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Posted: Thu Apr 03, 2008 2:40 pm
by Nick Pimpin
blues2cruise wrote:Nick Pimpin wrote:First of all, it's pretty sad that everybody has essentially beaten Bubba down to the point that he's shivering in a corner apologizing, dropping sad-face emoticons like a little wussy. I understand that this is a motorcycle forum, but the fact is that it was Bubba's opinion and it was on subject. And it was on point.
Secondly, good job to Bubba for going to the gym three days a week. Most people will never have the type of discipline and consistency required to maintain any sort of physical conditioning.
Being physically fit may not be a prerequisite for riding a motorcycle well, but it certainly helps if the unthinkable happens and you find yourself thrown off your machine through no fault of your own. Don't devalue the benefit of leading a healthy lifestyle, which working out is a definite part of.
Now... back to on topic. I had a Vulcan 750 as my first bike. Same deal as Ox; it was in great condition, and I got it for a great price. I rode it for several thousand miles in varying conditions, but there was something about it that just didn't seem "right" to me. I finally ended up selling it on Ebay and getting a Ninja 250. It was the best thing I ever did for my motorcycling life! I was so much happier riding the Ninja, because it is so nimble and so light. Basically, if you're having second thoughts about your Nighthawk, I would seriously move on to something else. Good luck with your decision, and your knee!
First of all......it's quite amazing that as a brand new member with a total of one post, that you would find your way to this particular thread and comment.
Second of all.....believe me....Bubba is not shivering in a corner.....
Thirdly.....is that you Bubba?
No, it isn't Bubba... lol. Somehow, I knew that comment would come up. And I am not a "troll" (aka troublemaker), either. I've been enjoying the boards for a couple of weeks and never had a reason to post. When I read this thread, it was a subject that I have an opinion which I didn't see represented in the other replys, nor did I think it would be represented in future replys. Therefore, it was
this subject which motivated me to register.
Posted: Thu Apr 03, 2008 3:02 pm
by blues2cruise
Well...in that case....
to TMW.
Posted: Fri Apr 04, 2008 10:48 am
by MZ33
Blues, I just read your blog last night--you write nicely. You are coming back from a rather long absence due to injury as well, aren't you? How's that coming along? Any similarities to what Oxbow is experiencing?
Posted: Fri Apr 04, 2008 11:53 am
by blues2cruise
MZ33 wrote:Blues, I just read your blog last night--you write nicely. You are coming back from a rather long absence due to injury as well, aren't you? How's that coming along? Any similarities to what Oxbow is experiencing?
Thanks for the compliment.
Reading that must have taken quite a while.
Yes, I was away from riding from last April 21 until a month ago. I'm still having some problems so my riding life is a bit slow yet. Thanks for asking.
I still cannot go back to my old job. I think I never will be able to, so I am in the process of trying to figure out what else I could do for a job.
Maybe sell my memoirs and make a best seller list and millions of $$$.
Posted: Fri Apr 04, 2008 12:10 pm
by oxbow1
What happened B2C?
What was is your occupation?
Posted: Fri Apr 04, 2008 12:55 pm
by blues2cruise
oxbow1 wrote:What happened B2C?
What was is your occupation?
I was driving buses for the handicapped and seniors. The job requires a lot of bending, twisting and reaching among other physically related duties associated with the work.
I now have difficulty bending over and getting back up. I had some broken ribs and a wrecked right shoulder. The sudden stopping of the impact and the subsequent fall also hurt my low back and left hip.
I have improved significantly, but my left hip still gives me grief and I get pain and tingling into my left foot. I also had a few falls since then....due to the weakness and balance problems associated with the injury.
The last fall though was at the therapists...they kept making me do a particular exercise that I told them I could not do...and sure enough....I fell again....this time hurting my right hand.
The right hand is now the part of me that holds me back the most.
I'm thinking that if the hand doesn't get any better, I will have to come up with a design for a new throttle system.
Posted: Fri Apr 04, 2008 12:57 pm
by oxbow1
I hope you can get back in the saddle soon
Posted: Fri Apr 04, 2008 1:03 pm
by blues2cruise
I put my bike back on the road a few weeks ago. I have been doing some short rides to get my stamina back and my nerve back.
Last Sunday I went for a group ride that was quite long. I was struggling with pain and fatigue before I got home. So my friend and I stopped for a tea to recoup before making the last little bit.
I'm still paying for it today. I guess it was too much too soon.
Re: What Would You Do?`
Posted: Sat Apr 05, 2008 4:12 am
by whisper15
oxbow1 wrote:It's my second year riding,did the course last year,shopped for a bike, found one I liked and started riding, PLP, backroads 25-40 MPH.
I'm thinking I bought a bike that is too big (93 Nighthawk 750) it seems really heavy to me (5' 10" 240lbs) and I am thinking mabey I should trade it in and get a smaller bike (250 dual sport).
here is the nut....I really like the Nighthawk it is in beautiful shape and I got it for a good price.I don't know if I should just suck it up and get used to it or do I get rid of this great bike for a smaller one and by the end of the season wish I had my old bike?
To TMW
I would not give up yet, if you really like the bike. Keep riding when you can. Each time you ride go a little further. That is what I did. My bike seemed a little heavier then I was use to at first. Now I have no problem going 500 or more miles. I ride a V-Star 650. When I first saw it, I wanted it. I knew it was a bigger then what I was use to, but I have not dumped it yet and been riding since December.
The more you ride the better you will get. Enjoy your ride.
Posted: Mon Apr 07, 2008 9:36 am
by dbarnes8923
well im just under 6'3 225 or so , im about to buy a boulevard c50 after i take a sit on it and see if i can handle it, im worried ill be the guy that drops his bike and cant get it back up, is this too much bike??