the end is nigh...

[750Y]

Just wanted to let You guys-n-gals know that I am getting out of bikes now probably for good.
I have been a solo rider for the past ten years & only rode with others maybe a dozen times at most, mostly since joining Kiwibiker where I’ve met some excellent people.
I have had an awesome time riding roadbikes & been lucky enough to enjoy some amazing machines.
This is a decision that I have made for myself and I feel that the time is right.
I am looking forward to new challenges & intend to make the most of those.
Bikes were never my number 1 love(pursuits-wise) & I intend to return to my biggest passion (Surfing) as I have some goals in mind. I was a serious surfer for many years & travelled to other countries surfing amazing waves, not to mention doing the NZ coastline to death. Now the sea is calling my name once again. I also intend to buy a family boat when I have the money. I’m pretty philosophical about the decision & It’ll be great to include the whole family in upcoming stuff as the kids are at the age now (2 & 5) that they can get a lot more out of things. In a way bikes have been a saviour to me sanity-wise as I’ve been able to get out of the house & clear the mind & have some excitement away from screaming kids who constantly demand attention.
I know many of You will struggle to comprehend this sort of a decision and as silly as it may sound, You will know where I’m coming from when You hear that breaks co-op song “the other side”.
It’s a return to the basics & the simple things in life & it’ll be good for the soul.
It’s all good.
All the best to You riders, I’ll move to the left when I see You coming past.
Cheers all
Dave

[Riff Raff]

Hey Dave - we can live with your decision if it makes you happy. Good luck and best wishes.

[vifferman]

Yeah, all the best, Dave!

Hope you catch some really great waves.

[Jonty]

Dave - sad to lose another biker, but if the time is right for you then go for it. Surfing is a great past time and who knows you may want to trade in the bike for a jetski for a crack at the pipeline

Best of luck

[750Y]

lol, I've already had a crack at pipeline & I'll be heading that way again in a couple years when I've built back up to it...

[Jonty]

Most impressed When you get back into it post us some pics

[zadok]

Good onya Dave. Fully support the path you are taking. Sounds like you are relatively young, (having a 2 & 5 year old) which gives you plenty of opportunity to spend time with your family now and even make a return to biking at a later date.
All the best, mate.

[Odin]

May the waves be with you .....

And remember where we are in a few years when the sun isw shinning and the road is looking great ;-)

....and good on you for getting you kids in to it all, sounds great.

[MSTRS:Me]

Chin chin.....is that a new hat you're wearing?
Seriously, good on ya. No need to be a stranger tho. Call in for a coffee & catchup sometimes.

[Motu]

Riding,flying,skiing,boating,yatching....surfing - they are all the same thing,get into what you want to do.

[DingDong]

they still beachrace in Gizzy, you might be able to do both... on the same day even.
I've been in and out of bikes for years(decades) but I've never really turned my back completely, you should buy a motoXer or something cause you'll miss it like hell.
Good luck dude

[eliot-ness]

Sorry to hear you're leaving the fraternity. Hope you remember the good times when the kids are old enough to ride. Wouldn't want them to miss out on the fun. Enjoy the kids. enjoy the surfing, enjoy life. Buenos suerte amigo.
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Giving up bikes is as easy as stopping smoking and I can do that 20 times a day.

[Zed]

Great name for a thread Dave, very fitting!

Just wanted to let You guys-n-gals know that I am getting out of bikes now probably for good.
I have been a solo rider for the past ten years & only rode with others maybe a dozen times at most, mostly since joining Kiwibiker where I’ve met some excellent people.
I have had an awesome time riding roadbikes & been lucky enough to enjoy some amazing machines.
This is a decision that I have made for myself and I feel that the time is right.
I am looking forward to new challenges & intend to make the most of those.
Bikes were never my number 1 love(pursuits-wise) & I intend to return to my biggest passion (Surfing) as I have some goals in mind. I was a serious surfer for many years & travelled to other countries surfing amazing waves, not to mention doing the NZ coastline to death. Now the sea is calling my name once again. I also intend to buy a family boat when I have the money. I’m pretty philosophical about the decision & It’ll be great to include the whole family in upcoming stuff as the kids are at the age now (2 & 5) that they can get a lot more out of things. In a way bikes have been a saviour to me sanity-wise as I’ve been able to get out of the house & clear the mind & have some excitement away from screaming kids who constantly demand attention.
I know many of You will struggle to comprehend this sort of a decision and as silly as it may sound, You will know where I’m coming from when You hear that breaks co-op song “the other side”.
It’s a return to the basics & the simple things in life & it’ll be good for the soul.
It’s all good.
All the best to You riders, I’ll move to the left when I see You coming past.
Cheers all
Dave

All the best to you too Dave, it's been good knowing you. I knew you were a nice guy the day you offered me your gears to wear on that track day...pity they were the wrong size! When CK & I came over that day to try your leather suit on we took a peek at your brand spankin new GSXR1000 which was under a cover in your gargre...mmmm nice! That was about a year and a half ago. Since then I've met you at various track days and seen you on about 3 or 4 KB rides - to me you were always a very serious rider Dave, and that's a compliment!

You've made your reasons clear for your departure from motorcycling and if you can give it up for good you're a better man than me!


If you havn't already, please find God Dave, for He will bless you & your family's lives forever more,

Will miss your input on the KB Forums, take care out there on the waves matey!


Matthew

[Motoracer]

Well, don't be shy to check in here in the future if you ever wonder what all of us are up to. Keep in touch and have a great time mate!

Wishing you all the best for your future, Sudeep.

[Biff]

All the very best Dave. Don't forget to pop in to see us every now and again, particularly if you've some nice pics of surfie chicks.

Take care.