Could I ride with a Broken Toe? [SPOILERS]

[Super T.I.B]

I just recently, well 3 weeks ago, broke my big toe on my left foot by dropping a star post on it, blood everywhere, ambulance came because I blacked out for 30 seconds and my S.O started panicking. I was wearing Japanese safety boots at the time it happened (flip flops to people state side). I have been limping around on it since it happened and since my bike is in the shop getting repaired, I haven't ridden. I want to pick my bike up this week and i'm pretty sure that I can ride it. I don't use my toe for changing gears, I suppose I use the part of my foot just behind my toe and being able to wear my boots will be a headache.

Just worried about stopping at traffic lights and being able to change gears, I just want my bike back. 

Edit for people who have not seen MotoGP.

[NAKID]

I wouldn't try it. Just getting into proper footwear (you learned your lesson right?) will likely be very painful...

[ROBsS4R]

If it does not hurt then do it 

I shift using the bridge of my Toe. I guess depending on the boot it will make a big difference.

Or do what I do most of the time unless its raining... Clutchless shifts 

[Super T.I.B]

I wouldn't try it. Just getting into proper footwear (you learned your lesson right?) will likely be very painful...

Yeah, well I wear steel capped boots for work and I have been walking (limping) around in them for about 1 1/2 weeks. Not too comfortable but I get used to it after 1/2 hour.

I might try my Dainese's boots this week and see how I go, I know they are pretty snug in the toe area.

This has really pissed me off!

[Big Troubled Bear]

Jorge Lorenzo came 2nd this weekend in MotoGP with 2 broken ankles, so if you can get it into a boot,    RIDE!!!!!!!

[ROBsS4R]

DUDE  Spoilers man Spoilers 

There not broken though. Just sprained

I saw it but maybe others have not 

[Super T.I.B]

Jorge Lorenzo came 2nd this weekend in MotoGP with 2 broken ankles, so if you can get it into a boot,    RIDE!!!!!!!

I just knew someone would say that.




Too bad I can't ride like Jorge. 

[Big T]

Yeah, well I wear steel capped boots for work and I have been walking (limping) around in them for about 1 1/2 weeks. Not too comfortable but I get used to it after 1/2 hour.

Is this the rough tough Super I know..... 

As Chopper (Google "Chopper Reid") would say:

"Harden the f...k up...."

[Rameses]

If it does not hurt then do it 

I shift using the bridge of my Toe. I guess depending on the boot it will make a big difference.

Or do what I do most of the time unless its raining... Clutchless shifts 

What does clutchless shifting have to do with it?

He broke his left toe, not his left thumb.

[ROBsS4R]

Nada

Guess i shouldn't post while I am drunk 

[Rameses]

Nada

Guess i shouldn't post while I am drunk 

Well knowing that, it makes perfect sense.   

[roy-nexus-6]

Jorge Lorenzo came 2nd this weekend in MotoGP with 2 broken ankles, so if you can get it into a boot,    RIDE!!!!!!!

lol   

[ODrides]

Sit side saddle and change gears with your right foot!  Also a good solution when wearing a skirt.

[Danny S]

Sit side saddle and change gears with your right foot!  Also a good solution when wearing a skirt.

S'not a SKEARRT ya daft fool.. S'called a KILT man!

(..and don't be makin fun o rridin side-saddle either.. beats havin your dangly bits flappin in tha brreeze!)   

[Speeddog]

Ack! My EYES!

As far as shifting with a broken big toe, likely it's going to hurt.
Whether it's too much for you, who knows?

It may hinder the healing, best to ask your doctor.