Post by: Brick on October 13, 2017, 10:21:50 AM
Yesterday I finally got back on a bike since May 18th! Damn it felt great!!!
That's the date I had, what they call, a "cardiac event " while riding. I call it a heart attack! I tried to make it to the emergency room as I was close. Yes in hindsight I just showed have stopped and called 911. I didn't make it to the er I passed out and apparently crashed into a pole or post at the entry. I got two stents in my heart, two broken bones in my hand, a knee that they said I had torn everything. Then during my recovery my gallbladder tried to kill me... well that's what it felt like anyway. That took an extra 6 weeks because of the blood thinners I was on for the stents they put in.
I just did it all at once... hopefully I can have a period without these complications so I can ride a little bit.
The ride yesterday was on the FJ-09 that I had crashed on. The ins company did ok by me and a friend Lee, who also has an FJ-09 put my FJ-09 back together. I'm very glad I have that bike as it's like almost 200lbs lighter than the Super Tenere making it much easier to push around and to ride. Plus the engine on the FJ is fantastic! The ride was short like 70 miles and I took it easy checking out both me and the bike.
Anyway now I'm planning my next ride and can't wait! I won't be doing any long rides for a while but just getting back on a bike is sooo wonderful!
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Post by: DirtFlier on October 13, 2017, 02:38:52 PM
Post by: normkern on October 13, 2017, 03:21:56 PM
I was unsure where to put this post as while it's a ride report it's not the typical ride report...
Brick, when you post here, you can count on someone telling you where to put it!
Seriously, am gald to hear you're out and about and back on your bike. We certainly missed you at Big Lynn, even though Doug Pippen, Helga. Howard and all the others did a great job.
Welcome back!
Norm
Post by: RichGrab on October 13, 2017, 04:17:34 PM
I was unsure where to put this post as while it's a ride report it's not the typical ride report.Welcome back Brick. Glad you were able to get out. For some reason, Gene Autry is playing in my head "I'm back in the saddle again." Take it slow and enjoy - we'll be on the lookout for the next update.
Anyway now I'm planning my next ride and can't wait! I won't be doing any long rides for a while but just getting back on a bike is sooo wonderful!
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Post by: NinjaBob on October 13, 2017, 05:38:29 PM
Post by: RIDEMYST on October 13, 2017, 07:39:23 PM
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Post by: HawkGTRider on October 13, 2017, 07:43:10 PM
Post by: bcd on October 13, 2017, 07:52:59 PM
Post by: sirepair on October 13, 2017, 08:06:50 PM
Hope to meet you some day!
Post by: Patmo on October 14, 2017, 07:39:04 AM
Post by: wardie on October 14, 2017, 08:19:43 AM
Post by: JeffT on October 14, 2017, 08:48:11 AM
I was unsure where to put this post as while it's a ride report it's not the typical ride report.Good for you, I know it's been a long road keep up the good work. If you come over my way let me know, any excuse for a sick day
Yesterday I finally got back on a bike since May 18th! Damn it felt great!!!
That's the date I had, what they call, a "cardiac event " while riding. I call it a heart attack! I tried to make it to the emergency room as I was close. Yes in hindsight I just showed have stopped and called 911. I didn't make it to the er I passed out and apparently crashed into a pole or post at the entry. I got two stents in my heart, two broken bones in my hand, a knee that they said I had torn everything. Then during my recovery my gallbladder tried to kill me... well that's what it felt like anyway. That took an extra 6 weeks because of the blood thinners I was on for the stents they put in.
I just did it all at once... hopefully I can have a period without these complications so I can ride a little bit.
The ride yesterday was on the FJ-09 that I had crashed on. The ins company did ok by me and a friend Lee, who also has an FJ-09 put my FJ-09 back together. I'm very glad I have that bike as it's like almost 200lbs lighter than the Super Tenere making it much easier to push around and to ride. Plus the engine on the FJ is fantastic! The ride was short like 70 miles and I took it easy checking out both me and the bike.
Anyway now I'm planning my next ride and can't wait! I won't be doing any long rides for a while but just getting back on a bike is sooo wonderful!
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Post by: touringman on October 14, 2017, 10:11:26 AM
Post by: Brick on October 14, 2017, 01:55:24 PM
After reading this morning of the passing of Ann Reidner... I just can't get my mind around this all. Other than in the MSTA I really didn't know Ann but I knew of her deep love of all things motorcycle. I will miss her ever present smile and how she love riding!
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Post by: Steve on October 14, 2017, 02:37:22 PM
Post by: stevegrab on October 14, 2017, 06:32:02 PM
:trink39: :clap:What he said
Post by: touringman on October 15, 2017, 08:18:40 AM
Post by: Steve on October 15, 2017, 09:57:44 AM
Post by: STLTHMSTA on October 16, 2017, 02:13:02 AM
Yep on keeping' on Brick!
Post by: RichGrab on October 16, 2017, 11:25:04 AM
Great news to hear Mr. Brick. But when I hear "Back in the saddle again" it's Aerosmith. Rich, you must be getting old. LOL (hey, I resemble my own remark)Too funny Tom. Yes, but I thought that version was more fitting to Brick and his location.
Yep on keeping' on Brick!
Post by: doug mcpeek on October 16, 2017, 01:07:27 PM
Post by: stevegrab on October 17, 2017, 03:50:03 PM
If Tom only knew what a hard core rocker you are. I thought it made sense, and did not recall the Aerosmith song when I saw your response. I've already asked Steven Tyler for forgiveness. ;)Great news to hear Mr. Brick. But when I hear "Back in the saddle again" it's Aerosmith. Rich, you must be getting old. LOL (hey, I resemble my own remark)Too funny Tom. Yes, but I thought that version was more fitting to Brick and his location.
Yep on keeping' on Brick!
Post by: tunerider335 on October 19, 2017, 07:49:43 AM
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Post by: wmeacham on October 20, 2017, 10:32:46 AM
Post by: Brick on October 20, 2017, 02:18:43 PM
Being back on a bike is therapeutic! Now if my body will continue to cooperate!
I hope to take the Tenere out on Sunday. 
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Post by: Mooose on October 31, 2017, 11:28:20 PM
Post by: Bermuda Ron on November 02, 2017, 08:55:46 AM
Post by: doug mcpeek on November 04, 2017, 03:16:21 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-tJXjt5D4zY
Post by: Iguana Joe on November 05, 2017, 08:23:17 PM
But all that was just to say Keep up the 2 wheel therapy! Imagine how crazy I would be if I didn't ride...
Iggy Joe