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Knee replacement and getting back into the saddle
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<blockquote data-quote="Gary Gittleson" data-source="post: 178469" data-attributes="member: 3625"><p>I had both knees replaced in 2014 after the right hip in 2013. Recovery from the hip replacement was easier than the knees (which were done simultaneously), taking about 6 months to feel "right". The knees were pretty good after 6 months and I was back to most activities then, although improvement continued for a few more months. The activities include horseback riding, cross-country skiing, hiking and motorcycle riding (first on my R100RS --- with electric start). My Vincent wasn't quite ready for the road then but I think I would not have had a problem kick starting it. </p><p></p><p>By 2016 the Vincent (D Rapide) was back on the road and I've been riding it ever since. Kick starting it hasn't been a problem; at least not for my body. In the early stages the bike was a little obstinate. The bike starts much better now. I do find it harder to start when it is stone cold and I use the D center stand for that. Once warm I start it mounted. No stand and no problem. </p><p></p><p>I might add that have short legs (28" inseam) and am 82 years, err ... old (damn). I do think I have benefited from decades of serious physical activity.</p><p></p><p>Overall, I've had a good experience with the replacements. I hope you have the same.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Gary Gittleson, post: 178469, member: 3625"] I had both knees replaced in 2014 after the right hip in 2013. Recovery from the hip replacement was easier than the knees (which were done simultaneously), taking about 6 months to feel "right". The knees were pretty good after 6 months and I was back to most activities then, although improvement continued for a few more months. The activities include horseback riding, cross-country skiing, hiking and motorcycle riding (first on my R100RS --- with electric start). My Vincent wasn't quite ready for the road then but I think I would not have had a problem kick starting it. By 2016 the Vincent (D Rapide) was back on the road and I've been riding it ever since. Kick starting it hasn't been a problem; at least not for my body. In the early stages the bike was a little obstinate. The bike starts much better now. I do find it harder to start when it is stone cold and I use the D center stand for that. Once warm I start it mounted. No stand and no problem. I might add that have short legs (28" inseam) and am 82 years, err ... old (damn). I do think I have benefited from decades of serious physical activity. Overall, I've had a good experience with the replacements. I hope you have the same. [/QUOTE]
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