Best wishes for a speedy recovery to your Dad. Like some said, I would go whatever route makes your Mom and GF most comfortable. I would NOT sell the bike(s). The incident is still fresh in all your minds, but that'll fade with a little time, and then decisions are more likely to be rational, vs. emotional. Again best wishes to you all, and especially your Dad.

 

Not surprising, your dad talking about maybe getting rid of the bike. Will he still be saying that come tomorrow or next week? Maybe not (probably not in fact).

Maybe your girl friend won't ride any more. Maybe she will. Push the issue right now and she quite likely won't. My wife won't ride. So be it.

So leave the plans as they stand to take the trip next week. You may be riding solo along with the the GF in her car. Again, so be it. Maybe you'll even take a truck and trailer the bike this year. Again, so be it. Or maybe as the week progresses you'll find dad really needs some help, and you won't go at all this year. Again, so be it.

 

Oh deer, glad he's ok.

 

A buddy was killed back in the 80's when he hit a deer.
Ridin' at night, something else to avoid if you can.
Early morning hours are not so good either as the deer are still on the move but are starting to settle down.

I think that there should be an endless hunting season on these critters myself with no limit.

 

lots of people feel like giving it up after a crash. takes time for the body and mind to heal. i'd put money on it that he will get back on the bike after awhile. takes time to get your head right again.

 

Thanks guys I just need some stories how you guys ended up. Riding or not and debating if it's the life style or even just a phase.

This morning I grabbed my fob and strapped my boots on kissed her and told her I'll see her in a little bit and I loved her. Just like every morning! She then looked at me and grabbed my hand with the fob in it and said "please just drive the truck."

So I didn't feel like arguing so I did as she asked out if respect.

 

Glad your dad will recover. These stories are important reminders to all of us: "dress for the crash." I always try to ride in the hot weather with a mesh jacket with elbow and shoulder armor. Sometimes I get lazy, but that road rash can be the equivalent of a third degree burn. Btw two days ago after a 70 mile ride and about 750 feet from my driveway I realized two deer were running along side me. No issue but trouble can strike anywhere.

 

Yep we are around the wichita area. I even heard the accident report on the radio on my way to the scene.

 

Thank goodness he's able to talk about it.....I know....been there done that...last October for me.
I had the ribs, rash, concussion and no helmet too....its a bitch when you're older....for sure.

Give him time....things may change...it did for me anyway.

Best of luck.

 

Smart move on your part. Just give them all time to heal emotionally. I agree with the previous post about caning Sturgis this year and go to Vegas with your GF instead. I had major back surgery three months ago (not bike related). For two weeks after the surgery I was seriously thinking about selling my two bikes because I was afraid if I did go down I would ruin my back or need another back surgery and I didn't want to have to go through that kind of pain again. (Post surgery pain). Anyway, it's now three months later, I feel great and I can't wait to get back on the bikes. However, my Dr has forbidden me from riding for at least another month, minimum to allow the fusion to completely heal. In the meantime my two sons are riding my bikes and it's driving me crazy. Can't wait for the Dr to give me the green light. Good speed to your Dad healing quickly. Just give everybody time and respect whatever decisions they make.