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Motorcycle Riding

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After months of pain while and after riding,I decided to get some help with holding the bike up during stopping and taking off.The product I am going to try is fashioned from aircraft landing gear.I hope it will be what I expect and help me to get more "in the wind" time.If there is anyone out there with the same trouble,I'll be glad to offer my story for help.For me the options are a/sell the bike and get a psychiatrist, b/start riding more with a little help.I'm trying plan b. The pain meds and other treatment is not enough for me to have any kind of normal life.Riding is important to me.My wife enjoys it too.Maybe this will bring the joy back that I so much have missed.Thanks to all,Kevin
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Kevin, Don't sell the bike! Great on finding something that helps with the holding up the bike. My sister has back problems but still rides a lighter Harley.

She does daily back strengthening before work. If you get that good feeling riding I would never give it up. I used to climb mountains for that feeling or rush. Today I take walks and still enjoy it without the peak bagging. Turns out nature walks are just as good but without the pain after. Take Care, Keleee :)
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I agree Kevin, Ride all you can! After my surgeries I can't ride anymore! I miss it terribly! The freedom the power! Don't give up yet!!!! Take a roll for me!! - Suzi
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Don't sell your bike! I work at the Harley assembly plant in Kansas City, my husband has a Night Train and two weeks ago I bought a Yamaha Virago. I had to get the small bike because I am only 4'10". I was worried about riding making me hurt. We just stop and stretch more now than when I was a passenger. Some of the best times my husband and I have shared have been on a motorcycle. A girl at work has MS and she says that she feels better now that she has her bike. Riding is so much more than just transportation. For the true Biker the freedom, stress relief and the bond with other riders is what it is all about. I say do whatever you have to do to stay on the road. I'll ask around work if anyone has come across something that could help you out. We have a guy with one leg that rides a Harley Trike. It's not what you ride it's that you ride. Be safe.
Hillary
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Kevin - I feel your pain. I love to ride...there is nothing like rolling down the road with the wind in my hair... I recently sold my Harley Deluxe because I just didn't have the strength to hold it upright. I also have spasms and muscle cramps. If you can find a way to keep riding - do it - rolling therapy - the best!! I'm still the BOB with my husband....... Roll on...
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