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12/19/2011 4:50pm
I quit riding about 2.5 years ago and now about all I can do is wonder if I will ever be able to get another bike. I find myself searching the classifieds for used bikes knowing that I can't get one. I see all these great deals and can't help but wonder what it would be like to throw a leg over new bike. With the economy in the shitter and no job, I guess I can forget about riding anytime soon. I used to have a handful of buddies that I used to go the track with and now I don't even know the last time I saw them. Most all of them quit for the same reason I did and only speak to them about once a month. I guess it's just hard to accept the fact that I may never have the opportunity to go out on a freshly groomed track and fly over a big table top or triple. I remember a few years ago all I could think of was how cool it would be when I could race the +25 class and get away from all those out of control kids that don't know how to keep it on 2 wheels. Now at 27 years old I don't even have a bike and don't know if I ever will have one again.
Anybody else find themselves longing to ride again?
Anybody else find themselves longing to ride again?
Keep your chin up and never admit you're without a bike.
Tell folks you're "between bikes". Sounds better and rolls off the tongue.
Find a used 250 or 125 smoker and jump back in.
Those tomorrows aren't guaranteed, dammit.
*With all sincerity, you sound like you're bummed and I wish you the best
of luck. Take care of your health, strive for a great attitude and think about all the good
things you have to be thankful for. And play some of your favorite music,
that always helps. Hope you find happiness, brother.
I hope to get a YZ 250 2 smoke when i get back in it though. I look forward to mixing gas/oil and replacing rings instead of valves.
The Shop
Brad
If you would like to get together and go one day soon let me know. You are more than welcome to spin some laps on my bike. Maybe you'll fall in love and buy it from me!!!
I was looked in aircells site the other day and you are still listed as an aircell rider btw! So you haven't completely retired yet!
I think Jeff has a couple of YZ's he wants rid of, or atleast last time I spoke to him. That was ofcourse 3 months ago.
Seriously though, you are more than welcome to ride my KX if you want!
When I do get a bike we need to get together and go ride. You don't live far away.... we can car pool and save some $$$. IS there even anywhere to ride anymore?...other then I-40?
We camp a couple weekends a month at the race track, hit the local national for the week and try to attend as finances allow.
We've been fortunate to be able to continue following the trek. Best family time we can find. I remember when the +25 class started. What a blast that was for an aging 250A rider... Get a bike, have some fun, and keep things in perspective as to what it all means.
Travis..Is that track in Morristown still open? That was a pretty fun place to ride when it was prepped. I don't know if anything will ever be as good as friendsville was though. What brands do you all sell?
I don't know anything about Morristown. I haven't been there in two years. There is a track in Strawberry Plains but I haven't ridden it.
Did you ever go to No Mans Land?
Anyway, there are deals out there, some probably better than this. Don't give up. Good luck.
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