I have officially retired as a racer

[Manxman]

Hi Shaun,

that's disappointing from a TT perspective, as you were certainly one of the personalities and a real crowd pleaser...the TT will be worse off without you this year, but that's way better than being without you at all.

You have nowt to prove on the IOM, and as you say you belong a very exclusive club of winners. It would however be nice to see you back at the TT one day in some capacity .

Good luck in everything that you do. You are an inspiration to many, a gutsy bastard in the eyes of the Manx people and have - in my humble opinion - test tickles the size of coconuts.

You have clearly thought this through long and hard, and it must therefore the right decision (I'm sure the missus is breathing a sigh of relief, eh?).

...I'll never forget seeing you drop it on the start line though . Legendary.

[Genestho]

Good on you Shaun, glad to see you made it back, from Hell.. on your terms buddy

[brads]

Good choice Shaun,all the best.

[McDuck]

So what are the chances of one on one adice instruction at trackdays? Eg pay a fee and you spend 10 min following aorund the track, stop give advice then do another 10 min of riding?

[WarrenW]

Sad to see the leather hung up. Great move for the family though. Well done for putting NZ on the map. You Rock...

[gav]

Must've been a big call for you. Good luck for the future. Like others have said, you have a lot you can still offer the sport. Great to see you follow this path.

[vtec]

Shaun man, good for you dude. You've got nothing more to prove to anyone. Now focus on your many projects, you've got a big hand in several upcoming riders, if anyone can help get NZ'ers back on the WSBK/MotoGP circuit, you can.

[piston broke]

So what are the chances of one on one adice instruction at trackdays? Eg pay a fee and you spend 10 min following aorund the track, stop give advice then do another 10 min of riding?

thats my thoughts exacery.Shaun
can you please show the young fulla's where to go and how to get there.

[Clivoris]

Personally, I heave a huge sigh of relief Shaun. An excellent decision in difficult circumstances. Every professional fighter has to make a decision about when to hang up the gloves and let the next generation take up the challenge. I have nothing but respect for you and your achievements. Much love to you and your family bro.

[quickbuck]

A shock to read... but what they all said Shaun.

Respect to you.

[shafty]

Like Clivoris, I sigh with relief - we'd prefer to have a LIVING legend (as said so relevantly earlier) than just memories.

Your work here isn't finished, but in other capacities.

Respect for your decision to repay your family!

[Shaun]

Thanks for all the positive comments on here.

I still intend to be as involved as I can in one way or another, it would be fantastic to able to help a young rider come through the scene with a professional attitude/image etc.

I do have a lot to offer back to the sport, from history and contacts etc, so SORRY folks, I will still be there some where

[Quasievil]

Buy a Motard you know you want to

[Crasherfromwayback]

You've nothing left to prove. Always best to walk away while you can still walk.

[Sue VFR]

Hi Shuan
On behalf of the MotoTT team, who have been proud supporters of your IOM TT campaigns, we congratulate you on your achievements both in racing and in the recovery from life threatening injuries. You are an amazing, nuggety, driven person, so well done on coming to the right decision for you and your family. We look forward to seeing you and your trailer at the track days.