I Crashed My Harley - Survival

[@mannyg9059]

2:55 I agree with you, I was the tail gunner for a Motorcycle club. The thing that got to me was that on runs we only stopped to gas up and straight through to point "B" . Point "A" to point "B" that's it. There were so many interesting places along the road to see, to stop, to mingle but we just had to putt all the way to point B. I would always promise myself that I would repeat the journey by myself or with bros who felt as I did. I never did. It got old for me so I turned in my colors and left amiably. It seems to me that after spending some time in the club, your mindset changes, there is no vote, no consensus decisions, you do what you want, when you want when you leave. . It worked out for me, but I felt as you did and took the same action as you. I am glad you made it. There is a lot of superstitions about fixing old scooters after wrecking them. I am sure that you are well aware of them if you are old school as I. Later.

[@MrCtsSteve]

Damn . Glad you're still with us .

[@itchymoche]

Me too. I am grateful.

[@xavierpayne7179]

Great story man. I laid my suzuki GZ250 down on the highway this past summer when traffic stopped in the middle of a turn. I was wearin full gear aside from proper riding pants, but at least i was wearing jeans, and was lucky enough to walk away with just a little road rash on my knee. But unlike most people today i don't carry a cell phone. So, I lay my bike down, get up, make sure im not broken, then pick my bike up and push it across the lanes of traffic to the shoulder. I sat there for about 40 minutes tinkering with my bike, making sure it wouldn't fall apart on the rest of my ride. The handlebars had came back and smacked the tank, so i had to push them back up. When the bike went down it landed on the right side, pushing the back brake pedal out causing the spring to loose its loop around the cable connecting the pedal to the rest of the cable. So i had to push the brake pedal down to unjam it and use the pliers from my toolkit to hook the cable back up. Other then that the bike rode ok. The headlight was broken off hangin by wires, fender cracked and scratched. Exhuast pipe scraped up, speedometer cracked. And the back tire slightly knocked out of alignment. So anyway, i sat on the side of the highway for about 40 minutes, got on, kept riding, got off the highway as soon as possible and took backroads the rest of the way down. Now I'm ridin a 2015 Harley Street 500. I live in ohio too, what part of Ohio do you live in? It'd be pretty cool to do a ride with you if you're cool with that.

[@xavierpayne7179]

Ah. Thats about 3 hours from me. I live in norwood.

[@ronniep1376]

Glad you made it , that's a great story ! I always pay attention to motorcycle wrecks and try to learn from it. Thanks for sharing , praying for you and Vee!

[@sailgoal]

Hey Itchy Im a new subber. Had a bad motorcycle wreck this summer. Still recuperating. Its cool to hear your stories. Thats quite an ordeal. Sorry no one would help that ain't right. So glad you could at least walk and didn't just lay there. That was a blessing from God. Glad you survived. Take care God Bless.

[@itchymoche]

Thanks for the sub. Much appreciated.

[@rowlinstoned3715]

Glad u made it thru buddy. Love hearing old stories. Stay safe Itchy and tell that sweet Vee I hope she's well!

[@itchymoche]

Thanks 👍

[@PatKittle]

Funny I happened to be reading your story right now, because 50 years & 2 hours ago (Feb. 22, 1969, 2am EST), with me tired & not dressed for sub-freezing riding, I ran my bike straight off a Michigan expressway (M-59) at 80mph, just missing a guard rail as the road started curving, went down a couple hundred feet of sidewalk-wide paved drainage ditch that was lined up perfectly with my trajectory, went over two 6-foot embankments, and partially regained my senses sitting in two feet of icy water, aka the Clinton River. My seriously shattered right tibia & fibula didn't hurt much, even though my right foot was dangling on its Achilles tendon. Lots of blood. The icy water didn't feel cold. I was in shock. I hopped on one foot and two hands back up the embankment, climbed over the guardrail, wondering which way to try & hitch a ride in case someone drove by on that cold dark empty road. Some soul who I've always wanted to thank must have seen me go off the road, and went to a phone booth & made a call, because an ambulance soon appeared out of seeming nowhere. I'm leaving out some entertaining details, but here's the moral of the story: Hypothermia really does sneak up on you!

[@PatKittle]

@@itchymoche: Backatcha! :-) (This is the first time I ever wrote about it.)

[@geraldhall4787]

God bless you sir. You're and inspiration, and thankyou for sharing your story. God has a plan for you. That's why you survived.

[@quickshoe6]

What a incredible story. Thank God you made out ok. Thank you for sharing

[@juliansamaniego2706]

Good story by a great teller. Glad you walked away to tell the tale.

[@ignjat4123]

A very interesting story. Thanks for the video, Itchy.

[@juneporter3220]

Man glad you came out of that one, thank you LORD!

[@paparalph4]

Just discovered your channel. What a story. Glad you made it through that, hope I never have to come close to a situation like that. Maybe someday to cross paths with you.

[@outdoorvideoswithbrad]

I just got my permit and first bike before winter and I road the whole time, I even took it out on days that were in the 30s and I road on icy dirt roads, I didn’t have any trouble, my friends ride in the winter too but they only have bikes for the most part, I even took my bike up the side of a mountain and I got a cruiser too

[@outdoorvideoswithbrad]

I wouldn’t call the cops either that’s my last concern, you can’t do nothing about broken ribs besides wait it out, but I’m just different I don’t like hospitals either I can fix myself up I learned that stuff so I don’t need a hospital cost too much and I own my bike so I only got liability the insurance company isn’t going to help me, I’m not trying to be mean its just what I believe, my old buddy wreck my car over a three foot ditch and we got it out ourselves cause if we would of called somebody I would of gotten into a lot of trouble cause of having alcohol and drugs under age haha, hey we got the car working and took it home not bad for some kids

[@shaneharris904]

Great story mate, totally in joyed that .new subscriber here

[@itchymoche]

Awesome, thank you!

[@donnawells2442]

As a biker myself I am not comfortable riding at night anymore. To many deer. Glad your OK . RIDE SAFE!!!!!!!!

[@henryjones8849]

Your a good story teller and you most be pretty tough to have made it through that

[@redbull8661]

You make the greatest jake brake sound ever! lol

[@itchymoche]

I'm privileged to have that talent! LOL!

[@davidbcossini8928]

Wow that is on hell of an ordeal, glad you're still here God bless.

[@elgringoec]

Hellacious story, Mr Avery! Your instincts saved you from a much worse fate. We have to treat everyone on the road like they're out to get us, because it only takes one. And the person who did that to you is the lowest of life. By relating the story, it can help others stay alert for crazies out there. Blessings!

[@jfkansas5508]

Where did the tornadoes go?

[@itchymoche]

It never did rain on me that evening. I can only assume that the storm blew south of my position.

[@buckgreatdane372]

All I can say is 👌 wow your ok and still here.any one today could be a wine baby.if they went through that.

[@scottlin777]

Your 7 Jan.2024 video brought me here.

[@cnw1302]

i can relate june 2020 nice night 52 mile trip home from work a 1999 heritage softail no rain in the forecast heading north watching the sky light up with lightning got to the border of illinois and wisconsin i stopped put all my leathers on got 17 mjles to go started to rain lightly did not think it was bad got don the road all hell broke loose like a micro burst rounded a curve passed a car when a pine tree came down across the road and i hit it about 30 mph the bike stopped dead i went over the handle bars through the windshield and hit the pavement skidding about 35 feet got up its pouring rain checked myself out looked at the bike and said to myself if it starts we are going home picked up the bike it started and i lost may passing lights and my turn signals but my headljght worked and i kept riding home and i made it survived still fixing it and still riding today

[@rickfavors9805]

You know these stories make us realize that it could all end in a blink of an eye! Thanks for sharing brother.

[@roderickdrumgoole1646]

WOW!!!! What a story........."Jesus help me".......AMEN Brother!!!!!!!

[@itchymoche]

Jesus Saves! No doubting that fact!

[@georgecostanza2695]

Thanks for sharing the story; sure are lucky you're still here to tell it. You're also lucky you didn't have forward controls... that's one thing that bugs me about them - if I ever had to ride through ditches I wouldn't be able to stand up to save my life.

[@yepperbgolley8215]

AWESOME! Glad you are ok! It puts a whole new meaning to the phrase "What doesn't kill you makes you stronger"! Kansas City I-29 a guy was next to the highway frantically waving his arms. I stopped, clearly something was wrong. He did something similar on his Night Train, +/- 3:00am, off the road, down the embankment, over the gullys, through the weeds. He knew he at least had broken ribs and a broken collarbone. I got his bike up off the ground, started it, at least the headlight worked, about everything else was tore up. I rode it around in the weeds etc and got it back up on the edge of the highway for him. (I took the long way around all the gullys) I helped him find most of his stuff that scattered all over. He was in a serious rush to hightail it out of there before cops came. (Guessing obvious reasons) He could barely stand up on his feet, I helped him get back on the bike, he said thanks many times, and took off like a bat outta hell. Every once in a while I wonder if he got where he was going. I keep a good thought he turned out ok.

[@nelsongn9]

Hey sir what's that on the back of your bike it looks like a folded up leather jacket or a vest ....just curious

[@itchymoche]

It is my old leather jacket. I take it on all my rides.

[@albion2742]

Itchy thats a good story, maybe I should tell a few of my own crashes and adventures.

[@ronmessico8012]

Man, you got great stories old timer. I could listen to you talk stories all day.

[@baltsosser]

God bless friends willing to help a man recover his bike right now yesterday. That is a good man, and a good friend. Those kind of people are worth their weight in gold, and damned hard to find.

[@philipmilks6793]

thank the Lord you made it through that one . we had friends on their way back to mi from myrtle beach bike week years ago when the rear tire blew out . long story made short , she got trapped under the bike which broke most of her ribs which punctured her lungs , she did not make it . thank the Lord you did

[@BrewCityRider]

That's one hell of a good story Itchy! Thanks for sharing.

[@paul2466]

The few times in a persons life when they are certain that life is ending...mighty frightening, they really make an impression..great story and I am glad you survived, sounds like it could have easily gone the other way

[@paul2466]

listening to you tell that story...same sort of thing has kept me from riding for 15 years...finally bought another bike...once i get over this hip replacement I plan to ride again.

[@cgman9165]

Love the vids Itchymoche. Another great one

[@vieuxacadian9455]

Wasn't time for You to skid through the golden gates man .

[@roadkingrider6532]

Man that was one lucky ride!

[@ringomayhem]

great story! Glad you made it!!

[@jennyw1445]

I'm glad you survived to tell the story. My boyfriend's dad was t-boned by a man in his 80's and didn't survive. It threw him 120 yards. I had a bad feeling that morning that I couldn't shake. Around noon the feeling subsided. That was about the time of the accident. I left to do some errands, but came back to the house because I knew something was wrong. The man lied and said he didn't have his headlight on and he didn't see him. Somehow they found out that the light had been on. I remember praying constantly for him to live, but he was too beat up. He loved riding that bike. The last thing he did was doing something he loved. He is missed. How is Vee doing? Take care you guys. :)

[@jennyw1445]

Val Avery Thank you. So glad to hear you are doing better. :) Those stomach injections would stink to do. Shortness of breath is scary. How is the kitty you took to the vet? If there was an update, I must have missed it. Happy New Year! Hope it's a good one for both of you.

[@brianpierson6538]

Plkk I’m I’m I’m on

[@chrismorris9065]

Wow! Glad you were able to share your story. Amen brother.

[@curious9715]

thank you for your story, so glad you walked away.

[@captainyurt4669]

That's one hell of a story! Glad your alive to tell It..

[@sluggomagoo]

I just ran across this story today. Man, some people don't have any respect. the driver of the white car and that casino worker giving you a hard time. I'm so happy you are okay man. I know you're a loner but, I want to ride with you man!!

[@chetlovesamerica6783]

Good friend you have !!☆

[@ElectraWillem]

Great story! Thanks for sharing.

[@swaimbr]

As a retired trucker I am so sorry that so called truckers today don't give a rats ass about people. As a fellow biker I am glad you survived! As a certain type of teacher I gotta say that it is in the darkest of times that we cry out to Jesus for help. As you said, the cop and fire rescue were amazed that you survived. I trust you never forget who it was that was there for you in your darkest moment. Maybe, just maybe, I will be fortunate enough to see you and get a chance to sit down and have a beer with you in Sturgis this year. I will be riding from Alabama up. I wish you all the best brother.

[@gavinhumphryes8313]

I’m in mccalla al. Just wanted to say hey

[@armenianbiker]

What a story. I'm glad you're ok

[@jimweagant8920]

I am glad you are doing ok and god was with you for that

[@Elwinator3]

Itchy your bike looks very nice I love the color as well. Glad you made it through the accident. That other guy obviously was a knot head.

[@thelazyboymoto]

WOW ! Surprised they didn't just Salvage it.

[@hellhound9318]

White car might be spirit of kowalski from vanishing point

[@bucknutz2879]

Thanks for the adventure. I can't wait to get my Road King back out this spring. I'll go the the motorcycle show in January up at the IX Center to curve my addiction a little. Ride Safe and Happy New Year to you and Vee. Hope she's getting better too.

[@kurtfoulke5130]

Better work on that bike, if it cranks it should start. I ride year round in PA

[@intothewild2345]

Excellent story man! Glad you rode it out down the ravine, riding dirt bikes as a kid really pays off. Amazing you still have that same scoot

[@supdude5481]

Freakin epic

[@soflodoug]

I didnt know that oil starts the engine.

[@bengleich9396]

No oil flow no start safety switch so it don’t lock up cars do it to

[@EricSharpe]

Wow

[@jimmylincoln4082]

Great story mate , your Harley must be as tough as you. God bless

[@markhenry192]

Awesome story. Just goes to show Harley's and their riders are made of stern stuff indeed. Thanks

[@martincvitkovich724]

2000 August 20 or so, must have been our bad time. I was rear ended by a semi truck. My Road King was all bent up and I had a broken back!. By the next spring I bought a new Sportster, finished my 1959 Triumph and by 2011 I was well enough to handle another Road King w/o pain!

[@turbomustang84]

Glad to hear the cop treated you well 👍

[@denniswilliams1118]

Hell've. Story. Good. Times. Bad. Times. It's. Life's. All. Good!!!

[@alanstandsalone2802]

One hell of a story, brother. Glad in the end, all was well but DAMN!!! Stay strong and keep on riding!!!

[@Roadking556]

what your bike won't start in the thirty. ... I ride in the twenty

[@2002drumsonly]

Wow! What a story. Glad you walked away and can ride another day. A lesser bike would not have made it. That story is 10/10!

[@HarleyBreakoutGuy]

Good to see you doing well brother

[@bravenick21]

Awesome story!

[@MrJruta]

I’m an older aged, new rider. Thank you!

[@warrenfrye7428]

Awesome story. Sorry it happen , but good story nontheless

[@Curt8153]

Thank God Vee wasn't on the back with you.

[@ad7ft]

Nice story. It sounds like you and Vee are doing well. Take care in this new year. Keep it on two wheels....Doc

[@jetdoctn]

So glad this story has a happy ending!

[@troyramsier9248]

My son was riding my fxrs a bit to fast at night with some fog and threw in a few beers for good measure, and guess what a Amish buggy with no lantern or reflector. The O.S.P. said he was hauling ass. he went through the buggy discharged both passengers and killed the horse. Life Flight to Cleveland Clinic nearly bled out and survived. Another life lesson learned. another example that GODs in control. P.S. SENT PRAYERS for Vee,s speedy recovery, Hope all is well, Troy in Ohio....

[@baltsosser]

Pretty cool a trucker was willing to give you a heads up. Storms west of the Mississippi River are damn serious. Glad you survived the encounter too. There is a reason I call it adventures in motorcycling, not finely executed, well planned rides.

[@LittleTrailerBigAdventures]

Wow talk about lucky to be alive at highway speeds!! Great story!

[@brianmitchell719]

man your lucky to be alive.

[@stevecameron1366]

Seriously Itchy? Okay... so I'm from Canada originally (hanging my helmet in SoCal these day... pussy riders down here) and I would ride up until the first or second snow in Canada (and beyond... young and dumb) in the late 70's. Those boots... we call em pontoons/skis after December... lol. Sucks they use salt on the roads up there though.

[@masterspin7796]

I crashed my dragster rr into a car this summer on my way to a table tennis tournament...banged it up pretty good and cost me some $$$$..I wear all my safety gear and came out in decent shape..I got lucky!

[@monteclark1078]

Great Story telling. I feel like I'm in your garage chatting with you lol

[@gsb1616]

You had quite a crash! Ain't that true, were always worried about our bike instead of our health.? That's the first thing I did when I had my crash. Your lucky no one took advantage of you. One time I took my mother out to look at all the leaves that were turning colors. This was a nice park too, on top of a big hill. My mother heard some bikers coming up the road, she said what are we going to do, it turned about it was a group of christian guys and girls, stopped by and talked to us. Here I was a biker myself and so does my brothers. My mother thought all bikers were bad except her kids? See it turned out great no problems, just help,My mother and her stereo types? Not every person on a motorcycle is bad, most are just out for some sun and fun.Enjoy your time riding!

[@bodieb1233]

Holy shit man. Seriously so glad you survived that ordeal. Ya there is a god. Stay safe and take care. Bad incident but great story.

[@deffnog]

I could just see this as an animation

[@dandersonjr]

That my friend is quite the story and you tell it well. Thank you for sharing the experience. I'm glad in the end it worked out and you can never put too high of a price on a good friend.

[@eddiebenzz]

JESUS WAS WITH YOU ! As for those truckers ... had you been a female in the same situation I’m sure the first trucker would have pulled over immediately !!!

[@PhinAI]

RHDF! Great story, less the pain.

[@fordfan3179]

Crashing sux, go ahead, ask me how I know.

[@HarleyBreakoutGuy]

Are they any Asians in white bikie gangs?

[@themadddtrucker3426]

The guy that didn't want to help you should check the GOD he serves.....because it's not the GOD in the bible... he should be ashamed of himself... I'm glad you made it thru all that.. burn rubber..not your soul.. Ride on bro!!

[@momentousjourney5998]

Amazing grace for sure. That is an incredible story Itchy. Thanks for sharing!

[@bobbybaldeagle702]

You called on Jesus and HE was there... Now how cool is that!!! GOD'S promises are true. God said that He'll NEVRE leave you or forsake you... He said IF you call on ME/God He'll answer... If God see every sparrow when it falls, then I'm confident He see when one of HIS kids hit the dirt. especially a biker, Because God is so VERY fond of bikers that call on him... I know we all have our major CRASH stories. The ones of us that are telling our stories no matter how bad they were. God blessed us and lived to tell the story... 4 wheelers take us out every day and it never a pretty site... I praise God that HE gave you enough wits about yourself to get yourself up out of that ditch. Otherwise who knows if and when they would have found you... Most of us are a tough breed, but with God's help HE makes us tougher... Great story with a painful happy ending... How is your lovely wife doing??? Be blessed... BBE..

[@ericrupe5079]

Lol I’m from Iowa

[@yourselfdotcomlol]

Thats alot of babbling

[@soflodoug]

My lawnmower sounds better that that😂