WackyDan
New member
Thanks for the update.
Don't worry about your hands... Keep them clean and change the dressings often and they will be just fine. Last time I had road rash, I kept the dressings wet with saline solution as keeping the wounds wet minimizes scarring. Learned that trick from downhill mountain bike racers. They also sell a solution in most drug stores for that purpose. I had my leg and ankle get infected with much more severe road rash than what is on your hands, so don't sweat it. Take care of it and you'll be amazed how fast you heal.
I understand your wife not wanting you to ride again. Logical reaction. My wife didn't want me to own a bike again and she didn't even know me when I went down hard in 2002. She got over it, and learned to enjoy riding the Spyder with me. I think that the accident being due to a $50 duffle bag or strap helps you to convince her otherwise. Still, I will tell you that it may take you a while before you want to ride again. After my last wreck in 02, I wanted to ride, but even when I took my brother's Harley out a few times, I'd get butterflies.
In the end, we all have to weigh the risk of riding against our own happiness that riding brings to us. I'm willing to accept that risk provided I take all the precautions I can. The benefits to me far outweigh the financial costs and risks to life. I'd rather ride now then wish I had twenty years down the road. Those that don't ride likely will never understand why we all get hooked on riding.
No matter what you end up doing, the choice is yours. I hope you continue to ride at some point and not let this mishap keep you off a bike forever.
Don't worry about your hands... Keep them clean and change the dressings often and they will be just fine. Last time I had road rash, I kept the dressings wet with saline solution as keeping the wounds wet minimizes scarring. Learned that trick from downhill mountain bike racers. They also sell a solution in most drug stores for that purpose. I had my leg and ankle get infected with much more severe road rash than what is on your hands, so don't sweat it. Take care of it and you'll be amazed how fast you heal.
I understand your wife not wanting you to ride again. Logical reaction. My wife didn't want me to own a bike again and she didn't even know me when I went down hard in 2002. She got over it, and learned to enjoy riding the Spyder with me. I think that the accident being due to a $50 duffle bag or strap helps you to convince her otherwise. Still, I will tell you that it may take you a while before you want to ride again. After my last wreck in 02, I wanted to ride, but even when I took my brother's Harley out a few times, I'd get butterflies.
In the end, we all have to weigh the risk of riding against our own happiness that riding brings to us. I'm willing to accept that risk provided I take all the precautions I can. The benefits to me far outweigh the financial costs and risks to life. I'd rather ride now then wish I had twenty years down the road. Those that don't ride likely will never understand why we all get hooked on riding.
No matter what you end up doing, the choice is yours. I hope you continue to ride at some point and not let this mishap keep you off a bike forever.
