Paul n Dixie
Part of the furniture
It appears you blokes have been caught in the act...
I reckon you were "framed"
I reckon you were "framed"
I’d wanted to do this trip for a long time, but not on my own for this one given the isolation and my inexperience at outback travel.
Big Lizzie.... 60 HP, Single cyl., rusted, worn but proud
The bike dug in & I high-sided off to the right onto the verge.
DeLewis was right behind me and said the bike somersaulted twice then landed square on its back several metres past me, scattering luggage, tent bags, seat rolls, etc, in all directions.
I landed on my back & right-hand side. Dazed & winded, I don’t remember much initially. All my limbs moved.
after expert poking, prodding and x-rays, besides ligament damage to my left thumb, I was pronounced with 5 broken ribs (2-6 at the RHS back) and a punctured lung. That explains the crackling then
Thanks Michael, it was a bloody good trip.Good effort with ride report and pics too!
I hope the pain is over now and the ribs are healing very well.
What about the puncture ???
Thanks. It's easy to write & take photos on a trip like this one.
Love your pics and story.
.... taken the time and effort to put those shots together .......