The Return

[Bustanut joker]

Did Roy say something wrong?

Nope. His opinion was spot on. Albeit a bit coarse, but a legitimate point.

He didn't attack anyone, only voiced concern with a logical statement.

Kudos to Wayne for his adult response.. an' welcome back fella. :clapping: We gotta get a group together this summer.

:jester:

 

[RockiesRider]

Did Roy say something wrong?

Nope. His opinion was spot on. Albeit a bit coarse, but a legitimate point.

He didn't attack anyone, only voiced concern with a logical statement.

Kudos to Wayne for his adult response.. an' welcome back fella. :clapping: We gotta get a group together this summer.

:jester:

WOW, I don't know who you are or what you've done with Bust.

However... :thumbsupsmileyanim:

Back on topic... Welcome Back, really glad you two are doing well!!!

 

[Patriot]

Well, ah, Welcome back to the road.

I don't have the same type of experience to fall back on, but my AIW (Angelic Italian Wifey) & kids have continuously sacrificed in other areas for me to be involved in my ministries and activities that involve riding my Feejer beast.

Even through tough ecomomic times (still), mental and physical illness, and struggle in confidence if I should continue riding, AIW stands firm that I NEED to ride for my well being, and does everything she can to make that opportunity a reality for me.

Good on Annette, and for me, good on my Amy Jo - alias Scooter Caluda. We literally fell in love on our second date while riding my '83 Suzy 550. Was engaged 14 months later and now are married 22 years.

I learned tragedy either tears a couple apart or brings them much closer together. We're fortunate

let's ride safe and be careful out there,

Mike in Nawlins'

 

[extrememarine]

JustRoy makes a good point that I think would be good for everyone who rides 2-up should take a minute to think about. I, too, have seen pillions take the abuse of poor rider judgment. A pillion involuntarily accepts the risk of the ride if the rider chooses to ride at a pace about the passengers comfort zone. I feel that every time you put a passenger on the back seat, you have to have a conversation about the risk, how they will communicate their comfort, have a discipline to roll out of the throttle when needed. I have spoken to this in numerous unit safety brief's I've done over the past few years as a MSF Ridercoach for the Marine Corps. It has been said here, but is worth saying again, Ride you own pace, always, no exceptions.

Annette and I have ridden enough that I know where her comfort level is, and she's only "tapped out" once over the many miles and years. I'd say that I definitely have a different pace with any passenger on vs. solo. With my 13 yr old daughter on, and her telling me, "that was fun, go faster this time", is a different level than with the horned-red-devil is standing on my shoulder saying, "wussy, my grandma can ride faster than this."

As for the fund raiser, the offer is much appreciated, and it a testament to the generosity & fellowship of this community. It is why we are back. Annette's new gear is already hanging in the closet, just waiting on me to be ready. She is being patient, and knows that I need to regain a certain level of comfort and confidence before I will allow her to get back on. At this point, it has become much more mental than physical. My body is there, dragging my mind along.

All good stuff here, I hope everyone can take a minute to mull this over, and hug your wife/girlfriend/passenger. Thanks for all the feedback.

-Wayne

oh, and before I forget, quick, someone call an admin, someone has hacked bustanut's account...

Nope. His opinion was spot on. Albeit a bit coarse, but a legitimate point. He didn't attack anyone, only voiced concern with a logical statement.

Kudos to Wayne for his adult response.. an' welcome back fella. :clapping:

 

[ALFJR]

Wayne, Annette,

Glad you guys are back on the road!!

Remember, "Life ain't no dress rehearsal"!! I wish you both, many safe miles of travel!!

Cheers!!

 

[just roy]

can i come too? I'll keep my mouth shut and try to keep up. it would also give me a chance to present the fundraiser loot. try to make it late July on my way to wfo.

i made the statement to a fellow veteran. in the service things are fairly blunt and after a career in there its hard to change. not that my wife doesn't scold me constantly.

bust, they finally got your meds straightened out huh. how many purple pills a day?

Did Roy say something wrong?

Nope. His opinion was spot on. Albeit a bit coarse, but a legitimate point.

He didn't attack anyone, only voiced concern with a logical statement.

Kudos to Wayne for his adult response.. an' welcome back fella. :clapping: We gotta get a group together this summer.

:jester:

 

[Old Michael]

Good thoughts.

All the very best, Wayne and Annette.

 

[Bustanut joker]

At this point, it has become much more mental than physical. My body is there, dragging my mind along. -Wayne

So true, as anyone who's suffered a debilitating injury/illness will agree. Took me about six months to mentally recover from Heart surgery...

:jester:

Hey Roy I'm doin' the Blue pills now :cigar: You know, the one's ya see on T.V. :wub: :lol:

 

[old&slow]

Riding a bike IS dangerous ..... If you don't know that going in ,, well you should or you're just not too sharp.

After a good friend was killed on a bike ,, my one daughter asked if I was going to quit riding ?!

I said," No" .... I enjoy riding ,,, will it someday bite me in the ass ?? Maybe...

I would prefer it if my wife ,, kids ,, grandkids ,, etc. never ride a bike or get near one...

Having said that ,,, my wife rides with me from time to time,, my son-in-law rides ,,, my other daughter

is signed up for the MSF course next weekend,,

Last year while riding with my daughter and son-in-law,,

I watched in my rear view mirror as my daughter went a little wide in a corner and took some cow hide off her

shoe and a little chrome off the muffler ,,, she didn't go down ,, rode it out ,, a hell of a lot better than I could

have done.....

Of course my Heart stopped for probably 30 seconds or so,,, and I needed a couple stiff drinks when I got home...

But like the saying on the T-shirt ,,, "I'm not going to tip toe thru life so I can arrive safely at death."

Don't really expect my kids to either... ( although , I sort of, wish they would ,, )

So, to Wayne and everybody ,,, Be Careful out there,,,

And to Wayne ,,, Damn ,, dragging pegs already ??!!.. You have bigger balls and / or more skill than I ,,,,

Take Care all ,, enjoy the ride,,, Old & Slow Dan <<<

 

[madmike2]

Welcome back, to both of you!

From my own experience, it takes time for the cobwebs and shadows to be replaced by technique and trust in the bike. It'll come in it's own time.

It's nice to see you're approaching this "gradually"! :huh:

I remember reading the original posts about your incident and also recall that speed wasn't the issue but rather a momentary lapse. Still, the cautions mentioned in this thread are certainly applicable to ALL of us now that riding season is fully underway. We should each endeavor to keep our minds focused.

 

[ShinyPartsUp]

ood going! My wife insisted I get back on a bike back in '05 after I totalled mine and got hurt...ended up ordering a FJR (remember those days?) and been riding since...it will get better all the time.

 

[black cherry]

This post is like that one move were the good guy gets the girl and saves the planet.

I'm glad it ended this way.

extrememarine: I see myself in you, I hope that I can have the character that I see in you. God Bless

 

[Bustanut joker]

This sappy stuff keeps up.... An I'll assume control of the keyboard again. I don't care what mizz B does

:jester: