How much is motorcycling a part of your life? - Page 2

tached1000rr · 07-03-2009, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by z06boy

I'll ride as long as I can. Over 20 years so far.

Whenever I do give up riding I'll be that old grey headed guy that can barely walk...crawling out of the Viper...Cobra replica...911 Porsche or supercharged Vette I'm pretty sure.

I don't plan to ever give up performance vehicles.

Same here....

Tmall · 07-03-2009, 02:06 PM

Well, I've been riding for 24 years on and off. And I'm only 28..

Does that buy me a membership in the valued opinion category?

Aside from that, I would like to say its a big part of my life, it just hasn't been this year. Too many things on the go.

I seriously considered selling it this year. Still weighs on my mind from time to time. I have zero interest in risking my life to improve my skills.

Been to the edge of my tires and back countless times, can wheelie, can do gay stoppies, yet I have no desire to push my limits any more. I just feel like I'm on the wrong bike for the type of riding I do.

There is a tourer in my future. I just don't know how soon.

I want to do 1000 mile days.

Amber Lamps · 07-03-2009, 02:38 PM

I've been riding since I was a little kid and have owned a mc since I was 14, I'm 44 now and I don't plan to stop until I finally die from cancer or on my bike.

MILK · 07-03-2009, 04:40 PM

I am not a rabid motorcyclist. I AM a rabid gardener.

azoomm · 07-03-2009, 05:31 PM

My family is number one.

Motorcycling is number two.

EpyonXero · 07-03-2009, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by pauldun170

I guess I'm old enough and have been riding long enough where I'm not going to automatically put up a "OMG iMa gONna b RiDiNGz 4eVa!!!

Never thought about it as a hobby or considered when I'm going to give it up. Don't do it for social reasons, adrenaline chasing and not once have I ever considered giving it up.

It's kinda of a confort thing. I feel more confortable, even safer travelling by MC. Toss on top of that the whole perception of your surrounding thing...I'm not a big fan of travelling in a sensory deprivation vessel.

There are a bunch of other reasons I could list, but I think I'm going to leave it at "Shooting for the 50 years of riding" mark.

Same here. I started riding because I needed a vehicle and I thought it would be fun to get a bike. Ive never been a car guy and I figured a bike would give me the most bang for my buck. So for a few years my motorcycle was my only form of transportation. After ruining my F2 I went a year or so with only a car to drive and it really sucked until I was able to get the bike I have now. I really dont see any reason why I would stop riding as log as Im physically able.

I dont stunt, I dont push limits, there are no canyons to carve in Florida. Id like to do some trackdays at some point but I just havent had the means yet. I just prefer riding a motorcycle to the other transportation options I have. Maybe if I get a jet pack Ill put the bike away.

BobTheBiker · 07-03-2009, 08:04 PM

I dont ever see myself giving up on riding. leaving the SPORTBIKE world, possibly, and getting a tourer, but not ever giving up entirely.

was92v · 07-03-2009, 08:31 PM

41 years into it, I haven't really thought about quiting. It is just part of my life.

Apoc · 07-03-2009, 08:39 PM

I dunno i'll ever 'stop', but I ride a lot less now that im a little older. I prefer snowmobiles, and if I had to choose one right now, it would probably be that. But I imagine ill pretty much always have some form of motorcycle around. How much I use it is really what is to be determined. We dont have the best summers anyway.

Gas Man · 07-03-2009, 09:25 PM

I do nothing but work and motorcycles. If I'm not on the MC I'm usually on a MC forum. I do not really drink, do bars, no gaming, nothing else. I'm MC 23/7. I don't see that ever ending nor do I think my buds who's bikes I wrench on will let me if I wanted to.

07-03-2009, 09:25 PM	#20
Gas Man Trip's Assistant Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Imported from Detroit Moto: 2009 HD Street Classic Posts: 12,149	I do nothing but work and motorcycles. If I'm not on the MC I'm usually on a MC forum. I do not really drink, do bars, no gaming, nothing else. I'm MC 23/7. I don't see that ever ending nor do I think my buds who's bikes I wrench on will let me if I wanted to. __________________ -Chris "Why pay somebody else to fuck up your bike?" Run Amsoil Product

07-03-2009, 02:06 PM	#12
Tmall Aspiring Rapper Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Halifax, NS Moto: '12 CB1000R Posts: 3,569	Well, I've been riding for 24 years on and off. And I'm only 28.. Does that buy me a membership in the valued opinion category? Aside from that, I would like to say its a big part of my life, it just hasn't been this year. Too many things on the go. I seriously considered selling it this year. Still weighs on my mind from time to time. I have zero interest in risking my life to improve my skills. Been to the edge of my tires and back countless times, can wheelie, can do gay stoppies, yet I have no desire to push my limits any more. I just feel like I'm on the wrong bike for the type of riding I do. There is a tourer in my future. I just don't know how soon. I want to do 1000 mile days.

07-03-2009, 02:38 PM	#13
Amber Lamps Moto GP Star Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 14,556	I've been riding since I was a little kid and have owned a mc since I was 14, I'm 44 now and I don't plan to stop until I finally die from cancer or on my bike.

07-03-2009, 04:40 PM	#14
MILK The cows want you dead. Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 2,087	I am not a rabid motorcyclist. I AM a rabid gardener.

07-03-2009, 05:31 PM	#15
azoomm moderator chick Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Hill Country TX Moto: Pasta Rockets Posts: 8,917	My family is number one. Motorcycling is number two.

07-03-2009, 08:04 PM	#17
BobTheBiker too much time on my hands Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: the northern district of god damn Moto: 01 ZX6R, looking for more now. Posts: 1,802	I dont ever see myself giving up on riding. leaving the SPORTBIKE world, possibly, and getting a tourer, but not ever giving up entirely.

07-03-2009, 08:31 PM	#18
was92v Nowhere Man Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 558	41 years into it, I haven't really thought about quiting. It is just part of my life.

07-03-2009, 08:39 PM	#19
Apoc For Science. You Monster. Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Canada Moto: '08 HD FLSTSB Posts: 3,546	I dunno i'll ever 'stop', but I ride a lot less now that im a little older. I prefer snowmobiles, and if I had to choose one right now, it would probably be that. But I imagine ill pretty much always have some form of motorcycle around. How much I use it is really what is to be determined. We dont have the best summers anyway.