Lone_RT_rider Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 Today.... from this morning.... That picture up there, was taken this morning just after I hopped off the bike. I always learn something every time I ride anywhere about either my riding, the traffic or scenery or whatever. My brain never really shuts off very well.... always processing. This morning I went into my typical "I just put this thing back together" mode and was listening to every little thing on the bike to make sure it was performing properly. The valves on the left cylinder tick a bit, I didn't adjust them yet. The clutch lever, though adjusted to specification is a bit to close to the bars for me. I like my clutch to dis-engage close to the end of travel, but not to close. Five minutes and a pair of pliers will fix that. Once I got past the bike I noticed what I had been ignoring at this point. It was taking a lot of effort to bend my tow down to shift. Funny, I don't remember that being the case before surgery. I have the low seat on, so maybe switching back to the high touring seat with make that better. Of course, the seat is also adjustable for 3 positions on this bike, so that's an option. About 3/4 of the way into my ride I was on a 5 lane road, the last road on the way into work as my commute is only about 4 miles. Anyway, I am shifting through the gears and it hits me... This is niiiiiiiiiiiiice. I am riding again. It's going to take a while before this feels as good as it used to. My body protests even still to the leg position and I am always worried about the bike, but as I tell my friends.... this too shall pass. I am back where I belong.... Link to comment
Whip Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 It looks a lot better with the T-ware on...... Congrats Whip BTW...I know what it feels like. Link to comment
bakerzdosen Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 Congrats. I hope I never know what it feels like... but I know it's been tough. Link to comment
Firefight911 Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 Congrats! Share a glass of your fav and some motor oil with the RT when you get home tonight. You both deserve it!! Congrats! Link to comment
Huzband Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 Glad to see you back where you belong, Shawn. Link to comment
BeniciaRT_GT Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 Great to see you home again Bro' I did a big trip after knee surgery and it got better petty quick. Great trip, even though the company was pretty dodgy... Link to comment
BFish Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 happy for ya...man that's a clean machine. get it dirty this weekend. Link to comment
TN_R_Girl Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 Yiiippppeeeeee!!!!! Congratulations Shawn!! Does this mean I'll see you at EP next weekend?? Link to comment
ericfoerster Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 Bravo buddy Glad to see you back where you belong. Link to comment
StretchMark Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 Congrats. You may actually get to see some scenery at El Paseo this year Link to comment
Paul Mihalka Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 Congrats! The first ride after some unhappy lay-off is always very special. Link to comment
TyTass Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 Happy for you. Looks like I'll get to meet you at El Paseo, then! Link to comment
Paul_Burkett Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 It is so good to hear that you have recovered enough to get out riding again. Link to comment
Mike O Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 ... I am back where I belong.... Well Done! After I've been off the ride, and I get back on it ALWAYS feels like I am back where I belong. Mike O Link to comment
Laura Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 Congratulations! It's amazing isn't it? I felt the same way after almost 9 months off after my shattered elbow surgery. When you get back on it's like you've missed who you are and you found it again....it feels nice to be back in your own skin. Link to comment
OverMyHead Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 Congratulation Shawn. Good to hear you and the bike are back in business. Link to comment
hANNAbONE Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 hOT dANG..CowBoy Up..!! Welcome back to the 2-wheeled fold, bubba.. Link to comment
norah Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 I am back where I belong.... Link to comment
tallman Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 Yeah, so you're riding again. Yadayadayada Great news. Link to comment
BigArn Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 Good for you. By the way what type of surgery did you have on your knee? Link to comment
Lone_RT_rider Posted September 21, 2007 Author Share Posted September 21, 2007 Good for you. By the way what type of surgery did you have on your knee? I had ACL replacement surgery using the tendon on the front of the knee (spliced off) to replace the ACL. I also tore the meniscus and broke the top of the tibia. It was a bad one... Shawn Link to comment
xoomerite Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 Now you can get that transmission broken in. Link to comment
kcscout Posted September 22, 2007 Share Posted September 22, 2007 sweeeet. Welcome back and wishing you many safe and happy journeys! Link to comment
Kenny Haynes Posted September 22, 2007 Share Posted September 22, 2007 Glad you are doing better Shawn, that sounds like a heck of an ordeal. Link to comment
jimwms Posted September 22, 2007 Share Posted September 22, 2007 Excellent!! See you next weekend! Link to comment
Limecreek Posted September 22, 2007 Share Posted September 22, 2007 It's funny how much we appreciate life's pleasures when they are taken away from us for a period of time. Congrats on the recovery. By the way, what's up with the fence? Is it to keep bad people out or to keep the employees in? Link to comment
Lone_RT_rider Posted September 24, 2007 Author Share Posted September 24, 2007 By the way, what's up with the fence? Is it to keep bad people out or to keep the employees in? Yes... Shawn Link to comment
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.