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Is anyone out there Ryding with a Pacemaker?
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Cobranut
Well-known member
I'd think as long as your doctor clears you to drive, you should be able to ride.
The biggest risk is if something should cause you to pass out.
Good luck with your surgery, and God bless.
I've gotta agree with that ^ - if driving (or even flying!) with a pace-maker is OK, then why would ryding a Spyder be any different?? 
I'm pretty sure we've got quite a few people here in Oz riding with pacemakers, probably numbering well into the high hundreds by now, if not an even bigger number with 3 zero's after it!! Last time I looked at the thread similar to this that we used to have going in one of the Oz Spyder Forums (since closed, when no-one else wanted the responsibility of maintaining it, probably 2 or 3 years ago now) IIRC, it was was well past 500 affirmative responses from those who were prepared to share that sorta info, and I'd guess that you've got a helluva lot more Spyder Ryders over there than we have here in Oz!
So check with your Doctor, sure; but aside from following their advice, I reckon you can fairly safely just...
Wait for it....
Waaaaiiiit for it...
Ryde More, Worry Less!
I'm pretty sure we've got quite a few people here in Oz riding with pacemakers, probably numbering well into the high hundreds by now, if not an even bigger number with 3 zero's after it!! Last time I looked at the thread similar to this that we used to have going in one of the Oz Spyder Forums (since closed, when no-one else wanted the responsibility of maintaining it, probably 2 or 3 years ago now) IIRC, it was was well past 500 affirmative responses from those who were prepared to share that sorta info, and I'd guess that you've got a helluva lot more Spyder Ryders over there than we have here in Oz!
So check with your Doctor, sure; but aside from following their advice, I reckon you can fairly safely just...
Wait for it....
Waaaaiiiit for it...
Ryde More, Worry Less!
Gwolf
Well-known member
Don't see why riding a Spyder would be any more dangerous than driving cars and trucks. One of my brothers has had a pacemaker for about 30 years and still driving and working. If you have had a stroke or some other problems the doctor may not clear you to drive, but just for a pacemaker you can still have a normal life. It will probably depend on your general health over-all.
Snowbelt Spyder
Well-known member
Hey David. My wife has been riding with a pacemaker for 4 years. From a health standpoint, you'll be at less risk when operating a vehicle than you are now. That’s the point, right? If your question is about the pacemaker itself? Your Dr. should go over what activities to avoid relating to EMFs and magnetic fields, if he hasn't already. For example, if you are used to holding your cell phone in your left hand while taking, or keeping it in a left side jacket pocket, he'll want you to switch to the right side. And vice versa if it will be implanted on the right side. Your welding days are over. Stuff like that. Riding the Spyder is not a problem with that type of issue, although you don't want to be hugging the spark plugs. If you have a wireless helmet mounted intercom system, or two way radio close, you will want to speak to the Dr. about that technology and power level to see what he says. The technology gets better every year. By all means, have the procedure. Good Luck.
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rjinaz86323
Active member
I have a good friend who rides with both a pacemaker and a defibrillator, in a single unit called an Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator (ICD)
MNBK
Member
I have been riding with a pacemaker since September 26, 2018. Without it, my heart would maybe beat about 10 times per minute (kinda on the slow side). My cardiologist and I have no concerns about riding the Spyder or driving my truck. Go for it. As far as health goes, you should feel much better and have more energy.
canamjhb
Well-known member
I'm old. I've been part of a couple riding groups (gangs) of other old people. Lots of assorted health issues. Conversations seem to center around food and health/doctors/medical recommendations. I don't know of anyone who had to change their riding due to having a pacemaker. And lots of people have them. Good luck.....
Gwolf
Well-known member
I am the oldest living of my immediate family. I have not only had close calls, I have had some that did not miss. Some siblings over a decade younger have already died and some have had a pacemaker put in long ago. I have never had a heart problem and never even had any bad test for a problem. I have the average blood pressure for a healthy 19 year old right now. My sister, 9 years younger, claims that it is because I don't have a heart.
I will say that I made some radical changes to what I eat and drink, that include a lot of things I used to eat and drink, but don't anymore. If not for that, I probably would not be writing this. What you don't eat and drinkg is just as important as what you do. Anybody can do it, but it does take will-power and a lot of extra time preparing your own meals from fresh ingredients, or fruits and vegetables that you grow yourself. Many of the things you have to avoid were likely once your favorite things on the menu.
Nokesy
Member
I have had a pacemaker for 6 years now. The list they give when it is installed is enormous, but the main thing to avoid doing is to not lean over the motor while it's running. As long as you are 12 inches away from it, you should have no problem. Your cell phone is a bigger issue - don't put it in your breast pocket.
I never had a problem.
Little Blue
SpyderLovers Ambassador
Well, Here is the real deal.
I have been using a 'Pacemaker'
since 2011. My Doctors have stated
the issues that I needed to be cautious about.
Spyder Ryding was never a problem.
So talk with your Doctor about any questions.
I have been using a 'Pacemaker'
since 2011. My Doctors have stated
the issues that I needed to be cautious about.
Spyder Ryding was never a problem.
So talk with your Doctor about any questions.
EdMat
Well-known member
I have to wear a Life Vest (defibrillator) for the next 3 months. One of the cautions was to not ride motorcycles.
Theory is if it was to accidentally start to operate you would not be able to feel the warning vibrator or hear the warning siren before it activates to stop the cycle. Think I would be fine and able to feel it on the Spyder, but, its getting cold and that may be my excuse not to do much riding.
Theory is if it was to accidentally start to operate you would not be able to feel the warning vibrator or hear the warning siren before it activates to stop the cycle. Think I would be fine and able to feel it on the Spyder, but, its getting cold and that may be my excuse not to do much riding.
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