I've been hesitant to post, as I feel like a pu$$y, but here we go. I was in a bad wreck just before Thanksgiving, and I have not ridden since. Bike was totaled out. Here's my post about the crash:

https://www.hdforums.com/forum/gener...ok-me-out.html

Every time I see someone out on a bike, my first thought is "Damn! I need to get riding again." Next thought is usually a vision of me or them going down. Pisses me off every time.

Been riding for over 30 years - was plowed down by a van when I was 20 years old and was riding the next week. That was it until this one.

I had my bike set up perfectly - was truly one with it. I heard someone say that "When you are one with your bike, you feel like you are flying." That's what I had with the Limited.

Need advice. I miss riding like I can't believe, but my stupid brain is messing with me.

I am actually still sore in a few spots and still picking some sand out as it works its way through my flesh. Definitely physically ready to ride I think.

Just do it and stop acting like a beatch???

 

You already know the answer.

GM

 

Start with a short ride to the store. Then take the long way home form the store. repeat as needed til you are using a map to plot gas stops along your next ride.

Being a movie dork, figure I can steal some inspirational words
"You know, if you're gonna learn to swim you just gotta jump in the water" Flight of the Navigator

 

Only you truly know what's right for you. I can't imagine how I would be feeling if I survived what you did. I'm sure I would be going through some of the same emotions you are with wanting get back in the saddle, but hesitant because what if......

Since I am married I would talk it over with my wife as I believe she should have a part in the decision whether to ride again or not. Good luck with your decision.

 

My wife is supportive of whatever I decide - I'm lucky. She cracked me up, though. Said we just need to make sure our life insurance policies are in order just in case. I will be very hesitant to ride her or my son for quite a while - she did not like that. If I get a replacement, she wants to ride...That's why we got the Limited in the first place.

 

After reading the title, I was wonder what kind of horse you had.

Never mind...

 

I know exactly what you mean. I had a wreck in July that put me in ICU for nine days, rehab for three weeks, and my parents' house for six months while I recovered. It may be different for you - I don't even remember my crash - but that first ride once I was able to move out was the sweetest moment of my life. What I'd recommend is, just take a ride and see how it feels. It won't be the same as your old bike, but if you still want to ride, you'll know, no question.

 

First off, give yourself a friggin' break. Having gone through what you did would give anyone pause. Hardly makes you a be-atch or a pu$$. I agree with earlier post to perhaps take a short putt to "dip the toe" as it were. See how it feels and go from there. Don't force it nor put yourself in a position where your head isn't right because we all know that is not a good place to be in when on a bike. You'll know when/if it's right.

 

Funny you mention that, COaC. I've never been thrown from an iron horse but I have been tossed by a couple of carbon unit ones in the past. You dust yourself off and you get back on.

tomato, I hope you can beat the psychological barrier. You have a supportive wife which helps tremendously. BTW, having a good life insurance policy is smart family business whether you ride or not.

Now go out and get yourself another Ultra Limited Low. That's what you want.

 

Thanks, guys. I have a great relationship with my dealer, and they'll flip me the keys to a bike to do just that. Before I make the buy. Just wasn't sure if it's a matter of kicking myself in the a$$ to get my mind right or just waiting longer.