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#31
06-15-2015, 01:07 PM
Grand HDF Member
Bob, I am so sorry to hear about this. I am glad that you aren't any worse, although, that is pretty bad!! I hope that you get better real soon.
Lord, I lift up Bob to you this morning, and request that You would allow him to heal quickly, that there be little pain, and that the financial part of all this will be covered. Lord, be with him today, and let him know that You are in control, and You have his back. Father, we ask this in the precious name of Jesus, Your Son
Lord, I lift up Bob to you this morning, and request that You would allow him to heal quickly, that there be little pain, and that the financial part of all this will be covered. Lord, be with him today, and let him know that You are in control, and You have his back. Father, we ask this in the precious name of Jesus, Your Son
Amen.
More prayers to you as well.
#32
06-15-2015, 01:09 PM
Road Warrior
Seems to me he won the only lottery that really matters. OP, as the title of your post said...you lived and you learned. Looks like a major ouch but coulda been much worse and glad to hear that it wasn't so. All the best to you on your recovery.
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06-15-2015, 01:26 PM
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#38
06-15-2015, 05:55 PM
Thank you all
I appreciate all the well wishes and prayers… my burns are healing nicely and my wife is an angel dressing my wounds daily. I should be 'normal' in a few weeks, but taking it a day at a time. For those interested, here is a link to the fuel bottles (one in each saddlebag) that I was carrying…
I followed all directions and did not fill past the 'full' mark, however, one of them did hit the ground while I was emptying out my bag for the night. That might have caused a 'leak' which created the 'bomb'
On a similar note: I had wrapped my headers which worked great for scavenging hot exhaust rearward and allowing the motor to run cooler in hot weather; however, it probably was a combination of 'events' that caused the accident. I was going about 70 and getting good airflow when it happened, but the sun had also been shining on me (south side) most of the day.
What bothers me is that our fuel tanks are vented to allow for heat expansion and there have been no issues… so, ….. should these auxiliary tanks also be vented.? But if they are vented.. gasoline burns as a 'gas' not a fluid, so ??
I think proximity is the key; closed container, heat from the sun and asphalt, and very close to the hot exhaust created pressure that 'popped the top' and then the boom and fire…. I was sprayed with gasoline on my right side (where the fire started) so my understanding of the event sort of makes sense to me… anyway; if anyone is looking for a good motor with ported heads and a new hydraulic cam chain tensioner plate, I could refer you to my insurance…
I followed all directions and did not fill past the 'full' mark, however, one of them did hit the ground while I was emptying out my bag for the night. That might have caused a 'leak' which created the 'bomb'
On a similar note: I had wrapped my headers which worked great for scavenging hot exhaust rearward and allowing the motor to run cooler in hot weather; however, it probably was a combination of 'events' that caused the accident. I was going about 70 and getting good airflow when it happened, but the sun had also been shining on me (south side) most of the day.
What bothers me is that our fuel tanks are vented to allow for heat expansion and there have been no issues… so, ….. should these auxiliary tanks also be vented.? But if they are vented.. gasoline burns as a 'gas' not a fluid, so ??
I think proximity is the key; closed container, heat from the sun and asphalt, and very close to the hot exhaust created pressure that 'popped the top' and then the boom and fire…. I was sprayed with gasoline on my right side (where the fire started) so my understanding of the event sort of makes sense to me… anyway; if anyone is looking for a good motor with ported heads and a new hydraulic cam chain tensioner plate, I could refer you to my insurance…
#39
06-15-2015, 09:09 PM
#40
06-15-2015, 10:59 PM
man, things can go from sugar to chit in a heart beat. heres wishing you a speedy recovery and heres to you having the presents of mind to do the drop and roll. I spent 25 days in the hospital for burns not as bad as yours. my friend turned out to be "baby magic" to soften the scabes and keep it from itching. good luck to you.
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