I am going through motorcycle withdrawls :( I injured my ankle pretty badly 3 days ago and I can't ride my bike for AWHILE. Someone cheer me up. I am going crazy everytime I look out my door and see my bike just sitting there. I am trying to convince my husband to let me ride my bike in 2 weeks instead of up to 8 weeks. I am going crazy here. I live to ride!!!! I am thankful my bike didn't get damaged so when I heal I can get back to riding. Any suggestions on healing more quickly so I can get back to riding?
2007-06-08 07:35:04 · 12 answers · asked by Dana A 3 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
Instead of riding, spend the time to get to know and caress your baby.
Purchase a shop manual and read the maintenance section.
It will not only tell you what to do, but it will tell you how to do it.
http://www.motocom.com/motorcycles/
It's great therapy.
Wash, clean, adjust, lube and polish your bike, it will be grateful to it's Mom. LOL
Hang in there.
2007-06-08 08:12:42 · answer #1 · answered by guardrailjim 7 · 5⤊ 0⤋
I just finished building a chopper (old school rigid, apehangers, 100" motor, 6 speed) from scratch. It took me 3 years to complete while I was going through college studying engineering (took up A LOT of time, time that I could of been building the bike). Now, because of a DMV error, I've been waiting 5 weeks to get this thing titled and road legal. It is just sitting there! I start it up every once in a while just to hear it and dream about maybe some day I'll be able to ride it. The inspector is coming by on Monday morning to inspect it. Hopefully this will be near the end of this long, horrible process.
2007-06-08 15:01:45 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
+1 on what Monkey said. I'm a hyprocrite though; when I had a toss, I wasn't supposed to ride for a while, but when riding the next day anyway..
I'd check with your doctors for suggestions. Other than that, Speed has had a bunch of motorcycle coverage with the AMA and MotoGP season going on now, and I hear Nascar is going to bring their moto league into full swing soon, so at least you can experience it somewhat. Have your husband take you for a ride until your healed up, you know, for a taste of what your missing.
2007-06-08 14:49:13 · answer #3 · answered by bahumut_x 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
its way too soon to even try to ride. depending on what ankle is hurt, u might not even be able to support the bike. u cant afford the least distraction on a bike. like guardrail mentioned, get a service manual, and u will gain alot of knowledge on the bike; from simple oil changes, to brake work, to even do a complete engine overhaul...and this book will advise what tools u need, torque values, etc.
what might not seem very significant off the bike might wind up becoming very very significant when on the roll. dont take the chance of dropping it again, this time, u might not get so lucky, and cause even further damage to ur ankle for starters, or u could wind up putting a serious hurt on the scooter.
2007-06-08 16:01:11 · answer #4 · answered by forktail_devil 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I HEAR YA!! I was in a crash on Sunday, and have gone from "sell the f)(*&ng thing! - to: I wanna ride!"
Give yourself the time to heal. Nothwithstanding damage to my bike, I can't ride, my wrist is banged up, and it would dangerous to ride, and I suspect, it would be dangerous for you too.
So, in the meantime, when you are feeling better, go as pillon, wash and wax your bike, reading motorcycle books, and do whatever physical therapy will help your ankle.
2007-06-08 15:33:35 · answer #5 · answered by k s 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Healing takes its sweet time - but in addition to the other suggestions here: spend some time on youtube looking at motorcycle videos.
2007-06-10 01:59:07 · answer #6 · answered by lily_21113 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try not being aloud to ride because the law told you so...its only been 2 days and everytime i look at my dirtbike i get these itchy twitches in my arms that just WONT go away
ive been stuck inside with nothing to do and i feel like im turning to goo.
thankfully sunday i will get to take ti out somwhere and ride it
im sorry that you cant get back on your bike for a while...but i know how you feel
2007-06-09 01:42:47 · answer #7 · answered by bandicoot 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dislacted my elbow, on my dirt bike in April. No ridn for me, ontil 3 weeks ago. In the time, I went to motocross places and dirt bike dealers, and tracks, and just took the time to watch other, instead of me and myself
So with that in mind, I would say.. go to and motorcycle shows? gatherings, go meet the hellls angles, if you can find them. It's alittle harder for a street bike, but uhmm (sneak out)
2007-06-08 14:43:20 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
You need to keep as much pressure off of it as you can, that will help with the healing process. You should call a doctor and ask what tips he/she can give you. Other than that, there's nothing I can offer you.
:0) I hope you get better soon!
2007-06-08 14:44:18 · answer #9 · answered by Lacking Daisies 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Just wait the motorcycle will be okay but you wont if you wouldn't be careful. Some of my friends that are racing with me had the same problem, and now they are limping every morning.
2007-06-09 04:36:56 · answer #10 · answered by drazen s 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋