Health Recovery And A New Ride

[CarlS]

I am happy and thankful to report that I'm satisfactorily recovering from my November accident. I have been released by all of my surgeons and completed my outpatient occupational therapy. I just have to rebuild my strength.

I am cleared to ride again snd I have replaced my totalled 2012 Tiger 800 XC with a 2020 Bonneville T120 Black with only 1100 miles. I started riding again on Wednesday. It is great to be back.

 

[Vector]

Welcome back to the wind my brother!!

Pic of you on the new ride required.

 

[CarlS]

Thank you, my Brother.

 

[Rocky]

Terrific news Carl
Nice choice of bike

 

[CarlS]

Terrific news Carl
Nice choice of bike

Thank you very much, Rocky. I wanted to step back from the tall adventure bike as i don't ride off pavement much anymore and I can comfortably tour on the Bonneville.

 

[sikatri]

Great news @CarlS ! Love to see that new to you Triumph! Was therapy complete, range of movement and all?

 

[CarlS]

Great news @CarlS ! Love to see that new to you Triumph! Was therapy complete, range of movement and all?

Thank you, Sikatri. Yes, my therapy was complete. I have 90% range of motion in my left shoulder and that should increase to close to 100%. I have recovered about 85% range of motion in my left wrist. I should get to at least 95% with continued exercise. I need a lot of strengthening in my left wrist.

It has been a long road for sure.

 

[sikatri]

Thank you, Sikatri. Yes, my therapy was complete. I have 90% range of motion in my left shoulder and that should increase to close to 100%. I have recovered about 85% range of motion in my left wrist. I should get to at least 95% with continued exercise. I need a lot of strengthening in my left wrist.

It has been a long road for sure.

Glad! Great looking bike, noticed the thread!

 

[CarlS]

Glad! Great looking bike, noticed the thread!

Thanks so much!

 

[solomon]

I wanted to step back from the tall adventure bike as i don't ride off pavement much anymore and I can comfortably tour on the Bonneville

Good move. Not so far down to fall on the Bonny ┌⁠(⁠・⁠。⁠・⁠)⁠┘

 

[Rocky]

That's great news! I've been through this, and as you use the shoulder and continue to push it a bit, the range will improve. It happens very slowly but one day you will suddenly realize and say to yourself, "Wow, I can do that now/again." That happened to me in the shower one day when I realized I was reaching spots I couldn't six months ago
Age is not our friend in these situations, but don't slack off and it will come.

 

[CarlS]

That's great news! I've been through this, and as you use the shoulder and continue to push it a bit, the range will improve. It happens very slowly but one day you will suddenly realize and say to yourself, "Wow, I can do that now/again." That happened to me in the shower one day when I realized I was reaching spots I couldn't six months ago
Age is not our friend in these situations, but don't slack off and it will come.

Rocky, you're spot on. I have been pushing it and my progress has amazed my therapist and pleased my two surgeons. I will continue my exercising.

 

[DoorPosition]

...I just have to rebuild my strength.

I am cleared to ride again snd I have replaced my totalled 2012 Tiger 800 XC with a 2020 Bonneville T120 Black with only 1100 miles. I started riding again on Wednesday. It is great to be back.

Crush it.

 

[Vector]

You da man !

 

[Qship]

Great stuff! Glad you're back on two wheels. If I had room for another bike it would be the T120. Little green with envy right now. Excellent progress on your recovery.

 

[CarlS]

Thank you, Q. I really like the T120. I was seriously considering a T120 prior to the accident. It is fun to ride.

 

[Vector]

You can ride the R3 when you come west, and I will get on the T120.

 

[shanered6]

Hi Carl great to see you back and already riding again , I like your choice of new bike the T120 is a very nice bike ... congrat's.

Although not owning a Tiger any more !!!

 

[CarlS]

You can ride the R3 when you come west, and I will get on the T120.

Sounds like plan!

 

[CarlS]

Hi Carl great to see you back and already riding again , I like your choice of new bike the T120 is a very nice bike ... congrat's.

Although not owning a Tiger any more !!!

Thanks Shane. I do like the T120; but I miss my Tiger.