Femur & Distal femur fracture : 18 months on
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- #femurfracture 18 months on
It’s now 18 months since fracturing my #femur in several places. And following more surgery in the summer, here’s where I’m at.
If you’re in a similar situation and want to talk, let me know.
Cheers,
Phil. - Auta a dopravní prostředky
Hi, I had a minor off road crash with my R1250 GS on late September. My bike survived with just a few scratches, but I don't. I got left tibia and knee capsule fracture. My foot was operated 27th September with three titanium plates on tibia and a handfull of long screws on knee capsule. First three weeks I wore a remowable glasfiber sleeve, then next three weeks Don Joy joint. From 1st December I was permitted to gradually load my foot and on Christmas I got rid of the sticks. I started weekly physiotherapy in December, that has been very helpful. Since the beginning I've trained my foot three times every single day, in total over an hour and a half in a day. After christmas I could bend my leg much enough (100 degrees) for riding an exercise bike. I now start my daily excercises by pedaling 10 minutes for warming up and then doing the excercise program I got from physiotherapist. I got three months sick leave and started working (mainly home office) again after new year.
Now, exactly 5 months after accident, the knee still feels a little bit odd, but allready since mid October had almost no pains. The foot bends about 120 degrees, with bending I still have much work to do. I can pedal excercise bike how much I like and have been doing a few 4 kms walking per week without any problems. Since christmas I could go upstairs by both feet first, yesterday I also could go downstairs by both feet first. I still can't sit for long periods at a time because my leg swells. All excercise and small tinkering seems to be good for the broken foot. I've been all the time in a positive mood and believe, that I'll recover quite good and be riding on late April (when the snow has gone) again. I wish you all the best and a lot of guts for training.
Good morning Mr. Mek Work, many, many thanks for your interesting comments and accident story.
From an exercise and rehabilitation perspective I couldn't agree more. As you say, it's all about building in exercise routines frequently during the day such that it becomes a habit. It's interesting to hear that like you, I start my day by doing stretches while sat on the side of the bed - in a particular isometric foot and ankle exercises then I do 10 minutes of 'backwards' cycling on my bicycle. Then it's walking, going up and down stairs, sat on a pilates ball and rocking to and fro. I'm at 120 degrees knee bend with effort but last year I was stuck at 75 degrees which as you know really compromises mobility.
Good luck with your recovery and I'm sure your target of April will be met - let me know how you get on.
All the best, cheers, Phil.
Courage. Perseverance. Pain. Courage. Perseverance. Pain. Courage …
Thanks for the update, Phil.
Here’s to slaying those demons. And to so many more life-uplifting adventures.
Cheers/- Stephen
Hey Stephen, how are you doing? Thank you so much, it means a lot, really.
Scooter to The Alps and beyond next year!
All the best, hope you have a cracking Xmas and fabulous New Year, cheers, Phil.
so encouraging and comforting. Thanks
Thanks again Kandi, cheers, Phil.
As the previous commentor said well-done Phil! I bought my Moto Guzzi V7 Stone after watching your review and I haven’t regretted it once. I wish you a merry Christmas and a happy new year..... 👍
Good morning Mr Anvil Tools! Many thanks for dropping by. Good to know you're still loving the rather fabulous V7 - if I can get on one next year I think I might / will be tempted again...
And likewise, have a great Christmas and a fabulous New Year, all the best, cheers, Phil.
I'm glad you fully recovered. Ride safe!
Hello and thank you very much! I will ride safe and you too! All the best, cheers, Phil.
Good to see your progress Phil and great idea to draw a line under things and look to the future 👍. Have a great Christmas and enjoy the beer, snacks and biscuits 😀🎅🎄
Hey Jez, how are you doing? Good to hear from you again. Thanks for the encouragement - much appreciated as always. Beer, snacks and biscuits....And cheese of course! But yeah, stocking up even as we speak!
All the best Jez, have a good one, cheers, Phil.
Health journeys are the hardest. Your proof determination and never giving up can carry one to the end. Best wishes to you and the wife for a very Merry Christmas and happy 2024.
Hey Mr.Neutral, very wise words…and I know, that you know, that I know, you know exactly what you are talking about. And likewise in the Florida sunshine, wishing you and yours a really fabulous Christmas and New Year. Keep in touch, especially if you need any cold weather riding tips 😉
All the best, cheers, Phil.
Great to hear that you are doing so well 👍🏻 I remember from your first videos about the accident where you pretty much gave up on motorcycling. Nice to see that this is not the case and you are getting your confidence back 👍🏻 all the best Phil.
Hello Mr. Ander - great to hear from you and many thanks for your comments. At the time, it seemed impossible to even think about riding a bike again and even then I wasn't sure whether I genuinely wanted to. That's why I got the scooter as a little test to see if it was something I wanted to do again. It worked out well!
I don't think I'll be riding an MV F4 (beautiful bike!) anytime soon, but I'm sure you're having fun on yours if you still have it?
All the best, cheers, Phil.
Hi Phil, brilliant news, mate! Onwards & upwards! 👍
Thanks Paul! Hope all is well with you. Please say hello to big Phil for me!
All the best, cheers, Phil.
Happy to see you recovering, Phil, well done! Happy holidays and enjoy your new bike!
Thanks Goran and good morning! Nice to hear from you again! And likewise, all the best for the upcoming festive season, enjoy! Cheers, Phil.
Great progress Phil, looking forward to more videos!
Many thanks Mark, good to hear from you! More videos....Hmmm...I've run out of things to do at the moment - maybe the long threatened and wildly popular cheese reviews? What do you think?
All the best, cheers, Phil.
Can't believe it's been 18 months, Phil. Amazing progress and it's great that you're back on a bike again. Happy Xmas to you and yours. 🌲
Morning Matt, how are you doing?
Yeah, 18 months! It's passed both quickly and slowly simultaneously. Still, it's done now. Anyway, many thanks again for your kind comments and likewise Matt, hope you have a cracking Xmas & New Year.
All the best, Phil.
Well done Phil, good to see the huge improvement, onwards and upwards👍
Thanks very much Ian! Hope you're doing well, all the best, cheers, Phil.
Love your work and bought a Guzzi v7 based largely on your reviews. All the best for your continued recovery.
Good afternoon @djm_852, hope all is well with you and many thanks for stopping by. I can only hope you're enjoying the lovely, gorgeous, brilliant and all round delightful V7. Not that I'm biased at all you understand.
The recovery is going well thanks - I'm now cycling for short distances and can walk up and down stairs like a proper adult :-) Any and all encouragement is always good so thanks again.
All the best, cheers, Phil.
Great to see the progress you've made, well done for all the hard work you've put into your recovery.
Thanks very much Anuv, hope you’re doing OK. All the best, cheers, Phil.
Glad to see you are back on both bikes. I'm 6 weeks with left femoral break. Follow up xray next week.
Thanks very much - it’s been a very long haul but the worst is behind me. As it will be for you at some point.
Good luck and best wishes for your own recovery and fingers crossed you get a good result from your x-rays next week.
All the best, cheers, Phil.
I know I'm super late to this one, but congratulations on the progress you've made! Happy belated Christmas from New Hampshire, and wishing you a safe 2024!
Hey Aznable - really good to hear from you and many thanks for your kind comments. Your words, along with many others, are a massive encouragement I can tell you. Happy New Year to you and hope all is well in New Hampshire. Wishing you a healthy and safe 2024, cheers, Phil.
Phil, really great to watch your positive update and see the mobility improvements. Also a nice surprise to see the new machine, enjoy! What about the beer and snack reviews, any plans? Cheers for Christmas anyway. Best wishes Paul
Hey Paul, good to hear from you again & thanks very much. I know I've got a miserable face and flat Northern vowels, but I am very happy about it!
Beer and snacks reviews? Well, they were wildly popular last time around so I might do a few for old times sake. Either way, Christmas will feature significant quantities of both. And on that note, have a good one Paul! All the best, cheers, Phil.
Hi Phil
So happy to see your improving so much. You've done amazing to get back to walking and riding. I know how much it takes! I'm still in bed after my accident, two months in hospital and I've been at home (in bed) for two months. I went back to hospital two weeks ago to have my right leg & left foot scanned, the surgeon was happy with both. I'm now on the waiting list to have the metalwork removed from my foot. This will mean I will be off my feet for a couple more weeks before starting to learn to walk again.
Must say I feel like I've been in bed forever & it's driving me mad. I've still got 12 months to go before having the frame removed from my right leg. Agree about the muscle wastage and how hard it is to walk after being off your feet for so long. Hoping to get back as much movement as you have eventually, not sure if I'll be able to face riding a bike again though. Still having flashbacks of the accident. I wake up hearing the sound of me hitting the car most nights. Never watched as much CZcams or Netflix in my life ;-)
Keep making the video's, they are unique and great!
All the best Phil....
Hey Glideman, good to hear from you again. Still in bed - really sorry to hear that and yeah, it's horribly difficult. Aside from the whole not moving thing and the effects of that, it's the small things that you take for granted which are some ways the worst - don't you think? Making (and carrying!) a cup of tea, brushing your teeth etc, are just so frustrating! Having a frame around my leg isn't something I had to deal with so you really have my commiserations for that. A year! Blimey.
As for flashbacks, yeah, it's kinda part and parcel of it. I think it's just something that will drift away over time. For the first few months when it was unclear whether I'd be walking unaided or not, I kept running it through my mind and having the "what if" conversations in my head at night. With the result that yeah, I'd wake up with a start after seeing and hearing it again. And riding a bike again was the LAST thing on my mind in the first 6 months - as you know it's just about small day to day improvements and having realistic goals.
One of which is a 'happy surgeon' So that must mean nothing has moved, there's no signs of infection and the bones are showing signs of growth? Which is brilliant news! Well done, I'm super pleased to hear that :-)
In terms of telly though, if you're into space stuff, check out "For all Mankind" over on Apple TV - it's a re-imagining of what 'could' have happened following the Apollo landings and it's really good. There's three series and a one month sub is £9 - so well worth a binge for under a tenner! And/or get a week free!
Anyway, keep touch - let me know how you're getting on and if we don't speak before, have a good Xmas - even mostly horizontal ones can be alright! All the best, cheers, Phil.
@@80eightReviews Your right about the small things, I often find myself thinking I'll do something then remembering I can't. I have Apple TV so will give that a go. All the best Phil for Christmas :-)
@@glideman Likewise - enjoy! Small things also include pulling a cracker and scoffing mince pies - so there's plenty to look forward to 🙂
Glad to see you’ve made an outstanding recovery. Happy New Year to you, looking forward to seeing more amazing images (like the final one of this vid) from you in the future!
Hello Mr. Echanos - fabulous to hear from you again & many thanks for your best wishes. And likewise, of course! Belated HNY to you also.
As for more images...Well, it may take a while as the weather is vile here in the UK but I'm planning a scooter trip to the Europe later this year and there will be more messing about with the tangerine dream. So it's less stuff but hopefully better! Perhaps!
Either way, thanks for your continuing support, all the best, cheers, Phil.
The 18 months have passed quickly but maybe not for you, Phil. Five or six miles a day is good going. Nick
Hey Nick, how are you doing? As for the 18 months, I think I mentioned it elsewhere but for me it went kinda quickly and horribly slowly at the same time. It was a bit like standing on a platform watching trains rush by without ever getting on one. You know that feeling that everyone is getting on with stuff and going places both metaphorical and real? It's done now - ADV to The Alps next year!
Hope all is well with you Nick - are you in the Far East or Europe this time of year? Either way, hope you have a cracking Christmas, all the best, cheers, Phil.
@@80eightReviews Thailand, Phil. Decided to keep my 390. Was on the point of advertising it but couldn't do it. It's such a good bike for these roads. So light and nimble and surprisingly fast. One of the best bikes I've ever had. I'll look forward to seeing your trip to the Alps on the 350.
Well, I've always had bit of an eye for the 390 Nick - it just seems to be the perfect balance of lightness and enough power for a load of fun. All the best, Phil.
Phil very glad you have progressed and are healthy. Sending you good vibes from San Antonio TX .
Good morning Mr. Crisp, great to hear from you again. Thanks very much for your comments - much appreciated & I can definitely feel the vibes humming their way across the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic through the undersea cables even as we speak.
Hope you had a good Thanksgiving and that all is well in the Lone Star State, all the best, cheers, Phil.
I’ve only just found you on YT, but I want to pass on my best wishes to you for a full recovery , and Christmas cheer to you and Mrs Phil.
Well done, for encouraging anyone working themselves back to fitness to keep at it - positive support counts for so much. 🙏
Hey, thank you so much for your comments 😀 Your support is very much appreciated. Thing is I watched / listened / read many things from other folks that helped me when things initially were difficult to deal with. So those videos are just a little way of repaying the favour.
All the best, wishing you and yours a cracking Xmas, cheers, Phil.
Where's that gone then, Phil? Is really 18+ months since you were reviewing French cheeses & biscuits, whilst piloting the Zed?
Your perseverance is legendary & huge congrats for getting a scooter and then a bike after that. Have a great Xmas, hope you aren't snowed in!
Hey Hugh, time flies by when you’re the driver of a train.. etc, etc. But yes, 18 months…It’s gone simultaneously very quickly and slowly…Still, some things remain constant like cheese and biscuits 😀
Thanks for your support and encouragement during that period Hugh, really appreciate it. Hope the mighty Griso is in fine fettle and likewise - All the best for the festive period! Cheers, Phil.
Well done Phil! Is it really 18 months ago I was keeping you going in hospital with my wonderful remote bedside manner?
You’ve done really well, seriously you have. It’s great to see you on that Sinnis badged as a Honda. I also respect and understand you wanting to put a line under it. Good choice IMO!
Well I never, if you pedal a bicycle backwards you don’t go anywhere. I would never have guessed. 😂😂😉😉
👍👍
Keep it going and keep it coming. 😁😁
Good morning Doctor Jon, yes, indeed, it was 18 months ago when you first appeared with warm Lucozade and a bunch of grapes at the virtual bedside. As an aid to recovery, I couldn't have wished for more!
"Sinnis badged as a Honda" Sheesh...You do realise how many proud Sinnis owners you've upset now? I've referred you to your local chapter of SOGUK (Sinnis Owners Group UK) and Eric will be round shortly for a word.
Yours slightly backwards and not going anywhere fast, cheers, Phil.
Always knew my "ways" were better than those of NHS guidance! @@80eightReviews
I'm actually surprised you don't have your own clinic Jon...
You're booked in Phil. Nil by mouth 4 weeks before the appointment. That includes talking.@@80eightReviews
Thanks Jon. You have taken the Hippocratic oath right? Anyway, I am relieved you made no mention of suppositories...Sorry, I'll get my coat as they say and leave all this behind me.
Congratulations on your progress to date and good wishes for yet greater leg flexibility.
A big shout out to our NHS, often criticised but when you see the list of specialists and the extent of support involved, it really is a Gem-like thing.
I wonder how much it would have cost if it had to be paid out from your own pocket. We are blessed to benefit from this mutually funded, but not perfect, national service.
I hope never to be in such need but its a comfort knowing its there.
Wishing for better weather and a return of the biking season, we're already getting close to the shortest day and can look forward to the nights pulling out :)
Merry Christmas.
Good morning Paul, how are you doing? Thanks for your comments and yes, you are SO right about the NHS. From my experience I have zero complaints to make and the breadth of the support and people involved was incredible. I reckon well over 100 different people in all sorts of specialisms had something to do with either scraping me up off the road and or fixing me up. Even now, I'm still getting NHS physio a few times a month. It is incredible really. And we are so very lucky to have it as you say.
As for the weather, er, yes, it's been a bit grim over the last few days. I like your optimism about the shortest day coming up soon though - thats a good way of looking at it! And hey, it's 3 degrees outside now! It's almost balmy!
All the best Paul, wishing you a cracking Christmas, cheers, Phil.
Fantastic video! Congratulations on putting in all the very hard work that has gotten you so far..Optomisum in the sight of adversity is the noblest of human atrabutes . Your hard work is a real inspiration for us all and I for one have been thankful.you have let us come along for the ride... Happy Christmas Phil .. As my toy Harley Davidson says when you push the botton on the saddle bag "Ride to live /Live to ride.."
Morning Guy,
So good to hear from you as always and loads of thanks for your kind and supportive comments. I think I mentioned in an earlier video that when I was lying in hospital and it seemed impossible that I would walk again - let alone ride any form of two wheels, that seeing other folks recovery stories really helped - despite every patient and incident being different. So this was my attempt at returning the benefit in some small way. The ability of humans to recover and adapt and 'knowing' and 'seeing' that is and was, a real help.
I'm quite jealous of your toy Harley-Davidson to be honest, so I've put it on my Christmas list for this year. It could be my first Harley! Also, I haven't attempted the 'Flodden' ride yet as the weather has ben unspeakably vile recently but I'm determined to do it whenever the opportunity arises.
Hope all is well with the pottery, family, posh wife and banjos Guy, all the best, cheers, Phil.
@@80eightReviews The HD seens to have a little magic about it ...The little gadjet that makes the sounds has three butons on the left hand pannier .One is a "potato potato" idel, one is a burst of engine and the last is the quote and then a burn out ..The magic is I got the thing when my oldest was 2 (Ben is now 43)and the battery worked in it till about 4 years ago ...When it started to bug out I found the battery pack and put in some new batteries and she was ready to erritate freinds and family for years to come . I dont ask questions much of machines but I ccould see this thing on a pedistel kept by the monks in the Himalayans ready to answer the great or simple questions of life ... OHHHHHHHMMmmmmmm
🤣🤣🤣
It’s got a burn-out also? I need one in my life…! But you’re right Guy, it sounds positively spiritual 😀
Great visual you paint there though Guy…You’ve got me thinking about the iconic final shot of Charlton Heston in the Planet of the Apes - instead of the ruined Statue of Liberty, Charlton sinks to his knees and plunges his hands into the sand…As the Harley bursts forth, he reaches for the sky and shouts “you blew it up, damn you” Fade to black and roll credits as the Harley splutters to life and croaks “ride to live / live to ride”
Oscar material!
Hi Phil.. I had a cycle accident (rode into a car with my knee taking the impact through the headlight). Not quite the same outcome but also had a reasonable recuperation period. On top of the usual physio stuff (and cycling did most for the flexibility) one of the things which has helped me in the last 6 months is a stand up desk for working. I guess it depends if you are spending time at a keyboard or not but thought I’d share as it’s really helped me. I can share details of the one I bought (about £80) if you are interested.
Hello again Rob, knee and headlight - crikey. How are you doing now? Is your knee flexion and walking OK?
I totally agree with the cycling - since my Op in August I've been able to fully rotate the pedals of my bike at my usual seat height and while I have zero strength, it's really loosening the joint and presumably breaking up the scar tissue quite nicely.
As for the desk, I'm not spending too much time at a keyboard at the moment and when I do, I'm sat on a gym ball and rocking to and fro which kinda keeps me loose. However, as things improve the k/b action will doubtless increase so any recommendations on standing desks is most welcome! Thanks in advance.
All the best, cheers, Phil.
@@80eightReviews Hi Phil.. yes flexion is more or less all ok now thanks. Took a while to walk properly and get the strength back as you are experiencing. The desk was from Zoro UK ( great name!) and the product ID is ZT3291942S. It feels to me that standing up working was the final piece of the jigsaw for my recovery. I also almost pivoted to a 300cc+ scooter but garage space was at a premium and I didn’t want to get rid of my Tiger 800 which has decent knee bend friendly ergos. That said I am looking at some highway pegs to attach to my engine bars to stretch my leg out when cruising ! Looking forward to viewing more vids. All the best, cheers, Rob
Awe love this 😊
Thanks again!
Glad to see your recovering nicely Phil, now when are you getting a Guzzi 😉 feliz navidad to you and your good wife 👍🏻
Mr Knights Templar! How are you doing? Well and thriving I hope. Have you read "Foucault's Pendulum" by Umberto Eco? Loads of stuff in there about the Knights Templar - it's a really good read. Er, anyway!
Many thanks for your support and as for the Guzzi....It's on the to-do list for next year, promise! All the best and Happy Christmas to you and yours also, cheers, Phil.
Glad to hear there's hope! Thanks for sharing your story!
My wife (29 years young, non smoker) has a non union. She has been suffering for the past 5 years. She had 3 surgeries.
My question: Are there any tools to speed up the growth of the bone? Does anybody know some doctors who are specialized on such cases?
Any help is appreciated.
Hey Pete - thanks for stopping by and I’m very sorry to hear about the situation your wife and you find yourself in. That’s awful and as you might guess I do have an insight into the disappointment when in a non-union situation and the mobility / pain that goes with it.
You will have Googled this of course and will know about bone growth stimulation and whether that works or not and the importance of diet. For my situation I made sure I ate well (I’m vegetarian anyway so live on leafy vegetables and nuts and seeds) plus I tried to do whatever I could in terms of keeping the blood flowing - even when not weight bearing. There’s so many factors but keeping yourself well, maybe some vitamin D and exercise when you can are the basics as your wife will know.
I really hope you find something and the situation improves - must admit I was terrified of needing a bone graft so really hope that’s not on the cards for your wife.
As for doctors - here in the UK on the NHS, you get what and who is available and I have to say I had great care and much faith in the trauma team and lead orthopaedic consultants at Newcastle where I was treated.
All the best to you and your wife Andy, let me know how you get on, cheers, Phil.
Phil, an old acquaintance once said, "it's better to burn out, than rust". Glad you are back in the saddle again!
Thanks for posting this vid, and that angle of motion chart.
Ten months ago, I lost some knee motion from a heavy log that rolled on me. Now I can build a leg sized protractor and see where I am.
Yes I know I should see a doc, but that's not going to happen.
Good afternoon Mr. Savagebolt and a very (belated) Happy New Year to you! Hope all is well with you and yours.
Better to burn out...Yep, exactly! Is that a Neil Young lyric? Either way, that has to be the sentiment and yes, it is brilliant to be back in the saddle!
I must admit I'm looking to seeing your 'leg sized protractor' - maybe you could sell it to er, anyone with dodgy knees? Very sorry to hear you've been attacked by a heavy log that rolled on to you though. I'm trying to imagine how that happened? I'm seeing some sort of Jeremy Renner style accident involving snow and huge log piles? Let me know!
Well, I'm not going to wag my finger and say 'go and see and a doctor' however, a bit of physio advice might be good? You know I'm from the stone-age yet I now find myself sitting on an inflatable pilates ball and it seems to work. I'm not chanting or anything though :-)
Anyway, great to hear from you as always, cheers, Phil.
@@80eightReviews I first read that quote in a local Cycle Newspaper. The author rode an old Indian and went by the name of Battery Bill.
My neighbor had a dump truck come & drop him a load of very heavy chuncks of maple. The logs were short, but about 3 feet in diameter. Together we split wood for a few hours. When I became tired, I said "that's enough for me for today", but like an idyit, I tried to grab one more of the smaller logs. Unfortunately, a big one rolled off the top of the pile and pinned me on the ground. I was so thankful to be working with a mate- (as you folks say), and not alone.
That was in April 2023, I'm walking just fine now, & hike very often, but can't squat down like I used to. The knee won't bend enough.
Most of my hikes are 3 miles or less, but many hills, up & down. I'm 70 this year, so even with your limp, I think you'd beat me in a foot race! ❤
Battery Bill - great name! And story!
As for the logs, that could have been really nasty. Someone (and your mate) was definitely looking after you that day.
I’ve found cycling or even just pushing the pedals round backwards for a few minutes seems to help with loosening the joint. I try and do that before I go for a walk each morning.
As for the race - On the flat I’m doing ok, but I’d reckon you would still waste me going uphill! I’m like a crab with a broken pincer on inclines 😀
@@80eightReviews Thanks for reminding me about bicycling. I will add some of that when the snow melts ❄
We had 9 inches of heavy wet snow fall last night. I do love a good snow storm though!
9 inches of snow? Blimey! We've 1cm forecast next week and already the country is grinding to a halt!
On the bicycle, I was looking at a US product called 'ortho-pedal' which basically is a special pedal which can be fitted in various positions along the crank arm - which then means the knee angle required for full rotation can be reduced / increased as required.
In the end I didn't need it but it sounds like a good product and they have some great case studies. Either way there's something about that rotational movement you get on a bike which seems really good for breaking up scar tissue and stiffness. Just not in the snow :-)
Been there, done that. We have matching gimps!
Hey Mr Saddlebag! Good to hear from you! I'm kinda hoping that 'limps' was auto-translated accidentally to 'gimps' otherwise I couldn't possibly comment :-)
All the best and good to know there is a matching limp out there :-) Perhaps we should start a club? Happy Xmas, cheers, Phil.
Likewise a very happy and healthy new year to you too. I assume I’ve missed the information but what happened to the Guzzi 850, I’m only asking as I fancy one. I assume your injury forced you to part company with it
Hello again Andrew! Yes, I sold the lovely, gorgeous, beautiful Guzzi at the beginning of the year. It had already been in storage for 10 months by then and I couldn’t get anywhere close to being able to ride it, so it and my CRF had to go unfortunately. I tried to sit on one just before I bought the CL but again, I couldn’t get my right foot on the peg…Still I’m going to try again next year in the hope things improve.
Either way though, the V7’s are lovely bikes and very different to say equivalent Triumphs plus they have a bit more real world performance than Royal Enfields. I love them!
Have a great festive period Andrew & let me know what you decide to do, all the best, cheers, Phil.
I’ve just ordered the V7 special 850 in red / white. It arrives in early January and I’ve even bought a private plate for it. I know what a saddo. Part exchanging my Interceptor 650 for it.
Hey Andrew, great to hear from you again. And…Oooh….Very nice!!! Now that’s a lovely present to yourself. You are clearly a person of excellent taste 😀
Let me know how you get on with it when it arrives and here’s hoping for some good weather for you.
All the best, Happy Christmas, cheers, Phil.
Any more bike videos ???
Hello! Thanks for stopping by and yes, I hope so - once winter is over! All the best, cheers, Phil.
How many degree your leg bended
Hey Sateesh, good to hear from you - how are you doing?
My leg/ knee bend is now around 105 degree passive and I can get to around 115 degrees when I'm forcing it to bend. So the bend has improved a lot but my main issue is continuing pain when I walk which causes me to limp.
How are you getting on? Let me know, all the best, Phil.
Iam fine your leg was bended
What are you doing now
@@user-or4vw6qz5l Hello again - I'm now at around 110 degree's and to cycle and stairs normally with a little support. How about you? Cheers, Phil.
I thought of you tonight and just thought I'd check back to see how you're doing. I'm so pleased you have made a good recovery.
Good evening Mr Stonkerontheroad! That's really kind of you and yeah, the recovery is quite amazing and there's still some improvements to come I reckon. And while I won't get back to where I was, being able to get back on a bike, scooter and push-bike seemed impossible in the beginning so I'm very happy. And lucky.
All the best, safe riding, good luck with your channel and touring escapades, cheers, Phil.
@@80eightReviews Thanks Phil. I pleased you looked. My channel is in it's infancy as It's something I may get into once retired (so I can claim tax relief) 🙂. I originally found your channel as I was interested in a Z900RS. I'm guessing it's something you are trying to forget now but yours was in my favourate colour too. I still haven't bought one as I have other bikes but it remains on my radar. Good luck with the CL500 and I hope you have many happy miles on it mate.
Hey thanks very much. Tax relief ha ha, yeah - given the 'generosity' of YT in terms of sales that might be a good of saving a few £. Not that I'm suggesting tax relief on business expenses is er, a strategy of any kind. Moving on! On the Z900RS, well, I had some cracking times on it and I'm just glad I had the opportunity to have one. Definitely in my top five of bikes I'd say. As for the CL500 - it is a happy bike actually! All the best, cheers, Phil.