I'm back & still breathing!

bigredduke · 17-03-2017, 06:35 PM

Got home yesterday afternoon. Knackered & feeling very delicate, I have been told to allow one month before my strength & vitality begins to put in an appearance. So lots of dossing on the sofa, reading & watching TV for the time being which goes against the grain but heho.

Anyway, I thought I would watch a dvd. Bad idea, my chest hurt so much after just a couple of minutes of this I had to give up. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m4T_4uLQ7e0

Maybe I will have to leave it for a few weeks.
Anyway, good to be home & looking forward to getting back on the bike just in time for the weekender.

Darren69 · 17-03-2017, 07:09 PM

Ah ha! They put you all back together ok then? That's good news. Get well soon. I'm sure we're due a great spring and riding season this year. After the last few crap ones we have to be due one, right?

bigredduke · 17-03-2017, 07:32 PM

I assume so. If I had been doing the job, there would have been at least one washer, one spacer & one spring left over afterwards.

rollo22 · 17-03-2017, 08:16 PM

Speedy recovery Paul feet up and then a bit of bike polishing..

slob · 17-03-2017, 08:18 PM

Good news, GWS Paul!

Jez900ie · 17-03-2017, 08:28 PM

Hey good to know everything worked out well for you. You'll be back on the bike in no time!

nambduke · 17-03-2017, 09:19 PM

Great to hear you're on the mend Paul. Hopefully we will meet up again sometime this year. Lots to talk about!
Best regards
Mark

buzzbomb · 17-03-2017, 09:27 PM

That's wonderful news Paul now just take it easy and look after yourself you'll soon be up and running...

Keep an eye out for postie...

Darren69 · 17-03-2017, 09:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigredduke

I assume so. If I had been doing the job, there would have been at least one washer, one spacer & one spring left over afterwards.

And maybe a few loose screws too?

You have to admire those guys. They're really skilled at what they do, they don't sleep for days at a time, they read one service manual and then go and service another altogether different model.

So I suppose if nothing rattles, knocks, leaks oil or drops off in the next day or so I'm sure you'll be fine. If it does then its down to high mileage or general wear and tear.

In the mean time just keep to running in revs and try not to overdo it.

Dirty · 18-03-2017, 12:14 AM

Good to hear that the warranty work went well.

Enjoy the enforced rest and get better soon.

Darkness · 18-03-2017, 07:32 AM

Hi BRD, pleased to hear you are home having given up your hospital bed for an "Ill person".
Just take it steady and take time to note the little things that show you are getting back to normal.
mañana is a good frame of mind.
Not too much bike polishing yet, but look forwards to seeing you out and about when you are fully fixed and running in.
Best regards
Mark

Albie · 18-03-2017, 11:30 AM

Best wishes to a relaxed full recovery Paul

bigredduke · 18-03-2017, 01:53 PM

Thank you everyone. Whilst mulling over just how incredibly skilled and talented the surgical team were, I am reminded of the following:

A surgeon and a motor mechanic were having a discussion over a pint.

The mechanic said "of course, modern cars are now so complicated and sophisticated that my job is more like yours these days".

The surgeon paused for a moment and replied "yes, that would be perfectly true if you had to change the oil, oil & air filter and spark plugs with the engine still running"

jerry · 18-03-2017, 10:04 PM

keep up the strong recovery

utopia · 20-03-2017, 09:54 PM

Great news.
Best wishes.

17-03-2017, 06:35 PM	#1
bigredduke Nothing to see here Join Date: May 2005 Location: brough Bike: M1100evo Posts: 1,546	I'm back & still breathing! Got home yesterday afternoon. Knackered & feeling very delicate, I have been told to allow one month before my strength & vitality begins to put in an appearance. So lots of dossing on the sofa, reading & watching TV for the time being which goes against the grain but heho. Anyway, I thought I would watch a dvd. Bad idea, my chest hurt so much after just a couple of minutes of this I had to give up. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m4T_4uLQ7e0 Maybe I will have to leave it for a few weeks. Anyway, good to be home & looking forward to getting back on the bike just in time for the weekender.

17-03-2017, 07:09 PM	#2
Darren69 Transmaniacon MOC Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Sutton In Ashfield Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 6,029	Ah ha! They put you all back together ok then? That's good news. Get well soon. I'm sure we're due a great spring and riding season this year. After the last few crap ones we have to be due one, right? __________________ Roast Beef Monster! Termignoni and Bucci - Italian for pipe and slippers! S4 Fogarty, S4R 07T, 748, Series 1 Mirage

17-03-2017, 08:16 PM	#4
rollo22 Moderator Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Moreton-in-Marsh Bike: M1100evo Posts: 1,082	Speedy recovery Paul feet up and then a bit of bike polishing.. __________________ IF ALL ELSE FAILS READ THE INSTRUCTIONS

17-03-2017, 08:28 PM	#6
Jez900ie Pleasantly surprised! Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Stoke on Trent Bike: M900ie Posts: 780	Hey good to know everything worked out well for you. You'll be back on the bike in no time! __________________ Monsters don't hide under the bed, they sleep inside the shed

17-03-2017, 09:19 PM	#7
nambduke Silver Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Redcar Bike: M1000ie Posts: 516	Great to hear you're on the mend Paul. Hopefully we will meet up again sometime this year. Lots to talk about! Best regards Mark __________________ Black Side Down

17-03-2017, 07:32 PM	#3
bigredduke Nothing to see here Join Date: May 2005 Location: brough Bike: M1100evo Posts: 1,546	I assume so. If I had been doing the job, there would have been at least one washer, one spacer & one spring left over afterwards.

17-03-2017, 08:18 PM	#5
slob . Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: East London Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 9,714	Good news, GWS Paul!

17-03-2017, 09:27 PM	#8
buzzbomb Gold Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: widnes Bike: M1100s Posts: 780	That's wonderful news Paul now just take it easy and look after yourself you'll soon be up and running... Keep an eye out for postie...

18-03-2017, 12:14 AM	#10
Dirty Bockloks Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: London Bike: No Bike Yet! Posts: 4,601	Good to hear that the warranty work went well. Enjoy the enforced rest and get better soon. __________________ Wounds heal, chicks dig scars, glory lasts forever Beware of eBay

18-03-2017, 07:32 AM	#11
Darkness . Join Date: May 2007 Location: Stockbridge Bike: M900 Posts: 1,984	Hi BRD, pleased to hear you are home having given up your hospital bed for an "Ill person". Just take it steady and take time to note the little things that show you are getting back to normal. mañana is a good frame of mind. Not too much bike polishing yet, but look forwards to seeing you out and about when you are fully fixed and running in. Best regards Mark __________________ Original and Best since 1993

18-03-2017, 11:30 AM	#12
Albie Fanactical volunteer Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Kent Bike: M900 Posts: 9,033	Best wishes to a relaxed full recovery Paul __________________ http://albies93m900.blogspot.co.uk/

18-03-2017, 01:53 PM	#13
bigredduke Nothing to see here Join Date: May 2005 Location: brough Bike: M1100evo Posts: 1,546	Thank you everyone. Whilst mulling over just how incredibly skilled and talented the surgical team were, I am reminded of the following: A surgeon and a motor mechanic were having a discussion over a pint. The mechanic said "of course, modern cars are now so complicated and sophisticated that my job is more like yours these days". The surgeon paused for a moment and replied "yes, that would be perfectly true if you had to change the oil, oil & air filter and spark plugs with the engine still running"

18-03-2017, 10:04 PM	#14
jerry Old Git Join Date: May 2006 Location: Cricklade Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 2,831	keep up the strong recovery __________________ MONSTERMAN

20-03-2017, 09:54 PM	#15
utopia No turn left unstoned Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: leicester Bike: M750 Posts: 4,546	Great news. Best wishes.