Safety issues

[O.C.]

Long term spinal degenerative conditions coupled with worsening hip/knee issues have been plaguing me for some months now,(I guess I could add ageing process into the equation) which means that I  have had no alternative other than to hang up my riding boots, at least for the short term anyway.

Feeling unsafe when riding really isn't any good, plus I was struggling massively to even mount and dismount my bike, so the Rev Shed is now empty of any bikes, .....they are gone ! 

I plan to see how I am over the Autumn and Winter seasons with a view to making a decision about maybe getting something next year, a Maxi Scooter,  may be a good decision.!,,,, time will tell

It has been a tough but necessary decision      

[Nitty Gritty]

Sorry to read this Roger. Hope things improve for you soon rather than later.

[Lonewolf]

Roger, I wondered whether since our chat last week whether you might have had an impulse and subsequently purchased something else. As harsh as it sounds, and as difficult as it was I believe you have made the right decision, perhaps, hopefully in the very near future you will get something with two wheels again. In the meanwhile you will have to rely on that four legged friend of yours for entertainment and fulfilment.


It may not be long before I part company with the K1600 and get something smaller and lighter. It's four days since my last bike ride and my back is still killing me.


Keep your spirits up.

[mcfroyce44]

As someone with 3 discs gone in my neck and 4 in my back (unfixable according to the surgeons)  I understand how you feel. My outlook is pain management (morphine patches of increasing strength for many years now). Sad to hear you're off bikes and hope you can return to two wheels in the future.

[pross]

Sad to hear this O.C.
I hope you get pain free and are able to return to a past time you enjoy even if it is only a step through lighter scooter type.
Age and health It creeps Upon all of us as you state eventually I will need something lighter to carry on enjoying bikes eventually  take care 

[O.C.]

Roger, I wondered whether since our chat last week whether you might have had an impulse and subsequently purchased something else. As harsh as it sounds, and as difficult as it was I believe you have made the right decision, perhaps, hopefully in the very near future you will get something with two wheels again. In the meanwhile you will have to rely on that four legged friend of yours for entertainment and fulfilment.


It may not be long before I part company with the K1600 and get something smaller and lighter. It's four days since my last bike ride and my back is still killing me.


Keep your spirits up.

Steve, our chat last week was helpful to me, I was able to clarify a number of thoughts that I was holding, so thank you.... and I hope that your back is soon feeling more relaxed, as a result.
As we get older our bodies remind our heads that we aren't able to do the things that we used to do. I have now got over the emotional side of not biking and am moving forward with a positive attitude.


For me the spinal Stenosis has created degeneration for many years  and there comes a time when you just have to admit certain things, especially those relating to activities such as riding motorbike, being less than sure/confident whilst riding a bike isn't a good combination

I plan to find some way to ease the situation and as Steve and I discussed last week a maxi Scooter could well be the way forward, I do need to speak to a G.P and or specialist though

In the meantime as Steve says Oscar our wonderful Cocker Spaniel will keep everyone in this household on their toes, he is a beautiful lad and a real powerhouse

Thank you all for your kind words and thoughts       

[Lonewolf]

Why is it that Cockers always look like they have some serious attitude, ours is exactly the same even at 15!

[Rynglieder]

Please accept my sympathy too - owning and riding a bike is a big part of our lives and it must be hard to let go.

There could be ways of holding on depending on how you are incapacitated, I recall someone on the Suzuki GSX1400 forum getting his bike converted to a trike 

[Burchy]

Its a decision I don't want to have to make.  Had 2 discs out in my lower spine and a nylon stabilisation kit fitted 10 yuears ago today!.  At the time walking was in doubt, but perseverance, excercise and diet meant I was soon back on 2 wheels.  At least I outlived my surgeon, who had a head-on with a lorry on his way home from work a few years ago on his brand new FJR.

[Lonewolf]

Its a decision I don't want to have to make.  Had 2 discs out in my lower spine and a nylon stabilisation kit fitted 10 yuears ago today!.  At the time walking was in doubt, but perseverance, excercise and diet meant I was soon back on 2 wheels.  At least I outlived my surgeon, who had a head-on with a lorry on his way home from work a few years ago on his brand new FJR.

I take it, that was Nick Boeree?

[Burchy]

Yeah that's the bloke.  Nice man. 

[Burchy]

Argggh.  Can't post more than a few words at a time

[Lonewolf]

Argggh.  Can't pos[size=78%]t more than a few words at a time[/size]

Ditto.

[Boomer]

My commiserations Rog. ☹
Empty shed? What even the H2? 😭
Trikes are an option as are maxiscoots.
It all depends on what is causing the pain/discomfort.
I hope you find a way through this.

[O.C.]

Thanks for the kind thoughts George......yes the Rev Shed is empty, I had no choice for now, it's been a tough decision but one that is necessary I'm afraid.

I have been looking into the Maxi Scooter option and they really do get good reviews and would meet my requirements,  so I'll be looking into this possibility next season , I'm in no immediate hurry just now there may be some attractive  deals next year.

It does feel strange  being 'without '