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07-21-2012, 05:23 PM
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Doctor's "OK" to ride again... so I have...
Saw the doctor Friday morning... got permission to ride my two-wheels again (for now).
Nearly two-years struggling with a hurt back... and extremely limited two-wheel riding. Treatments are working somewhat to help relieve the pain... but more to go yet. The great thing is the doctor rides himself... so he knew I have been biting at the bit to ride again. So with his permission to ride; I left work early Friday and took-off until sunset on my bike. Got up early today and took-off again. Stopped-by a motorcycle rally (which quite a sight for sore-eyes -- to say the least); then took-off again. Finally ended the ride a short while ago for now. May take-off later yet this evening; but for certain tomorrow is going to be another all-day ride. Feels good to get to ride two wheels again. It has been far too long for me. 
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07-21-2012, 06:14 PM
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That is good news.
 Take it easy and enjoy the ride(s)
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07-21-2012, 06:49 PM
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YAHOO. Glad to see you on two wheels again Greg and am looking forward to riding with you again.
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07-21-2012, 06:49 PM
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Just don't push to much at first. Glad you are "back in the saddle again."
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07-21-2012, 08:13 PM
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I know it's a great feeling to hear the Doc say those words, although I cheated and rode a month ahead. Take it easy and enjoy the freedom Greg. Be safe.
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07-21-2012, 08:20 PM
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I appreciate it guys... more than you know.
Gibby, I'll be saddled-up for our Labor-Day ride for certain. Looking forward to it. I have to admit... I was fairly tentative riding at first. Riding had it moments where it felt unfamiliar to me... I didn't like the feeling. To some degree... it isn't like "riding a bike" as they say. You still have to reaquaint yourself to the skills that have become rusted, so to speak. Overall though, I handled it fine. I went slower than I normally would have, and rode alone so as not to affect anyone else's day.
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07-21-2012, 08:56 PM
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Just remember Greg, push, pull, more power
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07-21-2012, 09:22 PM
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Quote:
Regarding power, the HD has a lot more in the low-end than the Spyder; but the Spyder certainly has more "pep" overall once you are rolling. Two completely different riding requirements for both.
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07-21-2012, 09:39 PM
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Good for ya brother...glad you are riding....ease into it so you keep getting better.
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07-21-2012, 10:09 PM
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Good news to hear. Glad you are able to be riding again. Just don't try to do too much until you get used to it again.
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07-21-2012, 10:49 PM
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Good to hear you are healing fairly well.
If you had forgotten to put your feet down I don't think that would have helped your back at all. Keep track of those tie down straps 
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07-22-2012, 12:19 AM
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You need to put some miles on that Harley to restore the man points you lost riding the spyder.
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07-22-2012, 08:30 AM
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Greg,
Good to hear that you are back in the 2 wheel saddle. Last year I dislocated a rib before we rode to Cresent City. Kept up on the pain killers during the ride. Worst part was trying to sleep.
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