09-12-2012, 05:01 PM | #1 |
Get Fit...or Get OUT
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: KS
Moto: 07 M109-R
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Losing interest....
I'm having a stretch where my interest in riding has REALLY tailed off...I've spent quite a bit of time thinking about a "why?" and am drawing a blank. I'm not any more risk averse than I ever was....and I still enjoy it when I DO go ride...but...I just don't make the time to get out there as much as I have in the past.
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09-12-2012, 05:07 PM | #2 | |
Serious Business
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: New York
Moto: 1993 ZX-11 2008 CBR1000rr
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It usually happens around November\December and last to about March. Maybe you should sell the bike and get a Ducati. Put a nice exhaust on it. Get a cool helmet that says Brony on the side. That's a great way to reinvigorate the ridin gland |
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09-12-2012, 05:42 PM | #3 |
125GP Champion
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Worthington, OH
Moto: Empty Garage
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I am with PD... get a different bike. Something that really gets the blood going.
I follow roadcraftnottingham on youtube. He purchase the new Tuono V4 and openly said it totally reinvigorated his passion for riding....
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09-12-2012, 05:51 PM | #4 |
You are not the Man!!
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Austin TX
Moto: Hawk GT
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Funny. I just sold my last Hawk GT this morning. As in...I now have no bikes. Wait, did I just disqualify myself from posting here anymore?...Dammit!
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09-12-2012, 06:13 PM | #5 |
For Science. You Monster.
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Canada
Moto: '08 HD FLSTSB
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The harley killed my passion for riding as well. Sold it in June. Hopefully next year ill get a busa or zx14.
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09-12-2012, 06:30 PM | #6 |
Pug Queen
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Las Vegas, NV
Moto: DR200, SV650
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I have been pretty disinterested as well. I don't commute to work since I wear scrubs and also I eat breakfast and dinner in the car. Which leaves my days off to ride, but I have been so busy lately with the new house and just being exhausted with a new career and long hours at work that I when I do have a free moment I just want to lay on the couch.
I do need to get out more though |
09-12-2012, 08:49 PM | #7 |
Like Gixxxxer But Not
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Dirty Jersey
Moto: 2008 ZX6R
Posts: 4,891
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I'm now currently addicted to riding on the Track...My STREET Riding has lowered.
On the track, Is a different story.
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09-12-2012, 09:20 PM | #8 |
moderator chick
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Hill Country TX
Moto: Pasta Rockets
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I lost interest for a while. Strange enough, it was the second year I had the track. Frankly, I think I burned out on it. I mean, we went through 11 sets of tires the first year. And I was driving the car and went through 3 sets of tires on a Mini Cooper. We weren't racing any of it - just riding like hell.
I think it turned into a lot of work for me. I took a few months off, which was tough working for BMW. I know - first world problems with my hand on my forehead. But, I'm now back into it full swing. I'm riding on the street for my own entertainment again which hasn't happened in a long time. Pace yourself, man. You DID just get a new sportscar...
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09-12-2012, 10:15 PM | #9 | |
Get Fit...or Get OUT
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: KS
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I still want the M109-R...no other bike out there right now fires me up like it does...well, except for the Triumph Rocket III Roadster...but...that will need to be a project for another day. |
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09-12-2012, 10:18 PM | #10 |
AMA Supersport
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Redneck Riviera, FL
Moto: 2003 VFR800f6
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Nowadays I only ride when the weather is perfect, like today. A new bike would be nice.
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