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

[MD]

When I give up riding, it will probably be through failing eyesight or some other physical impairment. Once retired, the cost of owning a bike may become a factor.

Yeah that sounds like my assessment too. This thread is bloody depressing for those of us, err, moving swift through middle age. I don't even want to type the next stage (yuck, _ _ _ age)

[Blackbird]

Yeah that sounds like my assessment too. This thread is bloody depressing for those of us, err, moving swift through middle age. I don't even want to type the next stage (yuck, _ _ _ age)

Shit, old age (well, older age ) isn't that bad MD! At 67, my knees are fairly stuffed for walking long distances but apart from that, I'm still loving my riding. Just trying to keep my health, fitness and skills up to scratch to stay on 2 wheels for a few more years. Actually, my wife and I are really enjoying life

[Kendoll]

Nothing. That is the answer.

(she says at 27... haha)

[yevjenko]

keh???????

Bloody auto correct is doing my head in this week.

It was supposed to say no one would see you as you'd be locked in the box (of the bike in the picture)

[98tls]

I was in recovery from a car accident 13 years ago and was not sure if I would ever be able ride again and I would just go out and sit on my bike which I found therapeutic. So if I have to give up riding when I get to old age I will be keeping my bike just to have a sit on. The important thing to be aware of is not wait until we crash before giving up due to old age.

When its "that" time mines going to be put in the lounge,its old now so then will fully deserve the warmth of a fire in winter just as i.

[mynemesis]

Give up!? I just spent 10 bloody years without a bike, waiting to see if I would ever have another random grand mal seizure again. As there's been no seizure for past 10 years, I aint gonna be quitting again.......bar another seizure of course......

[Big Dog]

Give up!? I just spent 10 bloody years without a bike, waiting to see if I would ever have another random grand mal seizure again. As there's been no seizure for past 10 years, I aint gonna be quitting again.......bar another seizure of course......

As a person who has had epilepsy longer than I have had a bike license the legal requirement is only that you have not had medical advice not to drive. Medical advice is only given where you have had a waking seizure in last 2 years.

My commercial license is tougher at waking seizure in last 10. If I get advised off that one I need to start over for those classes.

Glad to hear you have found your way back onto 2 wheals. Te six years I went without for offspring reasons nearly killed me.


Stupid phone / Tapatalk, apologies in advance.

[Paul in NZ]

Give up when you are not enjoying it.

No point going to all that expense and fuss just to keep other people happy or to shore up some kind of image thing...

[Bass]

Starting to look like arthritis in the wrists and hands is what will get me off the bike. For now, pills and cortisone injections are keeping me aboard but without them, the clutch hand just stops working. Bass playing is pretty much history too.
Making the most of it while I can.
Not long back from another month in outback Oz and planning started for a month in US next year including a new bike.

[roogazza]

About 50 yrs riding.
Major neck injury is managed (with drugs) so still out there a bit.
Now a knee that I have managed since age 20 and has been worked on 3 times is getting close to a replacement.
Looking at maybe injections or another clean out.
I can see the end in sight if I can't manage it.
Shame really, but hey, I've a had a great run.

[MD]

About 50 yrs riding.
Shame really, but hey, I've a had a great run.

You have in deed buddy. Haven't I told you, try an upright bike.

Lets catch up soon. I've been bloody busy settling into new home so little riding. Rapa is a shit long way from Kapiti. No wonder you neck gives out, all those Sunday morning long hauls just for a coffee and perv.

[Brett]

Give up!? I just spent 10 bloody years without a bike, waiting to see if I would ever have another random grand mal seizure again. As there's been no seizure for past 10 years, I aint gonna be quitting again.......bar another seizure of course......

Good to see you're still around then Alvin!

[roogazza]

You have in deed buddy. Haven't I told you, try an upright bike.

Lets catch up soon. I've been bloody busy settling into new home so little riding. Rapa is a shit long way from Kapiti. No wonder you neck gives out, all those Sunday morning long hauls just for a coffee and perv.

Ciao MD , So you sold and moved up coast ? Raumati ?
I know moving and getting settled takes time,we've been here 6 months now,so pretty much ok.
Going to nip up to Manfeild Sunday,if fine.(23rd Nov) Try a session and see.Maybe wave a flag for them if no good.
Buzz me and come up anytime,good coffee !!

[GrayWolf]

About 50 yrs riding.
Major neck injury is managed (with drugs) so still out there a bit.
Now a knee that I have managed since age 20 and has been worked on 3 times is getting close to a replacement.
Looking at maybe injections or another clean out.
I can see the end in sight if I can't manage it.
Shame really, but hey, I've a had a great run.

Love em or hate em..... There are many riders who were made paraplegic through accidents, or have other severe injuries, that have found they can ride again on the Canam Spyders.....
If I get to the point of not being able to ride 2 wheels safely?? There is that option of a 3 wheeler now.

[TLDV8]

It will probably be some old age induced dementia or lack of mental agility, the catch is if you have lost the plot someone will need to tell you for your own good but probably won't believe them.
That or kick starters, maybe high seats.