Aaron Clarkie Update.

PJFZ1 · 11-24-2008, 11:29 AM

The Original thread was lost, so I thought I would make sure that everyone gets the updates.

Aaron is still fighting through recovery, and though he has serious problems and lots of healing to go, he continues to make progress.

His site is a good place to watch for auction items and to check on his progress. A few words of encouragement in the guestbook goes a long way - as his wife and family are working hard to support and help him.

Look here:

V10KLZZ71S · 11-24-2008, 12:42 PM

Dont know him PJ, but if he is a friend of yours he must be a good person. Best wishes for his recovery. I have been in that boat before.

PJFZ1 · 11-24-2008, 12:52 PM

He's a great guy - I worked for him Doing Demo's for Aprilia, he's a Kiwi, and used to race for Aprilia in Australia. Great guys with a can do attitude and a smile for everyone.

yetidave · 11-24-2008, 12:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PJFZ1

He's a great guy - I worked for him Doing Demo's for Aprilia, he's a Kiwi, and used to race for Aprilia in Australia. Great guys with a can do attitude and a smile for everyone.

And an amazing racer. Glad to hear he's doing better. Sad thing is he was starting to consider retirement shortly before his wreck. He was questioning the sanity of racing now that he has a family. Guess it's true what they say, once you start worrying about bad things happening, bad things happen.

maestro652001 · 11-24-2008, 09:04 PM

PJ... The other racers seem to really respect him, as his name comes up frequently in TV interviews with other racers. my best thoughts go out to him and his.

PJFZ1 · 12-02-2008, 07:32 AM

Bump!

Aaron passed his swallow test!! He hasn't had the ability to swallow since the wreck, and this is a big step for him... This Kiwi just doesn't quit!

PJFZ1 · 01-02-2009, 09:14 AM

Bump and update.. I've been following Aaron almost daily - his family had him moved all the way home to New Zealand, and the medical care there is a bit better than what we're used to.

Check the site.. he's come a LONG way...

**firstfz** · 01-02-2009, 09:22 AM

Sweet.

-Tom

PJFZ1 · 02-19-2009, 04:40 PM

Bump..

I hope I never get hurt that badly, but if I ever do, I hope I'm as strong as he is.... Check his progress.

sl10002001 · 02-20-2009, 01:12 PM

He doesn't know me from a hole in the wall, but i remember him at Seacoast in NH years ago and he was a frequent poster on the Aprilia boards i used to be on a lot. Nice guy and I had read about his racing after buying my Tuono from them up there....

Anyhow just saw your post and checked his site; I had heard of his accident but didnt know about his site till now...his progress sounds amazing and i hope he continues getting well!!!

11-24-2008, 11:29 AM	#1
PJFZ1 Doing the jig! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Just looking for the Exit! Posts: 17,066	Aaron Clarkie Update. The Original thread was lost, so I thought I would make sure that everyone gets the updates. Aaron is still fighting through recovery, and though he has serious problems and lots of healing to go, he continues to make progress. His site is a good place to watch for auction items and to check on his progress. A few words of encouragement in the guestbook goes a long way - as his wife and family are working hard to support and help him. Look here: __________________ check out our parts for sale info here: If loud pipes save lives, imagine what learning to ride correctly could do!

11-24-2008, 12:42 PM	#2
V10KLZZ71S cause I'm a gypsy man Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Gretna,Louisiana/Tennessee Colony, Texas Posts: 3,258	Dont know him PJ, but if he is a friend of yours he must be a good person. Best wishes for his recovery. I have been in that boat before. __________________ 06 SILVER FZ1 Graves FE ,Holeshot header w/Telco Slip On, FCE,Ivans flies, Graves V- Stacks,Graves flush mounts, PCIII w/Ivans map,Ign module,AIS eliminator, BMC Air Filter, Lars' Airbox mod. 15T Frt Sprocket, Rizoma grips,Pazzo, Graves sliders,C-dog screen.Graves exup plug, EBC HH pads, Carrozzeria V-stars, Galfer rotors,Fren Tubo brk lines,Traxxion AK-20, Penske shock

11-24-2008, 12:52 PM	#3
PJFZ1 Doing the jig! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Just looking for the Exit! Posts: 17,066	He's a great guy - I worked for him Doing Demo's for Aprilia, he's a Kiwi, and used to race for Aprilia in Australia. Great guys with a can do attitude and a smile for everyone. __________________ check out our parts for sale info here: If loud pipes save lives, imagine what learning to ride correctly could do!

11-24-2008, 09:04 PM	#5
maestro652001 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: murphysboro, IL Posts: 1,040	PJ... The other racers seem to really respect him, as his name comes up frequently in TV interviews with other racers. my best thoughts go out to him and his. __________________ JIM Remember, TUBA PLAYERS are LOW DOWN!!

12-02-2008, 07:32 AM	#6
PJFZ1 Doing the jig! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Just looking for the Exit! Posts: 17,066	Bump! Aaron passed his swallow test!! He hasn't had the ability to swallow since the wreck, and this is a big step for him... This Kiwi just doesn't quit! __________________ check out our parts for sale info here: If loud pipes save lives, imagine what learning to ride correctly could do!

01-02-2009, 09:14 AM	#7
PJFZ1 Doing the jig! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Just looking for the Exit! Posts: 17,066	Bump and update.. I've been following Aaron almost daily - his family had him moved all the way home to New Zealand, and the medical care there is a bit better than what we're used to. Check the site.. he's come a LONG way... __________________ check out our parts for sale info here: If loud pipes save lives, imagine what learning to ride correctly could do!

01-02-2009, 09:22 AM	#8
firstfz I'm here to help Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Springfield, Virginia Posts: 15,875	Sweet. -Tom __________________ Saving the world, one post at a time

02-19-2009, 04:40 PM	#9
PJFZ1 Doing the jig! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Just looking for the Exit! Posts: 17,066	Bump.. I hope I never get hurt that badly, but if I ever do, I hope I'm as strong as he is.... Check his progress. __________________ check out our parts for sale info here: If loud pipes save lives, imagine what learning to ride correctly could do!

02-20-2009, 01:12 PM	#10
sl10002001 Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 66	He doesn't know me from a hole in the wall, but i remember him at Seacoast in NH years ago and he was a frequent poster on the Aprilia boards i used to be on a lot. Nice guy and I had read about his racing after buying my Tuono from them up there.... Anyhow just saw your post and checked his site; I had heard of his accident but didnt know about his site till now...his progress sounds amazing and i hope he continues getting well!!!

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