BucKBuckNo1 - May Have To Stop Riding

[Krusti]

That's no good BuckBuck. I have not got the severity of your condition but do have 5 vertabrae fused with two rods down my spine between my shoulders. I am a full time pain killer druggy like yourself.

My experience....Any nakid style bike will make a big difference. I have trouble riding my TLR but once on the Zed Thou feel way less pain.

As you allready know the pain relieving properties of being out on the road on two wheels is at times more than those in a bottle!

Good luck and keep a smile on ya dial....

[Hawkeye]

Dont' do that to us Guy. I thought you had an off. So sorry to hear the news. Get yourself sorted and when your ready, test ride every bike you can. I'm sure there is a bike out there with your name on.
I doesn't seem fair that someone like yourself, with the drive and enthusiasm for riding, should have to give it up. Worse case and you do need to stop, this place would not be the same if you stopped away. This family of KB would surely miss such and important family member.
I know it's not the same but you will always be able to get the 'riding' fix by going as a pillion from time to time.
Head up Guy

[yungatart]

It would be too sad for you to give up something that you obviously love.
Take your time finding the perfect bike for you, I'm sure there is one out there for you!
Just think of the fun you can have test riding everything in sight!

[Hans]

No need to panic quite yet, mate. I'm sure that you'll be able to manage your problem with a combination of different bike and possibly limiting the time you spend on it Etc... We all wish to see you doing what so you obviously love doing and keep making your valuable contributions to the biking community. Take a day out when you're feeling less like shit and test ride all the dealers and mates can throw at you. Bikes can also have their riding positions customised. Our thoughts are with you on this one.

[riffer]

Damn. Sent you a PM Guy before I read this thread.

All if not lost - there are so many different bikes out there. Having ridden a Vstrom I seriously suggest you look into one. It may just be what you need.

Let us know how you get on - in the meantime I'm sure we'll all be on the lookout for a bike for you!

Good luck!

[Nasty]

Hey Guy

I am sure the bike for you is out there ... its just a trial and error thing .. try them all before you make up your mid about best position .. I know that one of them will be just right

[Supertramp]

but is it a fair suggestion towards an old norton commando seem quite similar to the gn style bike and its a sexy old classic one that as the young ankel biter i am love the look of i could just be wrong though

[crazybigal]

thats no good! you will find a bike to suit im sure.
your bike looks a million$$$ in the sun!!! nice work!

[Macktheknife]

Guy,
First let me say, well done on the work on the VLX mate, looks fantastic, really nice pics too.
Take your time and take it easy on yourself, the right bike is out there for you mate.
I see lots of test riding in your future! lol
Cheers
Mack

[Scorpygirl]

Not good news to hear, mate!!!! Rhino says buy a GodWing or a Kawasaki GT 750!!!

[Terminated]

Hey you all thanks for your comments, from where I am sitting, the horizon is there, it may just take a wee while to get there. Managed a ride out to Martinborough today, and 1000km in 8 of the last 12 days may have taken its toll on an old fart like me.

Regards
Guy

[gijoe1313]

Heya BB, sorry to hear about the probs you've been getting riding your new pride and joy. Seems like you overcome one challenge to be confronted by another! Plenty of good advice in this thread ... and hopefully you'll try them all out (I wouldn't mind seeing you riding a Hornet! )

Like anything else Guy, I know you'll develop an action plan that will provide a solution to your current dilemma!

In your words, Heads up and enjoy this challenge!

[Lissa]

Hey Guy, don't give up please. Like everyone said test ride some bikes, you will find the one suited to you.

[Daffyd]

Chin up BB. From my experience, every time a door closes another one opens.
Check out a Kwaka ER6-n. I tried one of these and loved it!

[Chisanga]

That really sucks BB. I hope that you can sort out your difficulties.

Even though I am a (relatively) young buck I have suffered with back pain since the age of 13, in the last few weeks or so I have noticed a dramatic increase in my pain and I am trying to isolate its causes.

Could be just a random thing; slept funny one night or maybe due to wearing a back protector or backpack when riding.

Anyhow I have cut back on my riding substantially and it sucks... just going to take things easy and hopefully things will work out.

I will be watching your progress with interest and wish you all the best with your recovery and eventual re-integration with the two-wheeled beasts that you obviously love and respect so much