:19 pm |
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I must say. The few times that I’ve rode with him he always wears full protective gear. Looks like it worked. God bless hope to see you soon |
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silversurfer1050
Red CB1100F
Joined: Nov 09, 2004
Posts: 3846
Location: Wisconsin
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Sat Aug 16, 2025 7:18 pm |
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Sorry to hear about this Nick, mend well, mend soon. |
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swiftnick
Black CB900F
Joined: Sep 01, 2006
Posts: 1747
Location: Farmington Hills, MI
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Sun Aug 17, 2025 11:46 am |
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Thanks again for all the good wishes guys. I seem to be mending well but likely to be in a wheelchair for a few weeks. My fractured hip would be good with just crutches but broken ribs and shoulder preclude that unfortunately. |
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Fitter
Friend of the Board
Joined: Mar 31, 2005
Posts: 1960
Location: Northumberland Forest, Canada
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Sun Aug 17, 2025 3:24 pm |
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This just sucks! But very happy you on the way to recovery Nick. Sorry for your pain and the loss of your VFR, sending you positive thoughts across the void. |
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toddk
CB1100F
Joined: Mar 25, 2004
Posts: 2319
Location: Saratoga Springs, New York
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Mon Aug 18, 2025 9:28 pm |
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That's a big one Nick. Glad you're on the mend.
We'll look for you in the Spring.
Best,
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Hondo57
CB1100F
Joined: Jun 20, 2014
Posts: 2348
Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan
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Mon Aug 18, 2025 11:36 pm |
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Sorry for your accident and glad you live to see another day. |
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CDN1100F
Friend of the Board
Joined: Oct 19, 2007
Posts: 2321
Location: London, Ontario, Canada
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Tue Aug 19, 2025 1:11 pm |
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Jesus Christ Nick! That was a big one! Where did this happen? Were you riding with anyone at the time?
Glad to hear you are on the mend and you didn't lose any extremities! Sure sucks about the bike, but that's minor in comparison to your wellbeing.
Take care buddy!!
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f4fast
Friend of the Board
Joined: Jul 09, 2005
Posts: 25090
Location: Long Island,N.Y.
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Tue Aug 19, 2025 6:24 pm |
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Yikes Nick!
Just saw this and I’m very happy you weren’t seriously injured.
I’m hoping for a quick and complete recovery and I look forward to riding with you again at a NE ride.
Good luck moving forward and I’m happy you weren’t seriously injured.
Hope to See you soon on a ride |
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Fster
Black CB750F
Joined: Aug 25, 2005
Posts: 887
Location: Pottsville Pennsylvania
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Tue Aug 19, 2025 6:25 pm |
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Speedy recovery Nick, prayers sent
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