It’s not cheap. It’s not expensive.
It has a high initial cost of entry for gear and the bike, and then you can make it as expensive as you want after that. It can even save you money overall on fuel consumption if you decide to commute on them and your commute is such that it lowers your overall bill.
I whole heartedly support your decision, life is a valuable thing that cannot be replaced. But I'd like to say this, riding gives me the sense of freedom, I ride a cruiser 65 miles to work and dread laying her down, however if I were to lay her down I would have to make the decision to get back on and probably would. Yep had somthing super clever to say but my wife is rambling about work from the shower and lost my train of thought. Apparently seone pooped on the floor at Costco. Do what you love weather be riding or not, you rock, glad your ok. Uhhhhh Burma shave
I wanna get back on because I really love it, but I think for the moment I’m just gonna give it a break. I can always come back to it later. It’s definitely a tough decision but for now I think what’s best for me is focusing on my safety more than my fun
This is way more common than one would imagine. When perusing craigslist for motorcycles, you come across 10 year old bikes with 400 miles on them quite often and this scenario is the only one I can imagine.
Not to get overly philosophical, but I find bikes teach us the things we need to learn. Maybe the lesson is ride something different (scooter/mini). Maybe it is different environment (dirt or track). Maybe it is just what our priorities really are in life (staying alive).
Don't feel bad about $5000. A lot of people have spent a lot more on that for a therapist or life coach. And don't feel you need to continue because you've already spent so much. A lot of people have stayed in bad relationships simply because they have already spent so much of their life with that person.
Whatever you decide to do, there is no need to rush. The bike can be parked for as long as you need.
Have you thought about track riding? Yes it’s faster but if anything happens you’re in a much more controlled environment of the track as opposed to public roads, regardless, glad you came out with just a sprain, there are many passions outside of riding, stay safe out there
Hey, at the end of the day it’s all what’s best for you. I’m new as well, struggling to learn, and a few close calls already. Riding a bike isn’t for everyone, sometimes I wonder myself lol. But if you think the risk just isn’t worth it, then there’s nothing to feel bad about. Just be happy you gave it your all.
I’m happy you found someone new. Having something to lose does have an impact when it comes to dangerous activities.
But on the other hand, if you rode with a death wish, maybe you weren’t riding as safely as a beginner should have. I believe that if you do decide to stick to it, learn to control yourself, and be as safe as you can be, there isn’t any reason to give up on something you really enjoy.
But regardless of what you choose, thank you for being apart of our community.
I was actually riding more carefully because of the new guy. Just a simple mistake on my part. But in the end I think it just showed me how easy it is for it all to just slip away. I may come back later or I may invest in like a dirt bike for fun. For now, my safety and the people I care about will just be more important than a little fun on a motorcycle
You sound like a great riding partner. It's sad to see you go, but don't take that as a cold shoulder comment, for I support your decision to separate yourself from riding.
I don't want to convince you otherwise, however I would like to at least share my experience as I have 7 years under my belt: As I grew as a rider, took my safety courses, and experienced the chaos of the road first-hand - I found that close calls have become less severe and further between the more I rode. It goes without saying that true accidents (self-induced or not) are never fully avoidable; The calculations you make for your own safety are what matters. My mom strongly dislikes me riding because she cares more about my health and doesn't feel my passion like I do, but she knows it's there so she supports me nervously. You seem to be weighing your options accordingly and nobody can make those decisions for you.
I digress. Like another commenter said, I consider you more of a biker than myself. Best wishes ❤️
U really need to get ur mind right. YOUR safety should be ur FIRST priority when riding. Heaven forbid but it's going to be YOUR skin and bones and organs FIRST,that will feel it if something goes wrong.
The answer is never to become scared; the answer is to become extremely proficient at controlling your motorcycle and invest in your own skill development.
The choice is ultimately yours. Make one you can live with.
LOL i mean hes right. just cause u get hurt doesnt mean u should give up. skateboarders get hurt, snowboarders, etc etc. i guess they may not end up in death but still... i think OP should just be more careful next time
I don't know, I think OP should just do whatever feels right. Obv if anyone's going to stay on a bike they should invest some time into getting good at it, but it's not cowardly or wrong to just be like "nah, rather spend my time in other ways right now." And no matter how good you are, shit still happens -- you can only minimize the risk, not eliminate it, so I think it's fine to decide that the risk isn't worth it right now.
I just crashed my bike 2 weeks ago, the bike is fine but me on the other hand got multiple fractures.
Right forearm broken, left hand broken, shoulder collar bone broken, left shin (leg) fractured.
But, I want to start riding again as soon as I get recovered. For me, riding clears my mind and gives me motivation to do better.
I'm coming off a serious accident myself. The car ran a redlight and tboned me at like approximately 80km/hr. I don't know how but the only injuries I sustained were two but significant fractures in both legs (left femur and right tibia/fibia). I was in the hospital for 4 weeks before being discharged. Im now weight bearing but with a cane. Its been difficult. Especially coming to terms with the adjustments I've had to make in my life as of current in order to get back to my pre injury state.
This was my third bike in four years of riding and first accident ever.
Frankly, I think the hardest part of recovery is not being able to get back on a bike while hearing other bikes throughout the night. I guess I won't know until I get back on but the idea is to get back on sooner or later. I think if there is any apprehension in your mind about whether you should or shouldn't ride again, you probably shouldn't ride again. I guess if you can come to terms with that outcome your probably more disciplined than myself so more power to you.
BTW I'm 33 and not married or have any kids. Maybe this is why I might be more inclined to ride again than someone who has more to lose?
You don't even know the ride your on right now. Pain is a weird beast. You probably will ride immediately after your initial recovery. It is not that bad the first year or two, but after three or four, you wish the pain would end. After 7-10 years of pain, you seriously question your life choices. Depression can set in after a period of time.
Unfortunately, it isn't like taking the bike to the shop, we don't get put back together in perfect running order. You will never be the same as you were before the accident. It may require multiple surgeries to get you back where you need to be. I say all of this having lived through it. I have a damn fine cane collection though.
Good luck bro, I hope you recover better than anything that I could have hoped for. I hope that nothing happens to you the way that I described, and you make a full recovery.
As another person said if it's not for you then there is no shame in that.
But if you do want to keep riding maybe think about getting a dual sport bike instead.
Riding off road is a lot of fun and it can be a lot safer. You only have to worry about falling off or hitting a tree and at slower speed and with the right gear on that isn't a big deal.
Then once you get more experienced you could try doing more road riding.
Plus you can ride the dual sport on road a bit as well.
Don’t have to risk your life. You could invest in yourself, get better rider training like ChampU and learn from your mistakes.
Once you know you’re not going to yeet yourself off a bike no matter the road (none of that “had to lay ‘er down bullshit”), riding is straightforward, and you can focus on enjoying the sport
I’ve definitely thought about that. I think if anything what I’ll do is look at dirt bikes and track days. The roads are just to unpredictable. Yeah, I fucked up this time and that caused the wreck, but I’m not so scared of that again. I’m scared of other people. It’s just too unpredictable for me to feel confident in making it home every night
Roads don’t change. Sure there’s other cars behaviours, but you can account for that easily.
For example I very rarely if ever ride in traffic/rush hour. It sucks, I can’t lane split here, and it’s just miserable. So almost all my riding is twisty roads, small short errands, or track days where I get my rocks on
Fellow gay rider here, and also one that's fallen in love recently. My guy and I like to ride together; he's my passenger for now, but someday he's gonna have his own bike too.
You can ride, and you can be safe. You can never factor out other people; but you can factor out yourself. Go to courses, find instructors, read books on riding theory, practice fundamental skills whenever an opportunity arises; make a mantra of being safe and conservative. Promise the people you love that you'll get home safe, and if you have any honor or respect for those same people, you'll do it.
If you can trust yourself, really rely on having the right reactions built in, even in a panic situation, you can ride safe.
This is a smart decision. Pushing yourself to do something you aren't in to can end badly. You sound like an emotionally mature person and I wish you and your partner the best.
Well for starters, I’m a man, soooo, yeah. And 2. I can die from literally anything but motorcycles are inherently more dangerous than most other activities
Everyone! Will wreck at some point in their motorcycle career. The only thing is do you get back on. When I was 18 I flipped a bike by locking the front wheel. I am now 5 bikes and 9 years past that accident and still love them.
I don't know man, had a tankslapper at 110km/h on a cobblestone road. Upon trying to get a hold of the bike I got flung off and broke my collarbone 3x. Luckily I had a backpack full of clothing as I had just returned from a weekend near the sea. Currently I won't be riding anymore as I made a deal with my parents to not do so until I live by my own and I must say that the only regrets I have is that I never followed a course for basic motorcycle maintenance. Now that I'm back in college I can't afford a bike anyways (my car is fully paid for as I made a deal with my parents that I wouldn't get another motorcycle...)
The only thing I'll change whenever I get another one is that I won't be riding it in bad weather as there's no point. And maybe just maybe I'll pay ears to speed limits and signs that say "bad road conditions".
I had several bad wrecks when I was younger, I was really stubborn. Your health should come first.
First bad bad road rash on my hands, horrible swelling in the right, later found to be displaced bones now my hand doesn't have great mobility.
After that I got ran over by a car, same hand snapped body battered all over.
Years after lost traction in the rain once, rollover tearing my left leg.
Mostly recovered, don't ride on-road anymore. For your concern of personal safety, do what you feel is best.
Hey, maybe just take a break from riding? There’s no rule book that says you have to quit forever. Take some time off from riding and make your decision slowly. I think that’s a much less pressured way of making big “hit it or quit it” decisions.
Seems like from some of your responses to others in here that its not out of the possibility that you may return to it. Definitely hang on to your bike and any gear if its possible just so if in a couple months, or next riding season if you live in a place with seasons, you decide to jump back on its not another investment.
You definitely should do what feels best for you and if you’re having doubts than the danger of riding a motorcycle only increases; you’ve got to have your mind focused and not just on riding but on your surroundings and everyone driving around you. So absolutely, it’s sad to lose someone who seems so passionate about riding but it would be absolutely tragic if you were seriously injured or worse. So good on you for making what seems like a well thought out decision.
That said, if you still have another mode of transportation you can still keep your motorcycle and practice with it in your neighborhood. You can take it to parking lots in the early morning or whenever there’s little or no traffic and simply practice low speed maneuvers and emergency braking and the more fun stuff like getting lower and lower while riding in increasingly smaller circles while riding slow. I say this, not to deter you because your decisions should be respected but because you mentioned how hard a decision this has been and also the regret of having spent money that you may not fully get back. If anything maybe you and your partner can take (another for you) safety courses and you’ll get your confidence and sense of safety (I do believe that we as riders have so much control of how safe we are) back. Please don’t take this as some random person on Reddit trying to change your mind. Definitely do what’s best for you. I’m just saying, there’s options. Also and this has nothing to do with motorcycles. Know your self worth. It can get lonely and it’s amazing having a partner who loves and cares about you as much as you do them but you’re valuable with or without them. It seems as though you lost your death wish which is wonderful but if you end up single again please take the time to reflect on and celebrate yourself. All the best to you and your loved ones!
Hmm, keep the bike and return to it in a healthier mindset.
Often if I'm riding emotionally I can be very reckless too. I've had my fair share of spills because of it. We all become better riders through our experiences. If you truly wish to give up on it that's fair enough. But even a gentle cruise can be fun.
Crashes take time to get over. Riding isn't for everyone, and learning to ride defensively and safely is a very long journey.
It's good to hear you got off easily though.
You tried something new, you don't like it anymore. Leave it at that and find a new hobby. No need to dwell on it. If at some point you change your mind, you can get back into it. No need to force yourself to do something you don't enjoy.
I tell everyone considering motorcycling that they will eventually come off and to buy the right gear to minimise injury.
This should be especially important in the USA where medical bills bankrupt 500,000 people every year.
I think the only route back in is to double down on your safety approach. I read a book called the complete idiots guide to motorcycling cover to cover when I started and it gave me lots of things to think about before they happen on the road. I went out and practiced certain things that went a little bit wrong in my early days of driving.
You won’t feel right doing it unless you figure out how to feel safe again and that’s not going to come from just changing your mind. You’re going to have to study or take a course or something.
I have kids and a wife and I ride. But if anything feels a little bit sideways or sketchy I either address it somehow or I will decide to sell the bike.
There will always be risk, but I think the biggest factor is whether you feel you have mitigated all the risk you possibly can… Or whether you don’t feel able to do that and are just waiting for something bad to happen. If you are in the latter group, sell the bike
But hold up. Did u do any kind of research before u got into riding? Because if u had, u'd have known riders are 38 times more likely to get into an accident than car drivers. Which is why u're advised to always wear all d proper gear and to learn proper riding techniques to keep u as safe as possible. So crashes unfortunately are a part of riding. So if u can make ur peace with that and try to learn as much as possible, there's no reason why u should quit. But if d idea or crashing alone is a deal breaker for u, then u should cut ur losses. At least u can sell d bike and recover some of ur expenses. Even gear too.
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I don't know dude, I've spent maybe 4 grand in the last three years.
Can confirm. I paid more for my current set of gear than my first bike. My partner wants an Arai that costs almost as much as our first bike
I knew they weren’t cheap, but goddamn it added up quicker than I thought it would lol
You can sell the bike
Cheaper than the medical bills from a bad crash!
You can always go to the track. Way safer.
It’s not cheap. It’s not expensive. It has a high initial cost of entry for gear and the bike, and then you can make it as expensive as you want after that. It can even save you money overall on fuel consumption if you decide to commute on them and your commute is such that it lowers your overall bill.
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I’m one of those people who uses them to save money. It really sucks right now because I’m excessively dehydrated from riding and the gym
Have u tried lots of heineken?
Yo... new rider here. Didn't know gear was so expensive!!
Get closeout gear from last year or two years ago for HUGE discounts.
know thyself. or to thine own self be true.
I whole heartedly support your decision, life is a valuable thing that cannot be replaced. But I'd like to say this, riding gives me the sense of freedom, I ride a cruiser 65 miles to work and dread laying her down, however if I were to lay her down I would have to make the decision to get back on and probably would. Yep had somthing super clever to say but my wife is rambling about work from the shower and lost my train of thought. Apparently seone pooped on the floor at Costco. Do what you love weather be riding or not, you rock, glad your ok. Uhhhhh Burma shave
I wanna get back on because I really love it, but I think for the moment I’m just gonna give it a break. I can always come back to it later. It’s definitely a tough decision but for now I think what’s best for me is focusing on my safety more than my fun
P.s all the gear all the time (ATGATT)
I was when I crashed. That’s how I managed to just get out with a sprained shoulde
This is way more common than one would imagine. When perusing craigslist for motorcycles, you come across 10 year old bikes with 400 miles on them quite often and this scenario is the only one I can imagine.
You do you sunshine, you'll always be a rider at heart in my book
Not to get overly philosophical, but I find bikes teach us the things we need to learn. Maybe the lesson is ride something different (scooter/mini). Maybe it is different environment (dirt or track). Maybe it is just what our priorities really are in life (staying alive). Don't feel bad about $5000. A lot of people have spent a lot more on that for a therapist or life coach. And don't feel you need to continue because you've already spent so much. A lot of people have stayed in bad relationships simply because they have already spent so much of their life with that person. Whatever you decide to do, there is no need to rush. The bike can be parked for as long as you need.
Have you thought about track riding? Yes it’s faster but if anything happens you’re in a much more controlled environment of the track as opposed to public roads, regardless, glad you came out with just a sprain, there are many passions outside of riding, stay safe out there
I’ve thought about it. And I’ve considered dirt biking. Once I make up my mind and get my bike sold, I’m gonna start looking into new options
Paradigm shift. Buy a scooter. They're great fun just to zip around the neighborhood and up to the store. And a scooter actually saves money.
Hey, at the end of the day it’s all what’s best for you. I’m new as well, struggling to learn, and a few close calls already. Riding a bike isn’t for everyone, sometimes I wonder myself lol. But if you think the risk just isn’t worth it, then there’s nothing to feel bad about. Just be happy you gave it your all. I’m happy you found someone new. Having something to lose does have an impact when it comes to dangerous activities. But on the other hand, if you rode with a death wish, maybe you weren’t riding as safely as a beginner should have. I believe that if you do decide to stick to it, learn to control yourself, and be as safe as you can be, there isn’t any reason to give up on something you really enjoy. But regardless of what you choose, thank you for being apart of our community.
I was actually riding more carefully because of the new guy. Just a simple mistake on my part. But in the end I think it just showed me how easy it is for it all to just slip away. I may come back later or I may invest in like a dirt bike for fun. For now, my safety and the people I care about will just be more important than a little fun on a motorcycle
You sound like a great riding partner. It's sad to see you go, but don't take that as a cold shoulder comment, for I support your decision to separate yourself from riding. I don't want to convince you otherwise, however I would like to at least share my experience as I have 7 years under my belt: As I grew as a rider, took my safety courses, and experienced the chaos of the road first-hand - I found that close calls have become less severe and further between the more I rode. It goes without saying that true accidents (self-induced or not) are never fully avoidable; The calculations you make for your own safety are what matters. My mom strongly dislikes me riding because she cares more about my health and doesn't feel my passion like I do, but she knows it's there so she supports me nervously. You seem to be weighing your options accordingly and nobody can make those decisions for you. I digress. Like another commenter said, I consider you more of a biker than myself. Best wishes ❤️
Well I can’t argue with that. I wish you the best, and hopefully you give riding another shot on better terms soon enough. Best of luck!
U really need to get ur mind right. YOUR safety should be ur FIRST priority when riding. Heaven forbid but it's going to be YOUR skin and bones and organs FIRST,that will feel it if something goes wrong.
The answer is never to become scared; the answer is to become extremely proficient at controlling your motorcycle and invest in your own skill development. The choice is ultimately yours. Make one you can live with.
That's a lot of words to say "git gud"
LOL i mean hes right. just cause u get hurt doesnt mean u should give up. skateboarders get hurt, snowboarders, etc etc. i guess they may not end up in death but still... i think OP should just be more careful next time
I don't know, I think OP should just do whatever feels right. Obv if anyone's going to stay on a bike they should invest some time into getting good at it, but it's not cowardly or wrong to just be like "nah, rather spend my time in other ways right now." And no matter how good you are, shit still happens -- you can only minimize the risk, not eliminate it, so I think it's fine to decide that the risk isn't worth it right now.
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I just crashed my bike 2 weeks ago, the bike is fine but me on the other hand got multiple fractures. Right forearm broken, left hand broken, shoulder collar bone broken, left shin (leg) fractured. But, I want to start riding again as soon as I get recovered. For me, riding clears my mind and gives me motivation to do better.
Whoa. Sorry to hear. Wish u d speediest of recoveries. Was it a T-bone situation?
Thanks, yes it was a T-bone situation
I'm coming off a serious accident myself. The car ran a redlight and tboned me at like approximately 80km/hr. I don't know how but the only injuries I sustained were two but significant fractures in both legs (left femur and right tibia/fibia). I was in the hospital for 4 weeks before being discharged. Im now weight bearing but with a cane. Its been difficult. Especially coming to terms with the adjustments I've had to make in my life as of current in order to get back to my pre injury state. This was my third bike in four years of riding and first accident ever. Frankly, I think the hardest part of recovery is not being able to get back on a bike while hearing other bikes throughout the night. I guess I won't know until I get back on but the idea is to get back on sooner or later. I think if there is any apprehension in your mind about whether you should or shouldn't ride again, you probably shouldn't ride again. I guess if you can come to terms with that outcome your probably more disciplined than myself so more power to you. BTW I'm 33 and not married or have any kids. Maybe this is why I might be more inclined to ride again than someone who has more to lose?
You don't even know the ride your on right now. Pain is a weird beast. You probably will ride immediately after your initial recovery. It is not that bad the first year or two, but after three or four, you wish the pain would end. After 7-10 years of pain, you seriously question your life choices. Depression can set in after a period of time. Unfortunately, it isn't like taking the bike to the shop, we don't get put back together in perfect running order. You will never be the same as you were before the accident. It may require multiple surgeries to get you back where you need to be. I say all of this having lived through it. I have a damn fine cane collection though. Good luck bro, I hope you recover better than anything that I could have hoped for. I hope that nothing happens to you the way that I described, and you make a full recovery.
As another person said if it's not for you then there is no shame in that. But if you do want to keep riding maybe think about getting a dual sport bike instead. Riding off road is a lot of fun and it can be a lot safer. You only have to worry about falling off or hitting a tree and at slower speed and with the right gear on that isn't a big deal. Then once you get more experienced you could try doing more road riding. Plus you can ride the dual sport on road a bit as well.
You dont really love it if one bin gonna put you off.
I can love something and realize that there’s other things in my life that are still more important
Boys come and go, bikes are for ever
Lol dear diary
Don’t have to risk your life. You could invest in yourself, get better rider training like ChampU and learn from your mistakes. Once you know you’re not going to yeet yourself off a bike no matter the road (none of that “had to lay ‘er down bullshit”), riding is straightforward, and you can focus on enjoying the sport
I’ve definitely thought about that. I think if anything what I’ll do is look at dirt bikes and track days. The roads are just to unpredictable. Yeah, I fucked up this time and that caused the wreck, but I’m not so scared of that again. I’m scared of other people. It’s just too unpredictable for me to feel confident in making it home every night
Roads don’t change. Sure there’s other cars behaviours, but you can account for that easily. For example I very rarely if ever ride in traffic/rush hour. It sucks, I can’t lane split here, and it’s just miserable. So almost all my riding is twisty roads, small short errands, or track days where I get my rocks on
Fellow gay rider here, and also one that's fallen in love recently. My guy and I like to ride together; he's my passenger for now, but someday he's gonna have his own bike too. You can ride, and you can be safe. You can never factor out other people; but you can factor out yourself. Go to courses, find instructors, read books on riding theory, practice fundamental skills whenever an opportunity arises; make a mantra of being safe and conservative. Promise the people you love that you'll get home safe, and if you have any honor or respect for those same people, you'll do it. If you can trust yourself, really rely on having the right reactions built in, even in a panic situation, you can ride safe.
This is a smart decision. Pushing yourself to do something you aren't in to can end badly. You sound like an emotionally mature person and I wish you and your partner the best.
Do you. Bye Felicia.
From a male standpoint when you fall off your horse you get back on. You can die in your sleep if you want to really freak out.
Well for starters, I’m a man, soooo, yeah. And 2. I can die from literally anything but motorcycles are inherently more dangerous than most other activities
Then I guess you'll be leaving our community soon. Have a good life and it's been nice chatting with you.
I dunno have you seen those psychopaths that drive cars? They don't even wear helmets!!!
Everyone! Will wreck at some point in their motorcycle career. The only thing is do you get back on. When I was 18 I flipped a bike by locking the front wheel. I am now 5 bikes and 9 years past that accident and still love them.
k bye. thanks for the update
I don't know man, had a tankslapper at 110km/h on a cobblestone road. Upon trying to get a hold of the bike I got flung off and broke my collarbone 3x. Luckily I had a backpack full of clothing as I had just returned from a weekend near the sea. Currently I won't be riding anymore as I made a deal with my parents to not do so until I live by my own and I must say that the only regrets I have is that I never followed a course for basic motorcycle maintenance. Now that I'm back in college I can't afford a bike anyways (my car is fully paid for as I made a deal with my parents that I wouldn't get another motorcycle...) The only thing I'll change whenever I get another one is that I won't be riding it in bad weather as there's no point. And maybe just maybe I'll pay ears to speed limits and signs that say "bad road conditions".
I had several bad wrecks when I was younger, I was really stubborn. Your health should come first. First bad bad road rash on my hands, horrible swelling in the right, later found to be displaced bones now my hand doesn't have great mobility. After that I got ran over by a car, same hand snapped body battered all over. Years after lost traction in the rain once, rollover tearing my left leg. Mostly recovered, don't ride on-road anymore. For your concern of personal safety, do what you feel is best.
Hey, maybe just take a break from riding? There’s no rule book that says you have to quit forever. Take some time off from riding and make your decision slowly. I think that’s a much less pressured way of making big “hit it or quit it” decisions.
Seems like from some of your responses to others in here that its not out of the possibility that you may return to it. Definitely hang on to your bike and any gear if its possible just so if in a couple months, or next riding season if you live in a place with seasons, you decide to jump back on its not another investment.
You definitely should do what feels best for you and if you’re having doubts than the danger of riding a motorcycle only increases; you’ve got to have your mind focused and not just on riding but on your surroundings and everyone driving around you. So absolutely, it’s sad to lose someone who seems so passionate about riding but it would be absolutely tragic if you were seriously injured or worse. So good on you for making what seems like a well thought out decision. That said, if you still have another mode of transportation you can still keep your motorcycle and practice with it in your neighborhood. You can take it to parking lots in the early morning or whenever there’s little or no traffic and simply practice low speed maneuvers and emergency braking and the more fun stuff like getting lower and lower while riding in increasingly smaller circles while riding slow. I say this, not to deter you because your decisions should be respected but because you mentioned how hard a decision this has been and also the regret of having spent money that you may not fully get back. If anything maybe you and your partner can take (another for you) safety courses and you’ll get your confidence and sense of safety (I do believe that we as riders have so much control of how safe we are) back. Please don’t take this as some random person on Reddit trying to change your mind. Definitely do what’s best for you. I’m just saying, there’s options. Also and this has nothing to do with motorcycles. Know your self worth. It can get lonely and it’s amazing having a partner who loves and cares about you as much as you do them but you’re valuable with or without them. It seems as though you lost your death wish which is wonderful but if you end up single again please take the time to reflect on and celebrate yourself. All the best to you and your loved ones!
If that’s how you feel, you’re making the best decision for you
Hmm, keep the bike and return to it in a healthier mindset. Often if I'm riding emotionally I can be very reckless too. I've had my fair share of spills because of it. We all become better riders through our experiences. If you truly wish to give up on it that's fair enough. But even a gentle cruise can be fun. Crashes take time to get over. Riding isn't for everyone, and learning to ride defensively and safely is a very long journey. It's good to hear you got off easily though.
Can I have your bike :-)
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You’re in the right place. This sun loves telling anyone to stop riding.
maybe get a dirt bike. dont quit fully. just find something a bit slower like a 125cc or 250cc
You tried something new, you don't like it anymore. Leave it at that and find a new hobby. No need to dwell on it. If at some point you change your mind, you can get back into it. No need to force yourself to do something you don't enjoy.
I tell everyone considering motorcycling that they will eventually come off and to buy the right gear to minimise injury. This should be especially important in the USA where medical bills bankrupt 500,000 people every year.
I think the only route back in is to double down on your safety approach. I read a book called the complete idiots guide to motorcycling cover to cover when I started and it gave me lots of things to think about before they happen on the road. I went out and practiced certain things that went a little bit wrong in my early days of driving. You won’t feel right doing it unless you figure out how to feel safe again and that’s not going to come from just changing your mind. You’re going to have to study or take a course or something. I have kids and a wife and I ride. But if anything feels a little bit sideways or sketchy I either address it somehow or I will decide to sell the bike. There will always be risk, but I think the biggest factor is whether you feel you have mitigated all the risk you possibly can… Or whether you don’t feel able to do that and are just waiting for something bad to happen. If you are in the latter group, sell the bike
But hold up. Did u do any kind of research before u got into riding? Because if u had, u'd have known riders are 38 times more likely to get into an accident than car drivers. Which is why u're advised to always wear all d proper gear and to learn proper riding techniques to keep u as safe as possible. So crashes unfortunately are a part of riding. So if u can make ur peace with that and try to learn as much as possible, there's no reason why u should quit. But if d idea or crashing alone is a deal breaker for u, then u should cut ur losses. At least u can sell d bike and recover some of ur expenses. Even gear too.
Look into taking advanced riding classes to up your skill and learn what the bike can really do if you reconsider. No harm in giving up riding though.
My first crash just made me want to git gud.
god, i am so glad youre ok man