Life After Bikes!

[bgd]

I haven't been in this game long enough to consider what happens after. Although I am expanding my horizons - the mountain bike comes out this weekend to investigate all these trails (that I've only just noticed) around my area. I think there will always be 2 wheels in my future.

[Milky]

The only bummer is once youve done it theres no going back . so I can't wear colored contacts

Why no coloured contacts? I was offered the chance to get laser surgery when it came out - PRK i think - but decided to wait until my eye growth/condition had stabilised. Maybe sometime in the next 5 or so years it might be possible. The only -ve I have heard is something about not being able to be a pilot because of the reduction in cornea thickness, thus more susceptible to changes in pressure. How bad was your eyesight before you got yours done? Mine is -4.50 in both eyes, which equates to being able to see the lines on my palm at a small handspan away from my nose - maybe 12-15cm

[dhunt]

How's this for a last ride


David

[Blakamin]

How's this for a last ride

David

I wouldnt be seen dead on that!

[scumdog]

Got their business card at home in case you need it.......

[Storm]

I have been riding dirt bikes since I was 6 1/2 and when I gave them up for 3 years I got withdrawl something chronic. So I got a scooter to get used to road conditions and then a GN250 and now my GSX250FL and I will have to have my ass prised off it with a crowbar before I stop riding. Already stopped once and withdrawl wasnt good . Bikes are the best since since sliced bread. End of story

[FROSTY:Me]

Why no coloured contacts? I was offered the chance to get laser surgery when it came out - PRK i think - but decided to wait until my eye growth/condition had stabilised. Maybe sometime in the next 5 or so years it might be possible. The only -ve I have heard is something about not being able to be a pilot because of the reduction in cornea thickness, thus more susceptible to changes in pressure. How bad was your eyesight before you got yours done? Mine is -4.50 in both eyes, which equates to being able to see the lines on my palm at a small handspan away from my nose - maybe 12-15cm

I think mine was 4.2 and 4.5 dioptres (sp) The whole reason I got mine done was to fly and I had no worries with medical clearance--I used dr ring in auckland and he does a lot of air NZ pilots
the problem with the opp i had was scarring on the cornia makes wearing contacts impossible.

[Da Bird]

I spent 6 hours at a fatal crash last night where a biker went into the rear of a moving truck, came off and got run over by a B Train Truck and Trailer unit on SH 1 Bombay. Won't go into the gory details but that nearly got me hanging my gloves up.

[Big Dog]

Bikes are the best since since sliced bread. End of story

Nah, since the invention of the wheel mate! Sliced bread was only a refinement, the motorcycle is a lifestyle.

[Fryin Finn]

I am no wa very old 18 year old and decided not long ago to make provision for the time when I am no longer able to ride by recording all my bike photos I ever had onto CD's. I also bought a helmet cam recently and intend to video as many rides and races as I can afford - copy onto DVD and proceed to bore friends and Family for the rest of our lives.
Anyway I reckon by the time I retire thre will be some shit hot computer games for us old bikies

After a 22 year break from dirtbikes i resumed the sport and loving every minute. You are never too old but can always be too scared.

[gav]

Why no coloured contacts? I was offered the chance to get laser surgery when it came out - PRK i think - but decided to wait until my eye growth/condition had stabilised. Maybe sometime in the next 5 or so years it might be possible. The only -ve I have heard is something about not being able to be a pilot because of the reduction in cornea thickness, thus more susceptible to changes in pressure. How bad was your eyesight before you got yours done? Mine is -4.50 in both eyes, which equates to being able to see the lines on my palm at a small handspan away from my nose - maybe 12-15cm

Hey, I wear contacts, try -10.5 and -11.0 !!

[Hitcher]

Hey, I wear contacts, try -10.5 and -11.0 !!

Those aren't contacts, they're milk bottles!

[PeteThePom]

When do you think you will stop riding? Maybe you have already- pray tell?


Zed

When hell freezes over and God lends Satan a space heater to help him out!

[Zed]

When hell freezes over...

You mean 'never' don't you Pete!

[badlieutenant]

I spent 6 hours at a fatal crash last night where a biker went into the rear of a moving truck, came off and got run over by a B Train Truck and Trailer unit on SH 1 Bombay. Won't go into the gory details but that nearly got me hanging my gloves up.

must affect ur riding ? Id be a liar if i said I didnt speed a little every now and then but having said that i know im no way as reckless as i used to be. Im a bloody nana round 50k zones. have images of weee johny running out onto the rode and into my spokes. Christ if that happened id be hanging more than my gloves up, dont know if id make it to the court hearing. I accept the risks and if i did kill myself with my own stupidity thats my own fault but hurting someone else is unacceptable. It is possible to minimize risk to your self and others.