CF Moto 650TK

[ruSTynutz]

Last weekend did an overnight 470Km ride on my FT500 with my son on his SWM440. Bit nervous for the first 150Km to our overnight stop but better next morning and by the time we go home I had my confidence back and enjoying the ride.
Hopefully have seen the last of the doctors now so just taking it easy as my body repairs itself.

That's really good news! 

[Bodø]

Awesome news.   

[Wild Rose]

Great news 

[Shiney]

That's awesome to hear mate


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[Skip]

Fantastic news STeveo. Thanks for the update. 

[STeveo]

Next update (bit of a shit date really). I had been going ok, but have recently had a couple of small strokes (brain type) which has set me back a bit. No riding for a while but hope to be back on the road soon. I just go and look at my bikes and once a month turn the engines over and charge the batteries. Sometimes I wipe the dust off. Now we are all locked up at home I feel even worse. Cannot get out to do anything even if I could ride. Have been getting treatment for my neck injuries and this has relieved some of the headaches. So glad to be off the morphine after six months. Hope to be getting better from here.

[Kev Murphy]

Chin up mate (no pun intended) we are all suffering the tom tits with this shutdown and cancelled meets.
Get well soon.

[Shiney]

Sorry to hear that mate, try to keep a positive outlook and focus on the good things (no matter how small they may be).

It is awesome to hear that the treatment for your neck is helping and that your off the morphine
Hopefully even with the setbacks you'll keep getting better and as you say hopefully get back on the road soon.

[StinkyPete]

So sorry to hear about your on going struggle and now this setback.  Lean on those who you love and care for you, and look for and celebrate the small gains because they all add up.

[STeveo]

Chin up mate (no pun intended)

I have to Kev otherwise I dribble from where the facial muscles have dropped. 

[Kev Murphy]

 

[STeveo]

It has been 1 year today since my accident where the 650TK was written off, and reading back through these posts has made me feel a bit teary. Thank you all for your kind thoughts and good wishes.
So, an update.
I still have one or two days a week where I need a 5mg Endone to get me through the night but the days are usually fine with only occasionally a headache. I have lost some memory (particulary the last few years) and sometimes get stumped on the most silly problems, but I walk away and come back later and think I am so dumb to not know how to do some things. I hope it will come back in time.
I don't ride much now, just around town and on Thursday mornings to meet some mates for coffee in the park and home again. Have lost the desire (for now) of riding any long distances, even of driving in my ute, and with all the lockdowns have not seen my daughter or her children since the day of the brain anurisim last January. Fortunately my son and his two boys are not far away and I get to see them every week. My eldest grandson even comes and stays on some weekends to help me do things around the house.
So, life is generally getting better for me (with some small set backs) and a year after the event am still so thankful to all the medical people who have been so kind and helpful in getting me to where I am today.   

[Gadget]

Hi STeveo,

Because this was under the original CF Moto 640 post, I've glossed over it and didn't realise all you'd been through.

I thought my off was harsh, but you've been through a lot worse.

Glad you're hear too tell the tale.

I found the endone really screwed with my memory. I'd watch movie on Netflix, and 6 months to 3 years later watch it again as if I'd never seen it, and then remember 5 minute grabs here and there.

Glad to hear you were and are being well looked after all along the way.

All the best for a full recovery.

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[ruSTynutz]

It's a long haul coming back from injuries such as yours, STeveo but at least you're still making progress! 

I'm glad you're getting to do a little riding, even if its only baby steps at the moment.
Don't worry, I'm sure the desire for some longer rides will eventually come back.

Just try to keep positive, I thinks that's half the battle... 

All the best! 

[Skip]

Thanks for the update STeveo. I reckon you've come a long way so more power to you for your courage and tenacity in your recovery journey.

[Biggles]

Those head injuries sure have taken their toll on you.  Goodonya for hanging in there and building progress.  All the best for what will hopefully be the home run to a full recovery.

[Shiney]

Thanks for the update, it's good to hear that the you are still getting better and that you are retaining a positive outlook
All the best for a full recovery.

[Kev Murphy]

Good to hear you are still progressing, stay safe STeveo.
Slowly slowly, mate. best way to go. 

[STeveo]

Bit of an update on the inuries.
Been nearly two and half years now and although the physical scars have healed, my riding has slowed down a lot as I find myself taking too long to make those snap decisions that we need to make when riding (do I go left or right of pothole?) and have had a couple of 'puckering' moments on corners. I have lost a lot of memory (the doctors warned me of that before the op) and sometimes find it hard to make a life decision. The 'floating' rib bones still give me grief if I lay or sit wrongly. My morphine use is down to 1 or 2 nights a month now, with panamax when needed during the day.
I have been on a few short rides and the 'itch' is starting to build again for a long ride.

[Kev Murphy]

Wishing you all the best. Take care of yourself mate.

[Wild Rose]

Wishing you all the best. Take care of yourself mate.

+1 👍

[STroppy]

Bit of an update on the inuries.
Been nearly two and half years now and although the physical scars have healed, my riding has slowed down a lot as I find myself taking too long to make those snap decisions that we need to make when riding (do I go left or right of pothole?) and have had a couple of 'puckering' moments on corners. I have lost a lot of memory (the doctors warned me of that before the op) and sometimes find it hard to make a life decision. The 'floating' rib bones still give me grief if I lay or sit wrongly. My morphine use is down to 1 or 2 nights a month now, with panamax when needed during the day.
I have been on a few short rides and the 'itch' is starting to build again for a long ride.

Glad you are slowly getting better and am happy to join you for a ride to regain your confidence if you think it would help?Hope we might see you at Mudgee?

STroppy

[Skip]

Good to hear you are still out there riding STeveo. Just remember, long rides are just a number of short rides put together. You don't need to break any records.