Knee replacement and Baggers!?
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From: Ft. Worth, TX
Hi All,
I hope this is the forum for this thread - I ride a 2019 CVO Street Glide but this last year both of my knees have been really painful and the Dr. says I can't delay knee replacement any longer (both knees, unfortunately but getting them done 6 month apart). Just a few weeks ago I couldn't even back my bike from a flat paved spot - needed to get help to get it pointed in the right direction!
So... I'm curious if others are riding these big baggers and have had both knees replaced? I've been thinking it may be time for a Tri-Glide or maybe something like a Low Rider? I'd be interested to hear your experience... and, if you see a 2019 CVO in the "classifieds" in the near future, you know I've opted for the Tri or smaller bike (i.e. lighter). Thanks, Al
I hope this is the forum for this thread - I ride a 2019 CVO Street Glide but this last year both of my knees have been really painful and the Dr. says I can't delay knee replacement any longer (both knees, unfortunately but getting them done 6 month apart). Just a few weeks ago I couldn't even back my bike from a flat paved spot - needed to get help to get it pointed in the right direction!
So... I'm curious if others are riding these big baggers and have had both knees replaced? I've been thinking it may be time for a Tri-Glide or maybe something like a Low Rider? I'd be interested to hear your experience... and, if you see a 2019 CVO in the "classifieds" in the near future, you know I've opted for the Tri or smaller bike (i.e. lighter). Thanks, Al
Road Warrior
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From: Watertown, CT
Had both knees done about 5 years apart. First one was a long time healing but with new technology the second one was a piece of cake. Now 79 and just came back from riding my RK in Daytona with a couple of friends one had both knees done and the other had one knee done. The second guy had surgery on Thursday and drove himself to our local watering hole to meet up with us on the very next Tuesday.
Go for it , good luck
Go for it , good luck
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From: Canada Flats
I ride with a guy who went through the same as you , thought he would go to a trike , never did , just did the pt and took some time , that was about 7 years ago . Now , the same fellow is having hip issues and wants to buy a trike , just won't give up .
Lots of great info here , I'm in the same boat , went down in 18 , broke my tibia and ripped a bunched of tendons / muscles , can't walk all that great , forget about running . I know I'll need a new knee sooner or later , it's good to know a lot of you haven't given up , not in my plans .
Lots of great info here , I'm in the same boat , went down in 18 , broke my tibia and ripped a bunched of tendons / muscles , can't walk all that great , forget about running . I know I'll need a new knee sooner or later , it's good to know a lot of you haven't given up , not in my plans .
Stellar HDF Member
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From: sunny florida
I had both hips replaced 3 years ago and had left knee replaced 9/2020 and right knee replaced 12/2020. Three months into right knee replacement and I have no issues moving the bike around or riding, started back playing golf and bowling 2 weeks ago. Pain free and feeling good. The knee joint will heal in 8 weeks, the incision and nerves take 9 months or more. Push yourself in rehab and you will be fine.
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From: WACO
Hi All,
I hope this is the forum for this thread - I ride a 2019 CVO Street Glide but this last year both of my knees have been really painful and the Dr. says I can't delay knee replacement any longer (both knees, unfortunately but getting them done 6 month apart). Just a few weeks ago I couldn't even back my bike from a flat paved spot - needed to get help to get it pointed in the right direction!
So... I'm curious if others are riding these big baggers and have had both knees replaced? I've been thinking it may be time for a Tri-Glide or maybe something like a Low Rider? I'd be interested to hear your experience... and, if you see a 2019 CVO in the "classifieds" in the near future, you know I've opted for the Tri or smaller bike (i.e. lighter). Thanks, Al
I hope this is the forum for this thread - I ride a 2019 CVO Street Glide but this last year both of my knees have been really painful and the Dr. says I can't delay knee replacement any longer (both knees, unfortunately but getting them done 6 month apart). Just a few weeks ago I couldn't even back my bike from a flat paved spot - needed to get help to get it pointed in the right direction!
So... I'm curious if others are riding these big baggers and have had both knees replaced? I've been thinking it may be time for a Tri-Glide or maybe something like a Low Rider? I'd be interested to hear your experience... and, if you see a 2019 CVO in the "classifieds" in the near future, you know I've opted for the Tri or smaller bike (i.e. lighter). Thanks, Al
Road Master
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From: Bournemouth United Kingdom
No Bagger for me but a 732lb Breakout. Was back in the saddle 9 weeks and three days after the procedure. There's quite a few threads on the issue together with as much information and graphics as you may want to digest. Ultimately physiotherapy is the key, 'Up Your Game' and your pain barrier and you will reap huge rewards. I've got more achievable bend angle in my replacement knee than I have in my remaining good one!
Think twice about having your knees replace just yet.
I was looking at having mine replaced just a couple months ago because I was in such pain.
Decided to try some alternative treatment before surgery.
I've been getting deep tissue massage from my massage therapist and in just three session I'm almost pain free.
I went from serious pain and a bad limp to almost no pain and no limp.
She said that most of what we think in a bad knee is really just damaged leg muscle that need heeled.
You wouldn't believe how bad my calf was. So full of knots I couldn't stretch it out. Now it feels great.
I was looking at having mine replaced just a couple months ago because I was in such pain.
Decided to try some alternative treatment before surgery.
I've been getting deep tissue massage from my massage therapist and in just three session I'm almost pain free.
I went from serious pain and a bad limp to almost no pain and no limp.
She said that most of what we think in a bad knee is really just damaged leg muscle that need heeled.
You wouldn't believe how bad my calf was. So full of knots I couldn't stretch it out. Now it feels great.
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From: Prescott Valley Arizona
I had both knees done in August 2015. I figured one big suckage was better than 2 moderate ones. It was major suckage. I thought my knees might not ever again be up to par so I had a GoldWing trike built to complement my 09 EG.
I had a great PT guy and put in some real sweat and tears. I was back on my EG in 7 weeks. Not a lot, but I was riding it. The trike? Hated it, sold it.
Work hard in PT, get back on your bike and ride.
I had a great PT guy and put in some real sweat and tears. I was back on my EG in 7 weeks. Not a lot, but I was riding it. The trike? Hated it, sold it.
Work hard in PT, get back on your bike and ride.
Tourer
Joined: Oct 2012
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From: South Africa
I had my right knee replaced last year & then got an Ultra Classic and was riding again 6 weeks after the op. In fact, I was riding it to my physio sessions.
I have no problems moving the thing around. My new knee is much stronger than the old one was.
A riding buddy has had both knees replaced. He got an Ultra Limited last week, he is happy with it.
Both of us needed hi way pegs though as the knees get a little bit stiff after an hour or two.
As others have mentioned, go hard at the physiotherapy. The effort you put in now will reward you for years & years.
I have no problems moving the thing around. My new knee is much stronger than the old one was.
A riding buddy has had both knees replaced. He got an Ultra Limited last week, he is happy with it.
Both of us needed hi way pegs though as the knees get a little bit stiff after an hour or two.
As others have mentioned, go hard at the physiotherapy. The effort you put in now will reward you for years & years.