sidecarrick
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I sadly announced in March that I was giving up riding and getting rid of my Valk due to a second failed shoulder surgery on the advice of my surgeon. My main malfunction is reaching, as I only have about 30 degrees from vertical active range of motion in my right (dominant) arm, but I've been working on my strength. I put the bike up for sale in the local paper and got a few offers (mostly low-ballers, thinking they could get the bike for next to nothing) and a bunch of requests for pics. Well, a few days ago I wheeled the bike out and took some shots for my latest ad, to which the only response was from a guy wanting to trade a dressed 750 Aero and $1000. Sitting around that night I suddenly realized that it was really not a problem either wheeling the bike out of the garage or reaching the right grip. Today, I took a chance and got the Valk out for about 100km and, while I'm in some pain, I'm really in not much more pain than I would have been in anyway. I have another surgery coming up at the end of the year to try to improve my range of motion and as of now- I'm an ex-ex biker. Life is good once again  |
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« Reply #1 on: June 18, 2011, 06:11:45 PM » |
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never give up hope. the will of one man is stronger than the opinion of 10 doctors...  Im living proof as well. |
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RDKLL
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« Reply #2 on: June 18, 2011, 06:21:01 PM » |
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Excellent, real glad you figgered it out before you signed the title.......glad you are an ex-ex biker
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« Reply #3 on: June 18, 2011, 07:49:25 PM » |
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« Reply #4 on: June 18, 2011, 07:53:02 PM » |
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« Reply #5 on: June 18, 2011, 08:19:25 PM » |
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GreenLantern57
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« Reply #7 on: June 18, 2011, 08:40:57 PM » |
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Glad you are not in Seller's remorse. Keep up the therapy at home, that will probably do the best for you anyway!
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« Reply #8 on: June 18, 2011, 08:43:31 PM » |
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MacDragon
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« Reply #9 on: June 18, 2011, 08:49:34 PM » |
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I'm glad you were able, even with some pain... If ya don't overdue it, and ya get it stronger... you'll have years of riding ahead of ya.. Good for you.  |
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« Reply #10 on: June 18, 2011, 09:04:25 PM » |
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Don't never ever let them sumbeechs win. Ya got the right attitude-I've found out more than once-the frickin doctors don't know every thing.  They is human-just like you and me.  Just like us they gotta drop their drawers to take a dump.  Try to get THAT image outtin yore gourd.  RIDE SAFE. |
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Today is the tommorow you worried about yesterday. If at first you don't succeed screw it-save it for nite check. 1964 1968 U S Navy. Two cruises off Nam.
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« Reply #11 on: June 18, 2011, 11:03:41 PM » |
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« Reply #12 on: June 19, 2011, 12:46:53 AM » |
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thats right, never give up! I've had 3 shoulder surgeries, and I'm still riding my "Fat Lady". Even with some pain, she'll always put a smile on your face. keep the shiny side up Bro! |
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Keep the shiny side up Bro
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sidecarrick
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« Reply #13 on: June 19, 2011, 03:54:40 AM » |
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Thanks, all. As you get older, so many things are taken away from you- I'm glad to get something back. Sure feels good to be back on 2 wheels. |
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« Reply #14 on: June 19, 2011, 03:57:01 AM » |
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i had a sail mast fall on my shoulder and smash the heck out of my right clavicle. didn't break it (amazingly) but the doctor wanted to remove three inches of bone. he said that it will take a very long time to heal since it doesn't get much blood flow through that part of the bone. it'll be five years this coming july 4th, i had to relearn how to throw a softball to my girls, i can't hold my right arm above my head for very long with out pain, it's really affected a lot of things that you normally wouldn't think would bother you. but, it gets better a little bit each year.
good decision on not selling that bike!!!
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« Reply #15 on: June 19, 2011, 10:30:16 AM » |
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welcome back on the road. |
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Willow
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« Reply #16 on: June 19, 2011, 02:14:15 PM » |
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Congrats on your revival.
Only you can know how much pain is too much and what's it's really telling you. Some pain is not all bad. Pain lets you know you're alive. Those who sleep the sleep of death feel no pain. You and I are still living.
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« Reply #17 on: June 19, 2011, 03:28:45 PM » |
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I too was told to quit riding . I have had four shoulder surgeries and extensive physical therapy. I also have a total of seven implants in my shoulders. I started riding to see if I could. My shoulders feel better because I am not exercising. but usung my shoulders to do something I enjoy. I discussed it with my wife and she is ok with it and rides with me. I have been riding for close to 50 years and will ride until I decide to stop. If 8 accidents haven't stopped my, then why should surgery.
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« Reply #18 on: June 19, 2011, 04:10:31 PM » |
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So glad to hear you are better and stronger.
So glad to hear that only idiots answered your ad and that you had the sense to not fall for their BS.
I will be an ex-biker one day, but I'll be six feet under.
Good luck and better health,...from one COBB to another.
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Stormrider65
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Just Riding The Many Storms Of Life
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« Reply #19 on: June 19, 2011, 05:07:12 PM » |
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Never retreat, never surrender, and never, never lose hope or give up. Hope you will be able to ride for thousands of miles in the future.
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In this wild and wolly world, there are only 3 things you can depend on, your brains, your bros, and your bike. Ride free!!!
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« Reply #20 on: June 19, 2011, 05:13:32 PM » |
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Every time it hurts when you ride, Just think how much it would hurt NOT to ride!!!!!
Bad knees, shoulders, and several mashed vertebrae here... mostly dirt bike and Snowmobile related....... Oh and have oncoming Arthritis, possibly Rheumatoid, docs arent sure yet...
I will keep riding until I can't hold it up..... then a convertible.
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Gerard irl
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« Reply #21 on: June 19, 2011, 05:38:55 PM » |
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:cooldude:Doctors differ but we keep on rideing  |
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RainMaker
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« Reply #22 on: June 20, 2011, 08:03:41 AM » |
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« Reply #23 on: June 20, 2011, 08:13:18 AM » |
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At an early age I learned you can go far beyond your limits.
Unfortunatly that can work against you too.
Stay in the wind as long as its safe and comfortable.
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