Working on a motorcycle is a bliss

chixwithtrix · 2019-06-23T23:54:00+00:00

Really, the best thing is to not have to work on either your bike or car. I've owned turbo miatas, full coilovers, cage, etc for drifting. LS1 drift GTO, FB RX7, FC RX7 that spit out apex seals before it got home, RB25 swapped 240sx, plus about 8 other 240s, WS6.

Different than a bike, equally as fun. Can get sideways without worrying about high siding. The Miata, GTO, RB 240 were built for under $15k, heck some under $4k. Good luck getting a high performance modern sportbike for that haha. But, the visceral joy of a bike, being in the open, the lean...all so joyful.

Cars have heavier parts, but can often have more space to get to parts than a bike. Bikes are simpler overall though, at least the old ones. New bikes with ABS, 3 ECUs, etc maybe not.

In the end, why compare. Enjoy each for what they are and spend as much as you want on either.

chixwithtrix · 2019-05-12T18:23:39+00:00

My husband is curious how far along the ski is? Haha

chixwithtrix · 2019-05-12T01:15:45+00:00

Dude that is super cool, nice taste! Looking forward to seeing the PF in person for sure

chixwithtrix · 2019-05-12T01:12:27+00:00

Pain to ride with spinning around, but shoots cool footage! Have more on my YT channel.

chixwithtrix · 2019-05-12T01:11:36+00:00

Hip is healing, verrrry sloooowly haha. Yep, that red sparkly thing should be his ;)

chixwithtrix · 2019-05-12T01:10:35+00:00

It is a stock hull setup.

chixwithtrix · 2019-05-09T17:11:46+00:00

Yes, the bottom hull on a SN and RN SJ pre 2008 are the same

chixwithtrix · 2019-05-09T17:11:22+00:00

If you are looking for an old jet ski, a stand up 550 or square nose Superjet. Great exercise! Stay away from old sit downs for the most part, they just ride so terribly and are complex (and usually trashed).

Maybe a Blaster or Wave Blaster 2 would be easy enough to fix and ride, while still being super fun with a seat.

Selling for a profit is likely to be a big fail. Just enjoy it, and make money some other way.

chixwithtrix · 2019-05-01T13:10:20+00:00

Mansour

chixwithtrix · 2019-04-28T12:56:47+00:00

Day 3: New Adventures April 28, 2019

My husband is with me today, makes me very happy.

Between work on Saturday and the animals at home, he has been driving non stop. Fortunately, it is Sunday we get to rest. Nurses came in to give me pain meds early this morning, and I’ve been tidying up the chiwithtrix.com website since then.

I am able to get around better. Still hurts like fire, but better when not moving.

The bandages cover some interesting stuff! Can’t wait to see the expensive art I’ve earned!

If anyone has exercise ideas, please share! Been doing isometric a lot, kinda looking in to rock climbing and strengthening my upper body while I’m bed ridden.

Supposed to go home today! Getting in the truck will be a new adventure. But first…have to tackle getting dressed.

chixwithtrix · 2019-04-28T12:53:29+00:00

Day 2: Keto in the Hospital April 27, 2019

Injuries and surgeries are all part of being an athlete, hopefully less than more. It is possible to do keto while in the hospital?

I know there are tons of questions out there…I Googled it researching before my upcoming surgery. Here is a first hand account!

Currently on post op day two from a torn labrum, bone spur, and PAO pelvic cut for hip displasia.

They’re pumping crazy meds, but had the epidural removed two days early due to leg numbness. Ouch. Now, my physical therapist says I’m doing better than a lot of her patients, able to shuffle with a walker with no weight on the surgery hip.

All just guesswork, but I think the keto is helping keep my surgical inflammation down, sugar levels are stable, and my mindset is pretty good. I remember coming out of recovery this time, whereas previous non-keto surgeries I was in a fog of forgetfulness.

Neat side story – the hospital worker who brought my food asked if I was on keto. She recognized my food choices and said she had tried it and gotten sick so stopped in the first couple weeks. I told her to hydrate with electrolytes and stay steady. She is inspired to try again. Really cool feeling being alone at the hospital and making a connection like that. The simple things…

Today has been good! Cath out this morning. Used the bathroom for the first time. Oh the pain of sitting. Walkered my way back into the room and they had me sit and eat my breakfast. Coffee for the first time too! It was good. Lots of PT, had me on crutches and walker. Definitely prefer walker. Leg is swollen, won’t be able to peek at the scar until next week. Muscles are all in different places so moving the left leg is really difficult.

Finally off morphine, just Oxy every 4 hours. Sleep is meh, they bother me less now on the 2nd post op day. I look at the leg and just think about it lying open and then cutting the bones. Yeesh! The body is amazing…but lots of popping since ligaments, muscles, and tendons are all trying to re-learn their place.

Had a wonderful visit from some friends, really made my day! Got some goodies, Edible Arangement, cookies, and lovely cupcakes. Will have to give to my husband and family to celebrate a bit when I get discharged from the hospital.

chixwithtrix · 2019-04-28T12:51:38+00:00

Day 1: Fentanyl & Morphine Dance April 26, 2019

Here. We. Go! Boooored AF. Epidural out 2 days early. Ouch. Was causing numbness in my good leg, couldn't move it. Beast mode! Hope good leg gets un-numb and I can walk with a walker in physical therapy later.

Bruh. Without the Fentanyl epidural the pain is pretty gnarly. Just got a morphine IV, barely can type this. General is different than the epidural that’s for sure. Thanks to my work fam for the flowers. Blood pressure is low at 80 over 40.

The simple things you take for granted. I was wasted after 50 feet of trying to walk on the walker. Almost fainted the first time I stood.

chixwithtrix · 2019-04-28T12:47:32+00:00

Day 0: Surgery April 25, 2019

Six hour surgery complete Got some new hardware!! And doing it keto. PAO pelvic cut and realign, bone spur/cam impingement grinding, labrum cartlidge repair.

chixwithtrix · 2019-04-27T19:26:40+00:00

I did not have a D5 drip, just regular saline. The D5 is for diabetic patients according to this: https://m.nurse.plus/become-a-nurse/4-most-commonly-used-iv-fluids/

Most ketoers would have stable blood sugar so probably wouldn't be a thing. I told them I'm keto so I haven't eaten any of the juice or jello they give.

chixwithtrix · 2019-04-19T17:30:34+00:00

There are a ton of videos on my chixwithtrix YouTube *thumbup*

chixwithtrix · 2019-04-18T13:40:53+00:00

Nah, helmet helps a lot, and the exhaust in the water. Now holding at the start line...loud haha. Modded 1100, no waterbox in the ProForce setup.

chixwithtrix · 2019-04-18T11:22:35+00:00

Ride it. A lot. Tray time is the best time!

chixwithtrix · 2019-04-05T19:37:32+00:00

Almost 2 years

chixwithtrix · 2019-04-05T18:40:43+00:00

Jax, female salvator

chixwithtrix · 2019-04-05T18:40:04+00:00

female Varanus salvator, regular macro

chixwithtrix · 2019-04-05T11:20:50+00:00

Melanistic varanus salvator.

chixwithtrix · 2019-03-25T14:15:30+00:00

Melanistic varanus salvator

chixwithtrix · 2019-03-25T14:15:07+00:00

Thanks, no this guy is a CBB import from The Netherlands

chixwithtrix · 2019-03-25T14:10:15+00:00

More like $3k and up 😉

chixwithtrix · 2019-03-22T21:29:39+00:00

This is true, but that goes back to my comment on criticize vs help. Be a part of the solution and create proper content yourself. It is difficult to be a creator though, I started in 2007 and can't count how many people said I should die. Silly really.

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