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[chappy]

I can webble and wooble and I won't fall down!
At least that's the plan of the day! lol
Sam aka chappy

[VANAMAL]

Well im in total shock and disbelief. Maybe a little break from riding,rest,heal up a bit,see the docs forget the marathon rides. As much as you guys love to ride and living in the middle of some of the best riding country in the usa i would hope you could just alter your riding style a bit and still pursue your passion. I dont want to share my story but im in the same boat
Vg

[RidinRuby]

JC

I can't believe what I'm reading, so sorry that you guys will have to give up your passion.

    I agree with others that maybe it's time to slow down some. Not so many hours in the saddle.

  Best of Luck to you and Terri with what ever you decide, With Love Chris & Anne

[grandpadoc]

Wow      I feel for you guys, but we just got back from Ribfest and a three dayer to Kernville this weekend and had the same conversation. I think this summer will be it for us as far as long rides and save the bike for Patriot Guard Missions and ALR pickup rides. Too many knee and back problems for both of us. I rode a Harley Trike for a day a last month and its not for me but might keep some folks in the wind a while longer. I hope you guys take the advise of some of the members and just slow down a bit.

Lou and Terry

[Vagabond6542]

I've told several people that this is probably my last big hoo-rahh ride.....the pain is taking it's toll.

Terrie and I have talked about the pain issue and riding, off and on, over time......even talked about selling the bikes several times.

We set off on this latest road trip a week ago, yesterday.  I told myself that this will be my barometer......hoping to be able to ride at least one day without having to dig off in to the pain meds.  No such luck.....not for me and not for Terrie (her neck/shoulder pain).  I haven't been able to get more than two hours without excruiating pain.  For her, she's good about 4-6 hours but in the end, she ends up in the same place as me......just way to much pain.

So, we've decided to follow through with our back up plan.  When we get home, back in California, both of our bikes will be cleaned up, detailed, and put up for sale.  We're both tired of living in pain and misery just to be able to do what we love to do. 

We'll still travel all over, see things, go places, do things.......but it'll be in the car or truck.  We'll both miss the bikes but it will be nice to be able to do things without being in so much pain.  So, for us, it's a bitter sweet time as we cross this last couple of states heading home.

It's been a great trip (other than the constant pain issues).....one we'll never forget and we were able to ride our last ride with greatest people that we're fortunate enough to have as our friends.  I'm sure, after all of you view the ride reports that we'll be doing over the next week or so, that you'll agree.....this was a world class ride!

We may, in a fit of insanity, rent a couple bikes from time to time and you just never know when we might show up at one of the GTGs.  

JCZ,
Sorry to hear that you and Terry are thinking of reducing your riding.
I wish you all the best in the world. I know what it means to not ride since the Meniere's attack.

Vagabond

[Indenial]

JC, think strongly of not doing anything with the bikes for at least 6 months.  If you sell them, I doubt you'll buy two more for $75K down the road.  If you have them, things may change and you may be satisfied with shorter rides or maybe the pain changes allowing for longer jaunts. Of course, if you're making payments each month and not riding, that would change my thinking. 

[JCZ]

Thank you everybody, for your thoughts and suggestions.

Let me just say I've had the back problems for a lot of years (two discs removed) and it's gotten progressively worse.  We've changed Terrie's seat and handlebars....to many times to count.  While we both try not to whine or complain when riding with others, we've both been riding in pain....even while taking norco, for a long, long time.  It's just not getting any better. 

This isn't a decision we made lightly.....a lot of thought, conversation and discussion has gone in to it.  And while I knew this time was coming, I did think it'd be a little further down the road.  We have finally accepted (surrendered?) to the fact that it's never going to get any better for either of us.  We don't ride and we're pretty much pain free or at least it's kept to a minamum and so that's what we're going to do.

We plan to still do what we love to do.....go places we've never been, see and do things we've never done, explore, etc.   We'll just be doing it in the truck or the car.  This will also allow our two young grandsons to go to these places and see these things as well.  We weren't able to do that with the other grandkids (which are now older) and so............that's what we're going to do.

Again, thank you everybody for your thoughts and suggestions.  We really appreciate it.

[sadunbar]

JC...  Your a smart guy...  I'm sure you and Terri have thought this thru from all sides.  It's a place we will all end up eventually.  I commend you for facing up to reality and making the decision to move forward as best you can, given your medical restrictions.  I'm sure you'll make the most of whatever replaces riding for the two of you.  And I'm sure you will maintain all the great relationships you've made thru motorcycling and this site.  I doubt you'll become a stranger!  It sounds like your grandkids are in for some great adventures!  Best wishes for the next phase of your life....

[16HD117]

JC, sorry to hear that you and Terri are giving up the bikes!  I know it had to be a tough decision but it sounds like it's the right one.  I know everyone on the site will miss your ride reports!

I started having pain in my right shoulder and arm a couple of weeks ago and it was diagnosed as Bursitis.  So far the drugs that were prescribed aren't working.  Going to a specialist Thursday and I'm hoping he can help.

I felt pretty good Sunday and decided to see if I could handle the bike.  Made it about half mile and had to stop and wait for the pain to ease up before I headed back home.  So until I get this fixed, I'm grounded!  Just hoping it's temporary.

It's hell getting old!

[LovemyCVOgirl]

Thank you everybody, for your thoughts and suggestions.

Let me just say I've had the back problems for a lot of years (two discs removed) and it's gotten progressively worse.  We've changed Terrie's seat and handlebars....to many times to count.  While we both try not to whine or complain when riding with others, we've both been riding in pain....even while taking norco, for a long, long time.  It's just not getting any better. 

This isn't a decision we made lightly.....a lot of thought, conversation and discussion has gone in to it.  And while I knew this time was coming, I did think it'd be a little further down the road.  We have finally accepted (surrendered?) to the fact that it's never going to get any better for either of us.  We don't ride and we're pretty much pain free or at least it's kept to a minamum and so that's what we're going to do.

We plan to still do what we love to do.....go places we've never been, see and do things we've never done, explore, etc.   We'll just be doing it in the truck or the car.  This will also allow our two young grandsons to go to these places and see these things as well.  We weren't able to do that with the other grandkids (which are now older) and so............that's what we're going to do.

Again, thank you everybody for your thoughts and suggestions.  We really appreciate it.

JC, I'm sure you and Terrie have given this decision a lot of thought and it has not been an easy one to make.  God bless you both and wishing you both pain free days.  My home is always open and would love you both to come visit if you are ever headed east.  Please stay on the forum and stay in touch with all of us.  When you two are exploring the country side in your four wheeled vehicle's and you start missing that wind in your face, just roll the Windows's down, put your helmets on and stick your heads out the window!  Thank you for being my friend and I will never forget your kindness that you have freely given me.  Now, get on down the road and enjoy life.   

~Judy

[Midnight Rider]

OK, JC/Terrie, now that you've decided what to do (which I totally respect), you'll have to take some of that extra $$ you have from not having to keep up the bikes and spend it on a new NIKON CAMERA... and get serious about this photography thing.  The only thing I like better than helping people spend money on their bike is helping people spend money on good photography gear.  Let's see...you'll need a new camera body, at least two lenses I can think of right off the top of my head, a real flash, a Carbon Fiber Tripod and Ball Head with plates to fit your new body, more filters, a cable release, and a camera bag/pack to carry it all.  In the cage, you can stay at those places you need to be until the light gets right without worrying about riding after dark, so they'll be no more excuses not to be out there during the "Golden Hour".   

We're all going to get there some day...if the pain makes it no longer enjoyable overall, it's time to hang up the spurs...

[Eagle Eye]

Just noticed this thread.  

Sorry to hear this JC, I was hoping to be able to keep up with you some day...

I hear you all on the pain thing.  I've had back problems since I was 11 years young, when I fell out of a tree and damaged my spine.  I had managed to get myself healthy, but when I was 27 a ladder came out from under me and I fell with my butt between the rungs.  It broke the outer process of my vertebrae.  A few automobile accidents caused by others did much damage to my neck and this is pain I deal with every day. I've crashed a few bikes, but fortunately not been hurt more than a few scratches.  Ego bruised, but that's all.  I've been very lucky to date in that regard.

My problems are minor compaired to what most of you are dealing with, so you'll hear no moaning from me.    About a year ago last week I had a 90% blocked artery on my ticker that nearly took me out for good.  But that turned out to be a blessing.  After getting my BP and blood sugar under control and losing about 30 lbs, I'm feeling better than ever and hope to have another ten or 15 years in the saddle.  

At 61, that's not an unreasonable expectation, but I'd rather be riding with my buds than seeing them giving it up, especially since I've just met y'all.  Hopefully we'll see you at some of the future GTGs.   JC, you and Terri been instrumental organizing so many rides, you will certainly be missed by many.  At least I've been able to do two of them.

I send God's speed and healing prayers to all who have such difficult health issues.  It does come with age, but heck; it doesn't make it any easier.  I've always said that I'm going to live hard and come sliding into home plate fully used, bruised and drained when I go.  I know there's a saying out there, but that was my version...live well all.  Main thing; doing what we are passionate about, means we lived life to the fullest.  We can't ask for more than that.  Right?

[RayG]

May you both be blessed for making a courageous decision.  Sounds like a new door will open to make a stronger bond with family members.  Wish you both the very best.

[cvobiker]

OK, JC/Terrie, now that you've decided what to do (which I totally respect), you'll have to take some of that extra $$ you have from not having to keep up the bikes and spend it on a new NIKON CAMERA... and get serious about this photography thing.  The only thing I like better than helping people spend money on their bike is helping people spend money on good photography gear.  Let's see...you'll need a new camera body, at least two lenses I can think of right off the top of my head, a real flash, a Carbon Fiber Tripod and Ball Head with plates to fit your new body, more filters, a cable release, and a camera bag/pack to carry it all.  In the cage, you can stay at those places you need to be until the light gets right without worrying about riding after dark, so they'll be no more excuses not to be out there during the "Golden Hour".   

We're all going to get there some day...if the pain makes it no longer enjoyable overall, it's time to hang up the spurs...

Wow man,,,  now that's got me thinking of retiring the bikes. 

[ak]

 













 JC Is The first CVO-HD riding buddy I meet on this site and to say we"ve Pounded out some mile over the years is an understatement. Jc by far is the best trip planner I've ever meet and am very grateful of the time we"ve spent on the road. i will make an attempt to bump his grandkids and pound miles truck,en  we can stick our heads out the windows.God bless my friend . AK




















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