Thanks all. To be honest, the patio is tight and I remember doing exactly the same thing with my R9T; the difference, though, is that I could lift that. Anyway, I'm not going to be defeatist over it, despite a few bikers on another forum telling me "it's time to move it on"! No, I'm going to up my exercising, ride as much as I can so I don't allow myself to become intimidated by the weight of the bike, and review the situation in a week or so. My plan is still to go on my trip. I expect it’s going to hurt for a while, though
Well, dang, @learningtofly. I just saw your post about dropping your bike...on your leg. I'm glad that the outcome wasn't worse than it was but I'm really sorry about the whole thing, especially hurting your leg. But I admire your "can do" attitude! And @Dawsy's right. It happens to us all. (He's right about the brews, too!) And if a bike is going over--700 pounds or 500 pounds--it's going over. And it will still hurt any body part it lands on. Please keep us posted about both your leg and your trip. Glad the bike wasn't damaged, BTW.
Thanks, Sandi, and yes - I'm determined to win this one as I really do want to keep my bike. I guess it's a case of no pain, no gain! On the subject of which, it feels a little easier this morning; I was actually worried that there might be a hairline fracture somewhere but I think I can stop worrying about that now.
Well, I've been engaging with the Head of Sales for the joint Triumph/Harley dealership and have made a decision. This has been driven by: Availability of the T120 Black - there's nothing anywhere near me on the used market and Triumph North London are getting an allocation of 1 in May and then nothing until well into the summer. I've been done a real favour on the cost of change, as I was promised. It was probably fortuitous that I'm dealing with someone who was himself hospitalised for 5 months not that long ago, so the empathy was strong. My own treatment isn't going nearly as well as hoped, so it looks like my recovery (and hence an increase in my general strength) is some months away. Long story short, the cost to me was at the figure that I knew I couldn't turn down, so this will be mine in May. I'm sure i've made the right decision, although it's more than a little bitter-sweet if I'm honest.
As long as you are able to enjoy riding I am sure you will be happy! Congratulations on a lovely new bike
Yes it is a bugger when health gets in the way of our riding enjoyment. I had to let my 1050 tiger sport go for a smaller lighter bike.
I know it won't be the same as your Harley, but from my very positive experience last month, of a 2022 T120 Black loan bike, sure you'll love it. It's a very easy comfortable bike to ride. For me 6' 2" tall, I found the bars a tad narrow and a tad too close, but that's all. Here's a to a happy new bike day and you’re still in my thoughts and prayers for a full recovery and being able to enjoy those trips you've got booked.
Congratulations on your new bike, @learningtofly. It is really cool and I'm sure you will love it. I know this has been a hard decision for you but from your post it seems as though this change is meant to be, even down to the empathy of your salesman. That said, I know you have loved that Harley and how it makes you feel. But nothing in life is ever set in stone. Who knows what the future may hold...perhaps even another Harley? I am sorry to read that your recovery isn't going as well as hoped and will continue my praying for your recovery and sending healing wishes across the pond. I'm glad that beautiful T120 will breath life into your riding days and provide some moto-therapy. And I hope that your planned travels work out! Thanks for continuing to keep us posted. All the best!
Hiya apologies I’ve only just seen this thread. What a rollercoaster of a journey you are having. Fortunately I seem to have caught it at the more positive end of things. So happy your health is improving and you have a new toy on the horizon.
It's a tough decision, isn't it. I suspect the the feelings of remorse quickly dissipate as New Bike Day approaches, though (I hope so, anyway).
Thank you very much indeed, Paul, on all counts. The first trip will be touch and go in terms of my symptoms being more under control and having the new bike, but here's hoping.
Ah, Sandi... how is it that you always manage to say just the right thing, in just the right way. Thank you
Yes getting the new bike has certainly put a smile on my face. I will miss the 1050, but the reality is the 660 is smaller, and lighter and more importantly more manageable.
