Well News , did a block ride ! Didn't kill or hurt anyone including me Did another ride yesterday , went Round a bigger block , 8 km so ~6 m. Me OK , but the bike engine has that Knock in it , not sure of origin ... but engine swap needed for sure. Been talking to my cousin in Ipswich United Kingdom. He wants to come over to Australia , probably April/May when the Snakes are in hibernation as he's petrified So I have until then to fix,plan and save$$$£££ for the planned ride Perth (Nullarbor) Adelaide , Melbourne or Sydney to finish up. He has some Ex Squaddie REME and such mate's who live/settled here in Australia. So I'm going fully recovered or not (80%+) hopefully. Donations greatly appreciated , advice especially LoL , the trip sounds expensive $$ he wants to stop at Pubs Hotel's and Motels , HE Wants Beer & Steaks swapping Bull every night . Hence :- Donations Greatly Appreciated -: don't know if I can keep up , not been a regular drinker for many years now
Well, @capt, sounds like you'd better start practicing so that you can keep up! Just kidding, of course. Then again..... It's good to read that you're getting out riding again. That's great news. You have certainly been through the ringer. Sorry the bike's not healing up as well as you, though. Hopefully you'll get that sorted in plenty of time for the ride with your cousin. I laughed, when I read that he's petrified of snakes. If you stay in hotels and motels and spend time in pubs and the rest of the time you're on your bikes, who needs to worry about snakes?! That said, I'm definitely not a snake fan myself and there are plenty in our Arizona desert. Your planned trip sounds wonderful and I hope that it works out for you to do it!
Great news on the riding front Capt, bugger on the knock. The trip sounds like a goal worth aiming for
Capt Great news to start the new year. Jus keep doing what you can and like @Sandi T you will be back there soon. No need to rush it is still cold out there and the summer is still a ways of. Lots of luck and good wishes coming your way. Joe.
Hi, @capt! Just checking in to see how the rehab and riding are going for you these days. Hope you're continuing to mend and are able to get out on your bike!
Hi all , @Sandi T , done two short ride's , about 8km or ~5 miles in your lingo , went well. Just the bike to repair before serious use can resume. My Cousin from Ipswich Suffolk in England wants to come over here to OZ in ~August ? So that's being factored in to my plans Saw Physio last week , talked about my "swimming regime" she was very pleased , I still can't do the Australian Crawl (freestyle) left shoulder doesn't rotate that far yet I've been trying another few weeks or maybe a month
Thanks for the update, capt. Steady as she goes. Your cousins visit is a nice incentive to get that bike fixed and have your body healed up (at least mostly). Glad you're continuing to mend and that you got a thumbs up from your physio.
@DCS900 quite funny and appropriate , except for finding "that girl" Did that 38 year's ago !! Still happily married , though She's said I'm not going with you and your cousin on the ride , been there done that 6 or 7 times at least !!
Latest Latest , read all about it. Last few visits to the local Aquatic Centre (town swimming pool) LoL. @Sandi T I can Crawl ... LoL , freestyle Can't do a full lap yet (stamina gone) but big thing I can after an almost epileptic fashion , without pain , I can do the swimming stroke . . . Did ten laps Breaststroke for first 9 , last lap freestyle , almost did the complete lap ... ! We without stopping , almost as slow as my faster breaststroke lap ... Now to build stamina / fitness
That's great news, @capt. Hang in there, you've gotten a start and it will come back over time. The first time I got back on my bicycle for a ride after my crash, I did eight slow (a crawl, actually!) miles and felt as though I'd not ever ridden, much less raced, a bicycle. Now after more than a year I can go ten miles. Just kidding.... Seriously though, way to go. Keep on it and enjoy being able to swim again, capt!
Well @Sandi T latest update About two weeks ago Bought this for my Cousin's visit, he sent me the money , we chatted about what he was interested in. He will be over in September, yeah I know an earlier post above said April , but life's variables got in the way , but it's happening , I have done two longish rides , 300/400 km round trips. Shoulder and body did well , just had painful nights sleep. But Ok in the following Day's . Top picture at the beach Ledge Point in WA. Second was the day of purchase in the Hills above Perth , approx 200 km before the beach picture. Cousin is Chuffed (well pleased) and I'm quite impressed with how this bike runs and ride's in comparison to my first 94 Trident !
Hi, @capt! So sorry about my ultra slow response and I really do appreciate the update. I've not been on the forum for nearly a month. I'm so happy to see your progress and read that you are riding again. That's wonderful! You must be very well pleased (yes, chuffed). Have you been doing even more riding since you posted this back at the end of July??
HI @Sandi T , No as the weather in the main has been atrocious ! with a capital "A" Over 60mm or 2 1/4 inches in the old money ... of overnight rain lastnight ! I have a Grandson who want's lesson's (accompanying rider) Over the next few month's to get his hour's ( minimum of 60!) to go for his junior 250cc/Lams licence so forsee some ride's with him as well as my cousin in the next month !! cheers capt
