I hurt my back pretty bad last Monday, when I dropped the Quota while way back off road. I know the proper way to lift a bike (seen all the videos) and tried to apply what I had learned. I even hitched up my drawers and tightened my belt up high to give me support Sorry no suspenders). However the upshot was that there was a loud pop in my lower back and I dropped to the ground in pain. After a few hours, another person happened along, and we got the bike upright and I made it home. Doctor the next day tells me I tore a bunch of muscles in my lower back, go home and heal thyself. Fast forward 6 days, and I am much better, took the Qship out for another ride today, this time on pavement. Its okay, but lots of pain on bumps. It will likely be a few months before this is 100%.
I remember an older friend of mine back in the late sixties used to wear a lace-up leather back truss under his jacket, to help support his back on long rides. My back gave me hell after a few hundred kilometers, even before this injury, and I am sure that the truss would help. I know I need to do some exercises and get some more strength in my legs and back, retirement has made me lazy. But I'd still like to find a truss to wear while riding, hopefully velcro fastening, and something that does not look like a woman's old fashioned girdle.
Surely (Shirley?) someone still makes these things, and with the age profile of us Guzzi guys, one of youse guys probably has one. Right? So where can I find one?
Thanks!
JD
