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Well it wasn't long ago I put my tour pack back on after having it off the last four years. At first I enjoyed having the extra space but I really like the way the bike feels with it off. I told myself after reinstalling it I would not take it off again. My thoughts were I would probably trade bikes in another year or two. I actually like my Ultra and thought I might be able to keep it a little longer if the tour pack stays off. My issue is with the weight of the bike and the top heavy feel with the tour pack on. I'm turning 61 March 1st and starting to not feel as strong and steady as I did just a few years ago. In the fall of 2014 I blacked out early one morning and my wife found me out cold on the floor. The doctors ran about $25,000.00 worth of tests and then said you are fine it's probably just stress. I had just lost both of my parents and one of my doberman's within 6 weeks. I seemed to be doing ok this last year but then at 2am last night when I got up to take a leak I thought I was going to pass out. I was so dizzy it was everything I could do to stay on my feet. My head feels a little funny today but not to bad. I didn't say anything to my wife because she would worry. Now I'm thinking about downsizing bikes or at least taking the tour pack back off. I ride solo 100 percent of the time so it might be time for a smaller bike.
Big difference between blacking out and being dizzy or light-headed.
On the other hand, two wheeled (big or medium) vehicles are just waiting on an opportunity to fall over.
A few things that I have discovered in my time:
Alcohol (when ingested by the cyclist) is the main cause of motorcycles falling over, hitting trees, etc.!!!!
Just joking (not really) but a few other things that I would suggest.
People our age (0ver 40), seem to lose the desire to drink enough water and we need to be very careful not to get dehydrated.
Check your medication(s) and see if any have side effects of causing dizziness or light-headedness.
I take all of my meds right before I go to bed and some doctors recommend this as it can reduce those side effects during the day.
Some folks are more sensitive to coffee than others, so you may want to evaluate how much, and when you're chuggin' the stuff down.
A final thought is your blood sugar and are you eating the proper amount and on regular intervals to keep you running properly?
AND, people our age should certainly not rule out a trike.
I bought my '13 CVO Ultra three years ago and I was "looking" at the Tri-Glides very carefully. IF, I decide to buy another H-D, it will probably be the last one I'll ever buy, so it WILL have three wheels. I've heard the pros and cons by guys that have went the trike route but I'll also have two-wheelers to ride but there's no way that I'll ever give up my tour pak.
Well it wasn't long ago I put my tour pack back on after having it off the last four years. At first I enjoyed having the extra space but I really like the way the bike feels with it off. I told myself after reinstalling it I would not take it off again. My thoughts were I would probably trade bikes in another year or two. I actually like my Ultra and thought I might be able to keep it a little longer if the tour pack stays off. My issue is with the weight of the bike and the top heavy feel with the tour pack on. I'm turning 61 March 1st and starting to not feel as strong and steady as I did just a few years ago. In the fall of 2014 I blacked out early one morning and my wife found me out cold on the floor. The doctors ran about $25,000.00 worth of tests and then said you are fine it's probably just stress. I had just lost both of my parents and one of my doberman's within 6 weeks. I seemed to be doing ok this last year but then at 2am last night when I got up to take a leak I thought I was going to pass out. I was so dizzy it was everything I could do to stay on my feet. My head feels a little funny today but not to bad. I didn't say anything to my wife because she would worry. Now I'm thinking about downsizing bikes or at least taking the tour pack back off. I ride solo 100 percent of the time so it might be time for a smaller bike.
Better yet see your Doctor right away. Those are warning signs and your Wife and Doctor will help you.
Do you have low blood pressure? If you do increase your salt, and water intake.
I have tried the "Don't tell the wife, I don't want to worry her approach" on some issues. Eventually they find out, and now you still have your problem. AND a pissed off wife.
Yes I do have low blood pressure and always have had. I take no medications and don't smoke or drink. My primary care doctor gives me a physical every year. I also walk my dog 2 to 4 miles a day so I feel like I'm in pretty good shape. Both times I've had the extreme dizzeness was after waking up and then getting up out of bed. After my blackout I didn't ride for quite a while but once the cardiologist finished his tests he gave me the ok. I'm puzzled because of the long length of time between my two dizzy spells. Also both times there was a sick feeling in my stomach at the time the dizzeness hit me. I will just have to be aware of my symptoms and be careful. My healthcare plan changed for 2016 and the deductable was raised. As we all know the healthcare system can break a person.
First off get yourself checked out, nothing to fool around with. Don't keep secrets about things like this.
You could set your bike up with solo tour pac hardware if you ride solo 100% of the time. The pac will be over rear wheel and not hanging off the back. Makes a noticeable difference.
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All ready thinking about removing the Tour Pack
