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Old 06-10-2011, 06:04 AM
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I've been using my IFwave unit 3 times a day for the last couple days,, like the stim unit but runs off a lithium type battery and will run a more complex pattern of stim on four leads. I got it perm from the jeep wreck.. used the stim too much at PT so they got me one for home.. Im moving around a good amount better.. every now and then a misstep will remind me whats going on.. I weened myself off all the drugs except the 800 ibuprofen and I'm running out on a service call for work this morning.. see how that goes.. cant wait till I see the Dr on monday to hear about the MRI... I'm just hoping for good news.. I've been trying to figure out which PT place to go to with my odd work schedule.. leave 5:30am get home some nights at 7-8pm.. should be easy....love the busy season...


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Old 06-13-2011, 06:12 PM
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Well,, I just got back from the specialist,, said I have arthritis in my back,, and a disc with an issue between L4 and L5.. But He want all my old MRi's to determine how fast its deteriorating.. see if its an issue that need attention right now or down the road.. and for now I have 3 weeks of PT then a re-evaluate and see what is next..Oh.. and no chiro, or dirt bike for next 4 weeks.. Wish I had a street bike right now..
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Old 06-16-2011, 08:04 AM
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Not good but I guess it could be worse. Seems like all of us have some degree of damage. Any insight into your hand issues? I have the same thing (arthritis/bridged vertebre) higher up my back from getting thrown off a horse 18 yrs ago, but it does not cause me problems. Craig has had good luck with the inversion table, even takes it on the road with him when he travels by car. Hangs like a bat at night. To do this though you have to have healthy blood pressure and no known issues. Almost symptom free now and riding the Buell, no dirt bike yet.

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Old 09-05-2011, 07:37 AM
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Done my PT for now,, and for now no going under the knife.. Doc advised against riding the smaller bikes aggressively.. recommended going to a bigger DS or street as he said its just going to get worse and worse.. the narrowing of the canal? not real happy. I tried running my bike as a sumo for the last few weeks and its a no.. It rides too rough on some of the bad maint roads around here.. Wheels should be sold this week.. May sell the 450 once the Hammer run is over.. would really like to make that run,, even if my back is bad.. I have my 97 GG up FS on CL and adv rider for way too much,, not that I want to sell it.. but should.. if it goes for what I'm asking I'd be ok with it.. I'm thinking about a ktm 690 as a big DS or ?? or maybe just picking up a well used FZ1 if the GG sells then selling the 450 for a nice light GG 250ec.. just modern.. so I can play without a 270# beast.. I do like running DS events.. not sure what to do.. getting old sucks but its better than not getting old....
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Old 09-05-2011, 09:02 PM
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Steve really sorry to hear that. Just an FYI, some of the worst, sharpest jolts I've taken up my back were on my Hyper on the street. Any upright sport or motard bike is going to be rough on the back on choppy roads. I would ride it like a dirt bike and stand up over RR tracks, etc. As you know, I'm not a believer in compromises to the point of riding those huge beasts of road, but what I would suggest is try a Buell Uly for the street if you can find one. The suspension is a lot nicer and they are even supposed to be great two up. Handle dirt roads good too. Later on when I get another road bike that will be a top contender along with the Triumph Tiger. Craig is selling his Husky soon too, still has a numb foot. I'm planning on a '12 GG and will keep the '07 around for awhile for him if he feels better. He can ride his Buell XB9 on the street without problems, as its more lay down than a Uly.
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Old 09-16-2011, 03:35 PM
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I plan on trying Davids uly out sometime soon.. The mortician in town,, sold his 450 and got a uly.. I just think its too damn big.. been thinking about the 800cc or smaller twins like the triumph or bmw.. just dont know.. want a sit up.. and something that will be fun but not too much fun like the hyper,, that I'd loose my license on..
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Old 09-16-2011, 09:05 PM
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Uly is big, but on the street who cares? They handle real well and can carry a lot of gear, or even your wife in comfort. Tried that once on the Hyper, that was enough, like riding her on the GasGas. She liked the VRod. Buell made a SM version of the newer frame, I forget the model, but it looked cool. Would be unique. Hypers are very soulful bikes, I really miss it, but honestly the suspension sucks for such a high end bike. If the pavement gets rough the bike gets very confused. The fork has a sealed(crimped) cartridge that cannot be opened and revalved. Thats the kind of thing that pisses me off about Ducatis, The Buell on the other hand, while not very flashy and a bit odd, has much better stock suspension.
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Holly I doubt will ever get on the back of my bike,, she hates bikes,, scared of being on one on the street.. just cant see it..
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Old 09-18-2011, 09:25 PM
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Just to add,, Went out today and rode a bit on the broad mtn,, did most of the usual trails,, skipped the one,, "great lakes trail" as it was expected to be mostly under water due to the extreme rainfall we have had recently.. and truth,, I feel better than when I drive my work truck.. I did have hand and neck issues.. but regardless rode about 1/2 to 3/4 speed and had a great time! weatehr was perfect,, sunny and mid to high 60's.. got back to the house,, and yes rode from and back 10 miles to trail head from the driveway,, to a nice steak sandwich and a great beer..The wife picked up lunch for us.. We called it in from the mountain.. good day!
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Old 09-18-2011, 10:36 PM
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I rode too. Spent the day torturing my son Shane and his friend in the rocks. Those kids can ride the nastiest stuff I can throw at them on a KX85 and KLX140, although my kid complains a bit. If youth HS courses were slower and tougher, they would do well. Its tough finding smoother and faster trails to practice on.
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