The season hasn't even started and I am already done! I got the final word from the doc yesterday and there is a main muscle that is right on top of the forearm which is torn 80% away from the bone. Tomorrow I go back and get a cast put on for 6-8 weeks then when that comes off it is time for physical therapy for 3-5 weeks after that. Why couldn't this have happened back in June?! I am so pissed right now I want to say more here but I don't think Corey would like it so I'll just put up this smiley. :cussing: :hallo10: :hallo5: :hallo4: :hallo8:

Thats really too bad man. I feel for you.

but take it easy, do the rehab, and be ready for next year.

Hell, if its anything like last year, you won't miss much.

FishHog

I'm sorry to hear that ARCTICZRT600. At least you will be ready for next year and won't have to quit for good. Hope for a really late spring and you might get some riding in yet this year anyway.

I just got in an argument with the wife about the cast. I told her I wanted AC green and she said, "NO, we have 3 weddings to go to this month and you are not going with a green arm". So I will get white and get it dirty at work so I can get the one I really want. he he he ;)

Go with green by the time she figured is out it will be too late...

I can't do that Powder, she is the billing gal at the dr. office.

oooh that could be a problem...well i would say you just need to get the doctor to do it without her seeing.../ then 007 your way outta there...hahaha you might just be able to pull something off

bad stuff, i would be pissed too, but im sure i would ride anyhow just take my time on trails :sarcasm: :doh:

All hope is not lost, 13 weeks is not the entire season up in Lewiston, I'm sure that you can get at least a little riding in.

From what it looks on my Calendar, you'll be able to ride by Late January if all goes well, just remember to not overstrain it and screw it up more.

Hey, its only a cast, you can still ride if your careful, if its your right then just get a gas pedal instaled, there is always a way to work things out :D

Arctic, after the weddings, you can go out to the shop & spray paint it green :D :devil:

well at least you will be all rested up for next year, sorry bout that.

Originally posted by DanR@Oct 15 2002, 07:12 PM
Hey, its only a cast, you can still ride if your careful, if its your right then just get a gas pedal instaled, there is always a way to work things out :D
No, it is my left but 10 years ago I broke my right hand in January the week before a big ride. My bro and I went out to the garage and swapped the throttle and brake cables on the handlebars so I could still go. I spent alot of time sticking my hand in the snow to reduce the swelling but it was worth it to see all kinds of peoples faces when I raced across the lake with my right hand waving in the air. ha ha

It is done and boy is it green.. ha ha :D

PICS ROB!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Suprised that you didn't have a cat sticker inlayed into the cast lol.
Caleb

Here are a couple.

Another

That's definetly Green! What did the wife say?
Caleb

She wasn't happy but I told her to deal with it. Guess who's sleeping on the fold out sofa tonight. haha :D

Well I would hope you could get whatever colour you want. Its your arm.Besides green is more colourful the white one will look all scummy in about a day. Maybe you should make your wife sleep on the couch. :sly: :hallo10:

Looks cool. What's going on in Lewiston this month? I'm heading up to Tee Lake to shut down gramps house for the winter. Planning on stopping at the Cat dealer up there again. Every time I walk through the door they blink dollar signs....They should just put an ATM at the door! Although I don't need anything, I...can't...resist......

Keep that arm safe, you'll be riding by February.

Tony

sry to hear that man that really sucks i know what its like last year at the beginning of the season i went and broke my wrist in 3 places snowboarding.. couldent sled cuz i couldnet lift the sled with one hand and couldnet steer with only 1 hand plus it was right side hand.. it sucks but you will make it just dont decide to try something and mess it up and be stuck for life like that and the best of luck to ya for recovery

Originally posted by Z570SS@Oct 16 2002, 09:36 PM
Looks cool. What's going on in Lewiston this month? I'm heading up to Tee Lake to shut down gramps house for the winter. Planning on stopping at the Cat dealer up there again. Every time I walk through the door they blink dollar signs....They should just put an ATM at the door! Although I don't need anything, I...can't...resist......

Keep that arm safe, you'll be riding by February.

Tony
I have to go back up and put my carb back on my quad and try to get it running next weekend, it'll be fun with one hand. Also winterize too. :hallo3:

Originally posted by LadyK@Oct 16 2002, 09:08 PM
Maybe you should make your wife sleep on the couch. :sly: :hallo10:
She did. ha ha. :hallo4:

Looks awesome. If ya can't ride, at least you can still show yer colors!!

Just let everything heal and then take it easy. You'll be back in the snow in no time! :hallo8:

Paint it green like you want, and when you have weddings, or want the cast to appear white, cut the end out of an old tube sock and turn it inside out. Problem solved... think she'll go for it?