She's gone.....

[gregrnel]

just sold my Monster, had three glorious years with her and I can say that I've never enjoyed a vehicle more than the Duc. After a Schatzker scale VI tibial plateau fracture on a dirt bike last Sept. I had to let her go, couldn't afford to take the chance on another injury that could result in months of recovery. The consolation is that I sold it to a good person that I'm certain will enjoy and care for her. Thanks to all on the forum throughout the years, I'll lurk, answer a question when I can, and probably be back on a Monster, just not for a few years. Tally ho my good people.

[kopfjäger]

You'll get another 

[CrashVR]

I almost always had a bike from the age of 9 to 29.  I sold my R1 right before I turned 30, because i just kept pushing it a little further.  Now as I'm about to turn 34 I bought an S2R 1000.  I'm in a much different place both mentally and emotionally.  I chose a bike that doesn't beg to go 140mph and I couldn't be happier. I'm ready to ride or he next 20 years. It really boils down to trusting your gut and knowing when to hold 'em and when to fold 'em!

[Thermite]

After a Schatzker scale VI tibial plateau fracture on a dirt bike last Sept. I had to let her go, couldn't afford to take the chance on another injury that could result in months of recovery.

Thanks for the inspiring post!

I started riding when I was 8, had my first crash when I was 8.  I took to the street at 16-1/2, had my first crash on the street when I was 16-1/2.  Through my 20's a bike was my only vehicle and I kissed the asphalt several times.  I took a hiatus from riding for awhile when I became "responsible" in my 30's but the wanderlust never left.  Now in my 50's and again nothing but bikes for me.  When I look into the eyes of the dad on the passenger side of the soccer-mom van all I can think is "you poor bastard".

As for the inspiration I've been struggling with justifying $400 for a safer pair of boots.  My reasoning so far has been that $400 is cheaper than a broken ankle.  Having read your post that's changed to what would happen to my riding habits if I broke an ankle?  Thanks for the new boots!

BTW,  You'll be back.

[justinrhenry]

greg, please buy me new boots too.  sincerely, justin

[WarrenJ]

I'm sorry you got banged up.  We had several near misses at Road America and the Slimy Crud Run and never did meet.  Keep Montana in mind if you are up to skiing next winter!