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Because it's going to be 80* it's coming off, not cause the Dr said so. NO WAY I can let this weather go by without a ride. Haven't ridden in a month...killin me...  I can't put any weight on the right foot, so stopping will require care so I can lean the bike left only. Plan my stops and use front brake only...what can go wrong?? Non-political ride report tomorrow! Craig |
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« Reply #1 on: October 17, 2016, 06:49:06 PM » |
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Good luck and have fun. Actually I imagine much could go wrong. But you are capable of knowing what you can do.
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« Reply #3 on: October 17, 2016, 07:12:27 PM » |
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Because it's going to be 80* it's coming off, not cause the Dr said so. NO WAY I can let this weather go by without a ride. Haven't ridden in a month...killin me... I can't put any weight on the right foot, so stopping will require care so I can lean the bike left only. Plan my stops and use front brake only...what can go wrong?? Non-political ride report tomorrow! Craig Yeah no reason to listen to your Doctor at all  I see stupid crap like this all the time then when something don't heal correctly they want to blame the Doctor  |
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« Reply #4 on: October 17, 2016, 07:28:52 PM » |
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not trying to be a dick, but stay off of it since one wrong move you might not have a cycle left being tipped over. If cannot adequately put weight on one leg, there will be a time when you need that leg to support the bike, so please heed my advice.
I had knee surgery and although could put some weight on it, I waited near 2 months to fully ride the valkyrie again did not push it in 1 month or so later. maybe I could have, maybe not, but for me, the risk was NOT worth the reward.
Now if you had a trike on 3 wheels, go for it. That is what more and more people are doing say age 60 or so and even younger than that.
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« Reply #5 on: October 17, 2016, 07:36:04 PM » |
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Tomorrow is 8 LONG MISERABLE RIDELESS weeks for me. My left ankle Still do NOT feel "right". NOT ready to trust my left ankle with my 99 I/S at this point in time cuz IF I eff up my ankle and end up needin surgery we start this whole hurry up and wait process all over again! Rather NOT go thru this kaka again anytime soon. My shop and Her cave are the same thing-otherwise known as a garage. I have to go out to her cave-my shop-from time to time for tools and odds and ends in the house. When the overhead door comes up and I'm lookin into her headlights-THAT be the most Difficult time too tell myself and Her-NO-Not quite yet!  AND I have NOT gotten weak thrown a leg over and made vroom vroom sounds-YET!  RIDE SAFE.. |
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« Reply #6 on: October 17, 2016, 07:36:16 PM » |
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Jesus guys. He's a grown man. Do you guys do everything your doctor tells you ? Eat right, exercise, don't drink, etc. I know I don't. I think he kind of screwed any thought of blaming the doctor by posting this.  |
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« Reply #7 on: October 17, 2016, 07:42:38 PM » |
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Jesus guys. He's a grown man. Do you guys do everything your doctor tells you ? Eat right, exercise, don't drink, etc. I know I don't. I think he kind of screwed any thought of blaming the doctor by posting this. Then why ever go to the Doctor at all ? It amazes me how stupid some people act. I could give you 100 plus accounts of similar situations that after seeing us for a problem then all not turning out they way THEY want or expect they blame US the healthcare workers. Save your freak in money and don't go to the Doctor. If you mechanic told you to not drive your car with no oil.....would you? Hell no so why do what they tell you not to? And your logic to he is a grown man......he sure is but don't seem to be acting like it. |
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« Reply #8 on: October 17, 2016, 07:50:29 PM » |
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Jesus guys. He's a grown man. Do you guys do everything your doctor tells you ? Eat right, exercise, don't drink, etc. I know I don't. I think he kind of screwed any thought of blaming the doctor by posting this. Then why ever go to the Doctor at all ? It amazes me how stupid some people act. I could give you 100 plus accounts of similar situations that after seeing us for a problem then all not turning out they way THEY want or expect they blame US the healthcare workers. Save your freak in money and don't go to the Doctor. If you mechanic told you to not drive your car with no oil.....would you? Hell no so why do what they tell you not to? And your logic to he is a grown man......he sure is but don't seem to be acting like it. Its been my experience that doctors are no closer to perfect than anybody else. They don't know everything, they don't have a crystal ball. They make a judgement most of the time. It's no doubt a more qualified judgement than mine, but not exact by any means. I go to the doctor when I think I need to. Thankfully haven't been in many years. But if I think I need his opinion or help I go. Then it's up to us what we do with that info. There have been a few times I'm very glad I didn't take their guidance. |
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« Reply #9 on: October 17, 2016, 08:33:01 PM » |
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If you mechanic told you to not drive your car with no oil.....would you? Hell no so why do what they tell you not to?
As an ASE certified mechanic I can vouch that people don't heed advice about their cars either, then blame us when it breaks or complain that the estimate I gave them 6 months ago for $300 is now a $1000 repair because when it broke it damaged other parts as well. |
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« Reply #10 on: October 17, 2016, 08:34:04 PM » |
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Jesus guys. He's a grown man. Do you guys do everything your doctor tells you ? Eat right, exercise, don't drink, etc. I know I don't. I think he kind of screwed any thought of blaming the doctor by posting this. Then why ever go to the Doctor at all ? It amazes me how stupid some people act. I could give you 100 plus accounts of similar situations that after seeing us for a problem then all not turning out they way THEY want or expect they blame US the healthcare workers. Save your freak in money and don't go to the Doctor. If you mechanic told you to not drive your car with no oil.....would you? Hell no so why do what they tell you not to? And your logic to he is a grown man......he sure is but don't seem to be acting like it.  |
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« Reply #11 on: October 18, 2016, 01:36:42 AM » |
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« Reply #12 on: October 18, 2016, 04:04:31 AM » |
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Been off the wheels all month Craig in the same boat as you don't do it we can still ride in November
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« Reply #13 on: October 18, 2016, 04:52:07 AM » |
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Craig..I get it but think of it this way. You have a plan. But your plan may not include someone else's stupidity that force the use of your bad hoof.
If that should happen and the the outcome not be in your favor, you won't ride for longer than just the next month or so. Up to ya, and your plans may shake out. But if they don't you may be laid up for quite some time. Good luck in your decision.
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« Reply #14 on: October 18, 2016, 05:51:01 AM » |
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Dang, Craig!! Don't you just wish you hadn't posted this up??? Go on yur ride, do what you want to do, and don't report back to them how much fun you had!! When one jumps on, they all jump on!! If sumtin' goes array, ain't a one of dem' jumpers gonna hurt. Just you....UTM
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« Reply #15 on: October 18, 2016, 07:18:01 AM » |
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Dang, Craig!! Don't you just wish you hadn't posted this up??? Go on yur ride, do what you want to do, and don't report back to them how much fun you had!! When one jumps on, they all jump on!! If sumtin' goes array, ain't a one of dem' jumpers gonna hurt. Just you....UTM
And if he effs up that foot AGAIN?? How LONG will he be down again?? RIDE SAFE. |
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« Reply #16 on: October 18, 2016, 07:39:50 AM » |
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When I saw your topic, this was what immediately came to mind:  I'm glad that's not it.  |
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« Reply #17 on: October 18, 2016, 08:57:34 AM » |
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Its been my experience that doctors are no closer to perfect than anybody else. They don't know everything, they don't have a crystal ball. They make a judgement most of the time. It's no doubt a more qualified judgement than mine, but not exact by any means. I go to the doctor when I think I need to. Thankfully haven't been in many years. But if I think I need his opinion or help I go. Then it's up to us what we do with that info. There have been a few times I'm very glad I didn't take their guidance.
Meathead and I are like twins on this issue. I go to the doctor to get his educated services and to receive his educated advice on my needs for recovery. He doesn't know everything. He is not infallible. More often than not he has no real idea of what riding my particular motorcycle does or does not demand. I visited my surgeon last week. During the conversation I asked him when I could go back to business as normal. My loving wife informed him that meant riding my motorcycle. "How long ago was the surgery?" he asked. "Three and a half weeks," was my reply. It was Friday. "Monday, with my permission," was his response. "You know how much that's worth, don't you?" "Yes, but I had to say it in case anything goes wrong." I like that doctor. I was on the bike that afternoon. If anything were to go wrong it's on me; not on him. I got that same impression from the original poster. It's my body. I appreciate the help. Sometimes I have to ask for more understanding. Ultimately I will make my own decisions considering as appropriate the input of those who know more than I. |
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« Reply #18 on: October 18, 2016, 09:00:51 AM » |
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Craig, I don't know if this helps at all, just thought I'd throw my hat in the ring.....  |
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« Reply #19 on: October 18, 2016, 03:47:46 PM » |
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Well, thanks for all the concern & advise. I enjoyed 260-ish miles of bliss! Left town with the promise of 80*...we never saw 60...effin liars...never took the coat off either. We did a bunch of different roads going west to the Berkshires. Had lunch at Cold River Cafe in Charlemont, MA and rode the Mohawk Trail (RT2) into North Adams. Ran Rt116 (best twisty road in the state) back to Deerfield, had a coffee, and did back roads back to town. Had no problems with the foot, I told my buddy to give me plenty of room at stops. He usually rolls up beside me at a stop, today he stayed behind. Bighead, just so ya know, even though I reside in the liberal bastion of Massachusetts, I am 1 of the remaining dozen or so non-libs. I'm not a victim. If I f-up I own it. I been sitting at home with my foot elevated for a month. So needed some wind! I think the only thing that really scares me is the fact that I agree with Meathead.....never saw that coming.  thanks again, Craig BTW, Bob, that McD pic is too funny. and true haha Gryphon Rider, that is what it felt like though!! |
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« Reply #20 on: October 18, 2016, 03:52:56 PM » |
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Well, thanks for all the concern & advise. I enjoyed 260-ish miles of bliss! Left town with the promise of 80*...we never saw 60...effin liars...never took the coat off either. We did a bunch of different roads going west to the Berkshires. Had lunch at Cold River Cafe in Charlemont, MA and rode the Mohawk Trail (RT2) into North Adams. Ran Rt116 (best twisty road in the state) back to Deerfield, had a coffee, and did back roads back to town. Had no problems with the foot, I told my buddy to give me plenty of room at stops. He usually rolls up beside me at a stop, today he stayed behind. Bighead, just so ya know, even though I reside in the liberal bastion of Massachusetts, I am 1 of the remaining dozen or so non-libs. I'm not a victim. If I f-up I own it. I been sitting at home with my foot elevated for a month. So needed some wind! I think the only thing that really scares me is the fact that I agree with Meathead.....never saw that coming. thanks again, Craig I'm glad you had a good ride.  No need to be scared. Hook survived a couple days riding together with no ill effects.  |
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« Reply #21 on: October 18, 2016, 04:18:30 PM » |
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Yeah...I haven't crossed paths with him since he got back, so I'll have to take you at your word...
Craig
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« Reply #22 on: October 18, 2016, 04:34:16 PM » |
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Yeah...I haven't crossed paths with him since he got back, so I'll have to take you at your word...
Craig
I'm good. What happened in NY, NJ or PA,or wherever the hell we were, stays in NY, NJ, or PA or wherever the hell we were. Oh yeah, CT also. Glad you got some saddle time Craig. It was 81 degrees here today, don't know why the Berkshires stayed in October. Tomorrow's looking good too! |
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« Reply #23 on: October 18, 2016, 04:48:24 PM » |
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I see tomorrows going to be nice too. I'm contemplating meeting the NE riders at Big W's BBQ.
Call in sick and join me!
Craig
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« Reply #24 on: October 18, 2016, 04:53:56 PM » |
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I see tomorrows going to be nice too. I'm contemplating meeting the NE riders at Big W's BBQ.
Call in sick and join me!
Craig
I would, but my boss is a real jerk. Got too much going on and crappy weather on the way. Enjoy it if you go. |
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« Reply #25 on: October 18, 2016, 05:05:30 PM » |
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I see tomorrows going to be nice too. I'm contemplating meeting the NE riders at Big W's BBQ.
Call in sick and join me!
Craig
We're supposed to set a record temp here tomorrow, 87°.
Probably last great day to ride this season, rain Thursday & then 60° highs.
Been thinkin' 'bout.... 
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« Reply #26 on: October 18, 2016, 06:19:56 PM » |
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Yeah Whiskey it felt good!
Hook, I used to have that boss, but obama took care of that problem...
Craig
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