I'm having real trouble getting used to it!

[Edbear]

I'm going through a very painful withdrawal from biking! :no: Everywhere I look, (and even where I don't look I hear them!), bikes everywhere and now the weather is warming up there are ever more of them around the roads!

Old bikes, new bikes and bikes in between! Small bikes, large bikes and medium bikes of all types, of all engine configurations. Some commuting, some cruising, some playing in the traffic.

Male, female, solo and pillioning, everywhere and every day my eyes and ears are assaulted by the sight and sound of MOTORCYCLES!!!!! :blink:

Please, someone, make it stop! :facepalm:

Then, like today, I go back to a customer who has now signed up to be a dealer for Shorai batteries and in his showroom is this XJ600 Diversion at $1000.00 off! :argh:

[Disco Dan]

Did you sell your bike? :facepalm:

It doesn't get any easier. I still yearn to be back on a bike, still buy the occasional bike magazine (self torture!) and seem to see them every time I'm out driving...

I even went into a bike shop the other day... just to sit on one - how sad is that?! AND it was a Honda!

[240]

Make a compromise with yourself mate and get a spyder.They are farken grouse!!

[Tigadee]

I know how you feel... :bye:

Since my skid on Satursday, my left wrist is kinda crook and I'm waiting for a replacement footpeg bracket as well, and I am itching to get back into the saddle and ride down the road...:brick:

[Edbear]

Did you sell your bike? :facepalm:

It doesn't get any easier. I still yearn to be back on a bike, still buy the occasional bike magazine (self torture!) and seem to see them every time I'm out driving...

I even went into a bike shop the other day... just to sit on one - how sad is that?! AND it was a Honda!

Word of advice... Don't break your back, (twice!), and then discover you have Osteoporosis and your surgeon bans you from not only riding bikes but pretty much all physical activity that you used to enjoy...


Make a compromise with yourself mate and get a spyder.They are farken grouse!!

Nah, I'd only want a bike more. We've got the MX5 for sporty fun but even that is not viable for too long at a time.

[Disco Dan]

Word of advice... Don't break your back, (twice!), and then discover you have Osteoporosis and your surgeon bans you from not only riding bikes but pretty much all physical activity that you used to enjoy...



Nah, I'd only want a bike more. We've got the MX5 for sporty fun but even that is not viable for too long at a time.

So sorry to hear that mate, I would have lied and said it does get easier if I had known that! :innocent:

[blue rider]

you poor thing,

but before you get a spyder, get a trike....please

[Edbear]

you poor thing,

but before you get a spyder, get a trike....please

See above , but I did see this at Big Boys toys and fell in love with it... :msn-wink:

[Ocean1]

you poor thing,

but before you get a spyder, get a trike....please

Why? A classic trike is inferior to a spyder in every way.

And they're a lot more ergonomically correct and comfortable than an MX5.

[HenryDorsetCase]

I'm going through a very painful withdrawal from biking! :no: Everywhere I look, (and even where I don't look I hear them!), bikes everywhere and now the weather is warming up there are ever more of them around the roads!

Old bikes, new bikes and bikes in between! Small bikes, large bikes and medium bikes of all types, of all engine configurations. Some commuting, some cruising, some playing in the traffic.

Male, female, solo and pillioning, everywhere and every day my eyes and ears are assaulted by the sight and sound of MOTORCYCLES!!!!! :blink:

Please, someone, make it stop! :facepalm:

Then, like today, I go back to a customer who has now signed up to be a dealer for Shorai batteries and in his showroom is this XJ600 Diversion at $1000.00 off! :argh:

I know the feeling: there was a four year period when I was POOOOOR and didnt have a bike. It sucked.

Given your issue is health, could you perhaps consider something like a Can Am Spyder, or one of those Harleys like Piney rides in Sons of Anarchy?

Not trying to be a smartarse, serious suggestion. It strikes me that with either you would get to put all the gear on, wear the helmet, and get the whole wind in your face thing. No leaning of course (but a cynic might suggest that wasnt the M109's forte anyway). ;)

[HenryDorsetCase]

Or sidecar!!!!

fuck yeah. Desert camo painted M70 Ural. You would have to get the optional .50 cal.

http://www.bikeexif.com/ural-motorcycle-2

[Edbear]

I know the feeling: there was a four year period when I was POOOOOR and didnt have a bike. It sucked.

Given your issue is health, could you perhaps consider something like a Can Am Spyder, or one of those Harleys like Piney rides in Sons of Anarchy?

Not trying to be a smartarse, serious suggestion. It strikes me that with either you would get to put all the gear on, wear the helmet, and get the whole wind in your face thing. No leaning of course (but a cynic might suggest that wasnt the M109's forte anyway). ;)

Lolz! My C50T was fine in the corners. I can't afford another toy right now I've sunk everything into my biz and it's going to be a few months before I have much in the way of disposable income again.

The Kizashi is more fun to drive than an ordinary car has any right to be and for wind on the hair and exhilaration the MX5 is more fun than a barrel full of monkey's!

[Maha]

I tooted as we went by your house roof on Friday....twice!...:niceone:

[nzspokes]

all physical activity that you used to enjoy...



All physical activity? :shit:

[blue rider]

Why? A classic trike is inferior to a spyder in every way.

And they're a lot more ergonomically correct and comfortable than an MX5.


they seem to break down a lot, but maybe its just the riders/drivers.

[HenryDorsetCase]

I was talking to a guy this week who is big into cars and car racing and has some cool shit. His health problems mean he cant drive his Formula Ford anymore, so he is building a tin top to thrash about. More protection from rollover and side impact he reckons.

[Edbear]

All physical activity? :shit:

Some activities you can make adjustments for ...

[unstuck]

Im hearin ya, really need to get my shit together and get my license.Have been so tempted to put the VF back together and go for a wee ride,maybe a quick fang up to franz and back, its only 1197kms after all.:Punk:

[munster]

and your surgeon bans you from not only riding bikes but pretty much all physical activity that you used to enjoy....
I hope that doesn't include jig-a-jig! Make the wife go on top, at least then you can tell the surgeon you were flat on your back . . .

[Renegade]

why dont you just immerse yourself in bikes another way such as marshalling, i see they are wanting volunteers on this site.

It may be another form of torture but it may be a way to still be involved and give back to something you loved, may be able to soak up some of the goodness from others etc

just a thought.

[nzspokes]

your surgeon bans

Have you had more than one opinion?

[Edbear]

why dont you just immerse yourself in bikes another way such as marshalling, i see they are wanting volunteers on this site.

It may be another form of torture but it may be a way to still be involved and give back to something you loved, may be able to soak up some of the goodness from others etc

just a thought.

I'm still very involved, especially with the Shorai batteries and plan on attending as many race days as I can. Paeroa is a certainty, well as certanly as I can be at this time, and I plan on attending others to catch up with the three racer's I'm sponsoring, too.


Have you had more than one opinion?

Yup! Every medic has told me to be very careful from now on as I have only two vertbrae left to keep me upright, (and I fractured one of them, the L4, back in July!), and with the Osteo I'm prone to fracture. It will take a couple of years more before the treatment for the Osteo makes much difference if any and my second fracture was from falling over a trailer, so imagine the stress on my back from falling off a bike. I'm not allowed to run, jog or play tennis and have to be careful about lifting and bending, even as regards getting stuff out of the boot of the car.

[Edbear]

I hope that doesn't include jig-a-jig! Make the wife go on top, at least then you can tell the surgeon you were flat on your back . . .

See post #17 above... :innocent:

[ynot slow]

Think as riders we all feel your angst,hell when I had half my lung out 2yrs ago the surgeon told me no flying(unpressured planes)or driving for 6-8weeks,cool I said that means I can ride my bike,he looked really pissed at me,till I said yup only joking.Was hard being off the bike for sure,even went out to sit on and start her up,the other half ran out as she thought I was sneaking off lol.And to be truthfull I didn't feel like riding as my ribs were bloody sore for 2-3months.

And great to meet you last week,another kber met,another great guy.

[Edbear]

Think as riders we all feel your angst,hell when I had half my lung out 2yrs ago the surgeon told me no flying(unpressured planes)or driving for 6-8weeks,cool I said that means I can ride my bike,he looked really pissed at me,till I said yup only joking.Was hard being off the bike for sure,even went out to sit on and start her up,the other half ran out as she thought I was sneaking off lol.And to be truthfull I didn't feel like riding as my ribs were bloody sore for 2-3months.

And great to meet you last week,another kber met,another great guy.

Likewise, mate! I always enjoy meeting KB'rs and have met some really good people! Sold my wife's gear to a KB'r and she was lovely! Her partner took a big box of my magazines that I was wondering what to do with and was going to put them on KB for free. He was stoked and I was happy!

Ribs are annoying, I broke one falling down our steps and that was so frustrating! Took ages to heal up, too.

[quattro]

Does anyone on KB own a VW trike, Ed? You'd surely be allowed be a pillion on one of those yokes?

[Edbear]

I tooted as we went by your house roof on Friday....twice!...:niceone:

I wondered who that idiot...

Oh, thanks awfully

[actungbaby]

Me to buddy i drooling of scotters and see hot girl if bike goes past i forget all about her how bad is that
Lord take me .. if hot girl goes past on a bike hehe

I do find getting on moutain bike and biking on some intresting tracks fun too

If its money issue just hang in there ur find a way just take time

Been like 5years for me and just brought a vt 500 and vfr 750 both need alot work but determinded to get one going

be carfull though you might get someting just not fixable or worse costs more than spending and getting working bike




I'm going through a very painful withdrawal from biking! :no: Everywhere I look, (and even where I don't look I hear them!), bikes everywhere and now the weather is warming up there are ever more of them around the roads!

Old bikes, new bikes and bikes in between! Small bikes, large bikes and medium bikes of all types, of all engine configurations. Some commuting, some cruising, some playing in the traffic.

Male, female, solo and pillioning, everywhere and every day my eyes and ears are assaulted by the sight and sound of MOTORCYCLES!!!!! :blink:

Please, someone, make it stop! :facepalm:

Then, like today, I go back to a customer who has now signed up to be a dealer for Shorai batteries and in his showroom is this XJ600 Diversion at $1000.00 off! :argh:

[actungbaby]

Word of advice... Don't break your back, (twice!), and then discover you have Osteoporosis and your surgeon bans you from not only riding bikes but pretty much all physical activity that you used to enjoy...

bummer dude well i find i get bored with hobby after 5 years or so as always get it things full on thought of getting into gaming
thats what i did when had nephew to raise as needed to be at home i love it .. xbox 360 ps3 computers esp if you like to tinker
make up hot up awsome dude

any ways early days mate keep chin up mate let me know want know about gaming pleased to tempt you to get addicted :innocent:


Nah, I'd only want a bike more. We've got the MX5 for sporty fun but even that is not viable for too long at a time.

yeah me too got blue 1990 model great car had it years never cost me or needed repairs

[unstuck]

Me to buddy i drooling of scotters and see hot girl if bike goes past i forget all about her how bad is that
Lord take me .. if hot girl goes past on a bike hehe

I do find getting on moutain bike and biking on some intresting tracks fun too

If its money issue just hang in there ur find a way just take time

Been like 5years for me and just brought a vt 500 and vfr 750 both need alot work but determinded to get one going

be carfull though you might get someting just not fixable or worse costs more than spending and getting working bike

Perhaps reading the thread would help.:bleh:

[White trash]

Hey Ed, as an idea why not buy some shit heap and do it up over the next six months. Although you're not actually riding, it's bloody good fun and you still "stay involved".

But yeah, buy a Spyder. They're fucken cool fun.

[Edbear]

yeah me too got blue 1990 model great car had it years never cost me or needed repairs


1994 1800 manual. 15" alloys, Momo wheel and pedals, small front and rear spoilers, chrome door sills. Air-con pump removed, man they're heavy!

Otherwise stock, but good nick. Plan on getting out and about with it this Summer! Had it three years and only done 7k in it! :facepalm:


Hey Ed, as an idea why not buy some shit heap and do it up over the next six months. Although you're not actually riding, it's bloody good fun and you still "stay involved".

But yeah, buy a Spyder. They're fucken cool fun.

Haven't got the time or dollars, mate. My mechanic days are long over, I don't even change my own oil any more... :msn-wink: 'Sides, I'm not supposed to bend over and lift stuff which makes even washing the car a challenge, let alone doing mechanical stuff.

[Tigadee]

'Sides, I'm not supposed to bend over and lift stuff which makes even washing the car a challenge, let alone doing mechanical stuff.

Yupe, that's what d'em women folk is fer...
http://www.motifake.com/image/demotivational-poster/small/1001/reintardation-hillbilly-drinking-reincarnation-demotivational-poster-1264290069.jpg

[Edbear]

Yupe, that's what d'em women folk is fer...
http://www.motifake.com/image/demotivational-poster/small/1001/reintardation-hillbilly-drinking-reincarnation-demotivational-poster-1264290069.jpg

Only if I can get her to wear her bikini whle doing it... :msn-wink:

[unstuck]

Was having a coffee in town today and there were heaps of bikes around(heading for the burt I guess) And I was getting so jelouse. Bastards.:bleh:

[ducatilover]

What a bugger Ed, I've been without for a while and I don't think my piddly health issues are stopping me from getting back on (I'm an idiot though)
Sell the MX-5....get an S2000, then you'll have proper convertible fun :msn-wink:

Or sidecar!!!!

fuck yeah. Desert camo painted M70 Ural. You would have to get the optional .50 cal.

http://www.bikeexif.com/ural-motorcycle-2
I want that one!

[Big Dave]

You could also get a second opinion.

One of my mates was told he was unlikely to walk again, said 'bullshit', and now does track days.

[2Seat_Terror]

Or a full body cast fixing you in the appropriate riding position? Modify an office chair (with a bike-like seating position) so you can still do business stuff in the house too! :msn-wink:

[Edbear]

What a bugger Ed, I've been without for a while and I don't think my piddly health issues are stopping me from getting back on (I'm an idiot though)
Sell the MX-5....get an S2000, then you'll have proper convertible fun :msn-wink:

I want that one!

I would love an S2000 but out of reach at present. MX5 is a great sports car tho!


You could also get a second opinion.

One of my mates was told he was unlikely to walk again, said 'bullshit', and now does track days.

It's the Osteoporosis that's the tricky bit. The bones and surgery are healed up.


Or a full body cast fixing you in the appropriate riding position? Modify an office chair (with a bike-like seating position) so you can still do business stuff in the house too! :msn-wink:

[Edbear]

Or a full body cast fixing you in the appropriate riding position? Modify an office chair (with a bike-like seating position) so you can still do business stuff in the house too! :msn-wink:

Got the office sorted okay

[ducatilover]

I would love an S2000 but out of reach at present. MX5 is a great sports car tho!




They sure are, next best thing to a bike really. :niceone:

[caseye]

Well Edbear I aint going to lie to you.It does hurt and it takes bloody ages to get past it.But hey, the life expectancy goes sky high and the cost of constant upgrading and modifying stops.
I'm only cash strapped presently, but I'm sitting on a bike that's already been off the road for the last 18 months.
Now it needs a New Exhaust, the one I had repaired (welded up ground up and returned to the chromer) blew out at the junction of the rear pipe after just 2 months of pretty heavy use.
OK, I can live with this, even though it's already cost me heaps to repair and re chrome.
Worse, I waited almost the entire 18 months for the painter to finish his work .When he had finished it the great guy brought it over and helped me put it on the bike.He told me he'd never painted anything as nice as this and that he loved it.l did too, believe me.
3 weeks ago I took off for the FBMC Waiheke TT memorial ride, had a great day enjoyed the company and we made some kids bloody happy to see us and accept our days worth of sponsorships and donations.
But when I returned home I nearly cried, ask Mom , she knows how big I am.
Over night petrol had run from the cap all over the tank, both sides and the L/H side cover, leaving scores that have gone right through the hand painted tank clear and paint all the way to the metal.
Yep it's back with the painter/artist.He loves me, he must do, he's doing it again.
Me, well I'm back to the 2 fiddy that the wife kindly lets me ride.
I feel for ya ED, take care mate.
Chins up lads, there's always someone out there that's worse off, though sometimes they're bloody hard to find.

[Edbear]

They sure are, next best thing to a bike really. :niceone:

I reckon that apart from the Arial Atom it's the closest that four wheels can get to a bike. The MX5 and S2000 are IMHO the purest sports cars!

[Edbear]

Caseye I feel your pain! I was paranoid about fuel and very careful when filling up!

I'm good though, lots to be grateful for, esp my wife and children! I'm still walking after breaking my back twice which is something of a miracle and I am really enjoying my business.

I can still post here and the support from so many members means more than one may think.

Thanks everyone!

[nzspokes]

Well Edbear I aint going to lie to you.It does hurt and it takes bloody ages to get past it.But hey, the life expectancy goes sky high and the cost of constant upgrading and modifying stops.
I'm only cash strapped presently, but I'm sitting on a bike that's already been off the road for the last 18 months.
Now it needs a New Exhaust, the one I had repaired (welded up ground up and returned to the chromer) blew out at the junction of the rear pipe after just 2 months of pretty heavy use.
OK, I can live with this, even though it's already cost me heaps to repair and re chrome.
Worse, I waited almost the entire 18 months for the painter to finish his work .When he had finished it the great guy brought it over and helped me put it on the bike.He told me he'd never painted anything as nice as this and that he loved it.l did too, believe me.
3 weeks ago I took off for the FBMC Waiheke TT memorial ride, had a great day enjoyed the company and we made some kids bloody happy to see us and accept our days worth of sponsorships and donations.
But when I returned home I nearly cried, ask Mom , she knows how big I am.
Over night petrol had run from the cap all over the tank, both sides and the L/H side cover, leaving scores that have gone right through the hand painted tank clear and paint all the way to the metal.
Yep it's back with the painter/artist.He loves me, he must do, he's doing it again.
Me, well I'm back to the 2 fiddy that the wife kindly lets me ride.
I feel for ya ED, take care mate.
Chins up lads, there's always someone out there that's worse off, though sometimes they're bloody hard to find.

Shit mate thats tough, when you came out on the SASS ride that bike looked mint. Sounded great to.

[caseye]

I'll get over it, but cheers aye.Edbear, hang in there mate, times a wonderful healer, who knows aye.

[nzspokes]

How about this?

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/tourers/auction-427262558.htm

[Edbear]

How about this?

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/tourers/auction-427262558.htm

Like I said, if you're going to have three wheels you may as well have four. Nothing can replace a bike, and the MX5 is about the most fun you can have aside from a bike.

A trike is the combination of all the disadvantages of both a bike and car. Can't lean in corners and takes up the same room as a car. Still need the bike gear to ride them though.

[FJRider]

Like I said, if you're going to have three wheels you may as well have four. Nothing can replace a bike, and the MX5 is about the most fun you can have aside from a bike.

A trike is the combination of all the disadvantages of both a bike and car. Can't lean in corners and takes up the same room as a car. Still need the bike gear to ride them though.

Just the same issues as motorcycles, when things go bad too ...

[Pseudonym]

You just need a new direction
http://www.ufo-helithruster.com/
Just get the landings right!

[Edbear]

You just need a new direction
http://www.ufo-helithruster.com/
Just get the landings right!

I saw a similar thing at the Big Boys Toys show. Quite cool! :yes:

[Tigadee]

"UFO HeliTHRUSTER - Designed to perform"?!:facepalm:

Sounds like a viagra knock-off...

[kevie]

I can relate to the withdrawal of not having a bike to ride..... worse still is actually still having a bike but not being able to ride it, My Virago has been off the road a long time while I have been tinkering with it......... and still not going lol

A nice young fella decided hitting our tintop at around 80km/h was something to do that day (altho it was unplanned on his part) created a dilemma for me :facepalm:..... no wheels to get to work ...... idea>>>>>> :beer: >>>> oops..... no ....not driven to drink :p ....... I went over to Hammie and bought another bike YAY so the young fella actually done me a favour LOL

Problem is tho ..... I have a nice C50 Boulevard now..... and what to do with my old XV750 that's had a totally rebuilt motor and lotsa dollars spent on it ...... tossing up weather to keep it and make it a project bike or sell it for what I can get as is.:blink:

In the meantime ...... very much enjoying having a throbbing monster between my legs again :innocent:

[Edbear]

I can relate to the withdrawal of not having a bike to ride..... worse still is actually still having a bike but not being able to ride it, My Virago has been off the road a long time while I have been tinkering with it......... and still not going lol

A nice young fella decided hitting our tintop at around 80km/h was something to do that day (altho it was unplanned on his part) created a dilemma for me :facepalm:..... no wheels to get to work ...... idea>>>>>> :beer: >>>> oops..... no ....not driven to drink :p ....... I went over to Hammie and bought another bike YAY so the young fella actually done me a favour LOL

Problem is tho ..... I have a nice C50 Boulevard now..... and what to do with my old XV750 that's had a totally rebuilt motor and lotsa dollars spent on it ...... tossing up weather to keep it and make it a project bike or sell it for what I can get as is.:blink:

In the meantime ...... very much enjoying having a throbbing monster between my legs again :innocent:

Can't argue with your choice of bike, Mate! My Boulevard was the best allrounder I ever had and I loved it! My wife loved it too as a pillion and we went lots of places together.

[Timmeh:P]

You just need a new direction
http://www.ufo-helithruster.com/
Just get the landings right!

Jeezus, hope they spent more time getting the design of the helicopter right than they did with the website. :facepalm: