I'm Out
Road Master
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 822
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From: Rhode Island
It seems your opting out for the right reasons and not just a little spooked so good luck with your sale and I wish you the best of luck...
P.S. You could always grab a nice used Vett or Porsche and still have some fun!!
P.S. You could always grab a nice used Vett or Porsche and still have some fun!!
Road Master
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 1,052
Likes: 12
do what you need to do. some people will travel thousands of miles to meet their maker. go on vacation and slip and die from a brain injury, others can ride for 50 years with alot of close calls and still be here. Just had a beer with one of my buds celebrating turning over 100,000 miles on his 02. YES he has had some close calls.
Road Master
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 859
Likes: 43
From: Upstate NY
In the last two years I've lost 4 friends I graduated HS with, all under 60 years old:
1. Art: Died from complications from a stroke. Didn't smoke, drink, or otherwise do stupid stuff. He did ride a Harley, which had nothing to do with his death.
2. Jim: Died from brain cancer. Used to ride a Yamaha 650 bout 30 years ago.
3. Mickey: Health nut. Ate right, didn't smoke or drink. Ran every day. Died in the middle of his morning run with one of those 'widow-maker' heart attacks.
4. Chris: Didn't smoke or drink. Maybe a tad overweight but not obese. Another 'widow-maker' heart attack.
And there's one of the owners of Frazier's HD in Buford, GA.
Ralph, Jr. Killed while seeking shelter during a storm on a motorcycle camping trip ... by a damn falling tree!!!
Yeah, motorcycles are dangerous!
Mal
1. Art: Died from complications from a stroke. Didn't smoke, drink, or otherwise do stupid stuff. He did ride a Harley, which had nothing to do with his death.
2. Jim: Died from brain cancer. Used to ride a Yamaha 650 bout 30 years ago.
3. Mickey: Health nut. Ate right, didn't smoke or drink. Ran every day. Died in the middle of his morning run with one of those 'widow-maker' heart attacks.
4. Chris: Didn't smoke or drink. Maybe a tad overweight but not obese. Another 'widow-maker' heart attack.
And there's one of the owners of Frazier's HD in Buford, GA.
Ralph, Jr. Killed while seeking shelter during a storm on a motorcycle camping trip ... by a damn falling tree!!!
Yeah, motorcycles are dangerous!
Mal
6th Gear
Joined: Jun 2012
Posts: 12
Likes: 0
From: denver
OP,
I can understand why you would give up riding. I lived about 40 miles south of DC for 6 years and rode to work in DC every day. In that 6 years I was hit twice, both times a car changed lanes into me. I wasn't seriously injured either time, but one of my bikes was completely smashed from the Jersey barrier. The east coast is freakin' crazy! I have ridden all over the east coast from Daytona to New York. Two of my friends died on their bikes in the DC area, one from a drunk driver going the wrong way, and one was rear ended on I-95. I have a wife and two daughters, and they are the first thing that crosses my mind every time I have a close call on the road.
That said, I agree with some of the others...if the bike is paid for, let it sit for a while (it's not costing you anything). Who knows, maybe you will decide to take it for a couple Sunday strolls through the neighborhood later on. You can always sell it, but you may not always be able to buy another one.
I can understand why you would give up riding. I lived about 40 miles south of DC for 6 years and rode to work in DC every day. In that 6 years I was hit twice, both times a car changed lanes into me. I wasn't seriously injured either time, but one of my bikes was completely smashed from the Jersey barrier. The east coast is freakin' crazy! I have ridden all over the east coast from Daytona to New York. Two of my friends died on their bikes in the DC area, one from a drunk driver going the wrong way, and one was rear ended on I-95. I have a wife and two daughters, and they are the first thing that crosses my mind every time I have a close call on the road.
That said, I agree with some of the others...if the bike is paid for, let it sit for a while (it's not costing you anything). Who knows, maybe you will decide to take it for a couple Sunday strolls through the neighborhood later on. You can always sell it, but you may not always be able to buy another one.
Road Master
Joined: Apr 2012
Posts: 826
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From: Phoenix
Try carrying a .357 or .45 auto. Drivers never see a 800lb motorcycle but they always see the gun.
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Road Warrior
Joined: May 2010
Posts: 1,593
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From: Mass/NH
Only 4 times???? Why are they cutting you a break???...LOL. If you are under 50, I agree with you...you have too much to loose...after you turn 50, go for it! I tell young people that all the time...and I mean it!
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Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 3,217
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From: Detroit
I did $14000 worth of damage to a bike 6 months ago. My body still ain't right, and I have my next appointment with a spine specialist next week. I'm back riding again on a new bike (riding isn't the same as it was though), but if you don't ride again, that probably means you're just smarter than me.
Last edited by Warp Factor; Oct 3, 2012 at 07:21 PM.