Worth getting something small ?

[TheSmiler]

Since the crash in November last year I've been off the road and itching to get back on. Possibly should be in dear aunty.. but it is regarding a bike.

Now I've been told by the doctor I've got a possible tfcc tear in the wrist waiting on Orthopaedics next month can just about lift 10kg (which is a joke) and about 70% bend on the wrist. Also cartilage damage on the knee it locks up every now and then luckily not in the last week waiting on results should of been here last week.

Now I'm tempted to get a little cheap moped for the time being save getting my k100 on the road. Just so I've got transport however before going into that I was wondering if it would be worth it or would it be best waiting it out to get the all clear from doctors

((Now I know I'm going need new gear as my case is still ongoing. FYI k100 needs new bolts drilling on the forks, battery and brake pads. However I fear the weight might be a bit too much at the moment.))
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[Kal]

Depends how mental you are I guess. Would I? Totally, but I am massively irresponsible.

Just dont whine too loudly if you dont heal properly...
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[Rncv]

Similar to me, I had an accident where I crushed my right hand. Lost all strength & 70% of the movement in my wrist. 3 months after the accident I had 12kg grip in my right hand and 62kg in my left.

3 weeks after I had the accident I was back on the bandit...

Did It hinder the healing process? pass, talking to the physio she said that providing it's not causing an uncomfortable pain and that it doesn't cause pain in the evening (if you have been on a long ride) then it won't have a negative effect.

So my answer is... Get the k100 back on the go again and try it out.
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[TheSmiler]

One of the main worries is if I get back on the road with the k100 I might have to go back on the bench straight away. I've been told I can an only lift 10kg for Feb. On the bench means lifting 25-50kg a time.

Also if it means It is a TFCC injury then it might mean surgery which is putting the bike back out of use for a couple of months. Not good if you have just got it back on the road.
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[Rogue_Shadow]

Ask your Physiotherapist before you risk compromising your recovery.
Also you've got to consider, will you have full control in your current state?

[TheSmiler]

[Andy_Pagin]

[Teflon-Mike]

[TheSmiler]

Thank you tef that gives me the determination to actually sort out the k100 and get back on it. I was actually trying to think conservatively when I created the thread. Knowing that I had MRI results expected and a visit to the orthopaedics.

Hence why I was looking at something smaller, not a twist and go but say a lightweight 250, something that has a bit of power but not too strenuous on the wrists.
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[andyscooter]

[Teflon-Mike]

[pepperami]

[Matt B]

[pepperami]

All credit to you Mr Smiler for having the determination to want to ride again.
However , I do agree with the lads on this one in that you need to recover first.
Think of it like this , because you are not fully recovered, you may not be fully in control of your bike and therefore more likely to crash again.

Coming off a small bike will hurt just as much as coming off a big bike .
Sliding down the road at ??mph is the same regardless.
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[hellkat]

I agree with Tef.
Maybe you need to look at what you *are* doing wrong if you keep crashing.

Dammit, that was the first time I've read a Teffers post from start to finish without stopping!

But in the meantime, a twistie isn't so bad, regardless of how much we like to slag them off, one of them should at least keep you mobile and motivated without too much risk of compromising your injury.

There's no shame in having a hairdryer whilst injured ...
no matter how much ragging you get from the rest of us
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[Polarbear]

^^^ Listen to him^^^

If you are going through a claim and are seen riding a bike?
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[stinkwheel]

I think it's time for a BMW C1 with orange strobes and an escort vehicle front and rear.
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[Baffler186]

In my experience of wrist pain/injury - riding the bike is the easy bit, apart from the clutch. The things that got me were the constant pulling and tugging, getting gear on and off, wheeling bike out the garage etc etc. It's not the actual riding that gets you, it's everything that goes with it. I once managed to re-fuck my wrist simply by buttoning up my son's trousers at the wrong angle.

If you can get your gear on and off easily and don't have to move a scooter up any ramps or hills, then go for it. I would wait for the all clear though.
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