Longest you've gone without riding?

octane · Trackday Trickster Joined: 24 Aug 2004 Karma :

I've now been without a bike for a month and it's starting to crack me up a bit, way more than I thought it would. I feel the need to ride and I can't. Sad

So...

Sparks! · Sir Tart-a-lot Joined: 30 Aug 2003 Karma :

My KTM blew up back in January so effectively not had a bike since then Shocked

I do have the SV but I only bought it to commute and have barely ridden it, just don't find it all that fun to be honest.

Now that I've passed my car test I'm gonna tow my KTM up to my mates in a week or two for it to be rebuilt and set up then I can go mxing again Mr. Green

Me can't wait Thumbs Up

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dodsi · Dirty Carny Joined: 06 Aug 2004 Karma :

about 18 years.

colin1 · Captain Safety Joined: 17 Feb 2005 Karma :

im surprised you dont like the sv i thought they were meant to be a fun
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Sparks! · Sir Tart-a-lot Joined: 30 Aug 2003 Karma :

Suzuki · Roger Joined: 03 May 2005 Karma :

Due to my financial circumstances as a student, I spent well over a year without a bike.

Lets hope I never have to repeat that phase in my life!
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dibbster · Nearly there... Joined: 15 Apr 2004 Karma :

Only 3 months after my accident due to a lack of bike and been unable to move my ankle in a "gear change" type movement.

Do not wish a repeat as them 3 months really seemed to drag. Crying or Very sad

I suppose I am addicted to bikes in a way.
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FLASHER · Derestricted Danger Joined: 07 Jul 2005 Karma :

i went about a week .Then i got a mini moto Then me and my dad found the magical world of ebay now between us we have yamaha rd350 ypvs n,suzuki gt250 ram air,suzuki 350t,kawasaki z1000r eddie lawson rep ! what bikes you guys had in the past ?
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kawakid · World Chat Champion Joined: 15 Mar 2005 Karma :

I guess i'll be without the bike in winter months.

(Well it will be in the garage).

I'm thinking Nov - February (4 months).

I use the bike for commute and the amount of salt up here, plus its hilly as f*** where I live and don't fancy bottle ice.
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dransy · World Chat Champion Joined: 04 May 2005 Karma :

the first 17 years of my life Razz

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paulodd · Crazy Courier Joined: 20 Oct 2004 Karma :

zx-denis-6r · Derestricted Danger Joined: 08 Jul 2005 Karma :

ZaphodBeeble · World Chat Champion Joined: 10 Feb 2004 Karma :

At the moment I still have my NSR125 along with the GSX. When the GSX breaks down (and it has, only a petrol leak from the tank Rolling Eyes

) I ride the NSR. It's fun to ride after being on a big heavy lumbering machine. I'm gonna sell it soon though, I'm thinking about getting an enduro 400, probably an XR. Thumbs Up

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A J · Scooby Slapper Joined: 04 Mar 2005 Karma :

The longest i have ever been without riding is 17years until i got my first bike!!!!!

Razz

no_shad · Trackday Trickster Joined: 17 Apr 2005 Karma :

22 years for me Wink

Craggles · Traffic Copper Joined: 12 Jul 2004 Karma :

Probably the week I was on Holiday last year.

I'm having problems now as the bike is becoming very unreliable Sad

It's only now I've realised how much I rely on it - for work, friends, relationship. I should have bit the bullet and took it to a dealer as soon as I couldn't find anything wrong the other week, instead of waiting for it to become such a big problem I'm not even sure if its ridable to the dealer Sad

Craig
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stinkwheel · Bovine Proctologist Joined: 12 Jul 2004 Karma :

Had about four months off with a smashed up wrist at one point. Got hell off the physio for having ridden the bike in even then because I could hardly touch my index finger with my thumb Rolling Eyes

Good job my Jawa had a semi-automatic clutch that works off the gear lever.
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The BeefMeister · Crazy Courier Joined: 20 Jun 2003 Karma :

Was about 11 months I think. After I sold my RS50 last January, I was at college and not working and couldn't afford to get another bike. And November last year I ended up buying the XTC125.
I absolutely hated being off the road but luckily enough college was just a 5 minute walk down the road but to go see mates I was forever asking for lifts and getting the bus.
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Jamie_ducati · Scooby Slapper Joined: 30 Jun 2005 Karma :

My only regret with biking is not taking my test and getting a bike before I was 23!!!!
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paulthewitt · World Chat Champion Joined: 17 May 2004 Karma :

since i started riding, the longest period is now about 9 months.

its killing me! i am getting another bike soon!
Paul

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Kickstart · The Oracle Joined: 04 Feb 2002 Karma :

Hi

Not sure really. Probably when I was working in Belgium and commuting back for the weekends. Probably went some time without riding a bike then.

All the best

Keith
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quik_d · Could Be A Chat Bot Joined: 17 Mar 2005 Karma :

about 2 weeks, anything over a few days where i actualy can't ride my bike (maintenance reasons, flat tyre etc) i get ratty and snap at everyone Mr. Green

motorbikes are drugs and i'm an addict Laughing

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Ste · Not Work Safe Joined: 01 Sep 2002 Karma :

15 months now. Doh!

octane · Trackday Trickster Joined: 24 Aug 2004 Karma :