Time to give up riding?

[Bustanut joker]

Might I suggest masturbation? I mean a guy needs a release if he can't ride and I don't think he's going to bleed out doing this..

I know I didn't, and I tried that heart thing three times so far.

 

[Patriot]

Well, I've been on the forum 2 years and 2 days now, and this whole set of threads concerning Hans does warm my heart as most everyday I come on here does.

My little ole decision for myself after reading all the posts: I will continue riding as long as my health allows me to do so skillfully and safely.

I evaluate each day my stamina, mood, and energy and if in doubt, I don't ride. So, for me, I have never used my motorcycle as "primary" transportation.

It's a hobby, sport, enjoyable activity aside from having to use it in life's routines.

Works for me and my family considers that a necessary responsibility I promise to keep -> reasonable "risk management" as my brother the insurance executive calls it.

But granted, I didn't return to riding till after retirement and I've always had a primary car with the bike in a "separate" category.

Works for me and my family...well, mostly.

let's ride safe and be careful out there,

Mike in Nawlins'

 

[beemerdons]

Might I suggest masturbation? I mean a guy needs a release if he can't ride and I don't think he's going to bleed out doing this..

I know I didn't, and I tried that heart thing three times so far.

Bust, I don't think that JB is into manual labor; maybe you and RadioHowie can help him out with that!

 

[exskibum]

Might I suggest masturbation? I mean a guy needs a release if he can't ride and I don't think he's going to bleed out doing this..

I know I didn't, and I tried that heart thing three times so far.

Bust, I don't think that JB is into manual labor; maybe you and RadioHowie can help him out with that!

Don, you sick F*ck!!

That is, hands down, THE WORST visual I have ever gotten in five and a half years on this forum.

 

[dcarver]

Might I suggest masturbation? I mean a guy needs a release if he can't ride and I don't think he's going to bleed out doing this..

I know I didn't, and I tried that heart thing three times so far.

Bust, I don't think that JB is into manual labor; maybe you and RadioHowie can help him out with that!

Don, you sick F*ck!!

That is, hands down, THE WORST visual I have ever gotten in five and a half years on this forum.

Just stick around kid, when you've been around a bit longer we'll let you see the *really* good stuff!

 

[beemerdons]

Might I suggest masturbation? I mean a guy needs a release if he can't ride and I don't think he's going to bleed out doing this..

I know I didn't, and I tried that heart thing three times so far.

Bust, I don't think that JB is into manual labor; maybe you and RadioHowie can help him out with that!

Don, you sick F*ck!!

That is, hands down, THE WORST visual I have ever gotten in five and a half years on this forum.

Actually exskibum mi Bueno Amigo, as much as I'd like to win this coveted FJR Forum Award, I think Bust still is the reigning Title Holder. A number of years ago, Bustanut joker had a picture of himself mooning the camera around a campfire as his avatar, while odot was trying to shove a whiskey bottle up his ***. Instant Classic!

To this day I don't think anyone, certainly not RadioHowie and Papa Chuy, have managed to wrestle the prestigious "WORST VISUAL" presentation away from Barry!

 

[turbodave_98]

Have just today read the topic and find lots of opinions.Firstly, I will be glad to talk to anyone about resuming riding after a major event injury, operation or stroke. I have experienced since December 2005 ( 3) major aorta related surgeries and in June 2010 a major stroke. Today I am back riding but with some reservations that I live by each day. If possible, contact me at 909-244-0611 and ask for TurboDave. I have sad experiences with Plavix which I can explain.

Good luck to all fellow affected riders. Hope all goes well for the Holiday of 2010 and years beyond.

 

[madmike2]

When I grow up, I want to be like my hero: turbodave!

Congratulations on your return to riding, Dave. :yahoo:

Attention, J.B.....Mr. Burleigh to the white courtesy phone...paging James Burleigh...

 

[dcarver]

Dave is truly an inspiration to the 'Can Do' spirit.

Never met another like him.

Hans, even without your recent HA, you need to meet and talk with TD...

You won't go away unaffected.

Matter of fact, ride your bike to his house.

 

[madmike2]

Dave is truly an inspiration to the 'Can Do' spirit.

Never met another like him.

Hans, even without your recent HA, you need to meet and talk with TD...

You won't go away unaffected.

Matter of fact, ride your bike to his house.

Yes, Hans. Ride to Daves. You can stop at Carver's and spend the night in his "guestroom"/camper. :yahoo:

 

[user 213]

It's a tough wake up call for sure. Perhaps, just maybe, it's time to start riding for fun alone and leave the combat commuting for a sporty car. Yes, not the same rush, but the high density, high risk environment and a ton of steel around you might be a good thing at this point. Choosing to ride in a less ... challenging, manner might allow you to still enjoy riding, but on a new level, w/o the higher risk of the commute.

 

[Checkswrecks]

Just to stir up the pot a bit, try borrowing a lighter bike for a ride or two.

It's like going back to the basics and an absolute riot to hop on a 650 VStrom or even newer KLR! I'm sure there's somebody on the left coast who has one you could try. Kinda goes to the old adage about being more fun to ride a slow bike fast, than a fast bike slow.

:lol:

 

[Spook]

I just met with my Kaiser cardiologist, which was a hand-off from the cardiologist who took care of me at the non-Kaiser hospital I was admitted to. I am on a blood thinner, Plavix. Apparently if you have a head injury while on blood thinners the bleeding can be uncontrollable and fatal. My cardiologist thinks riding is highly risky in this situation. My thought is that I can do some things to futher reduce my risks, such as cease riding on rainy days. But I don't know what I'm going to do. Others must have gone through this decision--What have you decided?

At a point it would cease to be worth living. every time you go to a Dr the tell you to give up something else. Fark it live fast die young.

 

[cometman]

I just bought a 1981 Porsche 928 for when I can't ride the Yamahama. It is close to being as fun as a FJR for a few thousand dollars and a little time to sort out the neglected stuff. IMHO. Actually, I am having a $%#King blast in it except for the speeding ticket last week. That sort of sucked for about an hour then I got over it. What you gonna do.

 

[worldbound4now]

Ask your cardiologist this question, "How long do you anticipate that I will need to take Plavix?" It's not uncommon to only need it for one year post-MI. Use this information to weigh in on your decision.

 

[Texan]

Seems like the forum members are pretty evenly split on this topic. Something like 90:10. Maybe you better join an emergency room nurses forum for the flip side opinion.

 

[James Burleigh]

Ask your cardiologist this question, "How long do you anticipate that I will need to take Plavix?" It's not uncommon to only need it for one year post-MI. Use this information to weigh in on your decision.

A minimum of one year but recommend many more, even forever.

 

[worldbound4now]

Good, so you have a potential time limit on the recommended anticoagulant therapy. Now, there are inherent risks to riding the motorcycle. There are also inherent risks to taking the medication. You seem to have a good understanding of both of these risk profiles. What about the inherent risks of not taking the medication? How to prioritize or rank the risks is pretty subjective and difficult to easily rank in an objective comparison.

Take the medication and risk a potential uncontrolled bleed in the event of any type of injury.

Don't take the medication and accept an assumed risk of another thromboembolic event.

Where is the greater risk? Are you at more risk of sustaining a head injury while riding that is severe enough to rupture tissue integrity causing you to bleed or is the risk greater that you will have a second cardiac event which may occur because of prior decades of accumulated disease processes? Past trends show that people who have one MI are at tremendous risk of having another when compared to the non-MI population. Has you risk of a motorcycle accident increased recently?

I see myself choosing to do the preventive therapy for the cardiac event and accepting the risk of a potential uncontrolled bleed in the event of an accident. You need to find the answer from within yourself, and it's great that you are maintaining open dialogue about your concerns. Maybe the risk of getting into an accident and sustaining a head injury is less than the risk of having another heart attack if one doesn't start therapy as directed. I wish I knew the answer. Foresight presents two motorcycle-ridden options: Have a heart attack while riding because of the increased risks of not starting therapy, or potentially die or be permanently disabled from a trauma related bleed. What do you think will likely be your demise?

 

[08FJR4ME]

Good, so you have a potential time limit on the recommended anticoagulant therapy. Now, there are inherent risks to riding the motorcycle. There are also inherent risks to taking the medication. You seem to have a good understanding of both of these risk profiles. What about the inherent risks of not taking the medication? How to prioritize or rank the risks is pretty subjective and difficult to easily rank in an objective comparison.

Take the medication and risk a potential uncontrolled bleed in the event of any type of injury.

Don't take the medication and accept an assumed risk of another thromboembolic event.

Where is the greater risk? Are you at more risk of sustaining a head injury while riding that is severe enough to rupture tissue integrity causing you to bleed or is the risk greater that you will have a second cardiac event which may occur because of prior decades of accumulated disease processes? Past trends show that people who have one MI are at tremendous risk of having another when compared to the non-MI population. Has you risk of a motorcycle accident increased recently?

I see myself choosing to do the preventive therapy for the cardiac event and accepting the risk of a potential uncontrolled bleed in the event of an accident. You need to find the answer from within yourself, and it's great that you are maintaining open dialogue about your concerns. Maybe the risk of getting into an accident and sustaining a head injury is less than the risk of having another heart attack if one doesn't start therapy as directed. I wish I knew the answer. Foresight presents two motorcycle-ridden options: Have a heart attack while riding because of the increased risks of not starting therapy, or potentially die or be permanently disabled from a trauma related bleed. What do you think will likely be your demise?

I love a people who take a logical perspective.

 

[cometman]

I wish the best for you.