Addressing the elephant in the room

[@richardmourdock2719]

J.R. Happy New year to you and Jess. Sorry to hear about your back issues. As someone once said, when your back hurts, you feel miserable all over. And been there. I'm 74 and when hearing of a much younger guy's physical ailments feel wonderfully blessed. Truly hope you and Jess enjoy your life together and continue to share moments with all of us!

[@HerTwoWheels]

I love you more than life itself… but you are really bad at remembering years 😂😂

[@JordanRay]

@@HerTwoWheels 😅

[@jtec99]

That's why we get married, so we can forget dates, years, birthdays etc. 😂​@@JordanRay

[@ForTheLoveOfHorror]

I think it's a man thing

[@TheBlackLeprechaun]

@@JordanRay Your Blessed. Feed Mig.

[@Robert-xs2mv]

When does a man ever remember dates?

[@dondle2]

All the best with your physical aches and pains. I am 70 now and find that having been busted up many times aver the years, things get harder as time goes by. But hey ho, what's for you won't go by you.

[@aaronzavala7464]

Dude! Find a chiropractor that does y strap and ring dinger adjustments! I have all what you said and started doing these as normal life every month and I have never felt better. They said I needed surgery but I'm good now. Ring dinger like every 3 months and y strap every month is my routine

[@tvd1188]

my wife relies on her chiro, the important part is finding one who does adjustments as you mentioned. Some chiros are like more of a meditation thing than actual back adjusting. ymmv

[@aaronzavala7464]

@tvd1188 Yeah it's hard to find one and luckily I have one 30 minutes away. I'm only 43 and thought my riding days were done... well long overnight rides anyway. Not anymore. Can ride all day without issues. No more left numbness either

[@johnproctor3071]

Definitely grew up in a different generation. I know the feeling. L 3,4,5 herniated. Arthritis, narrowing, and a list of other issues. Like you, I can get 1 good day of work every 3 or 4 days. Projects take longer since I am slower and more methodical with everything. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

[@JordanRay]

I’m right there with you, some positives moving slower contemplating life, I do feel a bit like a work horse prematurely put out to pasture though. merry Christmas and happy new year!

[@rickdelouise6447]

Jordan Ray and Jess HAPPY NEW YEAR!! Looking forward in watch more Motorcycle videos! 🤘🏍

[@Robert-xs2mv]

Second that!

[@cynthhgn]

I’m in the same boat. Just had my neck fused this year. I feel for you as I know that pain. All the best

[@irvineyoung1266]

From watching KZbin, I have learned that if you buy a good press from Harbor Freight when on sale, next month, they usually have the air system on sale to operate it.

[@johnbutterfield6052]

Man best home tig welder IMO is an everlast. I’ve been welding for over 20 years and most of that was aluminum tig welding. My everlast power tig 250ex is just as good as a miller dynasty especially for the price. After water cooler I have about $2700 into my tig set up. I’m an office guy now so my only welding is at home but I don’t have body aches as much

[@KeViNMCMXXCIX]

All the best wishes and a Happy New Year to you too!

[@roegiersmusic]

I have subscribed to your channel for years now. I have a 1989 Sportster barn find I look to you for help in rebuilding soon. You take care and Happy Holidays. 🤘😎🇺🇸

[@JordanRay]

Lots of information out there on them, one reason I still love the sportster is just how versatile and serviceable they are.

[@Heritagejim5339]

Cats are cool, we have 7 all were feral but they adjusted. Now they’re happy as hell. I admire you & Jess and the life you seem to have in terms of your traveling, camping & just hitting the road together. Great info on your various projects & in put on bikes. I have spinal curvature myself, major instability on my 3,4,5,6 vertebrae. I also have carpal tunnel in both hands and bad arthritis. You life sounds just like mine Jordan from the stand point of trying to manage the pain. I also have a metal rod & knee cap which obviously doesn’t help with posture. I’m old enough after continuing to battle leukemia the past 4yrs that I just will keep pushing myself until I brake. Even your work schedule is exactly the same one good day then in the recliner. I feel you pain literally brother, Your honesty on your health issues is refreshing, at times I watched videos and wish I could ride for two good days in a row but the truth is I can’t. Enjoyed the video Jordan and stay strong, fight it with everything you have. I’m 64 and I’ve got you by thirty years but I can see your inner strength and that’s what you need! Stay safe and take care😎

[@JordanRay]

Thank you. I know I’m not the only one dealing with this, and a lot of people just don’t get the pain, often telling me to just work through it. They’ve obviously never been brought to their knee in spasms. Take care

[@Heritagejim5339]

@ I deal with those same lucky people that don’t have severe pain issues and can’t relate👍

[@kennorthstateassociates2616]

Thanks for answering the questions. I’ve mentioned to Jess in comments before but If y’all are heading to Murphy NC or want to. I have a Airbnb we would love to host y’all.

[@nbowling10trio]

L5S1 herniated disc with nerve encroachment here. Push ups are the only thing that keeps it in check. Not doing surgery unless i cannot walk or work.i do push ups and "Tysons"every other day. Had to work my way up starting with low numbers but i been doing them for years now so I'm able to do hundreds. Hope this helps someone. I've been thru PT and medication years ago but the push ups have prevailed

[@georgefletcher9314]

I feel your pain… I push myself most days more than I should. But my wife is in worse shape with her knee issues that I can’t stop doing what I do.

[@carsonl.8788]

Nice hearing your discussions on your viewers questions. Enjoyed this video format. Good to do time to time, imo. 😊

[@back_yard_bill]

Hey Jordan, I was born with a light case of scoliosis affecting L 4 & 5 but I never let it bother me & continue to do things a best as I can. As for trips, maybe think about going to March Moto Madness in Tennessee with your DR650, it's on my list of events for attending in 2025.

[@frankveronese1290]

Usually do not watch QandA . This was to the point and no bull. Good luck with your back!

[@JordanRay]

Thanks! It’s nice to get that feedback, I don’t like the bs on youtube either at times. Take care.

[@erich.4305]

Merry Christmas to you and Jess. I liked this video. Suggestions for motorcycle travel would be New England in the fall. Cruise the White Mountains of New Hampshire and Green Mountains of Vermont. Peace from a fan a rider in Connecticut.

[@JordanRay]

New England in the fall would be amazing! Thanks for the suggestion.

[@josephmirigliano8728]

Merry Christmas to you and your wife, you guys are awesome. Love your channels ride safe and enjoy

[@JordanRay]

Thanks for the well wishes, hope you had a great Christmas too!

[@brentthornton9288]

Hope your back gets better. Sending you well wishes.

[@BBuxRides]

I know someone with a buell cyclone in Pataskala that may be available. He has a couple, one running/riding, and at least one that needs a little work…

[@JordanRay]

I have an addiction with window shopping on facebook marketplace and sending links to the wife 😂

[@BBuxRides]

@@JordanRay this guy has like 4 buells and I’m pretty sure they’re all for sale :).

[@feloniousmonk3049]

8:50 Find yourself a well taken care of older BMW GS Adventure model, if you want 7- 9" of suspension travel, or a Honda Africa Twin with ESP.

[@doylehenderson319]

I hope that you and Jess had a very Merry Christmas this year and going to have a Happy New Year!!!! Thank You for sharing the issues that you are having with your back, work, bikes and other stuff... I enjoy most of your content especially back when you rebuilt the front end on your riding lawn mower... I have a old John Deere with almost the same steering setup, BTW I just subscribed to your channel. Good luck on getting some permanent resolutions on your back... you'll be in our prayers.

[@JordanRay]

Thanks for the well wishes, the free mower is still running strong!

[@thomaslubben8559]

I'm 71, been riding 52 years. Just started having my back interfere with my riding. Get a bike that's not a foot forward, and with long travel suspension. Any bike that forces you to sit there and let your back get pounded is going to be bad. You need the pegs right under your CG, so cushioning with your legs is no effort. Try a BMW R1200GS. Get away from Harleys and any other cruiser. Stay away from a Sportser, especially!

[@JordanRay]

That’s particularly why I favor the DR650 so much, great upright position, the Pan America is comfortable also.

[@edwinbrown3303]

It's snowing here in Oregon, can't ride. I dream of being a snow bird

[@hopper1415]

Once again Jordan another great video. Keep up the good work.

[@maraudermitchelli]

I’ve been watching Jess’s channel. You are a good husband and really take care of her watching this video. It’s really nice to learn how she’s been taking care of you. I hope you get well with your back. I suffer from many health issues. Fortunately they come and go and do not last long, but I have suffered from back issues and it is a horrible pain. Be careful with the meds. the older I get the more I realize I can’t take them. I hope all your daydreams come true. Interesting video to learn who you are and what you enjoy doing jess was right it was overdue. God bless ride safe and in peace.

[@JordanRay]

Thank you so much for the kind words. Take care.

[@justin.s9783]

If no one is home....does Midgey gets the zoomies at 3AM? Lol

[@JordanRay]

She gets them when we are here 😂

[@chriszasada9756]

Hang in there , one day at a time .

[@brucegerken1063]

Great video. You do you all is good.

[@hep0950]

Don’t know what is with your back, but I had degenerative disc disease and spinal stenosis and the surge. Was able to make room for my nerves in my lower back. When I had my surgery done I could barely do stairs. Don’t know if that is possible with yours. Just a thought other than fusion. Don’t know if that would work for you.

[@JordanRay]

I’m in limbo, surgery is an option, but won’t fix it. My surgeon consultation said to avoid surgery as long as possible and stop doing anything to agitate it… so living? But basically if I do surgery scar tissue will form again regardless, fusion is also an option, but still they said I can come out feeling the same amount of pain. 🤷 I’m holding out for a bionic spine hopefully by 2050 😂

[@DebtheReb1369]

Get a good chiropractor or a good physical therapist. I hope that you feel better soon. Happy New Year to you and Jess & Midge

[@JordanRay]

Been down that road. I do specific stretches to open up compression points where my nerve gets compressed. I can’t do chiropractors, they’ve just caused a lot more inflammation and unnecessary movement, atleast in my experience so far they think more pops the better, and that’s not what I need.

[@360chris88]

Thanks Jordan great video

[@leslieweslaski9537]

Great video! Thank you

[@robertdablemont8131]

Time to get a dyna to customize.

[@JordanRay]

I actually had one couple years ago, ridden the wifes a bunch. Haven’t ridden a softail yet though.

[@DebtheReb1369]

Maybe go to Laconia, NH supposed to be nice riding up there.

[@JordanRay]

It was great riding up there! I’d like to see more of the north east eventually.

[@derfskittlers6125]

Good Q&A 😉

[@gperrydawsonlll8118]

Season’s Greetings

[@jimfrozen521]

Hope you had a great Xmas 😀

[@monsride]

Thanks for sharing Jordan, had no idea about your back problems, don't let it stop you from doing what you love 🙏👍 looking forward to seeing what both you and Jess get up to in 2025 👍

[@JordanRay]

It’s going to be a good year! I try not to let it stop me from living.

[@davidbones8947]

Does it bother you the Jess is always hammering off in another direction with others?

[@JordanRay]

Not really, I think the only thing that we think about is sometimes wishing we were experiencing a moment together. But the press rides and trips are all ‘go go go’ there’s no time to rationalize me there. I’ve gone on a handful of trips with her now to help film and I’ve met a majority of the people so I trust a lot of them to look after her- even though it seems like she’s looking after them more now 😆

[@119topdawg]

Keep up the fires

[@zerodivider4333]

When I grow up I want a garage full of bikes and a bad ass wife.

[@JordanRay]

I definitely struck the lottery with her.

[@darkiee69]

Guess you had to clarify the difference between rally (WRC) and rally cross for the american audience. I think most Europeans knew that already. 😁 Too bad you don't have "folkrace" (peoples racing) in the US. Look it up here on YT.

[@ShutterUp]

Good Vid.

[@kennethanderson1685]

❤

[@daviddumond412]

❤❤🙏🙏