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Iwannaride Added a reply to 2018.5 KTM Factory Edition...ETA?

3/12/2018 7:53am
Thx for the advise. My dealer has been VERY COOL and very helpful in educating me with setup etc. The only PAIN is the time to drive to and back; it's not around the corner. If I want to race the FE this weekend at LLQ then I have to make a LONG trip to dealer OR I could race...

Iwannaride Added a reply to 2018.5 KTM Factory Edition...ETA?

3/12/2018 6:51am
I rode my '13 at Budds Creek Saturday; She's always been reliable we usually get along well. I'm not a big fan of the recent track changes, but Hey "it is what it is" but didn't feel comfortable. I left her behind and brought the '18 FE out Sunday (different track). WHAT A DIFFERENCE!! Very Light and compact allowing me...

Iwannaride Added a reply to 2018.5 KTM Factory Edition...ETA?

3/6/2018 7:39am
Thx for the tip! I just need to get around the "Swing Cases" I installed in the rear on both sides. Bought the truck in December and picked up the FE last night; can't wait to break them both in!

Iwannaride Added a reply to Do knee braces even work ?

6/7/2017 3:50pm
The answer is "NOT REALLY". Braces were/are designed to protect and stabilize the joint for patients who have undergone ACL or similar procedures. Unlike MX walking, post surgery, is not a high energy activity. Post surgical braces are designed to aid with stability and protect the ACL graft as it heals. MX, on the other hand is a high energy...

Iwannaride Added a reply to Osteoarthritis and knee braces

3/9/2017 6:53pm
Physician is correct. Braces will do little to nothing for the continual impact from MX which will continue to destroy your cartilage. Depending on how old your are and how far gone (cartilage), you have a few options: 1. Office visit and ask doc to give you an amnion inject. This will help to fill in the damaged cartilage. 2...
I went 1 & 2 in my last race of the series, last year. One of the racers congratulated me and remarked "I be coming after you next year'. No he won't 'cause I'm done racing. I've left a lot of blood on the tracks and a few broken bones. I've seen friends paralyzed and riders killed; we play in...

Iwannaride Added a reply to Careers of Vital Forum members

1/1/2015 4:15pm
I own a surgical implant company. Spend my days in the operating room consulting with surgeons and nurses on fracture fixation, wound care etc. Riding and racing MX over 30 years.