Last weekend was my first time back on a bike in 6 weeks. Had some equilibrium problems that kept me off that were a side effect of delaying starting dialysis for over a year than putting up with the resulting (mostly minor) side effects that come from correcting wacky body biochemistry with modern machinery. The result was screwed up equilbrium that basically feels a lot like walking around with a permanent blood alcohol well into the red zone- having to hang onto walls in one's own home to keep from falling and when able to walk a bit better, shopping carts in stores to keep from falling. No way was I getting on any of my bikes.
Good news is the body adapts and equilbrium returns, hence my first ride in a while last weekend. Not fully back and rusty, I found the best approach was to "let the bike be a bike" and not try to use my body too much while staying away from more extreme angles and speeds. Just rolling on the throttle at the right spot in corners does wonders.
I have found myself wondering how all those Harley folks who go from bar to bar manage to do it . Going slow helps, but still.......
Good news is the body adapts and equilbrium returns, hence my first ride in a while last weekend. Not fully back and rusty, I found the best approach was to "let the bike be a bike" and not try to use my body too much while staying away from more extreme angles and speeds. Just rolling on the throttle at the right spot in corners does wonders.
I have found myself wondering how all those Harley folks who go from bar to bar manage to do it . Going slow helps, but still.......