See ya down the road...

[happyPuppy]

I was forced by medical necessity to sell my FJR. I was diagnosed with Early Onset Parkinson's. In a nutshell my reaction speed has deteriorated as well as my strength to holdup a heavy bike. It was one of those really hard things to do in live. I am going to get a smaller light bike and ride as long as I can. This is a great forum and I have had a great ride.

HP AKA Bob

 

[Lowcountry Joe]

Bob,

Sorry to hear about the diagnosis. I understand that there are some pretty good medications out there today for Parkinson's patients. I guess that's little consolation though.

I was diagnosed with Essential tremor a few years ago. It's kinda the opposite of Parkinsons, in that when my hands are at rest they do not have the tremors, but when I start putting pressure on the tendons (moving), the tremors begin. It really has reduced my ability to do fine soldering or anything that requires extremely fine dexterity. It started in the right hand but is also now in the left. Doc says no cure and not much that can be done except for beta blockers if it gets bad enuf. Anyway, I am still able to ride and hope to be able to do so for some time.

I wish you the best as you shift to a lighter handier bike. Keep riding and keep moving. Stay as positive as you can, thanking God for each day He gives us!

Regards,

Joe

 

[mr.paul]

I was forced by medical necessity to sell my FJR. I was diagnosed with Early Onset Parkinson's. In a nutshell my reaction speed has deteriorated as well as my strength to holdup a heavy bike. It was one of those really hard things to do in live. I am going to get a smaller light bike and ride as long as I can. This is a great forum and I have had a great ride.HP AKA Bob

We all hope to have experienced something iconic in life. You did. An FJR! And now you are willing to try something else. I applaud your decision. Many of us have wanted to run around on many different bikes and you have a great excuse (not like you needed one) to try something new. Modern medicine makes it possible for you to just adjust your style and routine. I sincerely hope that you try a few different things. Hey if a Canam Spyder suits you why not? A nice fun run around bike, who knows? Many, many have made the switch for far less definitive reasons than you. They are all fun.

Congratulations for choosing to live life and to adjust! And great luck with your new journey and the challenges you will find.

mr.paul from Minnesota

 

[mr.paul]

I was forced by medical necessity to sell my FJR. I was diagnosed with Early Onset Parkinson's. In a nutshell my reaction speed has deteriorated as well as my strength to holdup a heavy bike. It was one of those really hard things to do in live. I am going to get a smaller light bike and ride as long as I can. This is a great forum and I have had a great ride.HP AKA Bob

We all hope to have experienced something iconic in life. You did. An FJR! And now you are willing to try something else. I applaud your decision. Many of us have wanted to run around on many different bikes and you have a great excuse (not like you needed one) to try something new. Modern medicine makes it possible for you to just adjust your style and routine. I sincerely hope that you try a few different things. Hey if a Canam Spyder suits you why not? A nice fun run around bike, who knows? Many, many have made the switch for far less definitive reasons than you. They are all fun.

Congratulations for choosing to live life and to adjust! And great luck with your new journey and the challenges you will find.

mr.paul from Minnesota

 

[Checkswrecks]

Sorry to hear about the diagnosis and it's been great having you here.

Actually, why is it you're leaving? Just because you don't have a Feej?

Be well and take your meds.

Bob

 

[Zorlac]

pm sent.

 

[sportsguy]

I was forced by medical necessity to sell my FJR. I was diagnosed with Early Onset Parkinson's. In a nutshell my reaction speed has deteriorated as well as my strength to holdup a heavy bike. It was one of those really hard things to do in live. I am going to get a smaller light bike and ride as long as I can. This is a great forum and I have had a great ride.HP AKA Bob

You are showing great spirit Bob! I'm sure everyone in the Puget Sound area will be happy to see you riding again no matter the steed. I'd happily ride with you any time.

 

[Niehart]

Hey Bud, ya don't have to have a FJR to hang with us here on the forum. See ya at the tech meet.

 

[wheatonFJR]

Sorry to hear of the physical symptons...glad to see that you are still gonna give it a go with a smaller lighter bike. :clapping:

 

[Patriot]

stick around...your whit, personality, and affection for all things FJR haven't changed.

In fact, please share with us your experiences with making this change...I'd be real interested as I look forward to what may come in my life and others around me.

prayers and best wishes to you on your health and success.

Mike in Nawlins'

 

[ShinyPartsUp]

PM sent Bob.

I second the wishes that you stay on the forum, as you have been a great contributor to the spirit of this place. I like a man who doesn't give up and adjusts to what is thrown at him. If we can help in any way you let us know.

Hope to meet you some day.

 

[Panman]

Bob, good luck and like the other say, stick around.

You can still come out and ride with us!

 

[Silver Penguin]

I was forced by medical necessity to sell my FJR. I was diagnosed with Early Onset Parkinson's. In a nutshell my reaction speed has deteriorated as well as my strength to holdup a heavy bike. It was one of those really hard things to do in live. I am going to get a smaller light bike and ride as long as I can. This is a great forum and I have had a great ride.HP AKA Bob

Sorry to hear about your diagnosis Bob, but delighted to hear that you're not giving up on riding. So what if you can't do the big bike any more - smaller bikes can be just as much fun. Any ideas what you're going to get yet? I've just spent a weekend touring on my BMW G650GS. Physical limitations make the FJR very difficult for me to ride. I'm finding that I'm getting out more and having more fun with the smaller bike. Plus, the forum folks as the Death Valley meet still let me hang out with them.

 

[Hudson]

HP,

Hope you stick around the forum and tech days, we've enjoyed riding with you.

As much fun as the FJR is, I've had a whole buncha fun on a 270 lb Husky pushing maybe 35 hp, so absolutely get something you'd be able to handle, and keep riding!

Hope to see you soon.

 

[escapefjrtist]

Bob -- Sorry to hear about the diagnosis. Hope you're able to find a bike that you can still safely handle and enjoy these great roads we have up here! Don't be a stranger, come down to tech day and hang out and definitely stay on the forum.

--G

 

[FJR-RemingtonRider]

Prayers and Best Wishes "Bob", Happy Puppy....I know it must be gut wrenching, but I concur with the aforementioned sentiment; that you are showing a positive attitude towards this. With some greats notables, living in the public eye with this condition there seems to be some great progress shown in treatment. May your next ride give you at least a measurable amount of happiness as the FJR has.

WL

 

[cruppelt]

Hi Bob,

PM sent yesterday and I'm looking forward to finally meet you in person at the Techmeet!