OlderThanMe Posted October 8, 2006 Share Posted October 8, 2006 well I was riding my bike to panera bread to hop on hybridz for a little bit but something bad happened... I was accelerating going downhill and when I stood on the right pedal the chain came off of the front sprocket and when my foot went own very fast I pulled right on the handlebar which directed my front wheel into the curb. I went straight down the bike lane and landed on my jaw at about 20mph. It is broken at each rear side and just to the right of my left incisor tooth. I am going in for surgery on Monday. I really need a vehicle now and will probably look at getting a new ranger or B3000 to drive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMortensen Posted October 8, 2006 Share Posted October 8, 2006 I'm sorry man, that's gotta hurt like a bitch. Hopefully the surgery goes well and you get some good pain meds. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteelToad Posted October 8, 2006 Share Posted October 8, 2006 Broke mine in similar places in a car accident. A word of advice ... Percoset. You're probably not doing any riding for a little while, at first every tiny bump in a vehicle will translate directly to the jaw. I seriously thought I could feel the paint on the road stripes. Take care. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mike Posted October 8, 2006 Share Posted October 8, 2006 Damn... I'm sorry that happened to you. That's gotta' hurt. It's a good thing you don't have to move your jaws to type. I have a couple of suggestions. Sell the bike and never buy another one. But if you do continue to ride... buy the best FULL-COVERAGE helmet $$$ can buy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OlderThanMe Posted October 8, 2006 Author Share Posted October 8, 2006 It was a mountain bicycle. and I have some good pain meds. They gave me morphene at the hospital... liquid diet for a few weeks at least. getting my jaw wired shut tomorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_hunt Posted October 8, 2006 Share Posted October 8, 2006 Damn that sucks! Bet the wife will be happy, you won't be talking for awhile! Get better would you, and quit doing crapola like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mario_82_ZXT Posted October 8, 2006 Share Posted October 8, 2006 Oh man that sucks! I hope you have a speedy recovery! Mario Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OlderThanMe Posted October 8, 2006 Author Share Posted October 8, 2006 what wife? I am just out of high school...lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mike Posted October 8, 2006 Share Posted October 8, 2006 Oh... a mountain bike. Why do I always assume:confused: No spouse? At least that's one pain in te neck you don't have to endure while you recuperate:wink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flames_187 Posted October 8, 2006 Share Posted October 8, 2006 ouch man...thats one thing u prolly never thought would happen to your bike.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veritech-z Posted October 8, 2006 Share Posted October 8, 2006 OTM, here's what you do: bring in a copy of Moonraker on DVD and show it to the doctor...As soon as Richard Kiel comes on, pause it and point, and tell the Doctor: "I mhphhph thajpjphph" which he will interperet to mean" I want that!" And then you will get a set of Titanium teeth installed, and not only will you never have to worry about that again, it will make things like rust repair and bank robbery SOOOOO much easier! That's what I would do, anyway... Sorry to hear about you having to take one for the team, though. Broken bones are no good, especially that one I imagine...I have a metal plate in my ankle from a skateboarding injure some years ago, and it still bothers me if I use it too much...At least Panera bread has good broccoli and cheese soup, so you still have an excuse to head out there with your jaw wired, right? OTM's new grill: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OlderThanMe Posted October 8, 2006 Author Share Posted October 8, 2006 Thanks a lot guys yeah...trying to get a safer means of transportation first since the Z will be down for a good while... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotimport Posted October 8, 2006 Share Posted October 8, 2006 Oh man sorry to hear about that...Good luck on youre recovery!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2003z Posted October 8, 2006 Share Posted October 8, 2006 hope you heal quickly! really sorry to read this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LineC Posted October 8, 2006 Share Posted October 8, 2006 To bad you didn't get it on tape. You probaly could of made enough dough to buy a 240z,,,... and had enough left over to put a bike rack on it. J/K get well soon... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Some-Guy Posted October 9, 2006 Share Posted October 9, 2006 good god man thats horrible......... just take it EASY for the next six weeks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cal Poly Zmanaustin Posted October 9, 2006 Share Posted October 9, 2006 Sorry to hear the news. Get well soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denny411 Posted October 9, 2006 Share Posted October 9, 2006 getting my jaw wired shut tomorrow That might slow you down when it comes to foreplay. Denny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
240hoke Posted October 9, 2006 Share Posted October 9, 2006 OUCH!!!!! Dude makes me cringe when I read that. I remeber my dad telling me about breaking his jaw. He said he put hamburgers in the blender so he could eat them through a straw!!! Also I think he said he lost 50 lbs. Ick hope things go decently well for ya! Now think about this..... you were on a mountain bike doing 20..... think about the Chopper guys that think they are badass wearing their skull helmets. I chuckle everytime i see them. I dont mind donning on my fullface helmet everyday when I hop on my cbr. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z-TARD Posted October 9, 2006 Share Posted October 9, 2006 Damn! Sorry to hear about the jaw. Count me in as +1 for titanium teeth. You could even have grooves machined into them for use as wire strippers.... Hopefully the surgery goes well and you don't end up with a jaw that goes "Click, Click, Click" every time you chew or yawn. Mine does that, and it was really annoying to hear inside my head until I got used to it after a few years. The wife still gets grossed out by it Get well soon man, Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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