I am Cycle-less!

[avenger79]

Re: I am Cycle-less!

For the first time in 36 years, I do not own at least one motorcycle! Maybe that is why my hands are shaking and I am breaking out in a cold sweat. It was sad to see her go, but it is what is best and my kids and wife are very happy.

As a volunteer fireman I have run too many motorcycle calls this year ... 2 in 6 weeks resulting in death to a neighbor. Last night as I was selling the cycle we were called to a motorcycle v. motorcycle accident ... one (a friend) was life flighted with facial trama (probably do his face some good ) and the other with ground transport to the trauma center 30 miles away. Both should recover.

I just could not believe the timing ... the guy got a few hundred dollar better deal than he would have because I was concentrating on the accident and not his negotiations.

I think my wife has started a pool as to how long it will take me to get another bike ... time will tell. But for now I have more disposable income for the boat! Look out iboats store!

sounds like your reasoning for getting out, while well intentioned isn't going to last. not a bad thing if you ask me. I did it your way to once. "i'm out" all my friends have crashed, died, or grown up and quit, time for me to hang it up to." that lasted 1 1/2 years. only that long because I had to save up some coin for the new ride. I have since slowed down and found new ways to enjoy riding.
unlike may others around me though I never decided to ride. I grew up riding. I've been on bikes literally my whole life. I was completely lost without one.

so good luck with your decision, but I'd like a spot in the pool your wife has going. I agree with her you're coming back.

 

[avenger79]

Re: I am Cycle-less!

I always wanted a motorcycle. That was until about two months ago.

I was driving down the highway pulling my boat back from a beautiful day on the water. In the center lane 2 guys on Harley's pass me going about 55-60 mph. Oddly, in the left lane came a long line of 6 new Dodge Chargers, followed by a ridiculous Lamborghini. The motorcycles got well up ahead of me and took the next exit ramp. Out of nowhere I noticed about 150 yds ahead of me the lamborghini did a quick 3 lane change into the 4th lane which happened to be the exit ramp the two motorcycles had turned off on. Then I saw something that took a moment for my brain to comprehend. The Lambo cut off one of the motorcycles and he apparently lost control. What I was seeing and not comprehending was the driver flying through the air like a rag doll. He was completely lifeless on the ground. Police were there within the minute and the Lamborghini fled the scene. Never found out if the guy survived, nor if they caught the Lamborghini. Either way, that was the last day I ever wanted a motorcycle. That guy on his bike was completely safe, well within speed limits, and did everything right. Within a blink of an eye he likely had his life taken from him by an oblivious idiot. I have too much to live for and too many people who count on me to take that kind of chance.

you think he did everything right because you don't ride. he missed seeing a lambo cutting him off. yes i'm serious. any biker out there (most anyways) can tell you which cars are the most likely to cut you off. not slamming anyone but it's a fact. sports cars running together are almost guarranteed to do something incredibly stupid to prove one has a bigger johnson then the other. women in SUV's with a phone attached to their head is absolutely going to try to run you over. yes there are others but I'm just throwing these two out. hate to say it here but guys pulling boat trailers usually leads to some interesting stories when you get home. (as well as campers)
if you're on a bike you have to tell yourself every other driver on the road is a complete moron, unable to read or understand english signs, half drunk, half asleep and couldn't drive a lawn mower safely if it had a leash attached to it. watch everyone and always know where you're going to go if the s%$t hits the fan.