First Day Back on Bike Since Crash 9/08

[rsw81]

Hey Guys,
As many of you know, I totaled my bike back in September while carving up some mountains with Cali Rider, Wavex, and MtnCarver (my brother). I walked away from the wreck, literally, with only a separated shoulder (different than a dislocation, link). Since then, I have spent 2 months in a shoulder sling and the following 3-4 months doing physical therapy and rehabilitation to get my strength and stability back. While my shoulder is by no means 100%, it felt close enough to try a short ride.

Yesterday I got the opportunity to borrow my brother's FZ6. I started off for a few minutes just riding around our neighborhood at 15-20mph to make sure my shoulder would take some of the pressure needed to counter-steer and brake. I practiced the basics: emergency stops, swerves, etc. This all felt great with no pain, so I proceeded to a 5 minute ride on the regular public streets near my home. Once again no problems.

I didn't want anyone at home to be worried, so I brought her home after that. We were getting ready for dinner and my brother tossed me the keys again and said to meet them there and have some fun. While I obviously am not riding like a maniac, this put a huge smile on my face to get out on a 50mph road and let her rip.:rockon:

In short, I am back on a bike periodically and know my shoulder can take it again. It's time to go shopping for a new bike this Spring! Can anyone say: Triumph Street Triple R?:drool::drool:

Thanks for all of the support I have gotten on this site. You guys/gals are really a wonderful community to be apart of. Even though I do not have my FZ anymore, I know I'll still drop by here a couple times a week to see what's new with everyone.

-Rob (Hebrew Hammer)

 

[Nelly]

Hey Guys,
As many of you know, I totaled my bike back in September while carving up some mountains with Cali Rider, Wavex, and MtnCarver (my brother). I walked away from the wreck, literally, with only a separated shoulder (different than a dislocation, link). Since then, I have spent 2 months in a shoulder sling and the following 3-4 months doing physical therapy and rehabilitation to get my strength and stability back. While my shoulder is by no means 100%, it felt close enough to try a short ride.

Yesterday I got the opportunity to borrow my brother's FZ6. I started off for a few minutes just riding around our neighborhood at 15-20mph to make sure my shoulder would take some of the pressure needed to counter-steer and brake. I practiced the basics: emergency stops, swerves, etc. This all felt great with no pain, so I proceeded to a 5 minute ride on the regular public streets near my home. Once again no problems.

I didn't want anyone at home to be worried, so I brought her home after that. We were getting ready for dinner and my brother tossed me the keys again and said to meet them there and have some fun. While I obviously am not riding like a maniac, this put a huge smile on my face to get out on a 50mph road and let her rip.:rockon:

In short, I am back on a bike periodically and know my shoulder can take it again. It's time to go shopping for a new bike this Spring! Can anyone say: Triumph Street Triple R?:drool::drool:

Thanks for all of the support I have gotten on this site. You guys/gals are really a wonderful community to be apart of. Even though I do not have my FZ anymore, I know I'll still drop by here a couple times a week to see what's new with everyone.

-Rob (Hebrew Hammer)

Good stuff Rob, glad you are back in the saddle (and just in time for the new season).
Good luck with your new purchase.

Nelly

 

[jsw4178]

Glad you are healing up Rob and I am looking forward to pics when you get the new Triumph!:rockon:

 

[rsw81]

Good stuff Rob, glad you are back in the saddle (and just in time for the new season).
Good luck with your new purchase.

Nelly

Thanks Nelly, I can't say my nerves weren't a little shakey getting that bike started. But once I was on my way, it was just like home.:thumbup: Hence the saying, "like riding a bike"

 

[mellofelow]

Good to hear you're back. Maybe I'll see you on the road sometime.

 

[Stumbles06]

Great news re: the shoulder, I bet you were like a kid in a lolly shop when your brother chucked the keys at you again

Good luck with the purchase of the Trumpy.

 

[Wavex]

Good stuff Rob! Can't wait to see/hear/try the Triumph!! heh

A few reminder pics for entertainment purposes:

 

[Fz6Sa]

By the looks of it,a lucky escape!!!

Always glad to hear a rider getting back in the saddle!!

 

[Stumbles06]

Good stuff Rob! Can't wait to see/hear/try the Triumph!! heh

A few reminder pics for entertainment purposes:

Aww, not that pic again, poor baby looks like she's hurting hanging there like that.

I know I read it, but can you remind me what happened to the bike Rob. An insurance payout, or did you part-it-out??

Once again, good to see you back on 2 wheels.

 

[CHEMIKER]

Way to go HH! Not that I've been injured in a bike crash or know from experience, but it sounds wise that you're easing back into it. You get to re-build confidence and skill while testing your strength without pushing it.

Be sure to keep us posted on your progress, especially when you get the Street Triple!

 

[MisterX]

Glad to hear that you're well enough to take up riding again. At least for short stints anyway. Get fully healed and back on the roads full time soon!

 

[lazamus69]

nice to hear your back on two wheels....cant wait to see the new ride too, and again.....THANKS for the headlights..they are the favourite part of my bike...:thumbup:

 

[DaveOTZ]

Im a newbile but way to go man... I used my second career of Occupational Therapy as a good excuse to get back in the saddle (licensed)

Im sure you found out in rehab nothing is better than a patient getting back in the saddle...

Good luck with the trip!!!

 

[Cloggy]

Pleased to hear you're on the mend Rob, and great to hear you're back in the saddle, take it easy :thumbup:

Looking forward to seeing pics of your new bike.

 

[CCHOUSEKY]

Ugh...same here about that picture of the old girl hanging...kills me everytime I see it! Even more so because I've got a blue '06 too, so it's like looking at my baby strung up like that.

Rob, glad to hear you've recovered well and are feeling the urge to climb back on a bike! I'm with everyone else...make sure you stop in from time to time and let us get a look at that Triple!

 

[rsw81]

Aww, not that pic again, poor baby looks like she's hurting hanging there like that.

I know I read it, but can you remind me what happened to the bike Rob. An insurance payout, or did you part-it-out??

Once again, good to see you back on 2 wheels.

Insurance pay-out and I parted out some of the custom parts that my insurance policy didn't cover (ie: R6 projectors with HID)

 

[rsw81]

Good stuff Rob! Can't wait to see/hear/try the Triumph!! heh

A few reminder pics for entertainment purposes:

Haha, thanks for the reminder Wavex... I show that slide show to people all the time.

 

[rsw81]

nice to hear your back on two wheels....cant wait to see the new ride too, and again.....THANKS for the headlights..they are the favourite part of my bike...:thumbup:

Glad you are still as in love with those as I was when I made them. Definitely my favorite mod for the bike and the most time-consuming.:thumbup:

 

[Hellgate]

Yeah! Rob! I'm glad to hear you are back in the saddle.

So...FZ6 or Speed Triple??? I was down at the BMW/Triumph shop buying a new tank bag and was chatting with the sales dude. He was pimping the Speed 3 in a big way, and they look great!

 

[Cali rider]

Hey Rob, that's great news that you are mobile again. When are we riding? There's a sh*t load of low mileage bikes for sale right now, have you started looking? Or are you set on buying new?

PS- The Redline oil in my RSX still makes the shifting smooth, thanks!