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Burnszilla
08-12-2007, 10:46 PM
This smile should explain it all. I'm back! I'm back!
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1153/1099077653_8d08318ab9.jpg
It has now been nine weeks since my accident; broken tib/fib and surgery. This past Tuesday I stopped using my crutches and now walk unaided. Currently my walk does resemble that of Frankenstein but I'm getting better every day (thanks to a regiment of liquid supplements). I attend physiotherapy three times a week and enjoy the cute therapists who massage my leg for 20 minutes each time.

I started working on my motorcycles. I sanded out the scratch in my crash bars on the GS and repainted them. I sat on the GS while it was on the center stand, started it up for a few seconds and teased myself with the idea of going for a ride. Now that I have a new Wilbers rear shock I'm unable to flat-foot it and don't feel confident enough to ride it yet. My goal is to ride it on August 30th but something was calling me from underneath a black nylon cover a few feet away...

I unveiled my K75C and realized there was a reason why I didn't sell this bike. I mounted it easily and both my feet touched the ground with confidence. I cleaned off my boots, gloves and helmet that were still covered in dust from the day of my 'adventure wipe-out'. I suited up and went for a ride into Scotts Valley. Extra cautiously and conservatively I rounded the corners, fighting the fear. My smile soon returned and I felt alive again. :heart I'm riding to work tomorrow.

wezul
08-12-2007, 10:46 PM
Yea! Bet you're glad to be up and about. Cheers!

BubbaZanetti
08-12-2007, 11:30 PM
that K75C IS a nice bike!

glad to hear you're back on the road man, just in time for the end of summer:bolt


oh, wait, you live in cali:laugh

SNC1923
08-13-2007, 12:29 AM
Welcome back. Take it slow and easy and enjoy your saddle time!

jgr451
08-13-2007, 12:36 AM
Can't keep a Canuck down.
Attago,Burnszilla..

knary
08-13-2007, 12:50 AM
:clap

Don't forget these first rides after the fear is gone! :D

PAULBACH
08-13-2007, 05:37 AM
Glad to have you back on two wheels.

Mika
08-13-2007, 06:00 AM
Welcome back!!!

RebeccaV
08-13-2007, 06:18 AM
Very nice!! Congratulations!!:dance

beemerred
08-13-2007, 07:58 AM
When you are smiling that much standing next to a gas pump there has to be a good reason! Shiny side up. :bolt

Hodag
08-13-2007, 07:59 AM
:thumb

SheRidesABeemer
08-13-2007, 08:10 AM
Such good news! :clap Plus hard evidence that one should never ever sell their K75!

BeemoKat
08-13-2007, 08:40 AM
The first few rides after a crash are tough (DAMHIK), but I'm glad you're riding again.

username
08-13-2007, 09:04 AM
this is great news, welcome back! i'll bet your commute is faster now too?

kbasa
08-13-2007, 09:23 AM
:clap :clap

henzilla
08-13-2007, 09:43 AM
pic worth a thousand words...BIG "I'm Riding" smile!

glad to see ya back at it!

Braddog
08-13-2007, 10:08 AM
Yeah, it may take a few rides to "get your mojo" back, but you will.

Congrats on healing and riding!

OHScot
08-13-2007, 12:16 PM
Good, glad to hear, be safe, finish healing.

Burnszilla
08-13-2007, 12:40 PM
I had to rotate my gear shift lever up a notch since my ankle doesn't have that much mobility in the boot. I shift by moving my whole leg up and down. Of course, the folks here at work think I'm crazy.

DarrylRi
08-13-2007, 02:53 PM
I had to rotate my gear shift lever up a notch since my ankle doesn't have that much mobility in the boot. I shift by moving my whole leg up and down. Of course, the folks here at work think I'm crazy.

They're right.

After all, that's what it says on your license plate.

Congrats! Get out there and break a... hmm. Have a great time!

Burnszilla
08-13-2007, 03:02 PM
Odd thing..(chances 1 in 8030) This morning when I turned my iPod onto shuffle the first song was 'Back in the Saddle' by Aerosmith.

wezul
08-13-2007, 03:07 PM
Odd thing..(chances 1 in 8030) This morning when I turned my iPod onto shuffle the first song was 'Back in the Saddle' by Aerosmith.

I love when something like that happens. Kinda spooky, huh?

carter
08-13-2007, 05:10 PM
Glad you are back. Recovery is long, but you get there. Keep up with the massages, therapeutically speaking, of course.

Paul_F
08-14-2007, 04:49 AM
Welcome back. Just the other day I was wondering where you were. Your accident must have happened in June (?) when I was off riding and therefore missed posts about it. Continue to mend.

riderR1150GSAdv
08-14-2007, 07:51 AM
Welcome back!! Glad you're easing into riding again!!:D

Bob_M
08-14-2007, 10:23 AM
Welcome back
Perhaps you you will grace the Fungal ride with your presence?
See ya

mrich12000
08-14-2007, 10:33 AM
Slow and steady . Glad your OK:clap

Motor31
08-14-2007, 12:48 PM
Welcome back to riding. It IS spooky coming back from a bad crash isn't it. :p

Now you know there are 3 kinds of bikers.
1. Those that are going to crash.
2. Those that have crashed.
3. Those that are going to crash again.

Try not to be a member of club #3. :D

The_Veg
08-14-2007, 07:21 PM
:clap :clap :clap :clap :clap :clap :clap :clap :clap :clap :clap :clap :clap :clap :clap :clap

Mika
08-14-2007, 07:23 PM
... Of course, the folks here at work think I'm crazy.

And that make them different than us, how?:stick

Burnszilla
08-14-2007, 08:42 PM
Just took the GS for a spin. I'm stickin' with it.

RandallIsland
08-14-2007, 08:47 PM
:thumb

:D

ROADSTER PILOT
08-15-2007, 09:23 PM
Been through a similar process twice now. Thankfully 25 years apart. Glad you are back. I am presently about 6 weeks behind you (fractured ribs and left sholder blade). New GS Adventure bike waiting in the garage.:clap