Really strange feeling

[Waynedear1]

I went out on my Ducati ST2 for the first time yesterday evening, filled up, bike warmed up, when I got to a 70 zone I whacked the throttle open in 2nd.
This is when it got weird, I started to get tunnel vision and felt dizzy… it stopped as soon as I closed the throttle.
I have had plenty of faster bikes, never felt this.
The only time I did was the first time as a passenger in a mates Tesla in ludicrous mode.
All I can think is maybe it’s low down grunt or there is something wrong with me.

[croyde]

Odd this came up today as my neighbour suffered similar when she was cycling home from work (she also rides a massive Harley).

Turns out the hospital thinks that she had a TIA, a mini stroke.

Hope it isn't that. I remember doing 150 on my GPz900R back in the 80s and I'm sure I had tunnel vision then

[CSR Performance]

Could just be getting old unfortunately. I have a similar thing, also affected by roller coasters and doing somersaults (especially in the pool). Had an MRI and various other tests and just been told its age and to just suck it up.

[Waynedear1]

CSR Performance said:

Could just be getting old unfortunately. I have a similar thing, also affected by roller coasters and doing somersaults (especially in the pool). Had an MRI and various other tests and just been told its age and to just suck it up.

66 next birthday

[SS427 Camaro]

CSR Performance said:

Could just be getting old unfortunately. I have a similar thing, also affected by roller coasters and doing somersaults (especially in the pool). Had an MRI and various other tests and just been told its age and to just suck it up.

How old are you ?

[CSR Performance]

SS427 Camaro said:

CSR Performance said:

Could just be getting old unfortunately. I have a similar thing, also affected by roller coasters and doing somersaults (especially in the pool). Had an MRI and various other tests and just been told its age and to just suck it up.

How old are you ?

Mid 40s

[cliffords]

I have had it a couple of times on motorbikes.
As I expect you did just went straight home . I have been told by the doctor I have some inner ear issues and it's a balance related issue. Sitting upright and the fluid in the ear being forced back can set it off.
He said I would not be able to join the air force as a fast jet pilot . At 61 I am disappointed.

[Waynedear1]

cliffords said:

I have had it a couple of times on motorbikes.
As I expect you did just went straight home . I have been told by the doctor I have some inner ear issues and it's a balance related issue. Sitting upright and the fluid in the ear being forced back can set it off.
He said I would not be able to join the air force as a fast jet pilot . At 61 I am disappointed.

Hmmm, on planes and trains if I close my eyes every movement they make is massively exaggerated and last week at a hearing test he said one of my ears has a hard lump of wax in it.
Add in being clumsy from birth...

[Merch131]

Migraine?

[Cylon2007]

OK I'm not a Dr but I am also 66 (2 weeks ago) and have just come back from a weekend away on my Ninja 1000SX, I had a few occasions when I whacked it open in 2nd (because why wouldn't you?) with no ill effects. Just to be on the safe side I reckon a check up at the Dr's to make sure you are OK as you want to keep enjoying the bike and health for this is very important. Hopefully nothing serious/sinister but better to be safe eh?

[catso]

Vertigo?

[carinaman]

That Ducati looks smart. Sorry to learn of that incident, hopefully it's not serious.

I am that clumsy and uncoordinated I sometimes wonder whether I should ride a motorcycle.

[Pica-Pica]

I would say it's low blood pressure. The same as would happen if you stood up quickly after being sat down for a long time. A doctor and an opthalmologist visit may be advisable.