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CVO Social => Other Topics => Topic started by: 16HD117 on June 14, 2015, 01:31:48 PM
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I've been thinking about selling my bike for several months. Yesterday someone made me an offer I couldn't refuse.
First time without a bike in a loooong time. Got my first bike (Cushman Eagle) at 14 in 1963. First Harley (Sprint) in 1965. I've had a bike since 1963 except for about a 12 year period while my children were young.
Will I buy another bike? Not sure. Due to health reasons I have been considering giving up riding, Then again, I've owned every Harley bike model except a Road Glide. Maybe I need one more bike!
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As many of us age I'm certain this has been considered often... I've thought about giving up riding - my balance isn't what it used to be and the new touring bikes are uncomfortably heavy, it's a significant expense overall with the purchase, insurance, excise tax, mods (mostly by my choice), etc., and I'm not getting any younger. However, thinking about it and acting on it are separate issues. I think if I sold my CUSE8 for an offer I couldn't refuse I'd be shopping for a CVO Road Glide...
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I think I know exactly where you're coming from, since I've been thinking about getting rid of mine for the last two years. Health issues curtailed my riding for awhile, and what I found is that I didn't miss it as much as I thought I would. I actually rode much more back when I was working long hours in a high stress job. Now that I'm retired and my health is stable, I find I don't have the stress and therefore don't need to ride to relieve anything. Still haven't made up my mind what I'm going to do, but like you I've had a bike for a very long time (roughly 50 years now) and once it isn't sitting out in the garage I might regret not having it. I would probably prefer going back to something smaller if I continue to ride, but that leads to another quandary, what bike would I get? The way I feel about H-D is common knowledge around here, and I really can't see me buying a new Harley.
I wish you well in whatever you decide.
Jerry
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I've been thinking about selling my bike for several months. Yesterday someone made me an offer I couldn't refuse.
First time without a bike in a loooong time. Got my first bike (Cushman Eagle) at 14 in 1963. First Harley (Sprint) in 1965. I've had a bike since 1963 except for about a 12 year period while my children were young.
Will I buy another bike? Not sure. Due to health reasons I have been considering giving up riding, Then again, I've owned every Harley bike model except a Road Glide. Maybe I need one more bike!
:nixweiss:
Tommy sorry to hear you are dealing with some health issues... take care of yourself and do whatever you need to get those issues corrected (we need you here to keep Chip straight :D) and when things get better you can decide about another bike/riding. Good luck, don't be a stranger, and keep us informed of how things go for you.
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Ride Safe,
Fired00d
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With my new knees I hope to get another 10 years of riding. Almost gave it up before the operation.
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Why don't you guys try a trike? As I age I noticed my balance was a little off, I love the trike, it gives me the freedom of riding and don't have to worry about laying it down around a turn or holding it up. I just think those of you that LOVE to ride should keep on riding, if you want to. Go test drive one...I am seeing more and more of them on the road, young guys and old...Harley makes 2 models, but you might want to consider doing a conversion on the Harley you already own, mine is a Ultra Classic with a Lehman Renegade trike kit. I LOVE it. Just a thought... :nixweiss:
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Getting older beats taking a dirt nap but it still sucks at times. Sad to hear you are currently without a scooter. Take this break and see how you respond to not having a bike. If you are missing it more a bit everyday, that should tell you to get back on the horse. If, however, you find yourself missing it less each day, that might say something, too. I've had breaks in bike ownership before... just a year in a couple of cases and once for 5 years. Missed it everyday I was without one. My knees will be what puts me on a trike at some point but two or three wheels and Lord willing, I'll be riding.
I'm not telling you or others here something you don't know as a long time rider but riding the motorcycle has been the "something" I have enjoyed over the years in spite of whatever else is or has happened in my life. As a Christian, I am constantly finding God in all the beauty and glory of this world He created and use the time in the saddle to talk to Him often. I, like most here, have seen the face of God many, many times riding the bike. I think back on all the beauty I've seen in the saddle of a big twin motorcycle and it overwhelms me at times. Would I have seen the same things in a cage....yep. It's different on the bike and something I don't want to miss ever again.
Yes it's dangerous, yes I could be in an accident at anytime but...I could also trip over the hose in the backyard, fall down the stairs, slip in the bathtub.....but riding is THE thing that I can go to, enjoy with my spouse and see the world.
Tommy, good luck with whatever choice you make in the coming weeks/months and whatever is ailing you at present, I pray the Lord's healing for you.
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With my new knees I hope to get another 10 years of riding. Almost gave it up before the operation.
Hey Bill, same here. Hope your doing well. It will be 1 year on the 29th and while it was difficult, I'm glad I did it now and didn't wait any longer... Hope I get at least another 15 years before it's trike time. :2vrolijk_21:
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Tommy,
Sorry to here your health dictates not riding anymore. Happy you got a price you couldn't turn down. Although we never really got to know one and other I look up to you like a statesman, always there to keep us in line. Wishing you relief from your health issues and hope whatever path you choose you enjoy it.
God Bless You
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Tommy, sorry to hear of the health issues. I understand selling the scooter when the price is more than you could turn down.
I hope your health improves and you stay active on the site. Remember bikes are optional at the MV GTG and it would be good to see you and Judy again. You could always sit and ponder with Pado and me. He will be in MV this year.
God Bless and here's to you :drink:
Mike
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Tommy, sorry to hear of the health issues. I understand selling the scooter when the price is more than you could turn down.
I hope your health improves and you stay active on the site. Remember bikes are optional at the MV GTG and it would be good to see you and Judy again. You could always sit and ponder with Pado and me. He will be in MV this year.
God Bless and here's to you :drink:
Mike
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Planning on being there with or without a bike!
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Planning on being there with or without a bike!
:2vrolijk_21:
Hell, you could borrow one of mine.
SBB
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Remember bikes are optional at the MV GTG
HUH?
:nixweiss: :nervous: :nixweiss:
SBB
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HUH?
:nixweiss: :nervous: :nixweiss:
SBB
At least he didn't say clothing. :huepfenlol2:
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. As a Christian, I am constantly finding God in all the beauty and glory of this world He created and use the time in the saddle to talk to Him often. I, like most here, have seen the face of God many, many times riding the bike. I think back on all the beauty I've seen in the saddle of a big twin motorcycle and it overwhelms me at times. Would I have seen the same things in a cage....yep. It's different on the bike and something I don't want to miss ever again.
I talk to him more on my bike than any where else. Can't think of a time I was on a bike I did not talk to him, and marvel at the world he created.
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Really sorry to hear about your health issues Tommy. I hope they're nothing too serious and I hope you do make it to Maggie Valley. We missed you and Judy at RibFest.
Glad you got a good offer on your bike. You'll know if/when the time is right for the next one.
Take care of yourself,
Joe and Janet
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Planning on being there with or without a bike!
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Well said Haird and all. Tommy, sure hope things improve for you and whatever decision you make is the right and perfect choice for you.
When we talk about riding I'm always reminded of this quote from one of my favorite books:
“In a car you're always in a compartment, and because you're used to it you don't realize that through that car window everything you see is just more TV. You're a passive observer and it is all moving by you boringly in a frame.
On a cycle the frame is gone. You're completely in contact with it all. You're in the scene, not just watching it anymore, and the sense of presence is overwhelming.”
― Robert M. Pirsig, Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance: An Inquiry Into Values
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This is a process we all are going to face like it or not. I agree with Jerry on the need to ride when my life was really stressful, now it's not that big a part of my life. The addition of grandchildren, found out yesterday my youngest son will have a boy in November. I have been told no more Grandchildren so 5 will have to do. Some us don't age as well as others, I'll be 62 this year and my Mother is 83 and she is in far better shape injury wise than I am. As I told Kurt (KIRO) I ride when the weather is nice because I want to really enjoy my ride. No more taking off in the rain so I can just experience all aspects of riding. I think those of us that have to endure the long winters get used to the short season and then everyone has something going on during the weekend so more time is lost giving us even less time to ride. I would rather ride as long as I can, but I have to enjoy the ride. I won't do it just to prove something. I know I will step on some toes here but three Wheeler's are just not for me, they are not the same and the cost for the limited season just doesn't make sense to me. I would rather buck up for adding another wheel and go the convertible route. At least we have choices. I hope someone offers me an offer that I can't refuse.
Good Luck & Better Health to all
Ray G.