MedicMutt
New Member
This is new territory for little old me..
As much as I have enjoyed having the bike, I feel that it is time for me to move on to other things as I prepare to start a family. The fact that I and my fiancé both work in emergency services compounds our worry about what can happen in an instant, even when I remain as vigilant as possible. Add to that the fact that her family has experienced loss from motorcycle related incidents, and that she has worked multiple motorcycle fatalities in her short EMS career and you can begin to see how scared she gets.
I do feel that we as motorcyclists ultimately hold our own fate right there at the handlebars (or clip-ons!), and that our own riding choices contribute to the increase or decrease in chances of us getting into trouble. However, sometimes even the most careful rider can get into trouble.
I really do enjoy the bike, the community, and the relaxing time that can be had while out and about, but I don't enjoy it enough to bear seeing the worry that contorts her face when I saddle up any time in the near future.
You bunch of folks on here have been wonderful and my little NC has been magnificent to own, ride, and work on!
I hope to not discourage anyone from riding while sharing my personal reasons for leaving it behind (for now). I will say to prospective riders that safety gear and training are essential. If curiosity is pulling at you, try it out or at least attend a MSF course! I do not regret having bought my ride or the time I've spent in the saddle, I'm just transitioning away for awhile to do other things.
I'm cautiously considering pulling SOME of my mods off to sell separately and would appreciate an opinion on that subject. If you all would not mind, I would also like to humbly ask for tips on selling a motorcycle since I've never attempted that before.
I do hope to one day return to the two-wheeled world. I wish all of you the best, and will be praying for safety and attentiveness for you, your pillions and other riders and cagers around you!
As much as I have enjoyed having the bike, I feel that it is time for me to move on to other things as I prepare to start a family. The fact that I and my fiancé both work in emergency services compounds our worry about what can happen in an instant, even when I remain as vigilant as possible. Add to that the fact that her family has experienced loss from motorcycle related incidents, and that she has worked multiple motorcycle fatalities in her short EMS career and you can begin to see how scared she gets.
I do feel that we as motorcyclists ultimately hold our own fate right there at the handlebars (or clip-ons!), and that our own riding choices contribute to the increase or decrease in chances of us getting into trouble. However, sometimes even the most careful rider can get into trouble.
I really do enjoy the bike, the community, and the relaxing time that can be had while out and about, but I don't enjoy it enough to bear seeing the worry that contorts her face when I saddle up any time in the near future.
You bunch of folks on here have been wonderful and my little NC has been magnificent to own, ride, and work on!
I hope to not discourage anyone from riding while sharing my personal reasons for leaving it behind (for now). I will say to prospective riders that safety gear and training are essential. If curiosity is pulling at you, try it out or at least attend a MSF course! I do not regret having bought my ride or the time I've spent in the saddle, I'm just transitioning away for awhile to do other things.
I'm cautiously considering pulling SOME of my mods off to sell separately and would appreciate an opinion on that subject. If you all would not mind, I would also like to humbly ask for tips on selling a motorcycle since I've never attempted that before.
I do hope to one day return to the two-wheeled world. I wish all of you the best, and will be praying for safety and attentiveness for you, your pillions and other riders and cagers around you!