Gripe of the day - What is yours? - Page 928 - SV650.org

Seeker · 24-02-21, 12:55 PM

I've just made one of those decisions that will make me question whether it was right or wrong over the years. I was getting another X-ray on my broken wrist and was told it was slightly out of alignment. Options are a) ignore or b) re-adjust it (ie put to sleep, re-break, pin it). Oh, and we need your decision now!
Yikes. My first question was whether I would still be able to ride (ie twist a throttle) if left mis-aligned, yes - but the movement may (will?) be restricted. There will be/might be pain and stiffness which I didn't have before.

OK, what are the risks if I get it readjusted? Chance of better movement but still pain, stiffness risk of nerve damage and infection.

I don't like these decisions

As usual, I'm cautious and elected to leave it as is. I've just made a turn at one of my life's crossroads - I hope I turned the right way.

Luckypants · 24-02-21, 01:08 PM

Not as serious as Seeker's gripe, but the bin lorry just revered into my car..... which was on my drive!

admin · 24-02-21, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Luckypants

Not as serious as Seeker's gripe, but the bin lorry just revered into my car..... which was on my drive!

What! That would seriously cheese me off.

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Luckypants · 24-02-21, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by admin

What! That would seriously cheese me off.

Well obviously I'm not thrilled

but the guy stopped, apologised, took my details, took photos and called his boss. Its a lease John, so I'm not attached to it. Just a bit cheesed off about the faff thats about to ensue!

shiftin_gear98 · 24-02-21, 03:32 PM

Seeker, fingers crossed for you, hopefully it doesn't hurt too much going forward.
My newly remodeled shoulder isn't great, some days it's almost normal, but more often than not it aches.

admin · 24-02-21, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Luckypants

Well obviously I'm not thrilled

but the guy stopped, apologised, took my details, took photos and called his boss. Its a lease John, so I'm not attached to it. Just a bit cheesed off about the faff thats about to ensue!

I live in a cul-de-sac and I've had van drivers use my drive as a turning point. I'm only a 50 metres from the banjo* at the end of the road where you can turn safely.

Amen to the faff element.

*Does anyone else use that term

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Dave20046 · 24-02-21, 09:03 PM

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*Does anyone else use that term

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Is it a the, bell, end of the cul-de sack?

Luckypants · 24-02-21, 09:14 PM

He was turning in the bell-end but missed it and came on my drive!

svenrico · 24-02-21, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Luckypants

He was turning in the bell-end but missed it and came on my drive!

I suppose it could have been worse if he had run over your bell end !

svenrico · 24-02-21, 10:37 PM

Hope it turns out ok Seeker.

24-02-21, 12:55 PM	#9271
Seeker Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: NE Lincs Posts: 1,069	Re: Gripe of the day - What is yours? I've just made one of those decisions that will make me question whether it was right or wrong over the years. I was getting another X-ray on my broken wrist and was told it was slightly out of alignment. Options are a) ignore or b) re-adjust it (ie put to sleep, re-break, pin it). Oh, and we need your decision now! Yikes. My first question was whether I would still be able to ride (ie twist a throttle) if left mis-aligned, yes - but the movement may (will?) be restricted. There will be/might be pain and stiffness which I didn't have before. OK, what are the risks if I get it readjusted? Chance of better movement but still pain, stiffness risk of nerve damage and infection. I don't like these decisions As usual, I'm cautious and elected to leave it as is. I've just made a turn at one of my life's crossroads - I hope I turned the right way. __________________ 2016 SV650AL7 2023 GSX-8S

24-02-21, 01:08 PM	#9272
Luckypants Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Nr Ruthin Posts: 7,056	Re: Gripe of the day - What is yours? Not as serious as Seeker's gripe, but the bin lorry just revered into my car..... which was on my drive! __________________ "Your Viffer sounds like it is raising hell! Spot on." - Witchery 17/4/08 Snow Plough Appreciation Society - Member #3

24-02-21, 03:32 PM	#9275
shiftin_gear98 Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: At home Posts: 756	Re: Gripe of the day - What is yours? Seeker, fingers crossed for you, hopefully it doesn't hurt too much going forward. My newly remodeled shoulder isn't great, some days it's almost normal, but more often than not it aches. __________________ Currently driving a Corsa....

24-02-21, 09:14 PM	#9278
Luckypants Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Nr Ruthin Posts: 7,056	Re: Gripe of the day - What is yours? He was turning in the bell-end but missed it and came on my drive! __________________ "Your Viffer sounds like it is raising hell! Spot on." - Witchery 17/4/08 Snow Plough Appreciation Society - Member #3

24-02-21, 10:37 PM	#9280
svenrico Member Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: North Yorkshire Posts: 373	Re: Gripe of the day - What is yours? Hope it turns out ok Seeker.

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