Rocket ride from hell

[Boog]

Hello @46dodge and welcome from Virginia.

 

[46dodge]

Well guys my Rocket ride from hell has been a blessing in disguise. When they took me into the trauma center after my accident at the track they did a full body CT scan to look for internal damage, and found a mass growing in my bladder. Fast forward several months and a few surgery's, and yes I have bladder cancer, and yes its progressed to the point where I'm going to loose my bladder. Because of the accident it was found before it started spreading through my body. I can say with all honesty that my Rocket saved my life; that bike failed at the track going over 80mph but somehow let me off gently enough to not cause any broken bones or internal damage, I wasn't even bleeding anywhere. All I got out of it was a concussion, but it did get me a trip to the hospital to get scanned. I am now working on fully rebuilding this bike in between chemo treatments. I have an exhaust coming from LMS along with one of his OZ claws, a complete custom paint job, and this spring it will be going down to my local Triumph dealer (Fox Powersports) for a dyno tune. Then it's back to the dragstrip.

 

[mexican]

Well guys my Rocket ride from hell has been a blessing in disguise. When they took me into the trauma center after my accident at the track they did a full body CT scan to look for internal damage, and found a mass growing in my bladder. Fast forward several months and a few surgery's, and yes I have bladder cancer, and yes its progressed to the point where I'm going to loose my bladder. Because of the accident it was found before it started spreading through my body. I can say with all honesty that my Rocket saved my life; that bike failed at the track going over 80mph but somehow let me off gently enough to not cause any broken bones or internal damage, I wasn't even bleeding anywhere. All I got out of it was a concussion, but it did get me a trip to the hospital to get scanned. I am now working on fully rebuilding this bike in between chemo treatments. I have an exhaust coming from LMS along with one of his OZ claws, a complete custom paint job, and this spring it will be going down to my local Triumph dealer (Fox Powersports) for a dyno tune. Then it's back to the dragstrip.

That rocket did save your life!!, Glad they are getting you repaired and glad you are repairing the Rocket!!

 

[Tal]

Well guys my Rocket ride from hell has been a blessing in disguise. When they took me into the trauma center after my accident at the track they did a full body CT scan to look for internal damage, and found a mass growing in my bladder. Fast forward several months and a few surgery's, and yes I have bladder cancer, and yes its progressed to the point where I'm going to loose my bladder. Because of the accident it was found before it started spreading through my body. I can say with all honesty that my Rocket saved my life; that bike failed at the track going over 80mph but somehow let me off gently enough to not cause any broken bones or internal damage, I wasn't even bleeding anywhere. All I got out of it was a concussion, but it did get me a trip to the hospital to get scanned. I am now working on fully rebuilding this bike in between chemo treatments. I have an exhaust coming from LMS along with one of his OZ claws, a complete custom paint job, and this spring it will be going down to my local Triumph dealer (Fox Powersports) for a dyno tune. Then it's back to the dragstrip.

GEEZ!...its funny how things work out...not haha funny but you know what i mean....hope all is good going forward....

 

[atomsplitter]

Timing in life is EVERYTHING (including quarter-mile slips). You needed that get-off to prevent a more serious situation......what are the odds???????

 

[tino19625]

Well guys my Rocket ride from hell has been a blessing in disguise. When they took me into the trauma center after my accident at the track they did a full body CT scan to look for internal damage, and found a mass growing in my bladder. Fast forward several months and a few surgery's, and yes I have bladder cancer, and yes its progressed to the point where I'm going to loose my bladder. Because of the accident it was found before it started spreading through my body. I can say with all honesty that my Rocket saved my life; that bike failed at the track going over 80mph but somehow let me off gently enough to not cause any broken bones or internal damage, I wasn't even bleeding anywhere. All I got out of it was a concussion, but it did get me a trip to the hospital to get scanned. I am now working on fully rebuilding this bike in between chemo treatments. I have an exhaust coming from LMS along with one of his OZ claws, a complete custom paint job, and this spring it will be going down to my local Triumph dealer (Fox Powersports) for a dyno tune. Then it's back to the dragstrip.

Amazing story with an awesome end! Happy to hear all things worked out in such a fantastic chain of events

I always look at the optimistic side of everything and this is inspiring in many ways...

Stay safe and keep up the good fight brother

 

[Martin-Brighton-uk]

Coincidence or God incidence. Whatever way you prefer to view it, it's good to hear it was discovered. All the best to you Sir.

 

[Lemieuxfan]

Bet you’re a bundle of fun to have a pint with...

Nonsense. ... I never worked on a bike before and did mine. Straight forward , easy to follow instructions. Great vid on you tube that walks you through it. With freer flowing exhaust and tune makes a terrific difference...you go for it.

good to hear you didn't have issues; to me its simply not worth the headache/risk going the ramair route. To each his own. It will drink more gas now well over 3.30 bucks a gallon and the engine is already the best in any cruiser so my view the ends do not justify the means.

 

[Lemieuxfan]

Bet you’re a bundle of fun to have a pint with...

hahah you as well 'mate' lol

 

[EasTexRIII]

Sounds like your guardian Angel was working all things out for you!