Author Topic: TIME TO ADMIT DEFEAT, (Read 9701 times)

johnnyYTED · « **on:** November 30, 2015, 12:48:36 PM »

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

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.

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.

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.,

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.

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

Biggles · « **Reply #1 on:** November 30, 2015, 12:55:56 PM »

Very sorry Johnny! It's a bugger when your health deserts you.

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.

P.S. I can't lift my bikes either!

StinkyPete · « **Reply #2 on:** November 30, 2015, 01:02:38 PM »

Hi Johnny,
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!

Brian · « **Reply #3 on:** November 30, 2015, 02:05:03 PM »

On the upside you now know how far you can lean before it hits the deck.....Mate all the best for your journey back to a better, more manageable, level of health .......Cheers Brian

WendyL · « **Reply #4 on:** November 30, 2015, 02:06:57 PM »

Hi Johnny,

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

Grumpy · « **Reply #5 on:** November 30, 2015, 02:53:24 PM »

Sorry to hear this Johnny. Keep at it old mate, things will improve.

I echo the other sentiments, don't rush into anything right now.

I also can't lift the bike on my own.

Gadget · « **Reply #6 on:** November 30, 2015, 02:54:12 PM »

Keep going Johnny. I have empathy for your predicament.

Whatever you decide you know we'll always be here for you.

STeveo · « **Reply #7 on:** November 30, 2015, 04:58:32 PM »

I know your pain Johnny, that is why when mine burnt I haven't replaced it. There are some great mid sized bikes out there (the CFMoto TK650 is a smaller lighter ST) that are still able to keep up on the highway, and much more manageable as we get older/weaker. Give the meds some time to work and see how you go.

pault · « **Reply #8 on:** November 30, 2015, 05:57:14 PM »

meds drive me silly as well. cant pick up mine either, found out hard way.
https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/236x/06/48/2e/06482e1d9c97d7d136f5c434b2161d74.jpg

tj189 · « **Reply #9 on:** November 30, 2015, 06:51:56 PM »

Mate I feel for you....support the idea of others, wait a few months to see how the meds go

STroppy · « **Reply #10 on:** November 30, 2015, 06:59:42 PM »

Johnny, I'm double your weight (wish I could lose some, but Gadget sends me some oh so irristable fotos) and as I approach 70 I am finding my strength failing and if my bike fell I doubt very much my ability to get it back up and onto the sidestand.

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 . . . .

Shiney · « **Reply #11 on:** November 30, 2015, 07:34:16 PM »

As the others have said give it a little while before making the decision

And remember that whatever choice you make, or bike you ride, you are part of the OzSTOC family and are always welcome here

ppopeye · « **Reply #12 on:** November 30, 2015, 07:57:00 PM »

What everyone has said is good. Dont make a quick decision. A little time may help you work out treatments and side effects.. Hopefully you will be able to still ride

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Kev Murphy · « **Reply #13 on:** November 30, 2015, 11:46:46 PM »

West Aussie Glen · « **Reply #14 on:** December 01, 2015, 09:31:13 AM »

Maybe this is the way to go:-

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

johnnyYTED · « **Reply #15 on:** December 01, 2015, 01:31:18 PM »

after spendt the day/evening laying down

my much younger STronger nephew came to help him up. he's safely backed into the garage, looking out probably ok to go

... 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,

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

12.15 I finished.

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

I need a rear tyre for rego so

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

johnnyYTED · « **Reply #16 on:** December 01, 2015, 01:45:42 PM »

Quote from: West Aussie Glen on December 01, 2015, 09:31:13 AM

Maybe this is the way to go:-

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

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..

johnnyYTED · « **Reply #17 on:** December 01, 2015, 01:52:27 PM »

Quote from: STroppy on November 30, 2015, 06:59:42 PM

Wait a while, see how the meds end up, then sell me your bike for $500 . . . .

$500 bucks ...

I DID"NT kick him when he was down,,

West Aussie Glen · « **Reply #18 on:** December 01, 2015, 04:40:44 PM »

Quote from: johnnyYTED on December 01, 2015, 01:45:42 PM

Quote from: West Aussie Glen on December 01, 2015, 09:31:13 AM
Maybe this is the way to go:-

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

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..

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.

Sicman · « **Reply #19 on:** December 01, 2015, 07:34:10 PM »

Sorry to hear you had a oops Johnny - Keep your spirits up Mate - Maybe it was just the universes way of saving you from something worse out on the roads that day

johnnyYTED · « **Reply #20 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 ,,

West Aussie Glen · « **Reply #21 on:** December 01, 2015, 11:37:36 PM »

Well either of these would pull a trailer with ease:-

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

just need to add a towbar.

Williamson · « **Reply #22 on:** December 02, 2015, 06:30:11 AM »

Quote from: 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 ,,

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/. 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.

He's a bit bigger now.

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.

johnnyYTED · « **Reply #23 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,,

Kimba 12 weeks old

about 12 mths an abandoned kid to protect.

and about 12 months ago with her Mastiff mate

I muST say I've had many more episodes

of fall overs on STranger than any previous bike.. lol Im sure I've posted a few on here

Dick B "Yewie" · « **Reply #24 on:** December 02, 2015, 07:16:25 PM »

Hi Johnny,
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

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

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Author Topic: TIME TO ADMIT DEFEAT, (Read 9701 times)