BuckBuckNo1 - Gets One Out Of The Box - Stop Riding? Never [Some Pictures Too]

[Hawkeye]

Great to see this thread Guy. I was getting a bit concerned that we were going to lose you. Glad that you have found a bike that meets the medical needs but still lets you get out there.
Just take it easy and ease your way in to it.
Nice looking bike. Will look forward to seeing it in the flesh.

[Theatre]

Great choice of bike! Its good to see that you've managed to find something that fits with your medical needs but more importantly something that you like. I've also thought the v strom seems like a logical progression from the GN, despite zero seat time on either bike . Should be a good steed for your south island exploration and gives you the option of doing a bit of off road should the desire arise

[Macktheknife]

I knew you would like the Vstrom Guy, they are a great bike and I know you will really enoy it. I didn't rate them very highly until I rode one and I have been lusting for one ever since.
Good on you mate, have a ball!

[Trudes]

Very cool!! Coming on the newbie ride? Actually, that's not a question, Coming on the newbie ride!

[vifferman]

The DL650 V-Strom has such good reputation and I decided in weighing up health considerations and potential challenges that lay ahead, that within budget, and my long term goals and objectives, my decision not to stop riding is the right one.

Yes, it seems like it is.
It's fantastic that you found something that enabled you to keep pursuing your passion.

I was attending physio a few years ago, and the physiotherapist was a biker. He recommended to several of his patients who owned bikes that they ride rather than go in the car or on the bus, as the posture (on a bike other than a sloucher) and the movement are better for spinal injuries.

I don't want to appear to be a wanker, Guy, but it's just a pity you didn't realise much sooner that the sitting position on a cruiser may look comfy, but it's all wrong for spinal health: the pelvis is tilted the wrong way (back) - which curves your lumbar area out instead of in and you can't support any of your weight with your legs.

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Very cool!! Coming on the newbie ride? Actually, that's not a question, Coming on the newbie ride!

Heads Up - I'll be there.

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Delta Lima Six Five Zero, scrubbed in tyres and 160km at the top of the Rimutaka Hill, perfect.

Thank you all for your comments. I can't wipe the smile off my face

[Steam]

Delta Lima Six Five Zero, scrubbed in tyres and 160km at the top of the Rimutaka Hill, perfect.

Thank you all for your comments. I can't wipe the smile off my face

What are you having to keep the revs at for the first thousand k's? I guess there's a schedule telling you how to run it in?

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What are you having to keep the revs at for the first thousand k's? I guess there's a schedule telling you how to run it in?

To 800km below 5000rpm
801 - 1600km below 7500rpm
Over 1600km below 10500rpm

[Drum]

Good stuff BB#1. And let us never again speak of stopping riding!

[fridsy]

To 800km below 5000rpm
801 - 1600km below 7500rpm
Over 1600km below 10500rpm

should read this article,

http://www.mototuneusa.com/break_in_secrets.htm

did 700ks on my bike then spoke to the mechanic,he said ride it like you normally would...

Nice bike guy, will have to catch up...bit bloody busy at the moment tho