Shedding A Tear For The Last Motorcycle

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Shedding A Tear For The Last Motorcycle

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:( The last "big" scoot is history. A nice young fellow is getting his first bike, and I sold him a good 'un.
I just didn't feel comfortable riding any longer. Sadly, getting older means shedding some toys. Eventually, I'll get a decent camper for the new F250, so I think I made a decent choice for long trips, especially with the cost of boarding Odie.
I still have a little 125cc Zuma that I'll clean up and start taking out to see if I really want it or not.
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Yeah getting older sucks at times! I traded my Rebel for a 30 mm AR tactical scope. Wasn't a bad deal, but I miss it. Todd/3leg
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3leggedturtle wrote: Sat Jun 24, 2017 3:21 pm Yeah getting older sucks at times! I traded my Rebel for a 30 mm AR tactical scope. Wasn't a bad deal, but I miss it. Todd/3leg
People have taken their little Scooters all over the USA. The dang seat on mine is like riding a rail fence. :lol:
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Sorry to hear Blaine. It's never an easy decision, but a good rider knows when it's time. If you felt it was right, it probably was.
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Man, I hear you, Blaine. I keep discovering how much slower the reflexes really are, as opposed to how fast I think they are.

The wife would celebrate if I would follow your example, but I can't quite get there yet.
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It is a passage, to be sure - I sold my last bike ( a 1973 Norton Commando) almost 20 years ago, because I developed sudden bouts of vertigo (most likely an inner ear issue).

I figured that the last thing I wanted was for it to strike me in the middle of a high-speed turn, when I would be leaning the bike severely. :shock:

I still miss riding, though.......... :cry:


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Living overseas and needing to travel in the worlds worst traffic. I am riding a Honda Spacy.115cc motor, but it gets 118 mpg.
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I had a brief affair with two wheels again last year, I realised that it was not as enjoyable as it was thirty five years ago, so it had to go.... :(
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I`m 62 and been riding since I was 10, can`t remember a year that I didn`t have a bike recon I`ll have one till I die.
Might not be able to ride it some day but that's ok I`ll just look at the old friend. :)
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Still got my Harley. Don't ride it much and contemplated selling it. I could finish my Jeep up and buy some cool guns, but once it's gone I won't be able to justify another.
Guess I will hang onto it for a while.
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Blaine, ever looked a Harley (or Honda) 3-wheelers? Or even a Can-Am Spider? I've had the itch for a while now 'cause I got a bum knee that folds up when I don't want it to. I visualized coming to a stop, putting down my right foot for balance and winding up on my side, under my bike. :o
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mikld wrote: Sun Jun 25, 2017 10:08 am Blaine, ever looked a Harley (or Honda) 3-wheelers? Or even a Can-Am Spider? I've had the itch for a while now 'cause I got a bum knee that folds up when I don't want it to. I visualized coming to a stop, putting down my right foot for balance and winding up on my side, under my bike. :o
I thought about it, and really like the idea of a decked out Harley Trike, but I'd still have to board the dog on long trips.
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Shedding a tear with you. I never get excited over cars - some PU's excite me, but nothing like a cool bike.

Had to get rid of mine years ago for financial reasons; and when I got flush, a back injury put the kabosh on ever riding again. I found that I just can't get off the two-wheel giggle machine once I mount it. No "will-not" power once I'm on a bike.

Miss my "rice burner" Honda 750, and would have moved to one of those bigger "Thunder Under" rides had my back not gone out.

I still drool at the bikes, like a dog that sees a bone. That's life.
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But seriously, maybe it's time to join a new MC Club...

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BlaineG wrote: Sun Jun 25, 2017 11:05 am
mikld wrote: Sun Jun 25, 2017 10:08 am Blaine, ever looked a Harley (or Honda) 3-wheelers? Or even a Can-Am Spider? I've had the itch for a while now 'cause I got a bum knee that folds up when I don't want it to. I visualized coming to a stop, putting down my right foot for balance and winding up on my side, under my bike. :o
I thought about it, and really like the idea of a decked out Harley Trike, but I'd still have to board the dog on long trips.
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I ve got one last bike in me and it's going to be one of the new Triumph bobbers ,it s going to be my running around town bike as my long distance bike trips are over
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Mine has been sitting in the garage taking up space for 5 years now, without even being started Blaine! Every time I walk past it I think I should sell it, but then it sits another year instead. I'll never ride it again, but too lazy to get it sold.
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I still have my 98 HD Wide glide, and also the 2004 Road King. I don't ride that much anymore, just errands or for a couple of hours of loafing.
I like the handling better on the old Wide Glide and as I get near retirement I know I will need to cut down on spending, so I am considering selling the Road King, and putting the money back, for tires, and maintenance to keep the Wide Glide on the road. But I can't hardly see being totally without a Harley, as least for now.
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