[HogPro]

I finally got to ride my bike since I broke my wrist nearly 6 weeks ago on my FXR.

Good thing I have apes on my Road Glide. I am still wearing a brace on the right wrist until the end of the week so I am unable to get a glove on my right hand but it was so nice to be back on the bike.

Had my FXR completely gone through by a buddy whom I trust explicitly and he was unable to find any problems with the bike at all. Tranny, rear wheel, bearings, clutch, primary etc etc.

I am going to check the bike out this afternoon and I put some bars on it. I'm still quite nervous about riding it due to its temperament. I have been riding many years (19 to be exact) and have never had an issue with the rear wheel locking up. I have had many wrecks, quite a few that were my fault but all easily explained. Going to fast, riding beyond my ability, slamming on the brakes, etc etc.

Regardless, it was a pleasure to be back on the bike this morning and I am looking forward to many more happy miles on the Glide. Had to cancel my trip for this weekend due to the wreck but i see it is supposed to rain and possibly snow all weekend where I was planning on going regardless.

Heres to more gliding. We'll see how it feels without the brace on my wrist on Friday.

Drew

 

[HellInABucket]

Good luck Drew, glad to hear you're back in the saddle again, and that you weren't seriously injured.

I do remember when your sprocket bolts worked their way out on your Fatboy before a certain ride. Disaster narrowly averted!

 

[Big_gary]

Glad your up and riding again. Might want a throttle rocker if ya ain't got one on. It would definitely make it easier on the wrist.

 

[reds4]

No shame in the brace for longer, but you can't tell me you didn't go ten feet, stop, repeat a bunch before really excersizing your throttle hand

 

[HogPro]

Cruise control works fine, no need for a throttle rocker yet.

Next trip, Santa Clara GD shows in June.

 

[HellInABucket]

Next trip, Santa Clara GD shows in June.

OK, now I hate you. Although it really isnt a Grateful Dead show without Jerry, its a bit of a sham.

 

[Jetman]

Glad your healing well......your Co workers took care of the remainder of my order. ....the Xtreme Fierce front set up looks amazing!

 

[dnschmpn]

Glad to hear you are back in the saddle again. Welcome back!

 

[mjsdouble]

Good to hear your healing well and back on two Drew. Be careful out there man.

 

[groupw]

.... it really isnt a Grateful Dead show without Jerry,.

........... but it's likely as close as we're ever gonna get ... on this side
.......... and i do wish that i was one'a those who'r fortunate snuff to get'ta hear it

 

[HellInABucket]

........... but it's likely as close as we're ever gonna get ... on this side
.......... and i do wish that i was one'a those who'r fortunate snuff to get'ta hear it

[fork]I'd have to disagree - they've toured together with other guitarists, and while Trey Anastasio is a great guitarist, I dont think he's channeling Jerry better than the others, but we shall see. Personally I like Darkstar Orchestra shows. Not nearly the same, but fun.
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[Swomack]

Always great to here a fellow road brother getting back on the road.
Ive been through this over the past 30 years of riding, trust me and I can say it always sucks going down.
Swomack

 

[HogPro]

May not be the OG lineup but better than nothing and as close as it will ever get. Hornsby on piano like in the 90's. Works for me. It's have me smilin' on a cloudy day.

Drew

 

[deadhawg]

Cruise control works fine, no need for a throttle rocker yet.

Next trip, Santa Clara GD shows in June.

Glad to hear you are getting back in the wind. See you at the shows, I'll be the greybeard with the long ponytail wearing a tye-dye shirt