Would you believe it ?

Shit..gettin old aint fer wimps huh?

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It is similar here, I can keep my licence as long as the sight in my remaining eye meets the required standard. I have left getting my eye tested until later this week as I wanted to get used to the field of vision I have left. At the moment my confidence level for driving is not high enough anyway. But it aint gonna beat me !!
The optic nerve is trashed so its game over for that one. I take numerous meds for my blood pressure (no a contributory factor in my sight loss) and at the moment I am on a couple of months of oral steroids to stem the inflammation from reaching the "Good" eye.

Wouldn't be so bad if I was getting old but I am a sprightly 52 !! LOL


I just want to say THANKS to everyone for all your support, wishes and suggestions for solutions to ease my transition back into riding. It means a lot to know that people who don't really know me care.

As bikers we often get bad press, sometimes justified but most of the time unfairly. Things like this restore my faith in us as a collective.

Carpy

 

I have just ordered a set of these, wireless rear view camera and 4.3" wireless lcd screen
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/111135990855?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

will let you know the viability of it. It wasn't a great deal of money only £36.00 including postage. Gotta be worth a shot !!

 

Yeaaa - that's what I'm talking about! Good luck. Hope it works out.

 

Ya.........I was 54 when it happened. Stay strong Carpy, I know its tough....just keep on keepin on......thats what it takes with any shit life throws at you...support...your not alone

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Hey Guys & Gals

Just a small update. The eye is still the same, its not going to alter at all.

I have fitted my rear view camera and screen so I thought I had better post some pics

Here's the rear view camera fitted under the Top Box


LCD Screen mounted to the Sat Nav Bracket


View of Screen and Sat Nav, and Riderscan Mirror


Everything powers up through a relay so it only switches on with the ignition on. The lcd screen is easily removable by undoing the adjustment nut on the back of the waterproof case, the power is via a waterproof cigarette lighter socket so it can be unplugged and removed if I am off the bike. The sat nav is in its lockable bracket/carrier (I wouldn't leave it in there overnight, but its ideal if I call in to pay for fuel or get a coffee).

If I use a tank bag, I will move the screen onto the top of the bag and secure it with some heavy duty 3M Velcro pads.

I cannot ride (or drive) yet but I am getting everything in place ready for the day I swing my leg back over the bike and head out.

Cheers people

Carpy

 

Good deal on gettin ready to ride again, Carpy! Keep us posted.

 

i see a problem, it's just evolution, first there is a screen, then the question "how do i play porn on this?" then before you know it you are riding around watching porn. it's a slippery slope carpy, be careful.

 

Carpy thanks for the update
Take care of yourself and hope you will be riding soon.

 

The thought of that put a big smile on my face !!!!

 

OK, I'm an Ass#$%^. My intention is to make you laugh and not get you pissed! I declare a screen name change.

No longer Carpy.... got to go to "Hawkeye"

Sorry! Hope you see humor and not rage!

 

That is SOOOO out of line Maggot-ha ha----------Eagle eye is much better------and I should be stroker, right carpy?
Shit, sometimes ya just have to just say F*CK it----thats life---he'll be fine----

 

Lovin the train of thought guys
I was considering (bearing in mind my name is Richard) something like Dead Eye Dick !!

 

Perfect Richard

 

Well I changed my name and my pic to something more closely resembling me !!!

 

LMFAO....thats funny

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Rrrrrrr matey......how are ya doing Richard? Eye just got my injection yesterday ..spent most of the day not able to see out my right eye....and had to drive 45 minutes....sucks I know but doable...hang tough bud

 

Possibly like this snazzy item

 

Do they seriously stick a needle right in to your for the injection Duccman. I suffered from something called a retinalschesis a little while back (like an air bubble under your retina that can pop and allow the fluid in your eye to migrate behind the retina and slowly detach it) and the doctors were able to stitch the retina back on using a laser. Just having that done bothered me but I can't imagine having a needle stuck in my eye on a regular basis.

To DeadEyeDick

Very sorry to hear about what happened and wish you all the best in learning to ride again. Having the positive attitude toward your return to the biking world is great to hear and a lesson in perseverance for all of us. Way to go, and I for one look forward to hearing your next ride report.