Well, after 17 weeks have finally got back on the bike. Have spent last few days putting it back together - shocks were a real pain and involved some judicious use of a sanding block on the swingarm and rear shock to get it to fit in. Also spent two days sorting out electrics after adding Centech fusebox, by which time battery was flat. Then fuel was leaking out of the QR disconnects I had fitted to make taking the tank off easier (since I ended up taking it off three times, this was a good idea - but then if I had not fitted them they would not be leaking, so I wouldn't have had to take it off...)
Realised last night that the MOT had expired while it has been sat in the garage so first trip would have to be to Gov'nors Bridge in Atherstone - coincidentally (and scarily) the same journey as the last one I took on motorbike in November!
Was most worried about whether I could get the bike off its stand without dropping it, and then whether could support the bike on my right leg while I put the stand down but practised a bit in the garage and seemed okay. Put all my gear on, took my crutch apart and strapped it to the back of the bike, and I was off (not literally, I hasten to add!).
Luckily it was a lovely day today, clear and sunny (same as that last journey...) and although the first few miles, including going past my accident spot, were a bit nervous it felt great to be back on the bike. It is only 6 miles to the garage and I walked into the town while John did the MOT. The bike passed with no problems (as he said 'It's a BMW') and he even waived the charge which was kind of him. I rode back with a bit more confidence - not quite up to speed yet but I did overtake a Fireblade (which wasn't stationery!) so perhaps haven't completely lost it!
I have another operation next Wednesday to remove some of the screws in my leg but this should be fairly minor and apart from some discomfort hope to be back on the bike for the following weekend, in time for the National Meet for the Brit Butt Rally on the 14th at Stafford.
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3 comments:
Great news Grim!
Try not to overdo it, patience is a virtue and tends not to hurt, Impatience may lead to more pain, so take it easy and get healed up before risking going back to square one!
(And check your insurance cover!)
Hve you thought of fitting stabilisers?
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