Kia,
That message was inspirational. Some of us have bounced off the ground, but you bounced up from health issues.
Ciao!
Willie
--- In st2_owners@yahoogroups.com, Andrew Stephen <andrew.stephen@...> wrote:
>
> Hi Mark,
>
> I had cereballar bleeding from a cavernous hemangioma about six years ago,
> seriously impacting my balance and co-ordination for several months. I can
> relate to your decision to sell your two-wheeled vehicles; I went through a
> similar decision making process.
>
> At the time my "daily" ride was a 2005 Kawasaki ZX10R with thousands spent
> on suspension and exhaust to make it the best road & track bike I could
> build. I knew after the bleed that I might never be able to ride it with
> the skill and precision I was used to, but I also knew that if I sold it I
> might never find my way back onto two wheels again, and that was something I
> would always regret.
>
> In the end I decided to keep it. When I felt capable of riding it again I
> found that, although my symptoms were greatly improved, my confidence had
> been seriously hurt. I rode it only occasionally, and gradually improved
> each time. It was 2010 before I dared go out on the track again. I went to
> a track day and spent the day riding mid- to front-field in the medium
> class. I felt a bit silly at first but as the day wore on I felt more and
> more at home - not faster, just more confident. I even dropped the bike in
> the paddock at one point, because my left leg still doesn't always do what I
> expect of it! In the end I had an absolute ball.
>
> I realised that I wasn't going to be doing the same sort of riding that I
> had been doing before the haemorrhage and resolved to sell the Kwaka, but to
> replace it. I ended up back on Ducati riding an ST4s (I'd previously riden
> a '92 900SS for many years) and I absolutely love it.
>
> I understand your reasons for selling, and I'm sure you've put a lot of
> thought into it before making the call. For me, I found that having the
> bike in the garage helped me to keep the goal in sight. I've been riding
> two wheels my entire adult life and I knew that was something I didn't want
> to give up.
>
> Kia Kaha,
> --
> Andrew
> Wellington, New Zealand.
> 2002 ST4s
>
>
> On Tue, Aug 23, 2011 at 5:45 AM, Mark D. Lindquist <mark@...>wrote:
>
> > **
> >
> >
> > Greetings listers,****
> >
> > ** **
> >
> > Some of you may recall that I was assaulted by a patient at my job in the
> > Emergency Room back in March. Due to some post-concussion symptoms,
> > primarily headaches, balance issues and concentration problems, all of which
> > are improving, I've sold my two-wheeled Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic and
> > purchased a 2011 Harley Tri Glide Ultra Classic (a trike.) I've also
> > decided to sell my 1999 Ducati ST2. I don't want to tempt fate by riding it
> > knowing that I'm not at my full ability level. If anyone is interested or
> > wants to forward a link to someone who might be looking for a nice ST2 in
> > absolutely gorgeous condition, I've listed it on the Ducati.ms website.
> > There are many more photos in my Gallery on that site as well. ****
> >
> > ** **
> >
> > http://www.ducati.ms/forums/128-bikes/118745-sale-1999-ducati-st2.html****
> >
> > ** **
> >
> > If it doesn't sell here or there, I'll list it on eBay and craigslist, but
> > I think most of the true ST lovers can be found here. Email me if you have
> > any questions. I'm flexible on the price.****
> >
> > ** **
> >
> > I truly appreciate the wisdom and knowledge of the ST2 Owners list
> > members. I can say that every issue I've ever encountered with the Duc has
> > been solved by reading your posts or asking questions. Thank you very much.
> > ****
> >
> > ** **
> >
> > Mark Lindquist, MD****
> >
> > Detroit Lakes, MN****
> >
> > 1999 Ducati ST2****
> >
> > ** **
> >
> >
> >
>
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