Bye Bye riding for 12 months....

[nudemetalz]

Well before you say,.."norty boy, how fast were you going?" I visited the doc specialist with regards to my epilepsy. They're concerned about a couple of things and have given me the suspension of licence.
Also can't play sport.
Oh,..and no alcohol allowed indefinitely.

So, I've had better days.:rolleyes:
Guess I am alive and it could be a lot worse...

Poor ZX-10 will have to sit in the garage with the occasional start-up.


NDMz

[Edbear]

Really sorry to hear, mate! Had a friend and a relative with this problem. Sucks about the licence but of course you don't need any lectures on that score. Hope the meds can get it under control, soon. Sympathies. :bye:

[apteryx_haasti]

They're concerned about a couple of things and have given me the suspension of licence.
Also can't play sport.
Oh,..and no alcohol allowed indefinitely.

What a bummer! Sorry to hear it - no ridin', no sport and not even a beer to commisserate!

Man....that sucks.

[Scorpygirl]

Sorry to hear this Nudez!!! All the best and I hope you are able to get things sorted medically really soon!!! *Hugz*

[WINJA]

im sorry to hear it but it could be worse , maybe you can go pillion

[Madness]

Holler out if you ever want me to "charge the battery" in the Wairarapa.

Seriously though, Bummer dude. At least your demerit points will look good in 12 months time.

[dawnrazor]

that blows, but i guess better that then a fit at 100kph

[crashe]

Damn, not good news to hear at all.

Still the dr's know best about this and as they say it is only for a year.

Good on you for keeping the bike. Store her well.

Ask around, that if she is gonna be stored for a year, that maybe she should be lifted up from standing on both wheels to protect the wheels/tyres etc.
Yet still be able to turn her over every so often.

You may have to empty the tank of any fuel every so often since she will be sitting for a year.



And you will still be partaking on KB and coming in with some great advise etc.

[nudemetalz]

Thanks all.

Bugger that I didn't have the 12 months through winter and then back in Summer.

Decided I think the ZX-10 needs a good spruce up.
How do you reckon it would look in the blue ZX-14 colour-scheme ?

[WINJA]

Thanks all.

Bugger that I didn't have the 12 months through winter and then back in Summer.

Decided I think the ZX-10 needs a good spruce up.
How do you reckon it would look in the blue ZX-14 colour-scheme ?
SELL IT NOW AND BUY A CRASHED 04 ZX10 OR GIXXER1000 AND SPEND 12 MONTHS DOING IT UP

[Maha]

Wait till Colapop reads this, he will have a great idea on what can be done about the ZX-10 for the next 12 months.........:shifty:
Not good news nude dude but, better this way than to find out on the road somewhere, good luck mate.

[paturoa]

Years ago I knew someone who had siezures (not sure why) anyway, his mate's bike had a pack rack and he used to - i shit u not - put a rope around him on the pack rack and get him to keep his hand on his shoulder. The theory was that if he was seizing then his hand would slip off the shoulder and the rope would hold him while they stopped.

He had a ball of course, and as far as I know, didn't have a siezure whie riding.

[nudemetalz]

Wait till Colapop reads this, he will have a great idea on what can be done about the ZX-10 for the next 12 months.........:shifty:
Not good news nude dude but, better this way than to find out on the road somewhere, good luck mate.

Oh shite,..I'd forgotten about Col and his quest for a free bike :gob:

[WINJA]

Oh shite,..I'd forgotten about Col and his quest for a free bike :gob:
THERE YOU GO LET COLA PILLION YOU ON YOUR OWN BIKE

[Sniper]

Bugger C

All the best though man. I'll be in your town soon for a night or two so I may pop in and say hi.

Stu

[nudemetalz]

Years ago I knew someone who had siezures (not sure why) anyway, his mate's bike had a pack rack and he used to - i shit u not - put a rope around him on the pack rack and get him to keep his hand on his shoulder. The theory was that if he was seizing then his hand would slip off the shoulder and the rope would hold him while they stopped.

He had a ball of course, and as far as I know, didn't have a siezure whie riding.

Funny thing is, I told the Doc that I am at my best when riding, never had even an inclination as I'm at my most relaxed, but she didn't buy it....

[nudemetalz]

Bugger C

All the best though man. I'll be in your town soon for a night or two so I may pop in and say hi.

Stu

Do that, Stu.

[kickingzebra]

Thats a big kumara suck bro!!
Truly gutted for you!

[nudemetalz]

Thanks again everyone.

Like I said, there are people a lot worse off than me, I'm still alive and also still have an intact bike so all is not lost.

[fozz rock]

Mmm if you lose licence (car,bike) for year don't you got to resit it again??? eg back to a learner???
:sick:

[crazefox]

Thats no good mate hope all goes well:rockon: :rockon: :rockon:

[Big Dave]

Thanks again everyone.

Like I said, there are people a lot worse off than me, I'm still alive and also still have an intact bike so all is not lost.

:Punk: respec

[myvice]

Might pay to get a battery tender for the long wait, and a front and rear track/pit/paddock stand to un-load the tyres.
Good on ya for taking the Doc's orders, something I’ve never done and relay should have!

[nudemetalz]

I tell you it's going to be tough !!! Especially when it's a nice warm morning in February with blue skies and a bike which is parked up in the garage with nowhere to go !!!:wait: ,

[riffer]

Gidday,

sorry to hear about the 12 months layoff.

As someone suffering from a "chronic" condition who lives in fear of the doctor invalidating my licence at any time, I feel for you.

Keep on the site, your opinions are worth listening to, get yourself right, and come back refreshed and more in control.

Maybe things like this happen for a reason that you just don't get right now.

You keep that Kwaka polished, you hear? Don't let the fuel injectors gum up, or the tyres perish.

We could all take turns keeping it warm for you, if you like...

[Bandit Rider]

Take care, we will be thinking of you. Bodies do heal, hope all goes well, and as quickly as possible.

[kickingzebra]

Can you get it reviewed earlier if symptoms change?

[nudemetalz]

Can you get it reviewed earlier if symptoms change?

Well apparently it can be reviewed at 6 months but my Neurologist is a 60 year old (I think) lady who takes no sh1t and lives by the book....don't like my chances....

[kickingzebra]

Nuerologists seem, in my limited experience to be relatively strange people... But normally have the best interest at heart..
What about on the track??

[sAsLEX]

a cheap xr250 or something and go on some organised trail rides, dont need a license for them and if you go with a mate clued up on your condition?

[T.W.R]

Mate you know what my thoughts are from the conversations we've had.

Don't despair the licence forfeit will come & go, and discretion is the better part of valour. its better to subdue the beast than have it bite you in the ass when least wanted.

Thoughts are with you & bridgy
One small crack in the path on a long journey ain't going to stop you :rockon:

[Insanity_rules]

Oh man, Nude that sux! Good excuse to turn a spanner and give your mount a freshen up thought. We should get together for a good ol fashioned tune up party.

I hope the time goes fast for ya man.

[Storm]

Bugger! Sorry to hear it mate, hope you are good to go at the end of the 12 months and you can always come in here and have a yarn or fifteen to pass the time

[WickedOne]

Well before you say,.."norty boy, how fast were you going?" I visited the doc specialist with regards to my epilepsy. They're concerned about a couple of things and have given me the suspension of licence.
Also can't play sport.
Oh,..and no alcohol allowed indefinitely.

So, I've had better days.:rolleyes:
Guess I am alive and it could be a lot worse...

Poor ZX-10 will have to sit in the garage with the occasional start-up.


NDMz

Not good to hear mate, hang in there...

[phantom]

What a bummer, last year I was passing out unexpectedly and there was some thought it might have been epilepsy but they ruled that out just kept taking my license off me for 6 weeks after each episode. Hasn't happened for a while, I'm hoping that it was connected to my dicky ticker and after its recent rebore the problem will disappear:rockon:

[Colapop]

Wait till Colapop reads this, he will have a great idea on what can be done about the ZX-10 for the next 12 months.........
Oh shite,..I'd forgotten about Col and his quest for a free bike :gob:
Oh yeah - HOWDY guys!!

No-one has ever said anything about wanting a free bike (it'd be nice, but not likely) - Bike sitting on the other hand, I've never had a problem offering to help people. I like to help out wherever I can.:blip:

Jesus, Chris that aint good mate, but as usual your attitude is great about it. We could all stand to learn a lesson from you there.

As far as a project goes... how about we sort something out - I'll tell ya what;
I'll look after the ZX for ya (free of charge) and you can rebuild a wrecked bike that I'll <strike>buy</strike> aquire for you. Now ya can't past a deal like that!

[skelstar]

Man that sucks mate. Sorry to hear.
Being alive is good. Restrictions will save you a bit of cash too! Save the gas mnooney and buy yourself something exotic when you 'get out'.

[nudemetalz]

Thanks again everyone,


Oh yeah - HOWDY guys!!

No-one has ever said anything about wanting a free bike (it'd be nice, but not likely) - Bike sitting on the other hand, I've never had a problem offering to help people. I like to help out wherever I can.:blip:



...didn't mean free bike, Col, meant free to look after bike.... ha ha. Perhaps I could flick the machine your way if you want.


Nuerologists seem, in my limited experience to be relatively strange people... But normally have the best interest at heart..
What about on the track??

Did think about trail riding, like an XR or something, but think the Neuro lady might get upset about that too.
I think track-racing will probably be the same.

Ah well, time to think if I will keep the '10 or do it up and sell it and get something different.

[Colapop]

Think of this as an opportunity.... I certainly do :shifty:

[madmal64]

Bummer man.
By the sounds of things its only 12 months. I know it will seem like forever right now but once you have it under control Im sure you will be back on da road! That will be a good day.
All the best

[nudemetalz]

Cheers Madmal.

Col,..The beast needs a little work at present, RHS forkseal and new front tyre as well as a little carb balancing to cure the rough down low running. I'll get that sorted and be in touch if you want to borrow it.

NDMz

[onearmedbandit]

Just read this thread, sorry to hear about that mate and here's to your health improving soon.

[nudemetalz]

Thanks OAB. :)

[sels1]

Sorry to hear the news, hope all goes well.
Re the bike -imho its probably better to sell it while its in good nick and save for something better (or same again if you like of course) Bikes tend to deterioate if left sitting for long periods, often depite the best efforts and intentions. And it will be another year older. Having the money in the bank will give you lots of options.

[Pwalo]

That's a real bummer mate. You'll just have to get the ZX restored and start it up in the weekends.

Any idea of the long term prognosis? (Now that's a big word).

["D" FZ1]

No Bikes and No beer. That SUX. hope you are back on the 10 before to long :wait:

[nudemetalz]

Thanks peoples.



That's a real bummer mate. You'll just have to get the ZX restored and start it up in the weekends.

Any idea of the long term prognosis? (Now that's a big word).

Well, I have to have another MRI and EEG so they can find the cause of the recent seizures and then stabilise them.
Sort of like looking for a pin in a haystack.

[MD]

Damn that's a really tough call to feel able to ride but not be allowed too. Don't know if would have the will power. Sorry to hear and hope your health comes right as quickly as poss.
I'm with Sels that for a year you might want to sell the bike now. In a year there will be all sorts of new models and near new goodies to pick from.
Also you had better consider what if the unthinkable happens in a year - and we all hope not, that the Doc extends the ban. Then you would suffer the double blow of losing a year's use AND a year's depreciatíon before putting it on the market.

[nudemetalz]

Damn that's a really tough call to feel able to ride but not be allowed too. Don't know if would have the will power. Sorry to hear and hope your health comes right as quickly as poss.
I'm with Sels that for a year you might want to sell the bike now. In a year there will be all sorts of new models and near new goodies to pick from.
Also you had better consider what if the unthinkable happens in a year - and we all hope not, that the Doc extends the ban. Then you would suffer the double blow of losing a year's use AND a year's depreciatíon before putting it on the market.

Thanks MD and you do speak sense with that opinion.
I am now seriously contemplating doing up the '10 and selling her while she's still worth something and going fine.

12 months will go quick (I hope) and the household is not totally bikeless with the Missus still riding her VT.

NDMz

[inlinefour]

Hope at the completion of the 12 months you have been given the go ahead to ride and at least the bike will be there waiting for you, (edit: or not).:rockon:

[Smorg]

the ZX10 doesnt have to sit in the garage you know.... Ill come down and keep it warmed up for you indefinately

[nudemetalz]

the ZX10 doesnt have to sit in the garage you know.... Ill come down and keep it warmed up for you indefinately
ha ha,..no worries !!

[Colapop]

Back off Smorgie!! I'm the "Greasing upf people for a free ride" guy around here (apparently)

[UrbanMyth]

sad to hear.I knew a dude that had to go without riding for the same reason.Man his bike was spotless and he did so much to it while he couldnt ride it.

[Brett]

Mate that really sux, i like WINJA's idea of selling and rebuilding a damaged one. Wil earn some bling as well as give you something bike related to do while you await the all clear.

[nudemetalz]

hmm,...looks like that will be the way to go,...but I'll have to farm it out on fine weekends to those KB'ers who want a ride, serious here.

Cheers for the nice comments.

[bladez]

sad to hear :bye: hope all goes well and you get back on the saddle soon:yes: