2 Years and 2 Weeks

[Kurgan]

It's been 2 years and 2 weeks since I last posted on the board, and just under 1 year since riding longer than 15 miles in any given direction. Health issues I've been dealing with for 11 years now have progressed to the point that it's affecting my career, social activities and now, the worst part - having to admit, and accept, that my riding days are over.

My S10 is in the same perfect condition as I always keep it and the odometer is at 10,100. I love looking at the damned thing and have put off listing it for sale since last Winter. Well, it's time. A local friend wanted first dibs whenever I decide to let it go, so I'll see if that's still the case. If not, well, you'll see it in the classifieds..

This getting older stuff sucks!

Jim

 

[gunslinger_006]

Sorry to hear that Jim. Health over everything.


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[Muybig]

Kurgan may i ask what is your age ?

 

[Checkswrecks]

Sorry to hear.
Best of luck and hope you find another passion.

 

[Cycledude]

Sorry to hear you need to quit riding, it probably won’t be many more years for me either, hopefully you will be able to enjoy a different hobby.

 

[Muybig]

Kurgan my apologies if my question was out of line obviously take care of your health and certainly try to find another hobby !

 

[Kurgan]

Kurgan my apologies if my question was out of line obviously take care of your health and certainly try to find another hobby !

No no..you're question is fine. I'm 59 and started riding when I was 13. I figured I had at least another 15 years to go.

 

[Sierra1]

. . . . This getting older stuff sucks! . . . .

Yes, yes it does.

Youth is wasted on the young -- George Bernard Shaw

 

[Madhatter]

we all face the effects of Father Time . at some point in time we will all have to make the choice Kurgen is making . kurgen , best of luck and hoping your health improves .... lots of things to enjoy in life , take a good photo of your bike and frame the picture , it will be there always for you to enjoy.

 

[Muybig]

All the best take care !

 

[AntrimMan]

the worst part - having to admit, and accept, that my riding days are over.

Sir, you have my sympathy.
I was discussing the when will I stop this just yesterday. It's kinda like the 'can't I just continue until I need glasses?' philosophy.
It is way, way better for you to make the decision than a cold hearted iron and plastic machine.
I applaud your decisiveness.
Now to find my glasses.
All the best.

 

[skoron]

I hope you find passion and enjoyment somewhere else. Especially if it still has 2 or 3 wheels. 59 is too young to have to make those kind of decisions. Stay strong and I hope you stay active on the site now.

Skoron

 

[lund]

Sorry but IMO getting older doesn't suck, you should be grateful to have the opportunity of aging, many don't. It's simply a new chapter that may require some adjustments and I certainly would not want to be young again in this completely "F,up" world.
Its all about live choices, no one makes them for you unless you made bad ones. Then its about consequences for bad choices.

 

[Sierra1]

I wouldn't want to be in my 20s again. But, mid to upper 30s? Yeah, in a heartbeat. I do like the wisdom and experiences that have come with age, but I don't like the ache/pains and stiffness that comes much quicker than it did "back then".

 

[Fordf350]

Those same aches and pains also take longer to go away.

 

[Sierra1]

Man, ain't that the truth.

 

[Legarem]

Soon, I ll go for 67. I had my ST about two months ago after riding 4 sport touring bikes. The ST made me feel 10 years younger . Now I don't have to check holes in asphalt, rail roads cracks etc. When I get out of my bike I also don't feel cramped like I was on my other bikes. Now winter is coming and this really makes me feel older and mad. Guess what ? My birthday is on December 21. I'm born on the wrong side of this planet.

 

[RCinNC]

"it's not the years, honey, it's the mileage".
- Dr Henry Jones

 

[Geology Rocks]

Sorry to hear Kurgan. Been there with the medical stuff.

what year bike?

 

[kmasa58]

I'm sorry to hear that Kurgan. But, keep the "passion" burning!