What would stop you from riding? - Page 3

Gas Man · 11-26-2009, 05:29 PM

I agree with Kell

was92v · 11-26-2009, 06:18 PM

Not having a bike to ride would do it.

Aside from that, I go on gut. I have quit for periods because I got the feeling that I needed to. Can't explain it, it just seemed like the right thing to do. Then pick back up when that seemed right. Weird, but that's just me.

Apoc · 11-26-2009, 10:37 PM

Im not sure.

I'd like to say nothing.

But if I loved a woman, and she suffered some horrible tragedy because of them, like say, dad dying on a bike, and they made her uncomfortable, then yes, I would probably give them up.

Some girl who's just got the ignorant 'bikes are dangerous' attitude, I probably wouldnt bother with in the first place.

I have no idea what the future brings. I would give up my bike before i'd give up my snowmobile. I love riding, but its not the magical thing it was when I was 21 on the rc51.

That said, I got my first streetbike, an 01 RC51, leftover in 02, and I havent gone a summer without a bike yet. Though this summer I couldnt ride cuz of burns, and I really didnt miss it horribly. But, I also knew there was no way I could ride, wether I wanted to or not.

Mr Lefty · 11-26-2009, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Apoc

Im not sure.

I'd like to say nothing.

But if I loved a woman, and she suffered some horrible tragedy because of them, like say, dad dying on a bike, and they made her uncomfortable, then yes, I would probably give them up.

Some girl who's just got the ignorant 'bikes are dangerous' attitude, I probably wouldnt bother with in the first place.

I have no idea what the future brings. I would give up my bike before i'd give up my snowmobile. I love riding, but its not the magical thing it was when I was 21 on the rc51.

That said, I got my first streetbike, an 01 RC51, leftover in 02, and I havent gone a summer without a bike yet. Though this summer I couldnt ride cuz of burns, and I really didnt miss it horribly. But, I also knew there was no way I could ride, wether I wanted to or not.

have you tried different types of riding?

Apoc · 11-26-2009, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by eBBs15

have you tried different types of riding?

Yes. unfortunately theres no nearby track, which blows. But ive had 2 liter bikes before the harley, and ive been across the country on an rc51 (fast too). Had dirt bikes when i was young. And rode quads most of my life.

My next bike is a Busa. I do want more power than I have now.

Riding just doesnt make me excited like it used to. I still love it, but I'd trade bikes for eternal winter and deep powder sledding in a second.

Mr Lefty · 11-26-2009, 11:05 PM

well you're in the proper place for it!

I did have a blast riding on the sled when I was in AK... dunno if i could give up my bike for it though.

Apoc · 11-26-2009, 11:51 PM

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Originally Posted by eBBs15

well you're in the proper place for it!

Werd..

MILK · 11-27-2009, 10:42 AM

I stopped in July. I will be selling my bike but haven't been able to make myself place ad one yet. I may get a dirtbike or something later so my son and I will have something to do together but I haven't decided.

I can not die and have my ex raise my son. There is something really wrong with him. I haven't wanted to ride since he became my ex. I haven't missed it at all. I also promised my mom I would stop.

I will start riding again when my son is older and can fend for himself better.

z06boy · 11-27-2009, 10:52 AM

I stopped riding for a few years due to an accident and severe injuries.

The MAIN reason was due to my employment. They paid me for 4 months while I was out of work and kept my job open for me and never even had me deal with disibility which was a cool thing for them to do.

I was on crutches for 9 months which hampered me from performing my job to the fullest imho BUT I was able to compensate and still get it done.

I was told however that if it were to happen again that they wouldn't be so accomodating...so that definitely made me hesitate to ride.

After a few years I got the fever again and just couldn't help it...so far...so good.

acalliste · 11-27-2009, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by CrazyKell

Only money or debilitating health issues could stop me from riding.

Nothing else (kids, spouse, etc.) would stop me.

Plus ONE! (omg you people are evil turning the + one sign into that! LMAO!!)

In the past, the only thing that has stopped me is money. Had to sell a bike because I needed the money and it was a bit before I could afford another one. But I usually find a way to ride. Either friends or boyfriends had bikes I could ride until I got my own again.

11-27-2009, 10:42 AM	#28
MILK The cows want you dead. Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 2,087	I stopped in July. I will be selling my bike but haven't been able to make myself place ad one yet. I may get a dirtbike or something later so my son and I will have something to do together but I haven't decided. I can not die and have my ex raise my son. There is something really wrong with him. I haven't wanted to ride since he became my ex. I haven't missed it at all. I also promised my mom I would stop. I will start riding again when my son is older and can fend for himself better. Last edited by MILK; 11-27-2009 at 10:47 AM..

11-26-2009, 05:29 PM	#21
Gas Man Trip's Assistant Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Imported from Detroit Moto: 2009 HD Street Classic Posts: 12,149	I agree with Kell

11-26-2009, 06:18 PM	#22
was92v Nowhere Man Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 558	Not having a bike to ride would do it. Aside from that, I go on gut. I have quit for periods because I got the feeling that I needed to. Can't explain it, it just seemed like the right thing to do. Then pick back up when that seemed right. Weird, but that's just me.

11-26-2009, 10:37 PM	#23
Apoc For Science. You Monster. Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Canada Moto: '08 HD FLSTSB Posts: 3,546	Im not sure. I'd like to say nothing. But if I loved a woman, and she suffered some horrible tragedy because of them, like say, dad dying on a bike, and they made her uncomfortable, then yes, I would probably give them up. Some girl who's just got the ignorant 'bikes are dangerous' attitude, I probably wouldnt bother with in the first place. I have no idea what the future brings. I would give up my bike before i'd give up my snowmobile. I love riding, but its not the magical thing it was when I was 21 on the rc51. That said, I got my first streetbike, an 01 RC51, leftover in 02, and I havent gone a summer without a bike yet. Though this summer I couldnt ride cuz of burns, and I really didnt miss it horribly. But, I also knew there was no way I could ride, wether I wanted to or not.

11-26-2009, 11:05 PM	#26
Mr Lefty TWFix Legend Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Denver CO Moto: 01 BMW F650GS Dakar Posts: 15,677	well you're in the proper place for it! I did have a blast riding on the sled when I was in AK... dunno if i could give up my bike for it though.

11-27-2009, 10:52 AM	#29
z06boy Letzroll Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Lake Norman area, NC Moto: 07 Red R1 & 07 Blue R6 Posts: 5,265	I stopped riding for a few years due to an accident and severe injuries. The MAIN reason was due to my employment. They paid me for 4 months while I was out of work and kept my job open for me and never even had me deal with disibility which was a cool thing for them to do. I was on crutches for 9 months which hampered me from performing my job to the fullest imho BUT I was able to compensate and still get it done. I was told however that if it were to happen again that they wouldn't be so accomodating...so that definitely made me hesitate to ride. After a few years I got the fever again and just couldn't help it...so far...so good.