Hanging up the gloves.... - Page 2 - SV650.org

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

G · 25-05-10, 05:15 PM

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

Quote:

Originally Posted by DanAbnormal

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?

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

25-05-10, 07:17 PM

cars are overrated...

Mark_h · 25-05-10, 09:35 PM

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!

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

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.

25-05-10, 05:10 PM	#11
Shellywoozle Member Mega Poster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Woozle Land Posts: 2,234	Re: Hanging up the gloves.... 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 __________________ <((((((((((((((((◕‿◕) The Woozle woz ere (◕‿◕)))))))))))))))> Black K4 Pointy named Zuky, OEM belly pan, OEM hugger, OEM cowl, R&G bungs, akrapovic system, tinted double bubble Fabbri screen, tail tidy, scottoiler, alarm, datatagged, lowered seat for short ass rider named Shell. RIP PC David Rathband sad day 29/2/2012

25-05-10, 05:15 PM	#12
G Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 3,770	Re: Hanging up the gloves.... 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. __________________ 6.67300 × 10-11 m3 kg-1 s-2

25-05-10, 06:09 PM	#14
Dicky Ticker Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Hanging up the gloves.... 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

25-05-10, 07:17 PM	#15
injury_ian Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Hanging up the gloves.... cars are overrated...

25-05-10, 09:35 PM	#16
Mark_h Member Mega Poster Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Fleet, Hampshire Posts: 2,448	Re: Hanging up the gloves.... 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! __________________ Don't want to be the quickest; don't want to be the best; just want to be the one having the most fun. XL125Varadero -> Curvy SV650N-Y -> SV1000N-K3 -> Multistrada 1200s Twin-tastic stuff. Minister for Sustainability *Aliquid prudentissimus delectabiles et intelligentes in adamasset lingua.*

02-06-10, 12:18 PM	#17
DanAbnormal Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Hanging up the gloves.... 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.

02-06-10, 02:48 PM	#18
_Stretchie_ Large Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Minsterworth, Gloucester Posts: 2,353	Re: Hanging up the gloves.... DUDE??!?!!? Enjoy whatever you get mate __________________ How to amuze an idiot: Look right-> <-Look Left

02-06-10, 04:03 PM	#19
dirtydog Knob faced knobster Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Haslemere Posts: 5,422	Re: Hanging up the gloves.... I reckon you should get a yamaha b-whiz, just your style __________________ 2011 Speed Triple 1050

02-06-10, 04:15 PM	#20
DanAbnormal Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Hanging up the gloves.... 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.

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