What would stop you from riding? [Archive]

tached1000rr

11-25-2009, 07:22 PM

I know a few of you have stopped riding, perhaps it was your decision perhaps a spouse really wanted you to. I'm curious to here why would you stop? and for those that have stopped what your reasons were/are?

Mr Lefty

11-25-2009, 07:46 PM

hard to say with out actually coming upon that situation... I mean every loves to say that their spouse has no input into their riding... but I'd be floored if even 50% of them actually followed through with that if met with that situation.

me... if my wife (when I get there) and family really had a huge deal with it... I'd probably hang it up... but as my girlfriend rides as much as I do... I doubt that will ever happen...

Injury... if I got injured severely.. or narrowly escaped a very bad situation... it might change my outlook on things... I love motorcycles because of the freedom I get, and the way they let me experience the land I'm riding through... so anything that's gonna rob me of that... and I'll hang it up.

I'll never be a track only rider... that's just not what interests me about motorcycles. :idk:

racedoll

11-25-2009, 07:59 PM

hard to say with out actually coming upon that situation... I mean every loves to say that their spouse has no input into their riding... but I'd be floored if even 50% of them actually followed through with that if met with that situation.

Erik quit racing after we got married, sold about everything but it was NOT because I told him to quit. He had quite a bit of debt from it and wanted to get out from under that. He started racing a few years later but did the endurance with a couple other guys to not rack up so much debt again.

Not sure what would stop either us from riding. I suppose injury would be one for me but like ebbs, unless put in the situation, it is hard to say.

Fleck750

11-25-2009, 08:02 PM

Another serious crash would probably do it.

At 45 yrs. old, my body just can't take much more. My right collarbone is out of the sternum by one inch, won't ever go back in and it hurts most days. Another crash like that and I can honestly say I will be done with two wheels.

A trike or a sidecar might fill the bill, though.

karl_1052

11-25-2009, 08:05 PM

Mr Lefty

11-25-2009, 08:13 PM

Severe injury
Boredom
cost/debt

Even if I did stop, I would start again at some point.
I have stopped twice before, once for 7 years(die to accident/injury and cost), once for 1 year(due to boredom).

honestly... I think if I stop... I won't pick it back up... unless it's just being between bikes...

I've got an obsessive personality... so if I loose interest in something... rarely do I go back to it... I just move to something else...

BobTheBiker

11-25-2009, 08:15 PM

I quit riding temporarily.

MY major reasons are #1 my age,I want to give myself some time to mature a bit so I dont end up dead early.

and #2, I'm unemployed and cannot afford it right now.

Mr Lefty

11-25-2009, 08:17 PM

I quit riding temporarily.

MY major reasons are #1 my age,I want to give myself some time to mature a bit so I dont end up dead early.

and #2, I'm unemployed and cannot afford it right now.

you couldn't just change the type of bike you ride? I mean that's basicly why I moved from the RR to the DRZ... could only enjoy it going balls out on the street... and that wasn't safe...

DRZ is a shit load of fun at 1/2 the speed.

pauldun170

11-25-2009, 09:27 PM

I took a 3 year hiatus back in the 90's and sold the bike to pay off some debt.

Captain Morgan

11-25-2009, 10:44 PM

I sold my bike before quitting my job and going into a commission only job. That was over 4 years ago. I quit the commission only job after a year when I had driven myself deep into debt and grabbed the first steady-paying job I could get. Had to dig myself out of debt over the next 3 1/2 years while working a job that barely just paid the bills. Finally bought a house and got out from the credit card debt, but the house needed some work. Luckily, I just found a better job. Pay is barely more than what I was making, but only for this first year. I get a 28% pay raise after the first year, which means I'll finally be able to afford a bike again. It's been too long.

dReWpY

11-25-2009, 10:48 PM

A brickwall

Curb

11-25-2009, 11:06 PM

Well, for me it was getting hit by a car this year. It totaled my bike and as much as I miss having a bike, I don't miss riding in Sofla. So I am thinking of getting just a track bike...of course, now that I am going to Africa for the World Cup next year, its going to take a little longer.

HurricaneHeather

11-25-2009, 11:35 PM

I love motorcycles because of the freedom I get, and the way they let me experience the land I'm riding through... so anything that's gonna rob me of that... and I'll hang it up.

That's it right there. I feel like the joy of riding was stolen from me. Not saying I'll never ride again...I just can't get out of my head. Even when I am day dreaming about riding I get hit by a car. :lol: It's not really funny, but I have to laugh. That bitch takes me out even in my fantasy world. Dumb bitch.

lauralynne

11-25-2009, 11:38 PM

I didn't race this year because I was unemployed and didn't have health insurance - it would have been stupid on my part. If I were pregnant, I would stop riding. Anything else - I'm not sure. Injury? maybe. Close call? Maybe. Because I lost my passion for it? Maybe. Because Louie asked me to? Depends....

HokieDNA01

11-26-2009, 12:12 AM

I have lost friends in motorcycle accidents and that scares the shit out of me sometimes. I dont think so much of my own safety but that of those I ride with care about.

101lifts2

11-26-2009, 02:21 AM

Never....how else would I get to work?

Fleck750

11-26-2009, 07:09 AM

That's it right there. I feel like the joy of riding was stolen from me. Not saying I'll never ride again...I just can't get out of my head. Even when I am day dreaming about riding I get hit by a car. :lol: It's not really funny, but I have to laugh. That bitch takes me out even in my fantasy world. Dumb bitch.

It took me two years to finally get over that feeling that I was going to wreck every time I turned the key on.

The fear is gone, but winter is here. :(

Bluestreak

11-26-2009, 10:52 AM

I sold my R6 in 2005 for two reasons.

In 2004 a very good friend of mine was killed by a car merging into her at 80mph. She left an 8 yr old child behind. That shook me up bad and I didn't touch the bike for 4 months.

Money. At the time, I needed to buy some other things and I didn't have money for bike payments and money to pay for everything else. I had to make a decision. I was also in debt up to my eye balls. I sold most of my toys in 2005. :(

The last few years I've been looking for any excuse to get another bike but I'm stuck on the money issue. My wife stays home with our two kids and I'm the sole bread winner. Once both the vehicles are paid off, I have a green light to purchase another bike.

I did keep my quad so I am able to get a lot of enjoyment out of that, but it's not the same.

2 years, 8 months and counting.

WARputer

11-26-2009, 11:19 AM

I went from 1995 to 2005 not riding after the last accident.....it takes a while for the hurt to leave your mind after being t-boned at 70 mph. Three months out of work & bankruptcy dosen't help a whole lot either. I hope the little bitch that turned left on me rots in Hell. :evil:

CrazyKell

11-26-2009, 04:25 PM

Only money or debilitating health issues could stop me from riding.

Nothing else (kids, spouse, etc.) would stop me.

Gas Man

11-26-2009, 04:29 PM

I agree with Kell

was92v

11-26-2009, 05:18 PM

Not having a bike to ride would do it.

Aside from that, I go on gut. I have quit for periods because I got the feeling that I needed to. Can't explain it, it just seemed like the right thing to do. Then pick back up when that seemed right. Weird, but that's just me.

Apoc

11-26-2009, 09:37 PM

Im not sure.

I'd like to say nothing.

But if I loved a woman, and she suffered some horrible tragedy because of them, like say, dad dying on a bike, and they made her uncomfortable, then yes, I would probably give them up.

Some girl who's just got the ignorant 'bikes are dangerous' attitude, I probably wouldnt bother with in the first place.

I have no idea what the future brings. I would give up my bike before i'd give up my snowmobile. I love riding, but its not the magical thing it was when I was 21 on the rc51.

That said, I got my first streetbike, an 01 RC51, leftover in 02, and I havent gone a summer without a bike yet. Though this summer I couldnt ride cuz of burns, and I really didnt miss it horribly. But, I also knew there was no way I could ride, wether I wanted to or not.

Mr Lefty

11-26-2009, 09:44 PM

Apoc

11-26-2009, 09:58 PM

have you tried different types of riding?

Yes. unfortunately theres no nearby track, which blows. But ive had 2 liter bikes before the harley, and ive been across the country on an rc51 (fast too). Had dirt bikes when i was young. And rode quads most of my life.

My next bike is a Busa. I do want more power than I have now.

Riding just doesnt make me excited like it used to. I still love it, but I'd trade bikes for eternal winter and deep powder sledding in a second.

Mr Lefty

11-26-2009, 10:05 PM

well you're in the proper place for it! :lol:

I did have a blast riding on the sled when I was in AK... dunno if i could give up my bike for it though.

Apoc

11-26-2009, 10:51 PM

well you're in the proper place for it! :lol:

Werd..

MILK

11-27-2009, 09:42 AM

I stopped in July. I will be selling my bike but haven't been able to make myself place ad one yet. I may get a dirtbike or something later so my son and I will have something to do together but I haven't decided.

I can not die and have my ex raise my son. There is something really wrong with him. I haven't wanted to ride since he became my ex. I haven't missed it at all. I also promised my mom I would stop.

I will start riding again when my son is older and can fend for himself better.

z06boy

11-27-2009, 09:52 AM

I stopped riding for a few years due to an accident and severe injuries.

The MAIN reason was due to my employment. They paid me for 4 months while I was out of work and kept my job open for me and never even had me deal with disibility which was a cool thing for them to do.

I was on crutches for 9 months which hampered me from performing my job to the fullest imho BUT I was able to compensate and still get it done.

I was told however that if it were to happen again that they wouldn't be so accomodating...so that definitely made me hesitate to ride.

After a few years I got the fever again and just couldn't help it...so far...so good. :idk:

acalliste

11-27-2009, 10:10 AM

Only money or debilitating health issues could stop me from riding.

Nothing else (kids, spouse, etc.) would stop me.

Plus ONE! (omg you people are evil turning the + one sign into that! LMAO!!)

In the past, the only thing that has stopped me is money. Had to sell a bike because I needed the money and it was a bit before I could afford another one. But I usually find a way to ride. Either friends or boyfriends had bikes I could ride until I got my own again.

OneSickPsycho

11-27-2009, 04:48 PM

Shattered kneecap works pretty well. I recommend it to anyone who wants a part of their body to never quite be the same.

Apoc

11-27-2009, 06:33 PM

Shattered kneecap works pretty well. I recommend it to anyone who wants a part of their body to never quite be the same.

Pussy!

:nopic: i wanna see busted knee!

Mr Lefty

11-27-2009, 07:16 PM

Pussy!

:nopic: i wanna see busted knee!

he's got a thread about it here somewhere...

here found it

http://www.twowheelfix.com/showthread.php?t=5169

OTB

11-28-2009, 08:53 AM

I am currently unemployed (long story) and having back issues; the back thing has cut down on my riding, but buying and selling bikes right now is paying the bills.

When I can no longer physically ride, I guess I'll quit.

I am not an adrenaline junkie; I don't think I've ever ridden for thrills. It's a lifestyle for me; I ride because of the relaxation, challenge, peace, and personal contact it brings......I'm always learning something new about myself, or riding, or meeting new people.... why would I want to give up that?

The Awesome

12-01-2009, 05:38 PM

I quit because the risk versus reward scale was no longer favorable. Perhaps someday it will be again.

Particle Man

12-01-2009, 08:35 PM

Severe injury... I would like to think that my wife would never actually ask me to stop riding (though she has been giving me hints that she'd like me to after the incident over the summer).

Dave

12-01-2009, 11:46 PM

a large nuke centered in philadelphia

Dnyce

12-02-2009, 04:37 AM

probably money or the ability to do it safely(going blind or polio or something).
ill ride everyday for months, totally neglect the truck, and then maybe not touch the bike for a week or two. but as long as i know its there, and i can hop on even if its just to go around the corner, im good:boobs:
racing, ill probably stop a year after i cant afford to go faster. lack of progress is boring

riding is like a naturally beautiful woman that usually does what u tell her, cooks you dinner and "keeps you happy" -hard to give that up...racing is like the really hot kinda slutty lookin chick thats a freak who knows shes not leaving the next morning without an encore, but still knows shes leaving lol

eventually u want the chick who leaves to make u breakfast, not the one who leaves so u can wash off the smell of alcohol n sex lol

Apoc

12-02-2009, 07:24 AM

eventually u want the chick who leaves to make u breakfast, not the one who leaves so u can wash off the smell of alcohol n sex lol

Odd, because I want the one who can leave without waking me.

acalliste

12-02-2009, 10:10 AM

eventually u want the chick who leaves to make u breakfast, not the one who leaves so u can wash off the smell of alcohol n sex lol

Why not the one who makes breakfast while you wash off and get ready for round 2 (3, 4, 5)?

:D

Dnyce

12-02-2009, 10:17 AM

Why not the one who makes breakfast while you wash off and get ready for round 2 (3, 4, 5)?

:D

round 2 happens the night before, round three was the morning encore, and then she gotta go, cuz im going to ride my bike lol