The days are over for me

[Loafer]

Yes that is sad to hear, I just made that decision for myself. I'm getting ready to start fishing. Best to You.

[Soulshine]

Don’t give up just yet. Your feelings could change, and perhaps your health concerns will become more routine and manageable. You might be able to ride a different kind of motorcycle, or become open minded about trikes or quads.

Even if you are unable to ever ride like before, you could always be near it. Put your knowledge and experience to use. Sell bikes, mentor new riders, visit rallies.

You rode many miles, which is a lot more than some people ever did. Some people didn’t survive accidents that were not as bad as yours. Someone is worse off than you are now.

[cactusjack]

I can sympathize with you. I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes about 7 years ago, but I am pretty sure I had at for much longer. I have the foot issues, and had a foot ulcer that appeared on my right foot in July of 2014 on an extended ride to northern Idaho. The ulcer became infected and got into the bone. It took me off the bike for a long time. I did manage to attend a VBA (the other group) rally in Oregon in 2017, but other than a few rides to work since, haven't ridden. After nearly 5 years of surgeries, hyperbaric oxygen treatments, intravenous antibiotics, 13 months of casts, on March 28 I had my right leg amputated below the knee. I am currently in the process of getting fitted for a prosthetic leg. My plan is to get back on the bike. Fortunately, it's not my shifting foot, so I shouldn't have too much problem.

[buckey1313]

Thanks to all again and Cactus Jack I am reconsidering a trike going to wait this year see how far this disease takes me bad or good. I learned about the Ryker by Canam and it kind of got me thinking I like the looks of it and what it does. I will not be into long rides anymore just cannot do it but this could be fun machine. It sure has the power.

[mbarr10]

WOW.... all that and you have a " fortunately" worked in there. Serious stuff there. I can only hope I have that fortitude should my condition worsen. I just have the foot problems so far. I hope your future rides go well. Stay safe.

[mbarr10]

GO DAVE, Glad to hear of your RE-consideration. I did not think you would just give it up. Cold turkey is hard.

[Top Cat]

Scott, you are one tough SOB, I mean MARINE
I know the BMW my buddy rides has synchronized brakes ( use front brake lever and both brakes activate) does your bike have that or are you thinking of getting one that does?
I know that is a ways in the future, just curious.
Good luck with the prosthetic leg. I know with your attitude you will be fine.
PM me once in a while and let me know how you are doing my friend.

[ballbreaker]

Sorry to hear about your health issues Dave. After your bike accident admired the way you kept on fixing the bike and getting healthy enough to ride. Some things you have no control over. Be well.

[tukibandit]

Sorry to hear brother... I am 62 and hoping to ride into my 80's.. I met a dude at the Kaw dealer last year that was 87 and still riding.. So I myself hope to be there at that age..

My heart goes out to you.. It is a very tough decision... I wish you the absolute best,,

[DragonLady58]

Yea, hang in there dude! Quiting riding.....its really hard after being there for 50 years on 2 wheels. Friend of mine Daddy Bill told his wife, that everyone called Mama.....he came in from a ride, sat down at the table, she brung him a cup of coffee. Daddy told mama, well, we gotta make a decision, when we're gonna haveta sell the ElectraGlide Classic and for how much, or are we gonna leave it for the kids?
Mama got a puzzled look on her face, and asked why are we gonna sell the bike. Daddy said his knees are just not up to it anymore.....
Mama said that crap ain't gonna cut it, she TOLD HIM he'd better go look at some trikes.
Sure enough, 4 months later a TriGlide popped up, and they haven't missed a beat!
Well, about 4 years later he lost a foot due to bad circulation from diabetes....had a prosthetic slapped on....still going....
He's now 77....he said he's not gonna stop any time soon....


Me, my knees are just totally shot from squatting working on bikes, jumping off trailers, out of truck beds....I'm putting a Chevy V6 w/powerglide trans. and a narrowed 12 bolt into a Nomad frame....should be finished by 2020 with all the paperwork done....
Going Old School w/2 big fat rear wheels out back, kinda bobbed/chopped front, slightly raked, (4" over tubes), Nomad bags inside the rear wheels opening toward center, about 4" of rear suspensin travel with fat tires on about 10 psi....jockey shift (manual valve body)....
Will sport all the Nomad stuff except for engine/trans/rear....
I'm used to having some horses on tap for passing, so, the hi-perf V6 will be plenty, plus reliable as hell....

[schoeney]

Good luck.

Give those Can Am trikes a shot. A Can Am kept my brother riding a few extra years before he was too disabled with Parkinson's.

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