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One of the Toolbrats came over today with a brand new 650 Ninja. All Black, and shiny with only 20 miles. She told me to take it, for a ride, so I did. I was surprised at how comfortable it was to ride. The seating position was not bad, and it had gobs of low end torque. I hated to bring it back, but I had to go to class. Toolbabe wanted me to drop her off at Toolbrats house on my way to class, so I did. When I got out of class there were 7 missed calls from Toolbabe. I thought this could not be good, so I called her. Toolbrat answered the phone, and said they were at the ER. Seems she was letting Toolbabe ride her old 250 Ninja, and they were coming back to the toolshed. A few blocks away they were making a left turn, and Toolbabe went wide, and hit the curb. She went tumbling, and broke her wrist. She is home resting, but I have to take her to a bone Dr. tomorrow. They might have to put in some metal.
TOOLS
Life is not about the number of breaths, you take, but the moments that take your breath away.
I don't have an anger problem. I have an idiot problem. Hank Hill
Never confuse education for intelligence.
Happiness is a belt fed weapon.
I just can't imagine what could go wrong.
No fire? No explosions? So whats the point of your story?
Those who are too smart to engage in politics are punished by being governed by those who are dumber. ~Plato
It couldn't be done, but the darn fool didn't know it, and did it anyway.
We all got problems. Ksharp
I like vintage bikes because they take me away from the clutter of technology that I work with everyday and back to a simpler time of mechanical elegance and simplicity.. "ninadm"
Darkwing Duck: The worst part of public transportation is the Public.
"That is awesome shit there" Re-Run
"Fear nothing, attack everything" Eric Berry
" Oh, you read that on the internet? Clearly it IS a massive problem. Of course it CAN’t be normal operation."

1976 CB 750-A X 2
1977 CB 750-A X 4
1977 CB 750-K
1976 CB 750 F
1981 CB 750
1966 Kawasaki SG 250
1981 KZ 750 LTD
1973 CB 350
1979 CM 185 Twinstar
1982 Honda XL 80
South of Eden (Kansas City MO)
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shinyribs
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Aww man.I hate to hear that.I was hesitant to click on this post to be honest. This really hurts my feelings to hear.I hope she heals straight and fast.Looks like you get to do some pampering for the next few weeks.

She needs a "Get Well Soon" care package. What would she like in it?
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shinyribs
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And don't say bike partsI can see thru that bro
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TOOLS1
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Right now I think she would really like some heavy duty pain killers.
Good news is, she says she will ride again.
TOOLS
Life is not about the number of breaths, you take, but the moments that take your breath away.
I don't have an anger problem. I have an idiot problem. Hank Hill
Never confuse education for intelligence.
Happiness is a belt fed weapon.
I just can't imagine what could go wrong.
No fire? No explosions? So whats the point of your story?
Those who are too smart to engage in politics are punished by being governed by those who are dumber. ~Plato
It couldn't be done, but the darn fool didn't know it, and did it anyway.
We all got problems. Ksharp
I like vintage bikes because they take me away from the clutter of technology that I work with everyday and back to a simpler time of mechanical elegance and simplicity.. "ninadm"
Darkwing Duck: The worst part of public transportation is the Public.
"That is awesome shit there" Re-Run
"Fear nothing, attack everything" Eric Berry
" Oh, you read that on the internet? Clearly it IS a massive problem. Of course it CAN’t be normal operation."

1976 CB 750-A X 2
1977 CB 750-A X 4
1977 CB 750-K
1976 CB 750 F
1981 CB 750
1966 Kawasaki SG 250
1981 KZ 750 LTD
1973 CB 350
1979 CM 185 Twinstar
1982 Honda XL 80
South of Eden (Kansas City MO)
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shinyribs
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Thats good.I'm glad it didn't scare her away from bikes.
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free2ride
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sorry to hear it, Tools. give her my best.
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when you mix religion with politics you get politics

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cdaiscool
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I hope she gets well quick!
Turbos, Hondas, 4-bangers, what could go wrong?

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LukeM
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Ouch.  Count your blessings: it could have been MUCH worse. My thoughts and prayers go out for her complete healing. Do what you can for her.  Bikes come and go, but good spouses are hard to find. Keep us in the loop.

Luke M
Used to have a 1979 CB750L, sold it as a parts bike, now riding a slightly modified 1984 VT700C. Network/Field Engineer. Central OH, USA, Earth, Sol System, Milky Way Galaxy, Universe.
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Re-run
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Sometimes different bikes throw a person. I know I am still getting used to my fz even though it isn't wildly different from my cb. If she was used to her twinstar, the ninja would be really different.
Happy it was nothing more serious than just a wrist, it could have been so much worse. I hope her recovery is quick and as trouble free as possible.

If she does get metal though, and has a sense of humor about the whole thing, you have to get a metal detector and pretend to look for coins or something and "accidentally" swing it by her wrist and have it beep. Then yell "I found something!" and say, "oh, it was just you."
I did this to my wife It was a good laugh.

Let us know how she is doing periodically.
The ride IS the adventure. The destination is just to get gas!
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sgtslag
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Wow, Tools, I am so sorry to hear what happened!  Tell her the CB750 community wishes her a speedy recovery.  Nice to see she has such a positive attitude -- that makes a world of difference at times like these.    I hope your Toolbrat isn't carrying a load of guilt around -- things happen, and Toolbabe will recover.  Having gone low-side a total of four times, and having a Dad who went high-side (12+ months to recover -- miracle he survived!), I feel your pain.  Please keep us posted.  Cheers. Mate!
1979 CB750K (sold, 2012, but not forgotten)
1983 Kawasaki 440 LTD Belt Drive (sold, 2011)
1993 Kawasaki Voyager XII
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Thorby
Hope she gets well soon.
Proud owner of stock '76 CB750.
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seestheday
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Very sorry to hear that.  I hope she heals up quick.
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90K KM's, rebuilt head, rebuilt carbs, upgraded valve stem seals

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TOOLS1
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Talked to the nurse at the Bone Doctor's office this morning. He looked at the X-rays, and is going to have to do surgery. However the swelling needs to go down first, so he is looking at doing it Tuesday.
TOOLS
Life is not about the number of breaths, you take, but the moments that take your breath away.
I don't have an anger problem. I have an idiot problem. Hank Hill
Never confuse education for intelligence.
Happiness is a belt fed weapon.
I just can't imagine what could go wrong.
No fire? No explosions? So whats the point of your story?
Those who are too smart to engage in politics are punished by being governed by those who are dumber. ~Plato
It couldn't be done, but the darn fool didn't know it, and did it anyway.
We all got problems. Ksharp
I like vintage bikes because they take me away from the clutter of technology that I work with everyday and back to a simpler time of mechanical elegance and simplicity.. "ninadm"
Darkwing Duck: The worst part of public transportation is the Public.
"That is awesome shit there" Re-Run
"Fear nothing, attack everything" Eric Berry
" Oh, you read that on the internet? Clearly it IS a massive problem. Of course it CAN’t be normal operation."

1976 CB 750-A X 2
1977 CB 750-A X 4
1977 CB 750-K
1976 CB 750 F
1981 CB 750
1966 Kawasaki SG 250
1981 KZ 750 LTD
1973 CB 350
1979 CM 185 Twinstar
1982 Honda XL 80
South of Eden (Kansas City MO)
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rrgunslinger
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Man that sucks,  My wife droped her harley first time she rode it and cracked a rib.  She didn't find out until a year later when she had a scan. 

On Fri, Mar 30, 2012 at 1:06 AM, TOOLS1 [via Honda CB750'S] <[hidden email]> wrote:
One of the Toolbrats came over today with a brand new 650 Ninja. All Black, and shiny with only 20 miles. She told me to take it, for a ride, so I did. I was surprised at how comfortable it was to ride. The seating position was not bad, and it had gobs of low end torque. I hated to bring it back, but I had to go to class. Toolbabe wanted me to drop her off at Toolbrats house on my way to class, so I did. When I got out of class there were 7 missed calls from Toolbabe. I thought this could not be good, so I called her. Toolbrat answered the phone, and said they were at the ER. Seems she was letting Toolbabe ride her old 250 Ninja, and they were coming back to the toolshed. A few blocks away they were making a left turn, and Toolbabe went wide, and hit the curb. She went tumbling, and broke her wrist. She is home resting, but I have to take her to a bone Dr. tomorrow. They might have to put in some metal.
TOOLS
Life is not about the number of breaths, you take, but the moments that take your breath away.
I don't have an anger problem. I have an idiot problem. Hank Hill
Never confuse education for intelligence.
Happiness is a belt fed weapon.
I just can't imagine what could go wrong.
No fire? No explosions? So whats the point of your story?
Those who are too smart to engage in politics are punished by being governed by those who are dumber. ~Plato
It couldn't be done, but the darn fool didn't know it, and did it anyway.
We all got problems. Ksharp
1976 CB 750-A X 2
1977 CB 750-A X 2
1981 CB 750
1995 KZ 1000 P-14
1981 KZ 750 LTD X 2
1974 CB 350 Four
1979 CM 185 Twinstar
1987 Honda TLR 200
197? Yamaha DT 100
1982 Honda XL 80
2005 Yamaha PW 50
South of Edan (Kansas City MO)



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shinyribs
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Eww.Surgery is not what you want to hear. Did it shatter that bad,I suppose?
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TOOLS1
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You did not see the crook in her forearm? They tried setting it twice, but it would not go. I am wanting to see the X-rays.
TOOLS
Life is not about the number of breaths, you take, but the moments that take your breath away.
I don't have an anger problem. I have an idiot problem. Hank Hill
Never confuse education for intelligence.
Happiness is a belt fed weapon.
I just can't imagine what could go wrong.
No fire? No explosions? So whats the point of your story?
Those who are too smart to engage in politics are punished by being governed by those who are dumber. ~Plato
It couldn't be done, but the darn fool didn't know it, and did it anyway.
We all got problems. Ksharp
I like vintage bikes because they take me away from the clutter of technology that I work with everyday and back to a simpler time of mechanical elegance and simplicity.. "ninadm"
Darkwing Duck: The worst part of public transportation is the Public.
"That is awesome shit there" Re-Run
"Fear nothing, attack everything" Eric Berry
" Oh, you read that on the internet? Clearly it IS a massive problem. Of course it CAN’t be normal operation."

1976 CB 750-A X 2
1977 CB 750-A X 4
1977 CB 750-K
1976 CB 750 F
1981 CB 750
1966 Kawasaki SG 250
1981 KZ 750 LTD
1973 CB 350
1979 CM 185 Twinstar
1982 Honda XL 80
South of Eden (Kansas City MO)
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shinyribs
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Oh,I saw it. I tried not to. I know that hurts. But she has one heck of a smile on her face! She's a trooper. If I tried to take a picture of Crystal with a broken arm I would be in the market for a new cell phone afterwards.
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Piute
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   Dang ,Give TOOLMOM a bigg hugg for us and will keep her in my prayers.She has to be tuff to stick around you so long,You hang in there too,I do believe you'll give her all the help she needs.

                                                     Piute N Judose



                                                  GET well soon  O.K.
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MarkPBG
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OUch, but hey, metal inside…..cooool. ;)

Wishing her a rapid and pain free (as possible) recovery!
Mark Davis
Palm Beach Gardens, FL
amateur photographer, hot rodder, motorcyclist, adventurer
"Four wheels move the body. Two wheels move the soul."
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Burro
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So sorry to hear of Toolbabes pain, I am more than willing to send her a bottle of me mead, if that don't kill the pain see AA. Glad too see the smile on her face though! What a trooper!
I'll believe that corporations are people when Texas executes one!
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