Thanks For The Memories - SV650.org

Lissa · 19-02-11, 09:02 AM

The time has come for us to hang up our spurs, and say 'Goodbye' to our biking days.

Pete's eyesight is still not 'Bike-safe', making any sort of fun riding far too risky. He was also diagnosed two days ago with a blood clot that stretches from his calf to his knee that required immediate teatment, and although this in itself wouldn't affect his riding, it's just another indicator that maybe it's time to stop. We've managed over 120k miles together and never had an off. It would be really bloody silly to have one now. So the Duke is up for sale, and we're going to stick with four wheels from now on. An MR2 isn't a bike, but fun in its own way.

We have had some fantastic times with our fellow Org-ers, and would like to thank everyone who made owning the SV, and later the Duke, such a pleasure. There are some truly nice people on this site who we have been happy to spend time with.

Take care, everyone, and keep it rubber side down. I will be watching, so no more crashes!

maviczap · 19-02-11, 09:06 AM

Lissa, thats a real shame, I'm sure everyone will miss you and Pete on the rideouts on that lovely yellow Duke

Wishing Pete all the best and hope things get sorted

19-02-11, 09:06 AM

Bugger

Really sorry to hear about this Lissa, Was looking forward to catching up with the pair of you again this year.
Please stay in touch and drop by the .Org and local rides to show your face from time to time.

G · 19-02-11, 09:12 AM

Nooo

I had a feeling this was coming!

I'm hoping we'll still see you about though?

19-02-11, 09:16 AM

Just out of interest, your not looking at caravans as well are you?

Just asking because I know Mike started looking at MR2's and then caravans....it is a slippery slope you know....

Bri w · 19-02-11, 09:40 AM

Noooooo!

Really sorry to hear this Lissa.

Won't be the same not hearing a single cylinder Duke, then a twin then back to a single

But you never know. Once the medics sort Pete out he'll be itching to get out on two wheels again. And nothing stopping you coming to the AR in the car.

Best wishes to you both.

Bri

19-02-11, 09:48 AM

sad news, well you know what i mean, hope pete makes a full and quick recovery, time to buy those tartan slippers

19-02-11, 09:55 AM

That sucks guys, as G said ive been expecting this news at some point

I'm gutted for you, still don't have to be stranger though, the weekends could still be an option

timwilky · 19-02-11, 10:34 AM

Oh dear, sorry to read this.

Tell Pete he better get himself sorted. We need as many old farts on bikes as possible. Then again, how can he get into his second childhood whilst still in his first.

Larry wont sit right with a backrest nor can he be seen.

19-02-11, 10:48 AM

Such a shame, hope Pete recovers soon

Won't be the same to not see you both and that lovely bike on anymore rideouts

19-02-11, 09:02 AM	#1
Lissa Just Ballast Mega Poster Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Rugby, South Mids Group Posts: 4,381	Thanks For The Memories The time has come for us to hang up our spurs, and say 'Goodbye' to our biking days. Pete's eyesight is still not 'Bike-safe', making any sort of fun riding far too risky. He was also diagnosed two days ago with a blood clot that stretches from his calf to his knee that required immediate teatment, and although this in itself wouldn't affect his riding, it's just another indicator that maybe it's time to stop. We've managed over 120k miles together and never had an off. It would be really bloody silly to have one now. So the Duke is up for sale, and we're going to stick with four wheels from now on. An MR2 isn't a bike, but fun in its own way. We have had some fantastic times with our fellow Org-ers, and would like to thank everyone who made owning the SV, and later the Duke, such a pleasure. There are some truly nice people on this site who we have been happy to spend time with. Take care, everyone, and keep it rubber side down. I will be watching, so no more crashes! __________________ If It's Too Loud, You're Too Old! I'd Rather Have Two Big Bangs Than Four Little Strokes

19-02-11, 09:06 AM	#2
maviczap Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 9,097	Re: Thanks For The Memories Lissa, thats a real shame, I'm sure everyone will miss you and Pete on the rideouts on that lovely yellow Duke Wishing Pete all the best and hope things get sorted __________________ We're riding out tonight to case the promised land Make everyday count RIP Reeder - Jolly Green Giant and comedy genius

19-02-11, 09:06 AM	#3
speedplay Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Thanks For The Memories Bugger Really sorry to hear about this Lissa, Was looking forward to catching up with the pair of you again this year. Please stay in touch and drop by the .Org and local rides to show your face from time to time.

19-02-11, 09:12 AM	#4
G Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 3,770	Re: Thanks For The Memories Nooo I had a feeling this was coming! I'm hoping we'll still see you about though? __________________ 6.67300 × 10-11 m3 kg-1 s-2

19-02-11, 09:16 AM	#5
speedplay Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Thanks For The Memories Just out of interest, your not looking at caravans as well are you? Just asking because I know Mike started looking at MR2's and then caravans....it is a slippery slope you know....

19-02-11, 09:40 AM	#6
Bri w Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Turre, Almeria Posts: 668	Re: Thanks For The Memories Noooooo! Really sorry to hear this Lissa. Won't be the same not hearing a single cylinder Duke, then a twin then back to a single But you never know. Once the medics sort Pete out he'll be itching to get out on two wheels again. And nothing stopping you coming to the AR in the car. Best wishes to you both. Bri __________________ *"It's not the years in your life, it's the life in your years."* Currently - Fighting the urge... seen a nice Triumph America Previously - Honda CB125, Honda CB400-4 & BSA B40, Moto Guzzi 850, Yamaha RD250, Suzuki GT380, Kawasaki Z1B, Kawasaki Z650, Honda VFR, Triumph Street Triple R.

19-02-11, 09:48 AM	#7
Bluefish Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Thanks For The Memories sad news, well you know what i mean, hope pete makes a full and quick recovery, time to buy those tartan slippers

19-02-11, 09:55 AM	#8
Specialone Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Thanks For The Memories That sucks guys, as G said ive been expecting this news at some point I'm gutted for you, still don't have to be stranger though, the weekends could still be an option

19-02-11, 10:34 AM	#9
timwilky Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Not in Yorkshire. (Thank God) Posts: 4,116	Re: Thanks For The Memories Oh dear, sorry to read this. Tell Pete he better get himself sorted. We need as many old farts on bikes as possible. Then again, how can he get into his second childhood whilst still in his first. Larry wont sit right with a backrest nor can he be seen. __________________ Not Grumpy, opinionated.

19-02-11, 10:48 AM	#10
Iansv II Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Thanks For The Memories Such a shame, hope Pete recovers soon Won't be the same to not see you both and that lovely bike on anymore rideouts Last edited by Iansv II; 19-02-11 at 05:28 PM.

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