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10-05-2009, 11:29 PM
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| | | How many Diabetic Motorcycle Rriders?
How many Diabetic Motorcycle Rriders Are there in this forum?? |
10-05-2009, 11:56 PM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Washington, DC
Posts: 265
| | | I am interested in learning to ride one and then purchasing one.
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Georgetown University Class of 2008
Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service
Type I Diabetic since 1988
Pumper since 2007
7/09 A1C - 6.1
Federal Employee
World Traveler
Philadelphia Native, Washington Resident
Go Hoyas! |
10-06-2009, 06:41 AM
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I am a: Type 2 | | Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Vermont
Posts: 2,291
| | I've had my knees in the breeze riding the twisties through the trees for a long long time. 
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10-06-2009, 07:22 AM
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I am a: Type 2 | | Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Columbus, OH
Posts: 469
| | | 2003 Honda VFR800 here.
I put a couple of thousand miles on it this year -not as much as I wanted to. I had been hoping to take a week long solo moto trip, but it just never happened. |
10-06-2009, 07:24 AM
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I am a: Type 2 | | Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Columbus, OH
Posts: 469
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Originally Posted by Joeprep4820  I am interested in learning to ride one and then purchasing one. | Please consider taking the MSF course - Motorcycle Safety Foundation
In most states, taking the course also qualifies you with the BMV to get your riders endorsement on your license, as well.
You won't leave the course a great rider, but you'll have a good foundation in the basics, and it's a pretty safe way to learn to ride. |
10-06-2009, 07:32 AM
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I am a: Type 2 | | Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: North Carolina
Posts: 21
| | | Biking
Yamaha V Star 650 2006. Hehehehe...been at it for years!
Not to shabby for a 62 year old lady
PS: The MSF course is super for new riders. Like was said..will give you a good foundation to build on.
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moon and the truth. ~Buddha
Dx 07/09-FBS 178 Type 2
LDL 164 (09/25/09 71) 
Total 253 (09/25/09 131)
Trig. 183 (09/25/09 101)
A1C 08/23/09 6.2 (9/25/09 5.8)
Duetact 3/04 1 x day
Lipitor 40 mg day
Fishoil 3600 mg day
Vit. E 400 mg day.
Vit. C 500 mg day
Calcium 600 mg/Vit. D 400 mg day
Multivit. 1 x day
Cinnamon 2000 mg 1 x day
1 81 mg Baby asprin a day
Treadmill 3-5 X week @45 min.
Carb controll @ <75 per day
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10-06-2009, 07:43 AM
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I am a: Type 2 | | Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Columbus, OH
Posts: 469
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Originally Posted by kat27406 Not to shabby for a 62 year old lady | Good for you!
With all the problems I've been having with my neck lately -- I'll be happy to be still riding at 62.
When did you start? |
10-06-2009, 08:15 AM
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I am a: Type 2 | | Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: North Carolina
Posts: 21
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Originally Posted by moorejames Good for you!
With all the problems I've been having with my neck lately -- I'll be happy to be still riding at 62.
When did you start? | Oh, LOL....started along about 40 years ago...then husband told me I would never be able to handle it...turns out he was wrong...and he's long gone!!!!!
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Three things can not be long hidden: The sun, the
moon and the truth. ~Buddha
Dx 07/09-FBS 178 Type 2
LDL 164 (09/25/09 71)
Total 253 (09/25/09 131)
Trig. 183 (09/25/09 101)
A1C 08/23/09 6.2 (9/25/09 5.8)
Duetact 3/04 1 x day
Lipitor 40 mg day
Fishoil 3600 mg day
Vit. E 400 mg day.
Vit. C 500 mg day
Calcium 600 mg/Vit. D 400 mg day
Multivit. 1 x day
Cinnamon 2000 mg 1 x day
1 81 mg Baby asprin a day
Treadmill 3-5 X week @45 min.
Carb controll @ <75 per day
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10-06-2009, 10:04 AM
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Posts: 6
| | | I want to get a cruiser, and have been saving up some money but just haven't gotten it yet. I've always wanted my own motorcycle, but the girlfriend does not totally approve. |
10-06-2009, 10:21 AM
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I am a: Type 2 | | Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Nova Scotia, Canada
Posts: 5,267
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Every time I look at this thread title I wonder if it is one of those jokes about "How many Diabetic Motorcycle Riders does it take to change a light-bulb?"
Seriously I tried a moped once and was petrified  Now get me on a snowmobile and that's a different kettle of fish altogether 
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51 year old male, Metabolic Syndrome Dx Mar. 2003 |
10-06-2009, 04:15 PM
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I am a: Type 2 | | Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Atlanta, GA
Posts: 794
| | | My dh has a Harley V-Rod. He's not diabetic (yet)... but as soon as we get out of this money crunch I'm going to take Georgia's motorcycle class to see if I want my own bike. I can't control his, because I can't reach the pedals lol.
__________________ Metformin 2000 mg
7/24 a1c=9.3
10/23 a1c=6.4
Diagnosed 7/22/09
Weight loss as of 10/23/09: 25 pounds!
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10-06-2009, 06:37 PM
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I am a: Type 2 | | Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Gold Country (CA)
Posts: 1,706
| | Me!!!!
I own a '02 Buell Blast. I haven't ridden since Dx, but it's not due to the diabetes, but rather a combo of money & allergies causing positional vertigo for most of the year (which started the same day I was diagnosed w/D.)
I fear I'm going to just have to sell my baby...really don't want to, but not only am I in a totally new area with crazy, windy roads (when I'm used to relatively straight roads in AZ) but I'm terrified I'd have a vertigo attack when leaning to go around a curve. Logically, I know if I've been taking my Benadryl regularly beforehand, I'd be fine as I've *never* had an attack when I take it 2x/day, but it's something I haven't been able to get past yet.  |
10-07-2009, 05:36 AM
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I am a: Type 2 | | Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: North Carolina
Posts: 21
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Originally Posted by Moonglo My dh has a Harley V-Rod. He's not diabetic (yet)... but as soon as we get out of this money crunch I'm going to take Georgia's motorcycle class to see if I want my own bike. I can't control his, because I can't reach the pedals lol. | You go girl ...there are many nice bikes that are low enough for us ladies or can be lowered...had to have mine taken down two inches in order to be able to flat foot. I am only 5'2"
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Three things can not be long hidden: The sun, the
moon and the truth. ~Buddha
Dx 07/09-FBS 178 Type 2
LDL 164 (09/25/09 71)
Total 253 (09/25/09 131)
Trig. 183 (09/25/09 101)
A1C 08/23/09 6.2 (9/25/09 5.8)
Duetact 3/04 1 x day
Lipitor 40 mg day
Fishoil 3600 mg day
Vit. E 400 mg day.
Vit. C 500 mg day
Calcium 600 mg/Vit. D 400 mg day
Multivit. 1 x day
Cinnamon 2000 mg 1 x day
1 81 mg Baby asprin a day
Treadmill 3-5 X week @45 min.
Carb controll @ <75 per day
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10-07-2009, 03:31 PM
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I am a: Type 2 | | Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Atlanta, GA
Posts: 794
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Originally Posted by kat27406 You go girl ...there are many nice bikes that are low enough for us ladies or can be lowered...had to have mine taken down two inches in order to be able to flat foot. I am only 5'2" | Yeah... funny you mention the lowering. I just found out that this was possible today at work lol. One of my coworkers was telling me I might need to lower a bike... I'm 5ft2 as well.
__________________ Metformin 2000 mg
7/24 a1c=9.3
10/23 a1c=6.4
Diagnosed 7/22/09
Weight loss as of 10/23/09: 25 pounds!
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10-07-2009, 08:06 PM
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I am a: Type 2 | | Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Gold Country (CA)
Posts: 1,706
| | | Check out the Buell Blast - it's made with women & teens in mind - I'm 5'5" and have the taller seat (there's one that's 2 inches lower.) The down side is they're no longer making it as of 2010...but now's the perfect time to look at the 2009 model in end-of-year sales. |
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