Author Topic: What have you done with your bike today? (Read 241341 times)

kwackboy · « **Reply #1880 on:** January 07, 2021, 19:48:38 »

The difference is how they fit ...

I bought some cheap risers for my CB500s, they needed modifying to make them fit ..

You get what you pay for ..

Rusty Nuts · « **Reply #1881 on:** January 07, 2021, 20:30:21 »

The Chinese ones come in various colours:
Silver, gold and even green if made from semi-skimmed tops.

2112 · « **Reply #1882 on:** January 07, 2021, 20:37:00 »

Yeah, I've seen that luminous green and thought who buys them ?

Gassoon · « **Reply #1883 on:** January 07, 2021, 21:44:31 »

Quote from: Rusty Nuts on January 07, 2021, 20:30:21

The Chinese ones come in various colours:
Silver, gold and even green if made from semi-skimmed tops.

kwackboy · « **Reply #1884 on:** January 09, 2021, 17:33:57 »

As it looked to be a quiet day I rode the beamer into work to fit some new tyres ....
At some point during the morning I properly buggered my back so it took me over an hour with lots of whimpering and crying

The ride home was even more painfull and now I'll probably be laid up for a week ...

The old set lasted 5000miles but easily had another 1500miles in them but the rear was squared off

Anyway, a nice new set of Michelin Anakee Adventures.

Not a clue when they'll get used ...

👇

Asmith61 · « **Reply #1885 on:** January 09, 2021, 17:43:09 »

Sorry to hear about your back kwackboy being a bad back sufferer myself I know how that feels 😱

Tyres look good though mate

Hope you are on the mend real soon

Brockett · « **Reply #1886 on:** January 09, 2021, 21:42:05 »

People without back trouble do not know how "life changing" it can be. I wish you a full and swift recovery.

kwackboy · « **Reply #1887 on:** January 09, 2021, 22:01:51 »

Many thanks ...

. Currently being comforted by Naproxen ...

tallpaul · « **Reply #1888 on:** January 09, 2021, 22:46:22 »

I don't envy you that one Kwackboy. Take it easy.

TLPower · « **Reply #1889 on:** January 10, 2021, 06:05:33 »

Aaaah Naproxen, my go to tipple for my back issue's. My Chiropractor is in my friends and family contacts.

I still have a Walter White sized stash of Tramadol, "just in case".

Take it easy mate and keep mobile(ish).

kwackboy · « **Reply #1890 on:** January 10, 2021, 10:51:12 »

Cheers TL ..

Once I'm up and about (ish), I shall be trying to contact a chiropractor but with the current situation I doubt it'll be soon.

It's odd, my back issues started after taking a break from keeping fit around a year ago, never had any issues up until then ..

TLPower · « **Reply #1891 on:** January 10, 2021, 16:51:03 »

Rookie error there Kwackers me old mate, keeping fit never did anybody any good whatsoever.

I am a perfect example.

Chiropractors are open, I checked when I first saw your post and you moaning about a mere twinge.

Bad backs....... how have you got?

I could tell you a thing or ten

kwackboy · « **Reply #1892 on:** January 10, 2021, 17:12:22 »

Mere twinge, I like it ..

Agreed, I'm a bit of a newbie as far a back issues are concerned but I suppose I'm lucky I can even walk ...

Not outside though, I can't even put my trousers and shoes on ...

I shall be consulting the oracle tomorrow for an appointment as soon as I can ..

Rusty Nuts · « **Reply #1893 on:** January 10, 2021, 17:32:17 »

Can't get your trousers on? Put a hat on, at least you'll be able to look out the window.

Mr Nick · « **Reply #1894 on:** January 10, 2021, 18:04:49 »

I got pulled over for having a bad back just before xmas one year. I'd twisted it at work on the last working day & was seen staggering across the car park holding on to anything I could then get into my car: it must have looked like I was absolutely legless after a festive lunch & the rear view mirror was lit up blue pretty soon into the journey I have to say.
'Would you like to get out of the car sir?' 'I'd rather not if you don't mind officer, it took me a hell of a time getting in here, and I'll probably have to fall out the door, which I'd rather do at home...' No smell of booze so sent on my way pretty quickly, but good to see a quick response to the call.

Rusty Nuts · « **Reply #1895 on:** January 10, 2021, 18:23:26 »

Dodgy things, backs. I stepped off a normal sized doorstep and sent shards of pain and immobility shooting up my spine. The day before I rode to the Ardèche. It took me an hour to get my gear on the next morning, but as soon as I sat on the glee, the pain vanished. Every morning and evening in France was at least a 30 minute contortionists act just getting in and out of the gear. Something and nothing of an incident can result in near-paralysis.

Steve T · « **Reply #1896 on:** January 10, 2021, 18:25:12 »

Got it covered in road salt and grime . . .

Steve T

TLPower · « **Reply #1897 on:** January 10, 2021, 19:31:38 »

Whilst I am on full thread de-rail....

@Krockboy, to put your trollies on, lie on your back on your bed, same with socks and grundies. I still have to do this twenty one years after having a prolapsed disc removed.

Do you have any referred pain anywhere?

kwackboy · « **Reply #1898 on:** January 10, 2021, 20:14:21 »

Good advice TL , I shall try that in the morning when I attempt to get dressed for an appointment with a local osteopath / chiropractor tomorrow .. 🤞🤞

The pain I have is my left a r s e cheek, this sends a funny feeling down my left leg.

Lying down is comfortable but walking is painful.

Dark-Strom · « **Reply #1899 on:** January 10, 2021, 20:30:54 »

Sorry for your back troubles Kwackboy.
I am in the same camp as TLP, slipped 3 discs in my early 20's and had an op to remove the bits and trim what was left.
That pain is the sciatic nerve being pressed against something - you may have upset a disc or a vertebrae has moved a little?
Best rest lying down, if you do get up gently does it and don't stay in one position for long periods - sitting especially.
Good luck