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kimchris1

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Back on 2 wheels....
12/04/10 at 19:49:12

After 8 1/2 months I am soo happy to report that today Genie and I were on the road..
OMG.. It felt better than the first time.
Hubby got the new sprocket on and took her for a ride. Then it was my turn. I rode up and down our street a couple times, then was time to get all my gear on. This gave me the opportunity to finally wear my new modular helmet as well. I love it. The Pink boots came out of storage as well as my chaps, vest and heavier leather jacket.
It was 44 degrees with lots of sun.
I knew right away I needed to do some practicing before heading back out too far. So up to the school about a mile away. Hubby came up in the car along with our lil doxie, Oscar. Oscar watched and watched as I practiced my turns and tried to perfect the dreaded U turn.
Hubby was heading to the hardware store so I followed on Genie.
I faced the 4 way intersection where my accident occured back in March. I made a right with no problems. I will admit that instead of coming back to the 4 way and having to make a left, I came thru the parking lots of the grocery store and got back to hwy from there. I am not ready nor sure if or when I will ever be to do a left turn at that intersection.
One step at a time.
I came back and parked her. My thumb was doing ok yet did not want to press my luck.
Yesterday my Dr took me out of the brace and, I am now in a thumb splint. I have several thumb exercises to do on the hour as well as other times during the day. I also have physical theraphy 3 times a week for 4 weeks.
This has been a very long process yet Kim and Genie are back.. Hugs..

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kimchris1

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Re: Back on 2 wheels....
Reply #1 - 12/04/10 at 20:12:55

I wanted to thank the following people for helping me with parts as well as giving me helpful information along the way.

Jrm8486, Earlytimz, Piglet aka Babyhog, Hashbrown, Crabpainter, Verslagen1, Jive FSO, WD.
And last but not least chris 8160. He is new to the forum and my hubby. He did the wrenching as well as gave me encouragement to get back in the saddle.
I would like to express my gratitude to all that have wished me well these past long months.
This is a great forum and is full of some of the best people on this planet. Your forever in my heart and thanks again for all your help.. Kiss

kim

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T Mack 1 - FSO Serious Thumper Alliance Member Offline sold 2001 LS650 for a 1986 XLH1100 Posts: 2919 Emmaus,Pa Gender:	Re: Back on 2 wheels.... Reply #2 - 12/04/10 at 20:17:10 KimChris, Congrats!!!!! I'm trying to remember how that song went, *back in the saddle again.......* You should be safe..... you can't hear me singing it from there ..... but he dog ran away to her bed.
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Fuschia Junior Member Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 79 Gender:	Re: Back on 2 wheels.... Reply #3 - 12/04/10 at 20:30:15 All right! That's great Kim! Looks like we're both on the road now! I hear you about being nervous going by where your accident was. I also went by where my accident was last weekend. We didn't stop and I drew a sigh of relief after I passed by, but I did it! Really glad to hear you're on the road again!
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Paladin. Serious Thumper Offline Hamster Posts: 4929 Sunny Southern California Gender:	Re: Back on 2 wheels.... Reply #4 - 12/04/10 at 21:03:08
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verslagen1 YaBB Moderator ModSquad Offline Where there's a will, I want to be in it. Posts: 28780 L.A. California Gender:	Re: Back on 2 wheels.... Reply #5 - 12/04/10 at 21:56:25 Yeeha! ride dem girl. Congrats, and what we all do w/o our friends and family here.
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Serowbot YaBB Moderator ModSquad Offline OK.... so what's the speed of dark? Posts: 28385 Tucson Az Gender:	Re: Back on 2 wheels.... Reply #6 - 12/04/10 at 22:47:00 Keep that rubberside down, KC.... ...
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kimchris1 Serious Thumper Offline Pink Posse Rider... Posts: 2135 Belfair, Washington Gender:	Re: Back on 2 wheels.... Reply #7 - 12/05/10 at 04:56:21 Thanks everyone and I plan to do just that Serowbot.. The last thing I ever want or need is to have that rubber side come up again.. I am very fortunate to be able to ride again and that helps keep things in perspective. kim Oh and my avitar has nothing on me now.
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babyhog Serious Thumper Offline Find a Cure for Breast Cancer! NOW!! Posts: 3802 WV Gender:	Re: Back on 2 wheels.... Reply #8 - 12/05/10 at 06:40:54 Great news Kimmie. I'm very happy for you! And proud of you!! Awesome!
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Reply #9 - 12/05/10 at 12:07:11

I/m back in the saddle again
Out where a friend is a friend
Where the longhorn cattle feed
On the lowly gypsum weed
Back in the saddle again

Ridin' the range once more
Totin' my old .44
Where you sleep out every night
And the only law is right
Back in the saddle again

Whoopi-ty-aye-oh
Rockin' to and fro
Back in the saddle again
Whoopi-ty-aye-yay
I go my way
Back in the saddle again

I'm back in the saddle again
Out where a friend is a friend
Where the longhorn cattle feed
On the lowly gypsum weed
Back in the saddle again

Ridin' the range once more
Totin' my old .44
Where you sleep out every night
And the only law is right
Back in the saddle again

Whoopi-ty-aye-oh
Rockin' to and fro
Back in the saddle again
Whoopi-ty-aye-yay

This was sung by Gene Autry back in the 1940's I believe. It is a great song. He was singing about the saddle on a horse yet I can adapt it for my bike as well.. Wink

kim

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jef.savage Serious Thumper Offline ridin' n slidin' Posts: 638 Boston, MA Gender:	Re: Back on 2 wheels.... Reply #10 - 12/06/10 at 10:55:31 Mighty glad to hear it!
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photojoe FSO Serious Thumper Alliance Member Offline I did warn you to brace yourself Posts: 1379 New Jersey Gender:	Re: Back on 2 wheels.... Reply #11 - 12/07/10 at 06:49:55 Welcome back KC. Feels good doesn't it? I went from late September (last year) to March not riding while recovering from rotator cuff surgery. First ride I took brought me through the infamous intersection. Had to. I still cringe when I approach it.
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FlybysBlvd Junior Member Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 82 Columbus, OH Gender:	Re: Back on 2 wheels.... Reply #12 - 12/07/10 at 09:26:49 You go girl! I was off the bike for awhile in June, due to a mishap, and it felt so good to finally get back on again. Rubber down, shiny up I wish it was at least 40 here and sunshine, but right now it's 24 no riding for a while Congrats!!
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Reply #13 - 12/07/10 at 13:32:31

Thank you all so much.. Those of you that have had your down time realize how special this day was to me.
I won't lie and tell you I wasn't nervous. I was and, yet it didn't take long for the nervousness to pass.
It is getting ready to pour rain here any min and rest of week forecast is for rain as well.
Genie is resting till we can again get out on the roadway.
Thanks again and hugs and kisses to all.. Kim & Genie.. Kiss

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John_D FSO Serious Thumper Offline Ridin' and smilin' Posts: 1658 Vancouver, WA Gender:	Re: Back on 2 wheels.... Reply #14 - 12/08/10 at 00:33:44 Awesome to hear that the both of you are back on the road!
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