Is it a bad idea to donate a kidney and still ride a dirt bike?

I'm considering donating a kidney to a buddy of mine (non-rider) who's body is now rejecting a previously transplanted kidney.  We have matching blood types but before I go deeper into finding out if I'm a good tissue match I wanted to see if there are any other riders out there who have done this or are riding around with one kidney.  I'm mostly a trail rider but I do compete in an occasional hare scramble.

Thanks for any input.

I ruptured one of my kidneys crashing a dirt bike in 1974. I still ride, I always where my protcive gear and I have a really good governer now, (fear)

ADHD1, on 25 July 2012 - 12:22 PM, said:

The fact you are asking this makes me think your mind is made up.......... Saving or making your buddies life bearable is a noble thing to do, you'll find a way to ride with one kidney. It's a great thing you are doing. Double up on the kidney belts.

I donated a kidney ten years ago and have continued life pretty much as before, taking a little time of for recovery of course. Before you consider it be sure (really, really sure) that what your are doing has the highest chance of succeeding because you have a lot of effort from a lot of people going into this thing. In the case of a failure (and it is possible as you know) you will be dealing with more than a little inconvenience. That being said if your friend is in need and you are his hope you treat it like it is your own  kidney problem and deal with it.
I have continued riding snowmobiles and dirtbikes as well as golf and hiking and am nearly 60 years old. If you think it will succeed go for it and good luck.

One data point: http://motocross.tra...-davi-millsaps/

Good luck in your decision.

@#$%.

that is a noble decision!

erik_94COBRA, on 26 July 2012 - 01:41 AM, said:

interesting read. I had no idea

I found several websites where you are put on a list & paid 70-80k for your kidney if a match comes up.