2014 BMST Updates

[donpearsall]

I am back from the hospital at Salt Lake. Yesterday I was the first run of the day and I went down in the middle of the timing lights. I was doing between 190 and 210 and the engine seized  because of a thrown rod. The rear wheel locked and the bike fishtailed like crazy. It all happened in less than a second. There was no reaction time to do anything. I slid and tumbled for 200 yards according to the witnesses.

My protective gear did its job and I still have a head and brain, The bad parts are that I have a broken shoulder, broken finger, burns everywhere and a long laceration of my right arm and hand. Everything is sore.

But I want to thank the emergency people who where there seconds after I slid to stop. They were very professional and careful and I was on the way to the hospital within minutes.

The BMST organization is great and even though I have a long recovery, I intend to be back.

Thanks again Delvene, Linnea, Rex, and all the volunteers.

Don Pearsall
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[Glen]

Don, get well soon, glad to hear you are out of the hospital and will run again.

[Milwaukee Midget]

Whoa - Don!

That's really fast for your mount to throw a shoe - very glad to hear you're still on this side of the sod.

Shoulders and digits will mend - And it's good to know the protective gear worked.

My sister is a nurse who deals with burn patients - the temptation will be to skip protocols and tough it out, but don't deviate from the program.  It's come a long way over the years.

Wishing you a quick and complete recovery.

We'll see you on the salt, okay?

Chris Conrad

[joea]

whoah...pm and prayers headed your way...

Joe

[manta22]

Don;

I'm glad to hear that you are going to be OK after some time on the mend. Getting off your bike at that speed is scary!

Regards, Neil  Tucson, AZ

[sabat]

Very happy to hear you are mostly OK Don, I wish you a speedy and complete recovery. -Dean

[Stainless1]

Don, sorry to hear about your crash...
sounds like you broke a few pieces but will mend... take your time and take your pain meds... they may take you back to the 60's, with a little luck 
Get well soon.... 

[55chevr]

Don,   That is a rough get off.   Whenever you have engine failure of that magnitude it is virtually impossible to pull in the clutch in time.  Plus often the engine is puking oil onto the rear tire.  Glad to hear you are back from the hospital.

Joe

[sofadriver]

Holy cow, Don!
Let me know when you'll be back and I'll help unload or whatever.
Just glad you'll be OK. I'll give you a call.

[Nortonist 592]

Sorry to hear that.  Best wishes for a quick healing and a return to the salt.

[PorkPie]

Don,

speedy recovery wishes from the other side of the pond (Germany)

[Peter Jack]

Don, I'm sorry to hear of your misfortune and very happy to hear that there are no permanent disabilities associated with your dismount. I hope once the initial pain settles down your recovery is quick and complete.

Pete

[Gu11ett]

Don,
Hope you have full and speedy recovery.

[Seldom Seen Slim]

Wow, Don -- I'm sorry to hear that you crashed.  Please know that Nancy and I are sending our best wishes and thoughts -- and hope you recover quickly.  Are you going to publish an address so we can send you a silly card telling you to get well?

[stwheeler]

Don,
Hope you have full and speedy recovery.

same here