geoffwales Posted August 1, 2015 Report Share Posted August 1, 2015 Just sold my VStrom, sadly i havent used it in ages and its losing money sat in my garage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubble Posted August 1, 2015 Report Share Posted August 1, 2015 Good ( sorry) Had three friends killed over the years Hate them for what they do to people But think they are fantastic pieces of machinery Marmite Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoffwales Posted August 1, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2015 Good ( sorry) Had three friends killed over the years Hate them for what they do to people But think they are fantastic pieces of machinery Marmite Yep, they are, but it was just money sat in the garage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
handy4454 Posted August 2, 2015 Report Share Posted August 2, 2015 Secret is to replace it with something that's appreciating in value, have a look at older Monsters if you like V twins atb Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brixsmaid Posted August 2, 2015 Report Share Posted August 2, 2015 My son has just done the same (albeit he was a Harley/Buell owner). The final straw for him was a good mate losing a leg a few weeks ago in a bike accident, have to say I'm not sorry his given up on his bikes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghosthunter Posted August 2, 2015 Report Share Posted August 2, 2015 (edited) Ive considered it a time or two as well but I don't have the heart to sell it and its not costing me anything to keep it here. I do need to use it more but don't see it happening in the near future. It sad when people have accidents but that's what they are, accidents. People lose limbs in cars too... you never hear of anyone getting trapped inside a motorcycle.. its all down to individual perception... You can get run over crossing a road but that doesn't mean all roads are bad and you should avoid them forever. Would you guys be as much against shotguns if you knew somebody who lost his fingers because of one? Everything has a risk of some sort attached to it. Its just up to us to make it as minimal a risk as possible. Edited August 2, 2015 by ghosthunter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldweld Posted August 2, 2015 Report Share Posted August 2, 2015 Buy a Defender and you wont lose money, even if it sits in the garage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoffwales Posted August 2, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2015 Buy a Defender and you wont lose money, even if it sits in the garage Love that idea lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mossy835 Posted August 3, 2015 Report Share Posted August 3, 2015 used to love my bikes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Browning 425 clay hunter Posted August 3, 2015 Report Share Posted August 3, 2015 Currently doing my direct access at the minute on a Kawasaki er650. There's nothing like the thrill of getting on a bike. And I've only had 6 x 2 hour lessons. It is dangerous but I think that's part of the appeal. ATB 425 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy Galore! Posted August 3, 2015 Report Share Posted August 3, 2015 love my bike so I do, had a look at cj balls on sunday for another. shame you've given it all up chap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James1983 Posted August 3, 2015 Report Share Posted August 3, 2015 I keep thinking the same about my bike. I think in last 12 months I've managed to get out once on it! Just keep thinking its sat in the garage and deserves to be ridden more. At the minute it's still in the garage and not up for sale. Might give it a month or two and consider my options again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
team tractor Posted August 4, 2015 Report Share Posted August 4, 2015 (edited) I sold my ktm 4 years ago after it just sat there loosing money. I got £2k and bought a new shotgun and had some fun with the rest as I was single. I believe it's the riders fault 90% of the time( not all I know) and having a full licence for 17 years gives me my opinion . I see so many idiots cutting through traffic way to fast or doing 100+ mph in silly places, wrong lane positioning ,no lights or high viz . Yes I've rode like an idiot but my legs prove it :( . I'd love another bike again but I need to heal first as my leg is to weak since snapping it in two. I'm older and wiser and take my time now . I raced for 7 years and covered the uk top to bottom. I will add cars aren't safe if you drive like an idiot tho . Edited August 4, 2015 by team tractor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted August 5, 2015 Report Share Posted August 5, 2015 Yep ridings golden rule; there is a time and a place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savhmr Posted August 10, 2015 Report Share Posted August 10, 2015 Agree with the above. Most of the time, the serious accidents I've witnessed have been rider error, with the more minor ones probably relating to riding in build up areas with idiots pulling out in front causing emergency braking and loss of control. Have ridden big bikes for 30 years and sold my litre sportsbike this year but kept my KTM Duke as it gets used regularly and I'm probably likely to live longer hooning around on that. Could never be without a bike. The bike isn;t the danger. The person riding it is the danger, that or other road users driving without due care and attention. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
countryman Posted August 10, 2015 Report Share Posted August 10, 2015 Buy an off road bike, it can hurt when you come off but most times you can just get back on and enjoy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theshootist Posted August 11, 2015 Report Share Posted August 11, 2015 Agree with the above. Most of the time, the serious accidents I've witnessed have been rider error, with the more minor ones probably relating to riding in build up areas with idiots pulling out in front causing emergency braking and loss of control. Have ridden big bikes for 30 years and sold my litre sportsbike this year but kept my KTM Duke as it gets used regularly and I'm probably likely to live longer hooning around on that. Could never be without a bike. The bike isn;t the danger. The person riding it is the danger, that or other road users driving without due care and attention. Very interesting that you mention the Duke. I ride a 1050 sprint, (so not a balls out sports but enough to ride fast) and have been thinking whether a 690 smc would make sense. I've never ridden a super moto but think the upright position, sticky tyres and 63 bhp would be a lot of fun at lower speeds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James1983 Posted August 12, 2015 Report Share Posted August 12, 2015 What you think of the sprint? Thinking of swapping my gsxr750 for one so the Mrs can come out with me again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
955i Posted August 12, 2015 Report Share Posted August 12, 2015 What you think of the sprint? Thinking of swapping my gsxr750 for one so the Mrs can come out with me again Speed Triple 1050 all day long Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingo15 Posted August 13, 2015 Report Share Posted August 13, 2015 Yep ridings golden rule; there is a time and a place. Yeah I used to be in that time and place all the time about 6 years ago. So I sold mine. Really do miss no having one but I value my life more now. Esp with the amount of drivers on the road that can't even see our 4x4. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squinting shot Posted August 13, 2015 Report Share Posted August 13, 2015 I no how it feels to give up motorcycle riding I had been doing it since I was 17 now 36 had a little one and thought the bike could go. So got into clay shooting to fill the void yey all happy now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savhmr Posted August 13, 2015 Report Share Posted August 13, 2015 Very interesting that you mention the Duke. I ride a 1050 sprint, (so not a balls out sports but enough to ride fast) and have been thinking whether a 690 smc would make sense. I've never ridden a super moto but think the upright position, sticky tyres and 63 bhp would be a lot of fun at lower speeds. I had similar reservations going from an RSVR 1000 Vee twin to a single 625CC SM but needn't have worried. 58BHP and the weight of a handkerchief = big smiles, lots of grunt but dont expect sportsbike acceleration as it's not what they're about. They're still surprisingly quick, deceptively so cross country. Went out for a ride with the lads not so long back, all were riding litre sportsbikes. On country B roads and twisty A roads, they were struggling to keep up with the Duke. The Duke is very light and flickable, is forgiving of poor lines, has great suspension and brakes and superb handling. You can lay it on it's ear and I've regularly ridden off the tyre edge on the rear before correcting my enthusiasm! They're more about this sort of fun than the wheelying you see in the bike press. The 640 (mildly tuned) and 690 standard are not so far apart. The 690 has a little more grunt but costs a hell of a lot more and early ones had fuel injection niggles and best avoided unless sorted. A really tidy low miles Duke II is the best buy and dead easy for complete DIY maintenance. The 690 SMC is more specialised and is more a dealer service item plus costs more. You pays your money amd makes your choice. I wouldn't mind betting if you sold the 1050, you'd end up riding more if you went to a Duke. They dont do long distance that well without saddle mods but I'd done an hour and a half in the saddle which was fine. This is mine (sorry to OP for thread drift!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bladerunnertoo Posted August 13, 2015 Report Share Posted August 13, 2015 only just gave up the bikes myself a (Blade) expensive track-days were my thing, but at 62 they do take some getting over, hard work in the fast group. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy Galore! Posted August 13, 2015 Report Share Posted August 13, 2015 Yeah I used to be in that time and place all the time about 6 years ago. So I sold mine. Really do miss no having one but I value my life more now. Esp with the amount of drivers on the road that can't even see our 4x4. I think a lot of the road users do it on purpose, namely lane hogging, making it difficult or impossible to overtake, whether it be on the dual carriageway or at a set of lights through town. they seem so bloody minded, like they own the road and are jealous of a faster, nimbler vehicle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted August 17, 2015 Report Share Posted August 17, 2015 I hear of loads of riders selling litre sports bikes! They usually are the ones speaking of death! Why? Because on the road, the public road their bike scares them. And its not just a power thing, the riding position now is pants, all over the front, wrong! Smooth track yes, bumpy public road no! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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