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A good friend of mine has had back surgery recently and he hasn't been the same since. Prior to his back surgery, he had an electra glide standard but had to get rid of it (he was in the hospital for a long time). He says he would like to get another bike. He has ridden a dyna since his recovery but said it was not near as comfortable as his glide was i.e. too hard on his back. Here's the problem. He would like another touring bike but he feels that he doesn't have the strength that he used to and claims that the touring bikes are too heavy. What to do?
RE: back problems
His only options are a trike or one of those kits that bolt on with the wheels like a trike but still uses you rear wheel for power. With the kit he could remove it if he feels his strength has improved down the line. If I were him I would try riding a bagger and see how it feels before he makes a decision.
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RE: back problems
Are you talking about something like this Terry? LINK To Voyager
I saw one of those on a HS the other day. Looked pretty sharp.
My wife and I are thinking that later, when I want another bike (additional) that we'd get that as well so she can ride her own.
Edit: I have pictures of the HS, I'll upload them to this thread after I get home today.
I saw one of those on a HS the other day. Looked pretty sharp.
My wife and I are thinking that later, when I want another bike (additional) that we'd get that as well so she can ride her own.
Edit: I have pictures of the HS, I'll upload them to this thread after I get home today.
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RE: back problems
ORIGINAL: meatball
A good friend of mine has had back surgery recently and he hasn't been the same since.
A good friend of mine has had back surgery recently and he hasn't been the same since.
Recovering from back surgery takes time. (ask me how I know) If anyone had told me three years ago that I would one day be riding a motorcycle I would have thought they were crazy. I was in constant pain and discomfort. Being in good physical condition otherwise and with the help of a good surgeon, I was able to recapture those things for the most part that I enjoyed doing and thought I had lost - canoeing, kayaking, etc. There are physical things that I no longer do, like squats in the gym or running for instance, and I have to listen to what my back is telling me on a daily basis. Luckily, being on the bike hardly ever bothers me, and I'm thankful for that.
Your friend needs to take his time and not rush his back and follow his doctor's advice. But he also needs to establish a regular physical exercise program and stick to it if he ever wants to regain as much of his physical ability as possible.
The right bike will come in time. I like Terry's suggestion. I can't remember the name of the kit, but I've seem one after installation and its difficult to distinguish it from a trike. (Doesn't look bad!)
Good luck to your friend. He's lucky to have someone like you looking after him.
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RE: back problems
ORIGINAL: Jezcruzen
Recovering from back surgery takes time. (ask me how I know) If anyone had told me three years ago that I would one day be riding a motorcycle I would have thought they were crazy. I was in constant pain and discomfort. Being in good physical condition otherwise and with the help of a good surgeon, I was able to recapture those things for the most part that I enjoyed doing and thought I had lost - canoeing, kayaking, etc. There are physical things that I no longer do, like squats in the gym or running for instance, and I have to listen to what my back is telling me on a daily basis. Luckily, being on the bike hardly ever bothers me, and I'm thankful for that.
Your friend needs to take his time and not rush his back and follow his doctor's advice. But he also needs to establish a regular physical exercise program and stick to it if he ever wants to regain as much of his physical ability as possible.
The right bike will come in time. I like Terry's suggestion. I can't remember the name of the kit, but I've seem one after installation and its difficult to distinguish it from a trike. (Doesn't look bad!)
Good luck to your friend. He's lucky to have someone like you looking after him.
ORIGINAL: meatball
A good friend of mine has had back surgery recently and he hasn't been the same since.
A good friend of mine has had back surgery recently and he hasn't been the same since.
Recovering from back surgery takes time. (ask me how I know) If anyone had told me three years ago that I would one day be riding a motorcycle I would have thought they were crazy. I was in constant pain and discomfort. Being in good physical condition otherwise and with the help of a good surgeon, I was able to recapture those things for the most part that I enjoyed doing and thought I had lost - canoeing, kayaking, etc. There are physical things that I no longer do, like squats in the gym or running for instance, and I have to listen to what my back is telling me on a daily basis. Luckily, being on the bike hardly ever bothers me, and I'm thankful for that.
Your friend needs to take his time and not rush his back and follow his doctor's advice. But he also needs to establish a regular physical exercise program and stick to it if he ever wants to regain as much of his physical ability as possible.
The right bike will come in time. I like Terry's suggestion. I can't remember the name of the kit, but I've seem one after installation and its difficult to distinguish it from a trike. (Doesn't look bad!)
Good luck to your friend. He's lucky to have someone like you looking after him.
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RE: back problems
i got to agree with alot of people here it does take along time to heal but untill then get a kit or just a three wheeler they are great even when you are healthy.
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RE: back problems
I say get a Trike, I figure when I can't hold up a bike I'll go that direction. I saw a Ultra on one of those Voyager things, kind of looked like a bike bolted to a car dolly.