cromwell7 Posted August 17, 2015 Report Share Posted August 17, 2015 (edited) 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 I'm the same I couldn't ride the same after having a little one so I sold mine back in April.I miss it a lot though. Edited August 17, 2015 by cromwell7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James1983 Posted August 17, 2015 Report Share Posted August 17, 2015 Similar with me now have the little one thinking twice about how we used to go flying around North Yorkshire! Don't think I can part with the bike fully just need to get something a little more sensible I think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drut 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! So true! Public roads need compliant (I.O.M.) settings,not the harsh settings recommended by magazines etc. which only suit smooth tracks + for non supernaturally gifted(ME!) bikers a s*****ng frog riding position combined with peaky power delivery and short wheelbase do not encourage "making progress" in a relaxed/enjoyable fashion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted August 18, 2015 Report Share Posted August 18, 2015 So true! Public roads need compliant (I.O.M.) settings,not the harsh settings recommended by magazines etc. which only suit smooth tracks + for non supernaturally gifted(ME!) bikers a ******ng frog riding position combined with peaky power delivery and short wheelbase do not encourage "making progress" in a relaxed/enjoyable fashion.Yep, I often can keep with those bikes in the twisties because my set up keeps the wheels on the deck and they are worried if there is a bump so shut off early. Just an ego trip that usually ends up in regret. I had so much fun on my little ss750@60hp annoying the big bikes ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blunderbust Posted August 18, 2015 Report Share Posted August 18, 2015 I love my bikes, the bigger the better but have to admit to giving up on sports bikes about 15 years ago. I now do my riding on either big cruisers, touring or adventure bikes. indeed I have only just last week returned from a 3143 mile trip to Europe. I have had breaks from bikes but always seem to come back to them. Now riding a Rocket and intending on adding either a new tourer or an adventure bike in April/May next year to my stable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savhmr Posted August 18, 2015 Report Share Posted August 18, 2015 Having owned and ridden loads of different bikes over the years, part of the problem whether we like to admit it or not isn't just the bike, it's us. To get the most, even at legal speed limits out of a modern litre sportsbike, you have to be reasonably fit and flexible, and as we get older we lose that flexibility and fitness. Braking forces on modern brakes are simply phenomenal. I could never use the full potential of my RSVR's front stoppers without very quickly running into numb and aching arms and wrists. These big twin Brembo stoppers (like most decent sportsbike set ups) are eye-poppingly effective. Decent tyres are a must to keep the power, braking and cornering forces in check and I don't miss the regular-ish tyre bills or running costs which I reckoned at about £1.50 per mile (that would by typical for most sportsbikes). Personally, I have no problems with the focussed riding position, at least on the big Aprilia which I used for long distance work as well as scratching and track work. Some though I couldn't put up with like Ducati and MV sports bikes as they should come with their own Osteopath...hideously uncomfortable things designed for weekend warriors and track days only. My eyes have been well and truly opened to big Super Motard styled bikes like the KTMs. Best of both worlds. Comfortable upright riding position, thumping great torquey and very usable motors, exceptional handling thanks to top notch suspension and brakes and sticky road tyres. The long suspension is forgiving, controlled and perfect for our pothole riddled roads. Speed and acceleration even from the big singles, is impressive enough to see most sports cars off, so you end up with a fun, rider friendly real world bike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Geordie Posted August 28, 2015 Report Share Posted August 28, 2015 Most annoying fact is I had 3 bike accidents and all 3 were not my fault! First was on the A19 in 1988 when a mini bus overtook the car behind me and started to move over having not seen me! Broadsided me and sent me into verge! Second was a non give way moment! Pulled straight out in front of me! Last was another non give way and I ended up going over the bonnet, smashed the bike, damaged my wrist, whiplash, sore back and I gave up after that! I loved my bikes/( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squinting shot Posted September 10, 2015 Report Share Posted September 10, 2015 I'm the same I couldn't ride the same after having a little one so I sold mine back in April. I miss it a lot though. yeah it's funny how it affects you. Miss mine too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince Green Posted September 11, 2015 Report Share Posted September 11, 2015 (edited) Buy a Defender and you wont lose money, even if it sits in the garage There are a lot of bikes you can say that about. My mate has three bikes, a Velocette, an Arial and a Matchless. He doesn't ride them any more just gets his pleasure tinkering with them in the garage and believe me he has never been happier. I think it was a relief when he admitted to himself that his riding days were over. I got rid of my last bike because my youngest son started taking an interest. His older brother never showed any interest at all but when the youngest started going in the garage and sitting on it, that worried me. I still hanker for a bike but like my mate I think a man has to know his limitations Edited September 11, 2015 by Vince Green Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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