Journal → Almost Back
Its been over 3 months of regrowing bone and ligament, and every day I’d head out to the garage and test my hand on the clutch. This week, with a great deal of satisfaction I finally reeled in that stiff lever on my father’s R75. I new it was time to fire her up and I was thrilled to be back on two wheels. It wasn’t my beloved GS, but I made up for it in classic style on that beautiful airhead.
I’ve still got a little more therapy to do(cant fully close my left hand yet, and the ankle is still a bit swollen),..
Its not like they were pretty feet to begin with anyway
check this device out, it cranks your ankle into certain positions to try force extended range of motion…I’m pretty sure it was actually designed during the Spanish Inquisition… I certainly feel like confessing every time I turn one of those knobs.
….but I can smell the open road..and it wont be long. I’m giving myself another month, then I’m heading back to Australia. I don’t know how long its going to take to fix up that GS, but I suspect I’ll be rolling into the outback some time in February.
I can’t confirm a route until I get the bike repaired, but I’ve got an ambitious plan in mind. A couple possibilities. As of now I’m shoot’n for red.
![COA1 route epic[1]](http://thelongestfriday.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/COA1-route-epic1.jpg)
December 29th, 2009 at 1:46 am
best of luck!
December 31st, 2009 at 4:22 pm
All Right!!! Take it easy at first, Then go full throttle when your ready.
I may be Motorcycling in Scotland in July, And India in October 2010.
January 2nd, 2010 at 1:45 pm
Looks like you missed us Arizona by a hundred miles! I wish you the best of fun and no falls this time round.
January 6th, 2010 at 6:33 am
Let me know if you go the Nigeria route. I keep getting emails from people promising me money, I’d like you to track them down and pull a Tawnya Harding on them.
January 14th, 2010 at 8:46 pm
Hi Chris
I’m glad you are ready to continious your great trip.
I will keep checking your site.
Best wishes,
Fernando – Bucaramanga – Colombia
January 14th, 2010 at 9:04 pm
Chris,
On a whim I picked up on your blog to find out just what you were up to. Sorry about your mishap in Australia, but grateful that it was not worse and that you are still able to realize that dream. Writing to say hello and wish to well.
Matt
(Golden, Colombia)
January 20th, 2010 at 7:02 pm
hey Chris!!
We have been thinking of you and wondering how you’re “moving”. ha ha. Hope you had a great Christmas and a great New Year so far! Keep us updated with your progress and your travels!!