Had to give up

[The Old Geeza]

Hi All.

Just when you all thought I'd died. I Haven't.

But, I've had to give up biking altogether on medical grounds.

Can't do shoulder checks or lifesavers anymore because of a bad back. So, I decided to sell up before I became another motorbiking statistic
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[Handsome]

Sorry to hear that mate but pleased to see you're still with us...
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Previous Bikes...Honda NSR 125 RR...Kawasaki Zephyr 550...Suzuki SV 1000 S...Yamaha FZ8...Current Bike...Suzuki GSX-R 750...

[Whosthedaddy]

Takes a brave person to admit that enoughs enough.
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Current : MSX 125 Past : CBR 900RR Monkeybike : c50 LAC : ZXR750 H2 : FZR600 : ZX7R P3 : YW100 : TRX850: Trophy 900 T309 : GSXR 600 L0: Monkeybike : XJ6S Whosthedaddy

[queen of string]

That's bloody shame that is, I'm tempted to say it's never stopped millions of cagers but that's probably irresponsible. Good to see you back here, stick around, your knowledge will come in useful.
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[G]

There are alternatives to shoulder checks and life savers you know.

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[McGee]

Love is over.
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Its pronounced Jixxer!

[Ariel Badger]

sidecar, way to go.
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[repsolblade]

Well done brother
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[Shaane]

Hey Man, Sorry to hear it

Your knowledge will prove helpful


Shane
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Previous: 1992 DT125R
Current: ~ 2005 ZX6R C1H

[virus]

glad to see your still around fella
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owned: 85 rat CG (sold), 91 GS500e (stolen), 84 gsx400f (scrapped), 81 z250 (siezed, siezed, scrapped), 83 cb250rs (sold), 84 gpz750r ratfighter (killed) 84gpz400 (sold), '80 cb650 ratfighter (wrote off) 95gsx6/12f ratfighter (killed) 91 xj900 (sold)
stinkwheel Well I just had my hands up a pigs fanny. Which makes your concerns pale into insignificance.

[The Old Geeza]

[McGee]

[The Old Geeza]

[tutton]

If you dint mind me asking what is your age?

and as has been said takes a certain type of person to say enough if enough and not try and muddle through it.!
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[veeeffarr]

Ello TOG.

Glad to hear from you again! I've having hell with the DVLA on medical grounds.

Sorry to hear about your back, have you tried contacting the NABD? They might be able to help you by suggesting something you'd not thought of before.

T

[mr.z]

cough*trike*cough

glad your still alive though, did wonder where you'd got to

if i'm not mistaken theres a few nabd members on here?
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[colin1]

Car drivers get away with never doing shoulder checks or lifesavers. Im sure if you were careful, and only went out on quiet roads at weekends, only doing left turns, you would be ok.
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[Kal]

Trike with bag arsed mirrors to cover the blindspot.

A trike isn't quite the same as a Bike but its a damn site better than a car.
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[Barry_M2]

[cyclops12]

quote " And I'd love to ride one again. But, life age and physical cirumstances dictate differently"

rubbish man
im paraplegic [ bike accident 10 years ago ] and like said a NABD member
get a trike or side car outfit you can still have the wind in your hair or in your case your face lol
its not quite the same but you can still get that buzz money just cant bye
go for it mate
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[G]

As above, not sure that a trike/side car should make much difference really - apart from the fact you'll maybe do a bit more damage to anyone you have a collision with and be in more trouble if lands ontop of you .

Same with a car really.
Just blind spot mirrors and brushing up on good observation practices could be worth considering.

[st3v3]

At least like said you probably won't become a negative statistic.

Nice to see someone admit to knowing when they can't go any further.
(I don't intend that to sound malicious)

[Grav]

[Finglonga]

[vfr800]

Glad to see your still alive & kicking mate,

Sad to hear your giving it up,

How about a list of the bikes you've had, from those humble beginings upto present day.
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