What would stop you from riding?

tached1000rr · 11-25-2009, 07:22 PM

I know a few of you have stopped riding, perhaps it was your decision perhaps a spouse really wanted you to. I'm curious to here why would you stop? and for those that have stopped what your reasons were/are?

Mr Lefty · 11-25-2009, 07:46 PM

hard to say with out actually coming upon that situation... I mean every loves to say that their spouse has no input into their riding... but I'd be floored if even 50% of them actually followed through with that if met with that situation.

me... if my wife (when I get there) and family really had a huge deal with it... I'd probably hang it up... but as my girlfriend rides as much as I do... I doubt that will ever happen...

Injury... if I got injured severely.. or narrowly escaped a very bad situation... it might change my outlook on things... I love motorcycles because of the freedom I get, and the way they let me experience the land I'm riding through... so anything that's gonna rob me of that... and I'll hang it up.

I'll never be a track only rider... that's just not what interests me about motorcycles.

racedoll · 11-25-2009, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by eBBs15

hard to say with out actually coming upon that situation... I mean every loves to say that their spouse has no input into their riding... but I'd be floored if even 50% of them actually followed through with that if met with that situation.

Erik quit racing after we got married, sold about everything but it was NOT because I told him to quit. He had quite a bit of debt from it and wanted to get out from under that. He started racing a few years later but did the endurance with a couple other guys to not rack up so much debt again.

Not sure what would stop either us from riding. I suppose injury would be one for me but like ebbs, unless put in the situation, it is hard to say.

karl_1052 · 11-25-2009, 08:05 PM

Severe injury
Boredom
cost/debt

Even if I did stop, I would start again at some point.
I have stopped twice before, once for 7 years(die to accident/injury and cost), once for 1 year(due to boredom).

Mr Lefty · 11-25-2009, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by karl_1052

Severe injury
Boredom
cost/debt

Even if I did stop, I would start again at some point.
I have stopped twice before, once for 7 years(die to accident/injury and cost), once for 1 year(due to boredom).

honestly... I think if I stop... I won't pick it back up... unless it's just being between bikes...

I've got an obsessive personality... so if I loose interest in something... rarely do I go back to it... I just move to something else...

HurricaneHeather · 11-25-2009, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by eBBs15

I love motorcycles because of the freedom I get, and the way they let me experience the land I'm riding through... so anything that's gonna rob me of that... and I'll hang it up.

That's it right there. I feel like the joy of riding was stolen from me. Not saying I'll never ride again...I just can't get out of my head. Even when I am day dreaming about riding I get hit by a car.

It's not really funny, but I have to laugh. That bitch takes me out even in my fantasy world. Dumb bitch.

Fleck750 · 11-26-2009, 07:09 AM

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Originally Posted by HurricaneHeather

That's it right there. I feel like the joy of riding was stolen from me. Not saying I'll never ride again...I just can't get out of my head. Even when I am day dreaming about riding I get hit by a car.

It's not really funny, but I have to laugh. That bitch takes me out even in my fantasy world. Dumb bitch.

It took me two years to finally get over that feeling that I was going to wreck every time I turned the key on.

The fear is gone, but winter is here.

Bluestreak · 11-26-2009, 10:52 AM

I sold my R6 in 2005 for two reasons.

In 2004 a very good friend of mine was killed by a car merging into her at 80mph. She left an 8 yr old child behind. That shook me up bad and I didn't touch the bike for 4 months.

Money. At the time, I needed to buy some other things and I didn't have money for bike payments and money to pay for everything else. I had to make a decision. I was also in debt up to my eye balls. I sold most of my toys in 2005.

The last few years I've been looking for any excuse to get another bike but I'm stuck on the money issue. My wife stays home with our two kids and I'm the sole bread winner. Once both the vehicles are paid off, I have a green light to purchase another bike.

I did keep my quad so I am able to get a lot of enjoyment out of that, but it's not the same.

2 years, 8 months and counting.

Fleck750 · 11-25-2009, 08:02 PM

Another serious crash would probably do it.

At 45 yrs. old, my body just can't take much more. My right collarbone is out of the sternum by one inch, won't ever go back in and it hurts most days. Another crash like that and I can honestly say I will be done with two wheels.

A trike or a sidecar might fill the bill, though.

dReWpY · 11-25-2009, 10:48 PM

A brickwall

11-25-2009, 07:22 PM	#1
tached1000rr WERA White Plate Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: NC Moto: 2009 GSXR 1300 Posts: 2,448	What would stop you from riding? I know a few of you have stopped riding, perhaps it was your decision perhaps a spouse really wanted you to. I'm curious to here why would you stop? and for those that have stopped what your reasons were/are?

11-25-2009, 08:05 PM	#4
karl_1052 sergeant hatred Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Ottawa Moto: The bus Posts: 2,723	Severe injury Boredom cost/debt Even if I did stop, I would start again at some point. I have stopped twice before, once for 7 years(die to accident/injury and cost), once for 1 year(due to boredom). __________________ My wife was afraid of the dark...then she saw me naked and now she's afraid of the light.

11-26-2009, 10:52 AM	#8
Bluestreak What? Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lancaster, PA Moto: Dirt Posts: 578	I sold my R6 in 2005 for two reasons. In 2004 a very good friend of mine was killed by a car merging into her at 80mph. She left an 8 yr old child behind. That shook me up bad and I didn't touch the bike for 4 months. Money. At the time, I needed to buy some other things and I didn't have money for bike payments and money to pay for everything else. I had to make a decision. I was also in debt up to my eye balls. I sold most of my toys in 2005. The last few years I've been looking for any excuse to get another bike but I'm stuck on the money issue. My wife stays home with our two kids and I'm the sole bread winner. Once both the vehicles are paid off, I have a green light to purchase another bike. I did keep my quad so I am able to get a lot of enjoyment out of that, but it's not the same. 2 years, 8 months and counting. __________________ Lean till you see sparks. If they are coming from your pegs you are doing good. If they are coming from you tank, you've just gained wisdom... Wisdom usually hurts.

11-25-2009, 08:02 PM	#9
Fleck750 Spiker bike Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: KCK Moto: KZ750 Posts: 1,629	Another serious crash would probably do it. At 45 yrs. old, my body just can't take much more. My right collarbone is out of the sternum by one inch, won't ever go back in and it hurts most days. Another crash like that and I can honestly say I will be done with two wheels. A trike or a sidecar might fill the bill, though. __________________ I ride way too fast to worry about cholesterol. ~Author Unknown

11-25-2009, 07:46 PM	#2
Mr Lefty TWFix Legend Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Denver CO Moto: 01 BMW F650GS Dakar Posts: 15,677	hard to say with out actually coming upon that situation... I mean every loves to say that their spouse has no input into their riding... but I'd be floored if even 50% of them actually followed through with that if met with that situation. me... if my wife (when I get there) and family really had a huge deal with it... I'd probably hang it up... but as my girlfriend rides as much as I do... I doubt that will ever happen... Injury... if I got injured severely.. or narrowly escaped a very bad situation... it might change my outlook on things... I love motorcycles because of the freedom I get, and the way they let me experience the land I'm riding through... so anything that's gonna rob me of that... and I'll hang it up. I'll never be a track only rider... that's just not what interests me about motorcycles.