Z3n
Squid.
Oh, don't get me wrong, I love wringing the neck of the new R6. I just expected more midrange from the R1 than I got. It felt like a big R6...not a bad thing, just...not what I expected from riding other literbikes.
After one year of riding...
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Oh, don't get me wrong, I love wringing the neck of the new R6. I just expected more midrange from the R1 than I got. It felt like a big R6...not a bad thing, just...not what I expected from riding other literbikes.
crank1000
Dammit Bobby.
I'm contemplating the quit. I was recently in an accident. I spent the day down at Highland, and that wasn't an experience I want to repeat. I'm now barely able to work, and sleeping has become a very challenging task for me. I wasn't even at fault for this accident. If I kept messing up and taking risks that got me into accidents, I'd probably keep riding, but since I recently discovered how easily someone ELSE'S mistake can nearly kill me or at least put me out of commission for a few weeks, I may leave the game. We'll see though. I'll fix the bike, take it around town, and see if it tickles me the same way it did before. I say ride if you're comfortable, but if you're just keeping up an image, let it go. It's not worth it.
Z3n
Squid.
Why not take it to the track? Commuting was sucking the joy of riding for me, now I ride occasional weekends, bicycle to work, and spend as many days at the track as possible.
stan23
Well-known member
Last night at benders, some guy looked at my front tire and commented how I must not like to lean the bike.
I told him it was my bike, and I don't like to ride aggressively on the streets.
Sure riding is a risk, but you can play the odds in your favor by not doing stupid stuff on the street.
crank1000
Dammit Bobby.
That is the alternative, and I've been contemplating that. Although, it is quite costly to spend as much time at the track as I would need to justify the cost of the bike. I'm really just thinking about selling the bikes and putting that money into my '66 Mustang Fastback I've been neglecting. I mean, this time I was REALLY lucky, next time, what happens? How many "lucky crashes" do I get before I get an unlucky one?
Edit: and besides, it's not like the track is a free ticket to never crash again, it just takes cars out of the equation. There's still cement and other riders out there.
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The Debbid
Raisin-Brahms
I'm going to ride as long as physically possible. After two accidents (one minor, one major) and six years of riding, I've realized how much riding means to me. Its a huge part of my life. The sheer variety in riding is a major draw and the reason why I've made this a life-long commitment.
I've only ever ridden on the street and done trackdays. Everyday I log onto sites like BARF (mostly BARF, lol) and see everyone's pictures from all the awesome adventures. When I see those things, I add them to my dream "To-do" list. I'll never get to any of those things if I give up riding. And I feel like I would be giving up and cheating myself if I give up my dreams.
I've only ever ridden on the street and done trackdays. Everyday I log onto sites like BARF (mostly BARF, lol) and see everyone's pictures from all the awesome adventures. When I see those things, I add them to my dream "To-do" list. I'll never get to any of those things if I give up riding. And I feel like I would be giving up and cheating myself if I give up my dreams.
Z3n
Squid.
Solution? Run takeoffs. Watch the newbies go gawgaw over your absolutely torched tires. "Aww, yeah, that's just a little wear from the freeway offramps". :rofl
The track isn't a free ticket to never crash again, it's true. But if you ride within your limits, respect your bike and the riders around you, crashes are not a common occurance, and when they are they tend to be very minor. It's not the crash that kills, typically, it's the sudden stop into a house, a tree, a curb, or a car that does. You'll see a bad one every couple of trackdays, but for the most part, they're not that bad. The other thing is: Fr0ng aside, there's almost no chance of someone not finding you when you crash, medical care is on hand, and deaths are freak accidents, not a significant % of overall accidents, like they are on the street.
Honestly, I think that at this point in my life, riding is in my blood, and the day I give it up will be the day that I give a part of myself up. Maybe I'll find another passion to fill my life, maybe I'll let the page close peacefully...but I don't plan on doing that until i've scribbled every margin I can find. :laughing
crank1000
Dammit Bobby.
definitely, and I am not by any means trying to convince anyone they shouldn't ride. I think if you can do it, and don't fear the worst, you should do what you love. I'm just contemplating my own fate out loud. Trying to decide how much of my life I could enjoy without my bikes, and if that's enough. Like I said earlier, I haven't thrown in the towel yet. I'll wait until I can walk without a severe limp, hop on the Ape and see what she tells me. :teeth
RhythmRider
Still Rhythm Rydin'
I had a major crash back in September of last year, and between the time I crashed and the time I made it to the hospital, I kept thinking to myself, "If I hadn't crashed I could be riding right now, dammit!" Later that night, using the cast on my left hand to hold the paper and the fingers sticking out of the sling on my right arm to hold the pen, I began working out how I was gonna fix my bike. As I wrote, it occurred to me that much of the bike would need to be disassembled for repairs... good time to make some upgrades! :teeth
moto-rama
Well-known member
That is what I meant by "Loving It".
Generally speaking, it's like any relationship, you pretty much know whether it's going to be forever or not, within the first few years.
I don't have to tell you guys that it's definitely working out for me and my true love.
Diezel
كافر extraordinaire
:thumbup Somehow, I managed to stack a hayabusa, and walked away with a sprained ankle, sprained wrist, a couple of minor scratches, and bruises. 396 on here knows how bad the wreck was, he bought the remains.. It was enough to bend the front forks, crack the frame, and dent the front rim. Impact was @ about 30-35Mph.
I got RIGHT back into riding within 1-2 months. For me, there was no "fear" of riding. But I am a hell of alot more defensive, and aggressive to remove myself from any impending doom now.
Blacknblue
Well-known member
Fixed.:laughing
Ironbutt
Loves the anecdotal
:laughing ... Had to laugh.. I've been drinking..
yabusa8ate3
Well-known member
i hear about people who give up riding because they're starting a family. but
i wouldn't quit riding because of someone who tried to sell me a car died from an accident. "did you hear about this 4 year old from oakland who was beaten to death by his own father? he never had a chance". life is too short. enjoy every minute of it. i think it will be worth doing. :ride
i wouldn't quit riding because of someone who tried to sell me a car died from an accident. "did you hear about this 4 year old from oakland who was beaten to death by his own father? he never had a chance". life is too short. enjoy every minute of it. i think it will be worth doing. :ride
Dove
productively obsessed
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masameet
Rawr!
When I began sailing some years ago, a long-time sailor said most people start a new hobby with great enthusiasm. By the third year they either are still loving their hobby and actively engaged in it or have given it up for another one.
If you love to ride, ride. If your riding skills are sub-par and want to improve, read books, take classes, find a riding mentor or buddy, practice in a parking lot or by concentrating on smoothing out your uphill/downhill turns, etc. If you're afraid to ride, then most likely riding is not for you. Find another hobby.
If you love to ride, ride. If your riding skills are sub-par and want to improve, read books, take classes, find a riding mentor or buddy, practice in a parking lot or by concentrating on smoothing out your uphill/downhill turns, etc. If you're afraid to ride, then most likely riding is not for you. Find another hobby.
Jcrocker
Quote: Originally Posted
Exactly , I quit riding for about 9 months last year after low siding and needing surgery / physical therapy for about 9 months but the first thing I wanted to do was go riding again.
It's a simple risk reward equation , the reward for me outweighs the risk ,
let's go ride :ride
Told the wife I came with the bike before the ceremonyI If you do a search on CL using the term "wife", or "selling due to..", or similar , you turn up many results like this one:
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/mcy/923749972.html
