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[Gearheadfmc]

So, last February, I was lucky enough to hit a patch of loose gravel while negotiating a turn one early morning.  I am the proud owner of a titanium right lower leg (knee on down)!  I was not riding for about 5 month after the implant.

Riding is fine .... after 5 months off the bike, hopped back on and it felt like that last time I rode was the day before..... nice.....

Buddies all asked if I notice any hesitation or fear to getting back into the saddle?  "Nope....none", hopped on and off I went.

Since I've owned this 2011 CVO Ultra, I would get 32-33mpg all of the time!  Didn't seem that it would change much regardless of how I was riding.....

Interesting results in the past 6 months.......  gas mileage has been a good strong 40mpg....... after the crash....!

I guess something did change, hahahaha, I've become a little less aggressive in my riding style.  Never thought much about my "aggressive style" as I have always been and offensively defensive rider.

Just goes to show.....

Gearheadfmc

[ultrafxr]

Welcome to the wonderful world of exotic metal implants, lol.  Like you I have a titanium rod in my tibia - the left leg.  Broke it 5 years ago and it kept me off the bike for about 3 1/2 months.  Would have been longer since the spiral fracture still had a 'fracture gap' after 12 weeks but I talked the doc into going ahead and doing a bone graft to speed up the process (which he said they have to do oftentimes anyway). 

Only problem I had initially was lifting my foot to downshift (I use the heel shifter to up-shift).  But it got better and I don't even notice it now, well, except for the protrusion of the screws at my knee and ankle which pin the rod.

Not much fun breaking bones and I try very, very hard nowadays to avoid that if at all possible!   

[greglyon]

I too am a member of the titanium tibia club. I was making a right turn and the center stand hit the pavement taking a chunk out of the stand and lifted the rear tire from the pavement.  Took about 3 1/2 months to get back on but it is now a distant memory.  I did save a damaged highway peg that i kept on the bike as a reminder. Getting back in the saddle is the best cure for high mpg!

[2k]

Sounds like your "self preservation mode" has kicked in. You can probably overide it, but why. Your inner body sometimes knows best!!! Enjoy your time back in the saddle & the increase in MPG.

[05Train]

I just had my titanium buddy removed from my wrist after 2 years.  Glad you're back up on two wheels.

[FLHTCUSE7]

Ride easy and enjoy the 40mpg.

Glad you are back riding

[WildWes72]

Wow what a trade off, I don't know if I could go that route. Glad you your up and running, stay safe......