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Old 11-26-2009, 05:29 PM   #21
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I agree with Kell
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Old 11-26-2009, 06:18 PM   #22
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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.
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Old 11-26-2009, 10:37 PM   #23
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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.
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Old 11-26-2009, 10:44 PM   #24
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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?
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Old 11-26-2009, 10:58 PM   #25
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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.

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Old 11-26-2009, 11:05 PM   #26
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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.
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Old 11-26-2009, 11:51 PM   #27
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Old 11-27-2009, 10:42 AM   #28
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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.

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Old 11-27-2009, 10:52 AM   #29
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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.
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Old 11-27-2009, 11:10 AM   #30
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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.
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