Hey ya'll!! Watch this!!

FMOS Racing · 09-29-2004, 11:21 AM

Well, since everyone is asking, here's the latest on my little "gymnastics routine."

For anyone who didn't know, I found out a 5 hp Goped is well beyond my ability to handle!! I goosed that little bugger, wheelied, and whacked a trailer.

The Doc drained 53ccs of fluid off my knee yesterday and I go in for an MRI this afternoon. All indications are that I blew up my ACL on my right leg.

I guess I'm not indestructible after all. I'm learning to left-foot drive and guess I'll be commuting in my truck for the next six weeks or so. Hopefully I'll be back to being able to use both feet before any snow hits!

Thanks a bunch to the folks who helped out - Special thanks to Justin, Raymond, Margi, and Larry. So many of you helped out in other ways, too, from packing my crap to making sure I didn't kill myself trying to do too much.

Anyway, I'm wearing a brace now and I'm on crutches. Luckily I think I'll still be able to work.

So, once again, thanks so much for the help and especially for all the concern. If I can just get a hold of Mike Jones' camera, I may even maintain my dignity!

Frank5L · 09-29-2004, 11:51 AM

Sparkman, I had no idea you took a dive on your moped!

Hope everything goes ok and maybe it wont require surgery. If you need a professional driver for the '93 I may be available

GJLS · 09-29-2004, 12:20 PM

Wow that sucks when did that happen?

lightning_girl_94 · 09-29-2004, 12:31 PM

Jeff,
Glad to hear you had that checked out and that you're going to live.

Get in touch w/ your buddy Curt... he didn't even know what happend.

Ghost · 09-29-2004, 01:01 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by GJLS
Wow that sucks when did that happen?

Sunday just before we were going to leave from the track.

Ghost · 09-29-2004, 01:11 PM

And just so that nobody is thinking that Jeff is complete klutz riding a little childs toy when this happened....he was on Mike Stocks fully modified big HP scooter that he used to win the scooter races with. That thing is a direct drive, 2 stroke monster out of the hole.
Glad you made it home ok and take care of that knee!

svtpickemup · 09-29-2004, 01:41 PM

Welocme to the club of "left foot drivers on crutches who should stay off two wheeled vehicles when riding wheelies!!!

Sucks!!!!

Mine is from riding a wheelie on a BMX bike. It came up too far on me and I slid of the seat and landed on my feet (no wreck). When I landed, I shattered the bone.

I had knee surgery 18 months ago when I wrecked a motorcycle. I know how you feel Sparky. Keep the weight off of it and start therapy as soon as you can.

SLVRLTNG · 09-29-2004, 02:41 PM

WOW, sorry I missed that Jeff

...Must have happened after we left for the airport... I hope it gets better soon, Jon

]l-l[avoksDream · 09-29-2004, 03:19 PM

Sorry to hear about your little fall Jeff. Hope you recover. Makes me wonder though - you can handle a 9 sec. truck but couldnt deal with a 5hp goped

Anyways, get well dude

SstockJR · 09-29-2004, 05:38 PM

sstock · 09-29-2004, 06:14 PM

Now you know why I dont get on the sucker!
BTW, you didnt put a scratch on it did you?
Hope you get better soon.
Your not going to sue me are you

Bad as L · 09-29-2004, 06:47 PM

Steve
He can't sue.....I'm the number 1 witness

By the way Jeff it was a pleasure meeting you finally, take care of yourself.
Dale

FMOS Racing · 09-29-2004, 07:28 PM

I HATE DIAL UP! #$%^(*#^)*(^ I just lost a long post.

So, a shorter version:

I need to add Speedin' Bob Peden to my "Special Thanks!" list. He came to my house on the way home and unloaded everything for me.

Kev, that picture was going through my mind while I was flying through the air, I kid you not!

Everyone else: Thanks for the well wishes! I guess it'll heal. Anyone know a good lawyer? (KIDDING)

weareweird69 · 09-29-2004, 07:51 PM

Glad to see you're gonna be alright. I thought you broke your knee or something, that thing was swollen big time

Get well

buckstop515 · 09-29-2004, 08:31 PM

I brought a go-ped home for the kids, a direct drive model, and in an attempt to show them how it worked, pushed off with one foot, it went full throttle only problem was left foot stayed firmly planted on the ground. I did the extreme splits then like you blew out the Knee. I passed on the surgery and took over a year to heal.

The kids loved the thing and never got hurt. I feel pain every time I hear one.

09-29-2004, 11:21 AM	#1 (permalink)
FMOS Racing Vrrooooooooooom Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 12,367 View this user's gallery iTrader: 3 / 100%	Hey ya'll!! Watch this!! Well, since everyone is asking, here's the latest on my little "gymnastics routine." For anyone who didn't know, I found out a 5 hp Goped is well beyond my ability to handle!! I goosed that little bugger, wheelied, and whacked a trailer. The Doc drained 53ccs of fluid off my knee yesterday and I go in for an MRI this afternoon. All indications are that I blew up my ACL on my right leg. I guess I'm not indestructible after all. I'm learning to left-foot drive and guess I'll be commuting in my truck for the next six weeks or so. Hopefully I'll be back to being able to use both feet before any snow hits! Thanks a bunch to the folks who helped out - Special thanks to Justin, Raymond, Margi, and Larry. So many of you helped out in other ways, too, from packing my crap to making sure I didn't kill myself trying to do too much. Anyway, I'm wearing a brace now and I'm on crutches. Luckily I think I'll still be able to work. So, once again, thanks so much for the help and especially for all the concern. If I can just get a hold of Mike Jones' camera, I may even maintain my dignity! __________________ Jeff S. -- Fixin' My Own Stuff! 1995 Lightning #74 - Turbocharged 393 - 10.89@126, tow rig. DONE! 1993 Lightning - Turbocharged 598 - 9.37@149, street truck. (For Sale)

09-29-2004, 03:19 PM	#9 (permalink)
]l-l[avoksDream Pimp Daddy "J" Paid Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Bay Area, Ca. Posts: 2,198 NLOC member #: 1307 View this user's gallery iTrader: 3 / 100%	Sorry to hear about your little fall Jeff. Hope you recover. Makes me wonder though - you can handle a 9 sec. truck but couldnt deal with a 5hp goped Anyways, get well dude __________________ 1999 Red Cobra - HARD CORE ROOKIE -:BBK Long tubes, BBK no cat H pipe, Maggy catback, BBK CAI:- 2000 Silver Mustang GT Vert My old ride---->Red 1999 SVT Lightning Build #1665 My Lightning Pics Bay Area Lightning Association Photos and Videos updated 6/16/2004

09-29-2004, 06:14 PM	#11 (permalink)
sstock Student of Horsepower #2 Paid Member Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Washington State Posts: 9,823 NLOC member #: 343 View this user's gallery iTrader: 14 / 100%	Now you know why I dont get on the sucker! BTW, you didnt put a scratch on it did you? Hope you get better soon. Your not going to sue me are you __________________ On the Dark side now. Gen 2 TwEECer tuned Last edited by sstock; 09-29-2004 at 06:19 PM.

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09-29-2004, 11:51 AM	#2 (permalink)
Frank5L 1.37 60' on Drag Radials Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Central AR Posts: 10,908 View this user's gallery iTrader: 22 / 100%	Sparkman, I had no idea you took a dive on your moped! Hope everything goes ok and maybe it wont require surgery. If you need a professional driver for the '93 I may be available

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GJLS Team Art Carr Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 4,343 View this user's gallery iTrader: 0 / 0%	Wow that sucks when did that happen?

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lightning_girl_94 Official Lightning Hog Paid Member Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Lake Villa, IL USA Posts: 2,710 NLOC member #: 1165 View this user's gallery iTrader: 1 / 100%	Jeff, Glad to hear you had that checked out and that you're going to live. Get in touch w/ your buddy Curt... he didn't even know what happend.

09-29-2004, 01:11 PM	#6 (permalink)
Ghost Jason Welch Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Pasadena, Texas Posts: 1,070 View this user's gallery iTrader: 2 / 100%	And just so that nobody is thinking that Jeff is complete klutz riding a little childs toy when this happened....he was on Mike Stocks fully modified big HP scooter that he used to win the scooter races with. That thing is a direct drive, 2 stroke monster out of the hole. Glad you made it home ok and take care of that knee!

09-29-2004, 01:41 PM	#7 (permalink)
svtpickemup NLOC Admin Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Sharpsburg, GA Posts: 3,472 NLOC member #: 405 View this user's gallery iTrader: 3 / 100%	Welocme to the club of "left foot drivers on crutches who should stay off two wheeled vehicles when riding wheelies!!! Sucks!!!! Mine is from riding a wheelie on a BMX bike. It came up too far on me and I slid of the seat and landed on my feet (no wreck). When I landed, I shattered the bone. I had knee surgery 18 months ago when I wrecked a motorcycle. I know how you feel Sparky. Keep the weight off of it and start therapy as soon as you can.

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SLVRLTNG Support our troops Paid Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Redmond, Wa Posts: 5,727 NLOC member #: 714 View this user's gallery iTrader: 6 / 100%	WOW, sorry I missed that Jeff ...Must have happened after we left for the airport... I hope it gets better soon, Jon

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Bad as L Student of Horsepower Paid Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Auburn, Wa Posts: 5,662 NLOC member #: 391 View this user's gallery iTrader: 5 / 100%	Steve He can't sue.....I'm the number 1 witness By the way Jeff it was a pleasure meeting you finally, take care of yourself. Dale

09-29-2004, 07:28 PM	#13 (permalink)
FMOS Racing Vrrooooooooooom Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 12,367 View this user's gallery iTrader: 3 / 100%	I HATE DIAL UP! #$%^(#^)(^ I just lost a long post. So, a shorter version: I need to add Speedin' Bob Peden to my "Special Thanks!" list. He came to my house on the way home and unloaded everything for me. Kev, that picture was going through my mind while I was flying through the air, I kid you not! Everyone else: Thanks for the well wishes! I guess it'll heal. Anyone know a good lawyer? (KIDDING)

09-29-2004, 07:51 PM	#14 (permalink)
weareweird69 Accepting Donations Paid Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Blairsville, PA Posts: 1,602 NLOC member #: 1375 View this user's gallery iTrader: 0 / 0%	Glad to see you're gonna be alright. I thought you broke your knee or something, that thing was swollen big time Get well

09-29-2004, 08:31 PM	#15 (permalink)
buckstop515 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Johnston, Iowa Posts: 500 View this user's gallery iTrader: 1 / 100%	I brought a go-ped home for the kids, a direct drive model, and in an attempt to show them how it worked, pushed off with one foot, it went full throttle only problem was left foot stayed firmly planted on the ground. I did the extreme splits then like you blew out the Knee. I passed on the surgery and took over a year to heal. The kids loved the thing and never got hurt. I feel pain every time I hear one.