View Full Version : Hanging up the gloves....
DanAbnormal
23-05-10, 09:31 PM
May come as no real surprise but I'm hanging up the gloves soon. Just a small matter of getting my car test passed. Should be a month or so then done and will sell the Hornet. Just don't have fun on the bike anymore, I have the occasional quick ride to work but I see far too many tw*ts in cars not looking where they are going. Plus, if the weather is nice I'd rather be out flying my RC toys. Doubt I'll have another bike soon but I guess never say never.
-Ralph-
23-05-10, 10:19 PM
:-({|=
Well you did call yourself Dan "Abnormal".
Hope you enjoy the cage !
Sad news fella. Hope it's the right choice.
Good luck with your car test.
dirtydog
24-05-10, 08:30 AM
You still not passed that car test yet? ;-)
Owenski
24-05-10, 08:35 AM
You'll be back... they always come back.
Sounds like it's time to consider a green-laner! Or take up moto-cross (bottom of Minley hill most weekends) shame to waste all that kit and talent.
well your part of the GM, not riding a bike is not a real issue is it. Good luck with the car test, Becky passed hers this morning, she is a happy bunny, I am too - no more running her back and forward to college and work at silly oclock in the morning.
the_lone_wolf
24-05-10, 04:34 PM
Sounds like it's time to consider a green-laner! Or take up moto-cross (bottom of Minley hill most weekends) shame to waste all that kit and talent.
:winner:
Sell the bike and get an off-roader
You'll love it:cool:
DanAbnormal
25-05-10, 05:05 PM
Hmm. Today I am very unsure of giving up the bike. Had a great ride to and from work and also gave the mrs a lift somewhere Sunday and it was really nice to pootle with her on the back.
My main reasons for giving up are:
Finances - I can't afford both and a car would certainly suit me better right now and in the winter too.
Safety - the amount of times last week where people cut me up, pulled out on me or just plain thought "F*ck you biker". Mental. Just makes me want to walk away from it. Not like I go out on large rideouts anymore.
Like KK says, doesn't mean I'll leave the fraternity for good but we're also going to be starting a family in teh next couple of years so it will definately be something I step back from at that point.
Shellywoozle
25-05-10, 05:10 PM
Good luck with the car test and whatever you decide.
I recently nearly threw the gloves in too, I just took some time away from the bike and the craving came back.
You will always have your licence (unless you do summat naughty) so you can always change your mind. ...... once and orger always an orger :)
I've been having these conversations of late.
My problem is I need my car licence for work and I quite like being able to walk.
I ride my bike for the buzz and adrenalin, and to achieve that I'm having to ride faster making injury or driving ban more likely.
I'm going to see how this summer goes and potentialy take myself off the road if fianances allow it.
I'll see how it goes.
dirtydog
25-05-10, 05:50 PM
But we're also going to be starting a family in teh next couple of years so it will definately be something I step back from at that point.
OMG is the world ready for a little Dan? ;-)
Dicky Ticker
25-05-10, 06:09 PM
As an alternative you could always SORN the bike for the six winter months so only have six moths tax and insurance
P.S. Buy dusters and polish as it is theraputic when you feel the urge;)
injury_ian
25-05-10, 07:17 PM
cars are overrated...
I keep thinking about giving it a bit of a break. Then I go for a ride and decide to keep at it just a little longer. Guess when I get back from an unenjoyed ride that is the time to sell up.
Luckily for me it's just for fun and doing the training stuff so I don't rely on it as a practical mode of transport. Do keep considering an off-roader to do some green lanes where there are fewer myopic drivers and it's more about control than speed so hopefully less likely to do any real damage.
Good luck with the test but I do wonder how long before we get the next instalment of "what new bike should Dan get" Not had one for a couple of years, well overdue!
DanAbnormal
02-06-10, 12:18 PM
The Hornet is on Bike Trader. If it sells I'll get a 125 until I pass my test, then sell that and get a car. Should have my test done in 6 weeks or so. 125's are still a giggle, not fast but a giggle.
_Stretchie_
02-06-10, 02:48 PM
DUDE??!?!!?
Enjoy whatever you get mate
dirtydog
02-06-10, 04:03 PM
I reckon you should get a yamaha b-whiz, just your style ;-)
DanAbnormal
02-06-10, 04:15 PM
I will soon be the not-quite-so-proud owner of a 2008 CG 125! Oh my god. Felt like riding a tonker toy but was surprisingly amusing on my jaunt to work. I got my knee down too.
Whoops, this was meant to be the safer option eh!
Mind you, 95 mpg and a 280 mile tank range will make my wallet happy. Not sure how motorways will be.........must get a pizza top box now to complete the image. :p
DanAbnormal
05-06-10, 01:14 PM
Okay....I backed out of the sale at the last minute. Just can't part with my gnger hairnet. :rolleyes:
Damn it!!
Indecisive.......ME??? ;)
you are a bloody nightmare dan
dirtydog
06-06-10, 09:30 AM
Have you noticed how no one is surprised by that Dan? lol
DanAbnormal
06-06-10, 09:36 AM
Have you noticed how no one is surprised by that Dan? lol
Oh yeah. :rolleyes:
:smt052
Shock story of the century. Dan changes his mind again. :lol:
What you need to do is get an old diesel, non turbo car that'll do 65-70 mpg, cheap as chips to insure and run. Keep the Hornet for fun. I got bored with riding my bike because I was using it mainly for commuting only. Didn't really get time or could afford to use it for fun.
Now I have the pug to do the 130 mile commute each day and leave the YZF for sunny days and weekends.
You know it makes sense. :razz:
dirtydog
06-06-10, 11:10 AM
Shock story of the century. Dan changes his mind again. :lol:
What you need to do is get an old diesel, non turbo car that'll do 65-70 mpg, cheap as chips to insure and run. Keep the Hornet for fun. I got bored with riding my bike because I was using it mainly for commuting only. Didn't really get time or could afford to use it for fun.
Now I have the pug to do the 130 mile commute each day and leave the YZF for sunny days and weekends.
You know it makes sense. :razz:
It does make perfect sense although I didn't quite go with the economical car as that's just a toy for me as well
we're also going to be starting a family in teh next couple of years .
Congratulations or your news!
Is she having a baby elephant? :???:
Sorry I didn't see this earlier -on the day of your announcement I was leaving on an awesome biking trip in Europe http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?t=151449
Just don't sell my necktube with all your biking kit :roll:
Good luck with whatever you decide, sure you'll make the right choice. It's just not fair you can get your knee down on a CG & I can't on a 1000cc superbike :roll: I should be the one giving up not you :lol:
Hope to see you soon :cool:
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