Not a wind up: End of my road biking days for now

**Nagash** · 7th August 2008, 14:51

Isaac, that's really saddening to hear. You were a bloody great rider and i'm glad I was able to ride with you a few times while you were still on the road.

I understand you're reasoning though, and while it is easy to just say 'Slow down', it's not so easy to actually do it.

And it's a bugger because you were a great organiser of rides.

T'was nice riding with yah mate, i'll see you on the track then.

**Patch** · 7th August 2008, 15:02

so u obviously can't exhibit a little self-control in some situations - so you choose to quit. The makings of a champ. Grow some fuckin nads, take a HTFU pill an take a serious look at yourself. So you lost your license - big deal, who hasn't. Owning a bike to ride fast is a death sentence.

Find some other meaning as to why you ride - but don't fuckin quit.

Want speed:
Fly a Jet
try base jumping
drive a 5000HP drag car

**Maha** · 7th August 2008, 15:20

taken my license for a fourth time

Slow learner?

**musicman** · 7th August 2008, 15:28

You can swap your Hornet for my GX125! It has a top speed of 100km/h so you won't get in much trouble, I'll look after your Hornet for these 2 years

**Morcs** · 7th August 2008, 15:29

Originally Posted by Macstar

Well boys and girls, it was fun - but my road riding days have come to an end for at least the next two years. Yes, the NZ Police have bled me financially dry and taken my license for a fourth time. Now with just 10 demerit points left for the next 2 years, I simply cannot continue biking on-road.

My bike will be put up for sale this weekend but I will keep my riding gear for possible motard and bucket racing...

I want to keep this brief, so I will just say - cheers for some wicked rides and good times. If I do get into racing, I expect to see you guys there picking me and my bike up off the track!

One last thing: stay alert folks, there are more cops turned-revenue-hunters out there now than ever, and they are all looking for YOUR blood. There are few "times and places" now to have a little fun on your bike.

Laters

Come on mate, dont give in that easily.

Ive lost my license more times in the last 2 years, And Ive never stopped riding.

You learn eventually. But you are never immune. Kinda makes it fun, not completely knowing if its safe to wind the throttle on...

**jrandom** · 7th August 2008, 15:34

Originally Posted by Morcs

Kinda makes it fun, not completely knowing if its safe to wind the throttle on...

It's always safe, so long as you wind it on and keep it on.

**ManDownUnder** · 7th August 2008, 15:37

Originally Posted by jrandom

It's always safe, so long as you wind it on and keep it on.

Sounds like a durex ad, or a quote from one of our very own favourite squids ... arguably durex ads themselves...

**R6_kid:Me** · 7th August 2008, 15:37

Originally Posted by The Stranger

You jealous of his success after all of your attempts?

Oh shush you!

**Macstar** · 7th August 2008, 16:29

Originally Posted by sels1

Understand the sentiment.
So are you going to be able to drive (legally) a car or are you just going to walk?

Dunno - speeding in a cage aint as fun. I see a cage as a mode of transport, a bike was a machine of fun... so yeah I think I can manage in a shitty and slow automatic cage.

Originally Posted by Gremlin

Each point you receive has a lifetime of 2 years... unless you got 90 in one hit?

90 points in 2 months. So yeah - Have just under two years remaining.

Originally Posted by Patch

so u obviously can't exhibit a little self-control in some situations - so you choose to quit. The makings of a champ. Grow some fuckin nads, take a HTFU pill an take a serious look at yourself. So you lost your license - big deal, who hasn't. Owning a bike to ride fast is a death sentence.

Find some other meaning as to why you ride - but don't fuckin quit.

Quit road riding yep. Get my future thrills on the track, not the road. Further to my alcoholics analogy: Would you tell an alcoholic he's a loser if he said "I am going to take control of my life by chosing not to drink anymore"

Originally Posted by Maha

taken my license for a fourth time

Slow learner?

I prefer "determined" or "dedicated" but yeah...

**Grub** · 7th August 2008, 16:37

Originally Posted by Macstar

Now with just 10 demerit points left for the next 2 years, I simply cannot continue biking on-road.

Its incredible that you believe that. You see, many of us go a whole 2 years without getting any points. Surely you can just ride normally ???

Giving up riding seems really extreme ... but then I respect your decision and the process that got you to it. Not sure about the fuzzy logic however but if it works for you, good on ya.

**avgas** · 7th August 2008, 16:38

Originally Posted by rainman

And this, children, is why God invented cruisers....

Nah your looking for that other thread - the one about mullets

**Fatjim** · 7th August 2008, 16:47

Mate, the problem is you're not confident enough.

The Honet is a great bike, but I'm not sure I'd do a runner on it. Maybe a litre sprots bike might be the way to go.

**Choco** · 7th August 2008, 16:52

Sucks to hear that man, riding with you was always a pleasure!

I'd personally recommend a smaller bike, maybe not a 250 because that would probably feel like walking after a 900, but a 600 might help you a bit.
Or get yourself a cruiser...

Keep safe and keep in touch man!
Choco