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Keep on going........ don't let them win..
I was out yesterday, beautiful day up here north of Niagara Falls, US. Rode the 3 ATVs we own. Took my sons Yamaha 230 out on the property, everything worked perfect. So I walked up to the Super "T", (it has been in the garage since I trailered it home in July, 0 miles still) So the "old Russ, the adrenaline Russ" said I have to ride it at least once this season, back not feeling to bad or average for the problems I have. So the wife came out and said she would stay out there and watch to make sure everything goes OK.
Straddled the "T", set on it, god is it comfortable. Started down the drive all is good. rides incredible. Go down to the end of the driveway, slight incline, my thoughts were to turn around and drive it back to the garage. We are fortunate to have a 1/4 mile long driveway. As I go to turn around the bike, we go down without hesitation. Just dumped it. Going down was bad, but the worst part is, there was a group of 12 - 15 bikers going by. As I look left, all of the bikers were slowing down and pulling over. But the old me said no way, I don't like asking for help. So I pick the bike up and got it on its kickstand. Then I waived the bikers on. I hope they had a great ride..
Once out of site, I went and set on the rocks at the end of the driveway waiting on wife to come down. It was nice of her to come down, but what is she going to do but give morale support. So after about 15 minutes, I got on the bike and rode it back to the garage. The bike rides so incredible. I had to at least ride it once this season. If only the driveway.
I am scheduled for my surgery, (2 vertebrae and 2 disk) in two weeks. I had to give it at least once try. The bike is amazing. And I am so glad I bought it. But my riding/touring days will have to wait till spring. But I have no regrets. To me this is the bike to own. And I am proud to have it in my garage.
I hope everyone is enjoying there bikes as much as these bikes deserved to be ridden. And I want to thank for the bikers willing to stop to help me on Sunday, but that is what its all about. Motorcycling is just like mountainbiking, you take care of your own.
I know there is no wonders to share in this story, but I just wanted to let it out there. I wish all you the best, and I look forward to riding with you in the spring.
Take care,
Russ
Straddled the "T", set on it, god is it comfortable. Started down the drive all is good. rides incredible. Go down to the end of the driveway, slight incline, my thoughts were to turn around and drive it back to the garage. We are fortunate to have a 1/4 mile long driveway. As I go to turn around the bike, we go down without hesitation. Just dumped it. Going down was bad, but the worst part is, there was a group of 12 - 15 bikers going by. As I look left, all of the bikers were slowing down and pulling over. But the old me said no way, I don't like asking for help. So I pick the bike up and got it on its kickstand. Then I waived the bikers on. I hope they had a great ride..
Once out of site, I went and set on the rocks at the end of the driveway waiting on wife to come down. It was nice of her to come down, but what is she going to do but give morale support. So after about 15 minutes, I got on the bike and rode it back to the garage. The bike rides so incredible. I had to at least ride it once this season. If only the driveway.
I am scheduled for my surgery, (2 vertebrae and 2 disk) in two weeks. I had to give it at least once try. The bike is amazing. And I am so glad I bought it. But my riding/touring days will have to wait till spring. But I have no regrets. To me this is the bike to own. And I am proud to have it in my garage.
I hope everyone is enjoying there bikes as much as these bikes deserved to be ridden. And I want to thank for the bikers willing to stop to help me on Sunday, but that is what its all about. Motorcycling is just like mountainbiking, you take care of your own.
I know there is no wonders to share in this story, but I just wanted to let it out there. I wish all you the best, and I look forward to riding with you in the spring.
Take care,
Russ
