What is going to stop you riding your motorbike as in giving up?

[HenryDorsetCase]

For me it is going to be when I can no longer get my leg over the bloody seat. I put my back out a week ago (bloody sciatica) and it has been a real struggle this week. NOt bloody helped by a relatively high seat, a raised passenger seat, and hobbity legs.

Not cool. Seriously considering sellling the bike I really like to get something like a Guzzi V7 or Bonneville with a lower, flat seat.

When I am old(er) I guess I could get another scooter to keep on two wheels. Or one of those Piaggio MP3's which are cool as. Not the same but maybe if its the only way.

I am feeling old and broken today. Feel sorry for me, internet.

[unstuck]

HTFU Princess.

[ellipsis]

...I can come up with a few that have nothing to do with any self made decision, but I'd rather not dwell on that sort of stuff...

[Mom]

can see this thread is going to be full of

[Big Dave]

>> Not the same <<

Rubbish. Same. Just lower power output. That actually makes for good fun in an urban environment. Motorised skateboard and the driveway re-entry.

Only thing wrong (or right) with modern scooters is they short circuit internet tough guys.

[GrayWolf]

Only thing that will MAKE me give up, is serious accident that leaves me debilitated, or Major illness that has a severe effect physically. Or simply old age where I can not hold up a bike anymore (unlikely)..

Even so, in the event of, I would still look at something like a Canam Spyder (which has allowed many invalid riders to return to riding). According to my ex I live, eat, breath M/cycles... I could'nt imagine life without one.

[Blackbird]

For me it is going to be when I can no longer get my leg over the bloody seat. I put my back out a week ago (bloody sciatica) and it has been a real struggle this week. NOt bloody helped by a relatively high seat, a raised passenger seat, and hobbity legs.

Not cool. Seriously considering sellling the bike I really like to get something like a Guzzi V7 or Bonneville with a lower, flat seat.

When I am old(er) I guess I could get another scooter to keep on two wheels. Or one of those Piaggio MP3's which are cool as. Not the same but maybe if its the only way.

I am feeling old and broken today. Feel sorry for me, internet.

I'm 67 now and I sold my Blackbird 5 years ago because my knees are pretty stuffed and the tall seat and high C of G/weight was making me pretty nervous at slow speed and parking on steep cambers. Bought the Street Triple because it met my needs in terms of good performance, light and having a relatively low seat height and it rejuvenated my riding enjoyment. I then joined IAM to sharpen my skills and extend my riding career which probably turned out to be the smartest thing I've ever done.

I really can't envisage giving up on bikes as I'm passionate about riding. I guess a cruiser is a possibility for the future but not yet, I still like handling and performance .

[HenryDorsetCase]

I dont think enough of you are feeling sorry for me. Its OK though I feel sorry for myself.

Pic unrelated.

[Blackbird]

I dont think enough of you are feeling sorry for me. Its OK though I feel sorry for myself.

Pic unrelated.

Trying to give me a heart attack?

[EJK]

If I have to start paying $2 for road tolls.

[Voltaire]

Sciatica and creeping hip arthritis are currently making said 'leg over' sometimes challenging.
I had a 'feel sorry for me day" when I got an MRI and Xrays in July
Buy a couple of Epic Hop Zombies put on your fav record/cd/download and chill.

[Gremlin]

You can prise my motorcycle out of my cold dead hands.

Ok, so I'm not old and decrepit like HDC (concrete pills for you sunshine ) or close to it, so that's a long way off, but at some point I will have to scale back slightly, as I know I won't be able to handle the GSA till retirement... Until that time tho, I'm going to keep enjoying her.

[Big Dave]

Sticky wins.

[willytheekid]

I am feeling old and broken today. Feel sorry for me, internet.

...you poor old bugger



...just loading the gun...meet me round back

"sniff"...someones gotta do it...everyone look away! (Im a pritty bad shot!...so this may take a while)



Better?


ps..Me?...stop riding??...preferably after Im dead!

[HenryDorsetCase]

Sciatica and creeping hip arthritis are currently making said 'leg over' sometimes challenging.
I had a 'feel sorry for me day" when I got an MRI and Xrays in July
Buy a couple of Epic Hop Zombies put on your fav record/cd/download and chill.

Tuatara APA in the fridge. And yes.

I feel better now. Its the love of all the strong women on the site.