BurnPgh wrote on 07/29/10 at 22:26:57:Mick, you've been unusually p!ssy lately. I assume its the lack of riding. Phelonius met a rider with one hand IIRC. If that lady can ride with one hand you can ride with a lame hand. I suggest you figure something out before you get too bitter to appreciate what you do have.
good idea burn, I might be more pissy of late because I lost my father a few weeks ago.
The lady that phelonius showed had a bum right hand,mine is the left hand.
It will not close into a fist or any where near it,so I cannot grip the handle bars, I cannot pull in the clutch,I am still working it and there is still a chance it could improve,the doc said I have to give it 18 months,
it's only been 10 months and I do see a little more movement.
Burn ,I am very happy with my Miata ,I still sigh when I see a bike go by , But 9 times out of ten I am way older that the rider ,and I know I have done way more riding than he has, so I let it go,and hope for the best, I just hope the guy that passed me stays safe so he can ride as long as I did and enjoy it as much.
One day you guys will all look back and thank your lucky stars you chose to ride motorcycles, there really isen't anything quite like it,it doesn't matter what bike you are on ,from a 125cc to a giant honda,
it is still two wheels an engine and you,you will all look back and remember the smell of your own bike, your bike will have all it's own little things that make it different from any other bike..you made it yours by adding a different exhaust system,bigger jets, chain drive,you name it ,bikes are just plain fun,you all know they are a little more dangerouse than a cage,but like old saying goes ,
Driving a car is like watching a movie, When you ride your bike "You are in the movie" . Remember while riding along the highway most car drivers envy you ,the rest are asleep. Goodnight folks, Mick