Post by: johnnyYTED on November 30, 2015, 12:48:36 PM
:cuss :cuss :cuss :|||| :|||| :|||| :cuss :cuss :cuss :|||| :|||| :|||| :|||| :|||| :|||| :|||| :|||| :well :OldMan :fp
I think its time I admit defeat, Time to give up.
I started a new med on Friday and was given warnings how it would effect me. today day 4 of the new drug, I have found another side effect. Loss of strength. I took the big pill with food this morning and the thing got stuck in my throat, so I have a bad chemical taste and a burning throat... YUK
I had to go across to Penrith today and thought I'll ride, its a nice day when I backed the bike out of the garage and down onto the grass to turn around, as I went forward I slowed down between the house and car went to put my foot down and it went into a 2in divert in the corner of the cememt and over Stranger went. I wasn't strong enough in my left leg to hold it up and gentle helped it down knocking the blinker/mirror cowl of and resting on the house against the HID. a second look after taking pics I BROKE the HID :||||
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I tried to pick the bike up but its on an incline so past the point of my uprighting it. I busted my belt in trying.. luckily I didn't bust my foo foo valve.( or is that POO-POO valve.
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As I haven't been able to gain weight for a long time and my weight is under 60kgs I think its time to give up riding and sell Stranger or replace him with a lighter lower bike, OR JUST CONCEDE DEFEAT. :think1 Should I pay the rego and insurance on 30/12 or save it and sell Stranger Cheaper.. I don't know what other side effects are to come, there is a big list and Psychological issues is of high concern they say.. will anyone really notice if I am going insane,, I think I'm already there., :crackup Other things like Lactic Acidosis, you may feel very weak or tired you may have unusual (not normal) muscle pain, trouble breathing, stomach pains with nausea and vomiting, you feel dizzy or lightheaded.. Serious Liver problems, Kidney Problems, Allergy, Pancreatitis, Changes to Bone density, the list goes on. so maybe I should stop riding all together.
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Do I post here looking for a new member to buy STranger, not that anyone would want him if they read my posts of FAILURES ...
Should I even post this post and embarrass myself further before you all.. well this answers that quandary I have, you've just read this post.
My nephew is coming to the rescue once again , AT HOME this time :||||
Post by: Biggles on November 30, 2015, 12:55:56 PM
Just rest assured, they list all those side effects because they have to. You most certainly won't get all of them, in fact, the loss of strength may be the only one, and that until the meds do their corrective work.
Just pay 6 months rego and see how things go. You are probably at the bottom of the curve now, so here's hoping for an improvement.
And I'm sure STranger understands and will be waiting for you. :thumbs
P.S. I can't lift my bikes either! :grin
Post by: StinkyPete on November 30, 2015, 01:02:38 PM
You're on a tough journey and that's a tough turn of events, but when you are feeling down and beaten is not the time to be making big decisions. My advice would be to hold off doing anything for a little while, but have a good angry vent with anyone who will listen.
P.S. I can't lift my bike either! :grin
Post by: Brian on November 30, 2015, 02:05:03 PM
Post by: WendyL on November 30, 2015, 02:06:57 PM
as the others have said, don't make any rash decisions. Hold off for at least a couple of months and see how you go with adjusting to the meds. With some luck the side effects may minimise, or potentially you may not stay on them.
Keep your chin up.
Wendy
Post by: Grumpy on November 30, 2015, 02:53:24 PM
I echo the other sentiments, don't rush into anything right now.
I also can't lift the bike on my own.
Post by: Gadget on November 30, 2015, 02:54:12 PM
Whatever you decide you know we'll always be here for you.
Post by: STeveo on November 30, 2015, 04:58:32 PM
Post by: pault on November 30, 2015, 05:57:14 PM
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Post by: tj189 on November 30, 2015, 06:51:56 PM
Post by: STroppy on November 30, 2015, 06:59:42 PM
Maybe we follow Streak into the Ssssss . . Strom side or CFMoto alternative . . Either way I feel the need to go to the Gym and go on a LitenEasy Diet!
Wait a while, see how the meds end up, then sell me your bike for $500 . . . . ;-*
Post by: Shiney on November 30, 2015, 07:34:16 PM
And remember that whatever choice you make, or bike you ride, you are part of the OzSTOC family and are always welcome here :thumbsup
Post by: ppopeye on November 30, 2015, 07:57:00 PM
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Post by: Kev Murphy on November 30, 2015, 11:46:46 PM
Post by: West Aussie Glen on December 01, 2015, 09:31:13 AM
http://www.bikesales.com.au/private/SSE-AD-3717762/2001-Yamaha-XVS250-V-Star (http://www.bikesales.com.au/private/SSE-AD-3717762/2001-Yamaha-XVS250-V-Star)
You could buy it, store in WA till the rally and then ride it home. I think it would be a real hoot around town
Post by: johnnyYTED on December 01, 2015, 01:31:18 PM
after spendt the day/evening laying down :fp my much younger STronger nephew came to help him up. he's safely backed into the garage, looking out probably ok to go :fp
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... I am going to remove the temptation, and slowly carefully do my timing belt even its the middle off night when I cant sleep... I put a lead and floodlight up.STranger's getting undress'd and his nuts and belts serviced.. and his Ignititon barrel changed , thanks Onesie,
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I took the pill at 10am, thinking I got 1 hr before it goes sideways so.... This was the hole , before and after.
I 'll make sure I never do a yeSTerday
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12.15 I finished.
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:phone :clap
Thank you ozSTowners for all the support and care .. its not a new experience with my health
over the last six or so yrs I've had several of difrnt drugs each with their own 'sidekicks, for what-ever reason I've copt enough to question why I do it . Unfortunately I' failed from any benefit so far and was ' off somewhere with blue skies... moST of the rime. In March /16 there is a new drug I'm looking forward to as its 2months with pills and everyone on the 'trail' cleared the hep virus for good,with little or NO sidekicks' I was born 'Jandiced and premmie . If I get rid of it my body will STart helping to keep other thing at bay..
1 yr I only did about 30 'ks for a 15 month period.. loss of balance and concentration NO RIDING = Bad SIDE EFFECTS.
Yesterday was juST a bad day .I was just WTF next... so fixed what I can and :popcorn I need a rear tyre for rego so :popcorn
Ive got the a/c on in the bedroom , .37 ' forcaST so for the next ? hrs I'll sleep with coloured mySTery dreams..
its getting hot sitting here so I'm off the the A/C and zzzzzzzzzzzzzz
Post by: johnnyYTED on December 01, 2015, 01:45:42 PM
Maybe this is the way to go:-
[url]http://www.bikesales.com.au/private/SSE-AD-3717762/2001-Yamaha-XVS250-V-Star[/url] ([url]http://www.bikesales.com.au/private/SSE-AD-3717762/2001-Yamaha-XVS250-V-Star[/url])
You could buy it, store in WA till the rally and then ride it home. I think it would be a real hoot around town
Glen I've wanted a sidecar for a while.. 250CC is it ENOUGH to tow my trailer aswell.. ,,
Hopefully it wont sell til my TPC PAY ME my dog Kimba would love it I'd even take her to Kimba SA, as a pup she did a few trips on the tankl til she GREW
Riding back from National rally would get me used to riding it safely.. :thumbs
Post by: johnnyYTED on December 01, 2015, 01:52:27 PM
:spank
Wait a while, see how the meds end up, then sell me your bike for $500 . . . . ;-*
$500 bucks ... :OldMan I DID"NT kick him when he was down,,
Post by: West Aussie Glen on December 01, 2015, 04:40:44 PM
Maybe this is the way to go:-
[url]http://www.bikesales.com.au/private/SSE-AD-3717762/2001-Yamaha-XVS250-V-Star[/url] ([url]http://www.bikesales.com.au/private/SSE-AD-3717762/2001-Yamaha-XVS250-V-Star[/url])
You could buy it, store in WA till the rally and then ride it home. I think it would be a real hoot around town
Glen I've wanted a sidecar for a while.. 250CC is it ENOUGH to tow my trailer aswell.. ,,
Hopefully it wont sell til my TPC PAY ME my dog Kimba would love it I'd even take her to Kimba SA, as a pup she did a few trips on the tankl til she GREW
Riding back from National rally would get me used to riding it safely.. :thumbs
Do you need a trailer if you have a sidecar?
My long term plans are to fit a side car to my wing. Theresa would still travel on the pillion seat leaving the sidecar to carry luggage, a fridge and oh yes a coffee machine for Theresa. First I am looking at a sidecar training day with Ural.
If I had space for this 250 cc unfit I would be having a very serious look at it, even so I may still have a look at it.
Post by: Sicman on December 01, 2015, 07:34:10 PM
Post by: johnnyYTED on December 01, 2015, 09:47:23 PM
WAG
Do you need a trailer if you have a sidecar?
yep Kimba is a big girl ,, :grin
Post by: West Aussie Glen on December 01, 2015, 11:37:36 PM
http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/st-marys/motorcycles/royal-star-venture-outfit/1096205719 (http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/st-marys/motorcycles/royal-star-venture-outfit/1096205719)
I had the Royal Star Tour Deluxe,same running gear as The Venture above but with out all the fruit. Hi kms and no reverse but would still be a great unit
Then there is:-
http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/mirboo-north/motorcycles/1996-honda-gl1500se-goldwing-outfit/1096190493 (http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/mirboo-north/motorcycles/1996-honda-gl1500se-goldwing-outfit/1096190493)
just need to add a towbar.
Post by: Williamson on December 02, 2015, 06:30:11 AM
:dred11
WAG
Do you need a trailer if you have a sidecar?
yep Kimba is a big girl ,, :grin
Some of us (well me) don't believe it, until we see it. Pics please Johnny.
In the meantime, have a peruse through this thread on ADVRider - http://advrider.com/index.php?threads/hacks-n-pups.295048/. (http://advrider.com/index.php?threads/hacks-n-pups.295048/.) If you are not familiar with ADV, it's worthwhile taking into account only around 10% of the posts are worthwhile reading, but you sometimes have to read the useless posts to work that out - it's a bit like NetRider.
Back, on topic, I've been thinking of going down this path and getting a small side car to put on the XT600, but I'm still just thinking, to also take the pooch on some rallies. He has been camping with us often and LOVES it.
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He's a bit bigger now.
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BTW, not being able to maintain a heavy bike on uneven surfaces is not uncommon, it's happened to me and plenty of other younger and fitter than me.
Post by: johnnyYTED on December 02, 2015, 11:14:24 AM
Williamson if Kimba only STayed that big.He's a good lQQking mate. Whats his name?
Kimba is my companion and goes everywhere with me, except rides, She loved going out on a Yamaha farmbike when she was little then I got the ST and she outgrew it,, I know she would like a sidecar coz she likes being on utes with her nose to the air,,
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Kimba 12 weeks old
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about 12 mths an abandoned kid to protect. 8)
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and about 12 months ago with her Mastiff mate
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I muST say I've had many more episodes :eek of fall overs on STranger than any previous bike.. lol Im sure I've posted a few on here :fp
Post by: Dick B "Yewie" on December 02, 2015, 07:16:25 PM
Sorry to hear about your tip-over. I can relate to the problem having tipped my beloved off a while back under similar circumstances. It certainly does not take much off TDC before the old girl (the bike that is) becomes too heavy for me to hold up. I agonised over lighter bikes etc at the time but soon got over it :grin I now , however, take a lot more care with park manoeuvres and other very slow speed stuff.
I guess we all have our riding use by date somewhere out there and at 71 I am certainly on that countdown. Only you will know when that is but for my money don't let your little tip-over put you off.
Give your meds a little time to settle down then see how you feel. Keep your chin up and take each day as it comes.
Cheers
Dick
Post by: Williamson on December 02, 2015, 07:56:25 PM
Whats his name?
Jedi the Wonder Dog. He came to us around 10 months ago, being re-homed by the breeder. His previous family were have problems with him, we took him on. Problems? Easy we thought, he'll be okay. Well he is, apart from scaling the 1.8m high paling fence. We put coyote rollers (Google it) on top of 70m of side and rear fences. That'll stop him getting out Nope! He's got out around 20 times now, but he returns every time (by the neighbours, we are getting to know them all). We are going to have a Return of the Jedi party.
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That's one CLP ...... Cute Little Puppy
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That's turned into a BBD ........ Bloody Big Dog. I would not think you would have to look after him, it might be a case of him looking after you.
Post by: johnnyYTED on December 02, 2015, 09:20:38 PM
Jedi the Wonder Dog. He came to us around 10 months ago, being re-homed by the breeder. , we took him on. Problems? Easy we thought, he'll be okay. Well he is, he returns every time (by the neighbours, we are getting to know them all). We are going to have a Return of the Jedi party.
That's turned into a BBD ........ Bloody Big Dog. I would not think you would have to look after him, it might be a case of him looking after you.
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Jedi a little on the darkside of the fence, the rescue'd ones need a aarrr GPS collar,, :grin
Kimba escape,, not likely I forget the gate and SHE will be waiting with her nose on the line of de-fense in the opening. I'm sure she has a white side ..Mareema thats right she does... and Kimba would eat about the same as Jedi, she's big and lazy,, its hereditary
Post by: Diesel on December 03, 2015, 10:52:56 AM
- unless you put diesel in your tank - then don't say a bloody word about it - rotten buggers! :|||| :crackup
Keep us posted about your progress in the coming months, as it is definitely better to see you out and about my friend - than not. :thumb
Post by: johnnyYTED on December 03, 2015, 12:16:04 PM
:-[ me embarrassed,,, I'm to happy to share a moment ,,Dave .. theres been a few BUGGA moments, STranger & I have STories of embarrassment in adventures to tell :fp :grin
Post by: Sicman on December 04, 2015, 11:22:04 AM
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