I need a little help - Page 4

Apoc · 09-08-2009, 03:04 PM

Troy, im no pro, i've never gone through something like this before. But as backwards as this sounds, sneak away and go for a ride. Just a relaxing, slow ride, to think and see how you feel.

Your family of course comes first. But you LOVE riding, and this isnt a reason to stop. Your friend died while doing what he loved. While that is sad, its more than any of us could ever hope for.

Death is a chance we take everytime we walk outside. Those of us who ride, obviously are taking a little bigger chance, but we know that, and find it worth it. Your friend knew that. And you knew that.

Nothing is ever going to take away the hurt. But you cant let the world scare you either. Did you say you'd never love again when you and your wife split up? I doubt it. I know it didnt involve death, but still traumatic.

The best way to honor those who died before their time, is to live life to the fullest, both for yourself and them. Giving up riding wouldnt be doing that. And im sure your friend would want you to live life, no matter how selfish you may think he was.

I know we had our differences in the past at cf sometimes (mostly over your faith and my lack of), but i've always had a ton of respect for you. If your faith is as strong as ever, then you believe god took him for some greater purpose. Hold on to that belief, and find comfort in it. Giving up isnt holding on. Good luck my friend, I hope I helped even just a little.

RACER X · 09-07-2009, 11:55 AM

hmmm.........so you have a long torso.........just sit on the floor.......lol

buy a race only miata.........kekeke no top needed

neebelung · 09-07-2009, 12:17 PM

on auto-x... It's something I've been wanting to get into for years now (ever since a friend took me for a run in his 350z... I was giggling like a fiend, it was so fun

).

If Miatas are too small, take a look at WRX's, or STi's. Shoot, I saw people out there auto-xing Acura TL's!

VatorMan · 09-07-2009, 12:20 PM

A properly set up C4 Corvette is an AutoX killer. Lots of low end torque and since you never get past 3rd gear, you don't have to worry about top end speed. Cars are faster on the track but you don't get the same "emotional" attachment to the machine.

Trip · 09-07-2009, 12:25 PM

I would give it a month or two before you pull the trigger on giving it up. Stop riding and just give it some time. See if you feel the same way in a few months. It's got to be extremely rough for you right now and thinking about riding is the last thing you want to do. Just give it some time before you go full bore with this route.

tached1000rr · 09-07-2009, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Trip

I would give it a month or two before you pull the trigger on giving it up. Stop riding and just give it some time. See if you feel the same way in a few months. It's got to be extremely rough for you right now and thinking about riding is the last thing you want to do. Just give it some time before you go full bore with this route.

My thoughts as well.... If anything just begin looking at options for a SCCA car, perhaps even go to a few events as a spectator.

If you want to stay with the bike, you could just get a track day only bike so at least you are riding in a structured environment.

Mr Lefty · 09-07-2009, 12:34 PM

have you thought of giving up STREET riding... say keep the bike for track only... or hell just go DIRT...

I've never experienced the loss of a close friend or family member... but having several close calls... and knowing of too many people that have passed riding agressivly on the street... I'm done with it.

I'll be buying a Dual sport before the end of the year... though, with the exception of hitting the track... I've met all my goals for street riding... got a knee down and got rid of my chicken strips. and I can't ride over 60% with out worry'n too much about what COULD happen.

I don't know that cars will give you the same rush as a bike... because that rush is from the danger. shit bungee jumping and sky diving would be boring as hell if we knew 100% with out a doubt that we'd be fine... it's the danger that attracts us and gives us that rush.

I hope you can find something that will meet both your requirements (safe enough for your family but gives you a rush) but it's not gonna be easy IMO...

CasterTroy · 09-07-2009, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by eBBs15

hell just go DIRT...

Been there...done that...and nowhere to friggin RIDE any more

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Originally Posted by eBBs15

have you thought of giving up STREET riding... say keep the bike for track only...

This is also a very possible option....ditch the BMW and motard and get a GSXR 750 for track only

goof2 · 09-07-2009, 02:14 PM

Try the car thing but for the budget you are working with I think anything "bike like" will be out of reach. Caterhams start at $30k without engine or transmission. The R500 posted earlier is $60k without engine or trans.mThe Ariel Atom is $65k. A Lotus Elise starts at about $48k and an Exige is $65k+. There really isn't much else from a factory I can think of that will have the combination of light weight and power I suspect you would want.

Depending on how strict your area of NC is with emissions and registration you could also consider dropping a GM LS V8 in to a Miata. From what I have seen it can be done for around $25k with a new motor and trans. It could be less with a used powertrain.

karl_1052 · 09-07-2009, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by goof2

Try the car thing but for the budget you are working with I think anything "bike like" will be out of reach. Caterhams start at $30k without engine or transmission. The R500 posted earlier is $60k without engine or trans.mThe Ariel Atom is $65k. A Lotus Elise starts at about $48k and an Exige is $65k+. There really isn't much else from a factory I can think of that will have the combination of light weight and power I suspect you would want.

Depending on how strict your area of NC is with emissions and registration you could also consider dropping a GM LS V8 in to a Miata. From what I have seen it can be done for around $25k with a new motor and trans. It could be less with a used powertrain.

He is looking used, and used Caterhams are not too bad.
I have seen them as low as 10K pounds, you could probably get one over here for right around 20K US, then in two years swap out the 1.6L ford for a 1.3L suzuki.

09-07-2009, 11:55 AM	#2
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09-08-2009, 03:04 PM	#1
Apoc For Science. You Monster. Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Canada Moto: '08 HD FLSTSB Posts: 3,546	Troy, im no pro, i've never gone through something like this before. But as backwards as this sounds, sneak away and go for a ride. Just a relaxing, slow ride, to think and see how you feel. Your family of course comes first. But you LOVE riding, and this isnt a reason to stop. Your friend died while doing what he loved. While that is sad, its more than any of us could ever hope for. Death is a chance we take everytime we walk outside. Those of us who ride, obviously are taking a little bigger chance, but we know that, and find it worth it. Your friend knew that. And you knew that. Nothing is ever going to take away the hurt. But you cant let the world scare you either. Did you say you'd never love again when you and your wife split up? I doubt it. I know it didnt involve death, but still traumatic. The best way to honor those who died before their time, is to live life to the fullest, both for yourself and them. Giving up riding wouldnt be doing that. And im sure your friend would want you to live life, no matter how selfish you may think he was. I know we had our differences in the past at cf sometimes (mostly over your faith and my lack of), but i've always had a ton of respect for you. If your faith is as strong as ever, then you believe god took him for some greater purpose. Hold on to that belief, and find comfort in it. Giving up isnt holding on. Good luck my friend, I hope I helped even just a little.

09-07-2009, 12:17 PM	#3
neebelung Ornery, scandalous & evil Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Jacksonville, FL Moto: 2004 Scarlet R1 Posts: 5,962	on auto-x... It's something I've been wanting to get into for years now (ever since a friend took me for a run in his 350z... I was giggling like a fiend, it was so fun ). If Miatas are too small, take a look at WRX's, or STi's. Shoot, I saw people out there auto-xing Acura TL's!

09-07-2009, 12:20 PM	#4
VatorMan Wrap Yo Ass in Fiberglass Join Date: Feb 2008 Moto: Feet Posts: 1,605	A properly set up C4 Corvette is an AutoX killer. Lots of low end torque and since you never get past 3rd gear, you don't have to worry about top end speed. Cars are faster on the track but you don't get the same "emotional" attachment to the machine.

09-07-2009, 12:34 PM	#7
Mr Lefty TWFix Legend Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Denver CO Moto: 01 BMW F650GS Dakar Posts: 15,677	have you thought of giving up STREET riding... say keep the bike for track only... or hell just go DIRT... I've never experienced the loss of a close friend or family member... but having several close calls... and knowing of too many people that have passed riding agressivly on the street... I'm done with it. I'll be buying a Dual sport before the end of the year... though, with the exception of hitting the track... I've met all my goals for street riding... got a knee down and got rid of my chicken strips. and I can't ride over 60% with out worry'n too much about what COULD happen. I don't know that cars will give you the same rush as a bike... because that rush is from the danger. shit bungee jumping and sky diving would be boring as hell if we knew 100% with out a doubt that we'd be fine... it's the danger that attracts us and gives us that rush. I hope you can find something that will meet both your requirements (safe enough for your family but gives you a rush) but it's not gonna be easy IMO...

09-07-2009, 02:14 PM	#9
goof2 AMA Supersport Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 4,756	Try the car thing but for the budget you are working with I think anything "bike like" will be out of reach. Caterhams start at $30k without engine or transmission. The R500 posted earlier is $60k without engine or trans.mThe Ariel Atom is $65k. A Lotus Elise starts at about $48k and an Exige is $65k+. There really isn't much else from a factory I can think of that will have the combination of light weight and power I suspect you would want. Depending on how strict your area of NC is with emissions and registration you could also consider dropping a GM LS V8 in to a Miata. From what I have seen it can be done for around $25k with a new motor and trans. It could be less with a used powertrain.