Where have I been?

[kalibra]

I have never met you,since I am probably the newest member to the CSC family,however I am deeply touched by your story and I wish you a full and speedy recovery along with everybody else.In the same breath I would like to say how impressed I am with this whole forum,there seem to be so many decent nice folks here brought together by the love of bikes....Please ask if you need anything at all .You are in our prayers.Cj

[Matty]

Again like everyone else, if you need anything don't hesitate. When i got injured there were a lot of people from this site that were around and willing to help me out.


I know it's still a little early. But like i said before, keep your head up. There are plenty of disabled people that still ride.

Even better, there are now companies that make equipment for the disabled rider. There's a company called AKS Stabilizer's that makes this things that looks like training wheels. when you get on the throttle the wheels lift off the ground and drops back down when you apply the brakes. Unfortunately couldn't find any info.

Here's a couple of inspiring videos.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8sVEI...eature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5UpP2...eature=related

[Sean]

^^^+1
Not to change the topic, but there was a guy out at Miller this year with the same kind of bars on his bike. They called'em "wheelie bars". And this guy would go out in the "race" group and pass almost everybody. Most of the riders would come in and ask who he was. He was sick fast! Disability is just a word to some people.

[mtnairlover]

I spoke with Chris the other day by phone and will be going to visit sometime soon.

For those who hadn't met him, he's a great guy that I met at one of the Brothers events that Youngblood sponsored. He had just sold his car and replaced it with the bike, going nothing but two for the summer.

Chris, I was sad to hear of your accident, and hope you have a speedy recovery. I'll see you soon.

Scott

Chris and I talked not only at Brothers, but at the CSC picnic and also played some frisbee there. You know that feeling you get when first meeting a person...that feeling like "hey, this is a really neat person..." Yeah...ok, touchy feely here, but yeah...that's the feeling I got when we talked...so, yeah...

There's this ache in the pit of my stomache, Chris. I want nothing but the best for you.

Scott, let me know when you go and I might want to tag along.

[Think]

I've never met you, but I am sorry for what happened. Keep your head up and I hope you have a speedy recovery. If you need anything, don't hesitate to PM me.

[SupermotoMJ]

That sucks man, I hope everything works out for you!

[TheStig]

First off I just want to say I am truly sad to hear about this. I hope you have a speedy recovery. This just reminds me to much of another thread that was on here recently. Please Please Please keep your head up and reach out to any of us if you need anything!

[rybo]

Hi all,

So I got to go down and visit Chris last night and sit with him for a while. While I was there another Chris (Arachaeon) showed up and we got to spend some time together.

The human spirit never ceases to amaze me, and Chris reaffirmed this feeling in me yesterday. His attitude is positive, he is truly upbeat and his smile contagious. I'm not sure that if faced with the same set of circumstances that I could ever match his level of positive.

While I was there the facility was graced with a visit from members of the US Paralympic team. The US Rugby team won the Gold in Beijing and we got to meet some of the athletes and hold the medals. Chris even got to wear a gold.

I'll be visiting frequently over the coming months and will try to keep this post updated.

Scott

[Matty]

awesome to see you smiling Chris....

[Sean]

Awesome! The medal looks good
Thanks for the update Scott.

[pilot]

Chris,

What did you do for a living prior to the accident?

I take it you have full use of your arms, hands and shoulders?

Just tossing about a few thoughts in my head.

I recently rode as a mtotorcycle escort for the paralympic riders. Man, those guys and gals have what it takes. Also, while on a the way to Indy I had a trike rider pass me up. Met up with him at a gas station. The dude had one mechanical leg to help him get around and said the other just got in the way.

Good luck with the heal up.

[JustSomeDude]

Chris - This is terrible news. I'm so sorry to hear about you injuries, but you should feel blessed to be alive! I wish you the best as you work to handle your injuries.

Even though we've never met, let me know if there's anything you need. I'd be happy to do what I can to help you out!!

[chad23]

good luck with your recovery, And It's been said here many of times
JUST ASK FOR HELP AND WE WILL BE THERE FOR YOU, Cause we know you would do the same for us

[schwagman]

So sorry to hear about your accident. I hope you have a full and fast recovery

[MAZIN]

Your in my prayers and I hope that you recieve a true blessing. If there is anything I can do for you at all just pm!