[Checkpoint Chicky]

God willing, my cast comes off tomorrow after being on for 7 weeks. I am hoping I can strengthen my wrist soon enough and well enough to be able to ride to Wings Over the Smokies on the 22nd. I must admit, I am a little intimidated by the Wing, which I was only able to drive for 2 weeks before this happened. I know I just have to get back on and get familiar with it again.

 

[05 TRIKER GAL]

Good luck....I hope all works out so you can ride that wing to the smokies.....

 

[trekbiker61]

Just don't rush it. There will be a WOTS next year and riding there this year before you're ready isn't worth risking further injury. You got out pretty light with just a broken wrist and your confidence on the bike will be even less now. Not trying to be your Dad, that was just my experience after my wreck. It took several months for me to feel 100% with the bike and I'm still (2 yrs later) not 100% physically.

 

[glarson3]

Just don't rush it. There will be a WOTS next year and riding there this year before you're ready isn't worth risking further injury. You got out pretty light with just a broken wrist and your confidence on the bike will be even less now. Not trying to be your Dad, that was just my experience after my wreck. It took several months for me to feel 100% with the bike and I'm still (2 yrs later) not 100% physically.

Agreed! Don't rush it, and do a lot of parking lot practice and see how you feel after working at feathering the clutch for an hour or so. Best of luck in your recovery!

 

[donniejoe]

When a horse throws you, you've got to get back on it and show him who's boss.

 

[HBarlow]

Welcome back. Be cautious but not intimidated by your Goldwing. Practice makes perfect as our grandmothers said.

 

[Harry Robinson]

Hope it heals well and gives you no trouble.

 

[Checkpoint Chicky]

The cast came off today and the surgeon poked and prodded the wrist and studied the x-rays and said the breaks had healed well. My wrist was sore and stiff and he said that was to be expected after being bent in one position for nearly 2 months. He didn't feel that I needed any physical therapy and just said to keep flexing the wrist and it should feel fairly good by Saturday. He gave me a brace to wear and even said I could ride the Gold Wing again but did suggest wearing the brace when I do so for a while. Yippie-Skippy!!!!!

 

[glarson3]

The cast came off today and the surgeon poked and prodded the wrist and studied the x-rays and said the breaks had healed well. My wrist was sore and stiff and he said that was to be expected after being bent in one position for nearly 2 months. He didn't feel that I needed any physical therapy and just said to keep flexing the wrist and it should feel fairly good by Saturday. He gave me a brace to wear and even said I could ride the Gold Wing again but did suggest wearing the brace when I do so for a while. Yippie-Skippy!!!!!

Awesome! :thumbup:

 

[wgreen12]

Yep don't hurry it...The wing is a big heavy old monster sometimes..

 

[05 TRIKER GAL]

Thats great news.......I know you are so excited to ride!!!..Be--safe and have fun.....

 

[Dandy Dave]

Welcome back. Keep it upright, and don't try to fight it if it wants to lie down for a while. Just step off and let it go gently. They don't get hurt very often when they get tired like that. Mine has been on it's side a few times, no damage at all.

=Dave=

 

[Checkpoint Chicky]

I rolled with flow the time it went down but it was fast and took me with it.

 

[DIESEL-DAWG]

Good on you! Ride safely.

 

[Mikey S.]

May You ride stronger and ever further than ever before. Be safe.

 

[DriverMike]

Tell us about the ride. How'd the wrist do?

 

[Checkpoint Chicky]

Haven't taken that ride yet but I plan to next week.

 

[blacky]

wrist

well take it easy with your wrist.while on my trip last year cross country i pulled my back out while pulling the camper trailer to the bike.i did just fine while i was on the bike but as soon as i got off,my back told me different.it took couple of days of riding to come out of it.drive safety and know your limits buddy

 

[pidjones]

Wingstock will be a bit soon for you, but you gotta join us for it next year!

 

[Checkpoint Chicky]

Well, I am going to WOS in 2 weeks.