What would stop you from riding? - Page 2

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

Quote:

Originally Posted by BobTheBiker

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.

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.

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.

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?

11-27-2009, 09:42 AM	#5
MILK The cows want you dead. Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 2,087	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. Last edited by MILK; 11-27-2009 at 09:47 AM..

11-25-2009, 11:06 PM	#7
Curb resident gimp Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: SoFla Moto: a big ole steamin pile of nothin Posts: 1,344	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. __________________ Steve Political correctness is killing this country

11-25-2009, 11:38 PM	#8
lauralynne 667:Neighbor of the Beast Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Everett WA Moto: VTR1000, SV650, FZR400, CRF150 Posts: 1,403	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.... __________________ WMRRA's slowest Expert! triathalete, mom, racer, rider, friend, sister, wife - all in one tidy package! Married my best friend 8/30/09

11-26-2009, 12:12 AM	#9
HokieDNA01 WERA White Plate Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Nashville, TN Moto: 2007 Suzuki GSX-r 750 Posts: 1,404	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. __________________ XX>XY 2014 Honda NC700X 2007 Suzuki GSX-r 750 2000 Yamaha XT225 2004 Kawasaki EX250 (sold)

11-26-2009, 02:21 AM	#10
101lifts2 WSB Champion Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Anaheim, CA Moto: 2009 Kawi ZX6R Posts: 5,570	Never....how else would I get to work? __________________ Train Hard Ron Paul - 2012 Mark of Excellence GM

11-25-2009, 08:15 PM	#1
BobTheBiker too much time on my hands Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: the northern district of god damn Moto: 01 ZX6R, looking for more now. Posts: 1,802	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.

11-25-2009, 10:44 PM	#4
Captain Morgan Let's do another U-turn Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Indiana Moto: 2009 V-Strom Posts: 3,816	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.

11-27-2009, 09:52 AM	#6
z06boy Letzroll Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Lake Norman area, NC Moto: 07 Red R1 & 07 Blue R6 Posts: 5,265	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.