Have you ever almost stopped riding?
#41
01-02-2018, 05:48 PM
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01-02-2018, 06:29 PM
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#44
01-02-2018, 06:39 PM
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#45
01-02-2018, 06:43 PM
Cruiser
Yes. A few years back, because of after-effects from chemotherapy, it became apparent that riding my Road King was no longer possible. Nerve damage and balance issues. Only way to stay in the wind: Trike it. Been riding since I was 14. Am 69 now and been on the trike for 5 years. Just couldn't give it up.
#46
01-02-2018, 07:05 PM
Road Captain
^^^This. I am 58, started riding over 45yrs ago. I work a very stressful job, but when I ride, it all melts away.
That is why I hate this very cold weather lately, 11F is too cold for me, 
come on spring!!!!
#47
01-02-2018, 07:55 PM
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About 18 years ago, I had a 1978 Yamaha XS1100 coming back from the beach with the wife, got a flat and ended up in the ditch, she asked me to get rid of the bike, I did because she ended up in the hospital. I traded it for a used Camaro project car...about 3 years later I so.d it to pay for my septic tank for the new house...after we built the house my wife knew I was miserable within a bike, she said go buy you a bike...riding since...It’s my Prozac, wife is riding again, she even took the MSF class and has had 3 bikes, now she just wants to ride with me.
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Once. It was caused by my own inexperience and a bit of overconfidence. It nearly resulted in a head-on collision with an oncoming suv. My wife and lifelong soulmate was behind me. We both came very close to getting killed instantly...at my hands. It ended with a shocking scare but no wreck or damage. My little bit of confidence was absolutely destroyed, and it took all I had to get (both of us) back on the Limited and make it home. I recall how I felt when we arrived, pulled off our helmets and I looked into her eyes. She'd seen death flash past and I knew it. I basically went through a period of "anything but a ride" until the emotions passed and I understood what happened and why it did. I rode alone many days after that. She took her time and joined me when she was ready.
The entire experience transformed my outlook on riding. I used it to ride better and safer, as well as to develop my skills with a big touring machine. I learned to never take anything for granted when riding, and to focus on my job as close to 100% as conceivable. Now I ride with NO ego and try to avoid trouble in every possible way. There's always some risk, but I'll do what I can to avoid elevating it on my end.
The entire experience transformed my outlook on riding. I used it to ride better and safer, as well as to develop my skills with a big touring machine. I learned to never take anything for granted when riding, and to focus on my job as close to 100% as conceivable. Now I ride with NO ego and try to avoid trouble in every possible way. There's always some risk, but I'll do what I can to avoid elevating it on my end.
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#50
01-02-2018, 09:24 PM
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just turned 60, learned on dirt bikes as a kid. nothing like a good ride to forget things that make you feel down, no plans on ever giving up the bike.
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