| Author | Message | ||
     Streetfightercityx |
I posted this in classified but most folks don't check there often. I'm having to part ways with my 2005 XB9SX. The bike is spotless and runs perfect. See profile for picture and mods. Less than 3k. Spotless. Asking 7k. Still under factory warranty. It's located in Overland Park, KS. | ||
| Kccyclone |
I've seen the bike and it is in perfect shape... What's the deal Brent....???????????? | ||
| Streetfightercityx |
The risk is out weighing the benefit. I love the bike. I love riding it. I just feel that God has given me a bigger job as being a Dad and I can't see not living up to that responsibility. I've had two VERY close calls (one just this morning) that keep playing in my head. | ||
| Kccyclone |
I hear ya....It was probably a hard decision and I can respect your reasons...I had to give up my first Buell 91 RS to pay for my daughters surgery when she was a baby...The parent thing will always win...Good luck with the sale and don't be a stranger, bike or not your always welcome on kclw.. Larry | ||
| Freyke |
How long have you been riding? Your thoughts are normal for a newer rider and for a seasoned rider as well.... this typically is a good thing and tends to keep the wise rider "in-check" so to speak... It's nature's way of keeping you from overriding your skills and keeps you alert... Give it a second thought and sleep on it... Take a MSF safety course and hone those skills.... Just MHO... | ||
| Streetfightercityx |
Kevin, I've been riding for a year. I still consider myself a newer rider. I just had one of those moments this morning on the way into work and I'm freaked out. I'll take your advice and not agree to anything for the next 48 hours. Thanks for the tip. | ||
| Nasty73z |
Don't give it up!! Close calls happen and they serve to remind you of how much attention you must pay while riding. I know having a family is important and being able to provide for them should come above and beyond anything else, but you should still keep the bike. Speaking of close calls, last month I was riding around town, turned right on a green light onto a two lane street in the middle of town. I had accelerated up to forty mph when a lady decided to pull out from the opposite side of the street. She pulls out half way, sees me then STOPS right the the middle on the lane perpendicular to me. I knew I couldn't come to a complete stop so I stuck the hell out of my rear brake and got the bike sliding sideways, scrubbed some speed off and slammed into the side of her truck. I stuck my shoulder out really far and it took all of the blow (probably 10-15 mph)on the armor in my Alpinestar leather jacket. Put a HUGE dent the side of her door. I said several choice words about her poor choice and alck of attention, looked my bike over quick, and rode off. Let her deal with the damn damage. Just keep searching the rode constantly. Good luck with deciding the best thing for you and your family. | ||
| Ponytail |
Streetfighter, I had two incidents in my first year as well one involved me vs a tractor trailer. Granted, I don't have a child, but the thoughts of hanging it up were still there. I realized that there were things that i could have done differently in both situations that would have avoided the incident and I learned from it and became more defensive and safer. I live in a VERY high accident rate area, and VERY nearly everyday within a 50 mile radius of here, a motorcyclist goes down. Seen one get rearended yesterday (rider is perfectly fine thanks to the protection she was wearing). Definitly think about it. Maybe carefully pick your days/times of riding. I STILL never ride to work on Friday (due to the weekend and bar rush). And I've been riding for almost 10 years now. Shtuff can happen whether you are on a motorcycle or in a Kenworth. But, no one here will tell you that you are wrong for wanting to hang it up. It's VERY understandable. To make it easier maybe this thought will help... Even if you hang it up now, you can always come back to it. | ||
| Spatten1 |
I quit riding in 1999 when my wife got pregnant. I started again in 2004 after being pissed off every day for 5 years that I wasn't riding. Do what feels right. Don't ride if it doesn't. | ||
| Skyguy |
I would suggest you hang out for awhile and see if that is what you really want. Nothing worse than unconciously resenting your family for having to give up something you love. I have friends that have done just that. They ended up in divorce or buying another bike. Good luck, only you can make the right decision. | ||
| Pcmodeler |
Maybe it was too much bike to start off with. Man, I'm not even sure of how many years I've been riding but after 5 bikes, I'm certainly not going to give up from a near call let alone an accident (cause those were all several bikes ago). Learn from what happened. Were they your fault...? Maybe it is time to sell the bike. But, with more time on the bike, you (well, you should anyways) should start learning to read traffic, to be able to judge what types of things could happen in a certain traffic situation. This really applies to cars as well. Really learn to read traffic. Watch someones driving habits. I've gotten to wear the majority of the time, I can tell when someone in the left lane is going to cut across all lanes of traffic to make a right hand turn. You can tell by their speed, the way they hang between cars, etc... That's just an example. Those are the kinds of things to look for. When you see the possibility of it happening, adjust your line of travel, speed, etc..... Whatever it takes to preserve your life. If you don't think you're capable of developing those skills, then maybe you do need to sell the bike.....by an Enduro/dirt bike and keep it off road if you need to enjoy the two-wheel experience. | ||
| Diablobrian |
It is important to keep a sense of your own mortality while riding on the street. It is true that riding is not for everyone. I've known several people far more in love with the idea of riding than riding itself. It's also true that riding is a passion for some people and the person will become diminished by giving up their passion. I was in a nasty accident a couple of years ago and some of my family (non-riders) were aghast that I would even consider getting on a bike again. Others knew that it was a driving goal for me, and to take it away would be a devastating blow to me mentally. It isn't just something I do, but more of a part of who I am. Hence my profile quote "I wouldn't be me if I didn't do what I do" The bottom line is that this is an very personal decision for you to make. While we will be here for support either way, it is a decision you will need to make for yourself. Maybe you should just park the bike for a week or 2 before deciding to see if you will feel regret or not? Either way I wish you and your family well. | ||
| Chadhargis |
As a new father, I've contemplated hanging up the leathers myself, but motorcycling is so much a part of who I am. I want my daughter to see a Dad who is true to himself. If I were to give up riding, I'd be giving up something that means a great deal to me. Yes, my wife and daughter are the most important things in my life, but as Steven Covey so aptly points out, you have to "Sharpen The Saw" on occasions. You have to do things that rejuvenate and refresh you in order to have balance in your life. For me, that's motorcycling. I know my wife and my daughter benefit from be being happy and mentally healthy (as much as I can be  ). As riders, we all know that we can meet our demise on a ride, but we can also get killed in a car, by a disease, or any number of ways. Death is an eventuality, and preparing for it is your responsibility. Make sure you are well insured, and your family will be taken care of in the event of your death or disablement, then live your life and be the husband and father you want your kids to see. Helen Keller summed it up best: "Security is mostly a superstition. It does not exist in nature, nor do the children of men as a whole experience it. Avoiding danger is no safer in the long run than outright exposure. Life is either a daring adventure, or nothing." | ||
| 71sportster |
"The risk is out weighing the benefit. I love the bike. I love riding it. I just feel that God has given me a bigger job as being a Dad and I can't see not living up to that responsibility. I've had two VERY close calls (one just this morning) that keep playing in my head." BRAVO! And kudos to you Brent, for having your priorities in order! You can ALWAYS resume riding when the kids are grown, or whenever you wish. (Message edited by 71sportster on June 14, 2006) | ||
| Blake |
"I posted this in classified but most folks don't check there often." Most folks who are not interested in purchasing a motorcycle. How would it be if everyone trying to sell their bike saw fit to post an add wherever they liked on BadWeB? That would be a mess. Please post all classified ads to the applicable classified topic page. | ||
| Bartimus |
Ouch, I think you just got spanked! Don't sell your bike, you know your going to regret it, and wish you still had it. Instead, let me store it for you.  I'll park it between my city-x and the '98 S1W so it doesn't get too lonely. After it gets a good coat of dust I'll move it in between the two S2's so it can see what "old school" tubers are all about. | ||
| Bumblebee |
The risk is out weighing the benefit. I love the bike. I love riding it. I just feel that God has given me a bigger job as being a Dad and I can't see not living up to that responsibility. I've had two VERY close calls (one just this morning) that keep playing in my head. But you will live up to the responsibility motorcycle or not. Raising kids is a real workout, and you will need an escape or you'll go nuts. I's suggest you think it over before you off the bike. | ||
| Outrider |
You gotta do what feels right! If you have to go away from the sport for a while to raise your family. That's a good thing. You can always take up riding again at any point in your life if and when it feels right. God Bless. | ||
| Vonsliek |
i think u shd live to ride - ride to live .. & i am THE most unbiker acting dude .. i have had to serious accients in 6 months - my own fault - esssentially. i have a 4 yo daughter - pretty as a button & aggresively precocious & intelligent - not like the old man - i am douing track .. am aiming at racing next yr & my daughter will love & respect me for WO i am & NOT what i pretend to be, not to sy u are like that - but when she was onthe way, all i got told was ... "say goodbye to yr toys, pauly!" .... of course, i steadfastly fight that degree of conservativeness! u do YOUR thing, but remember this .. yr kid will look UP to YOU .. who do u wat THEM seeing .. u, or yr ghost. peace & be YOU! | ||
| Sik_s |
Damn, I think I have a headache after reading that last post. It looks like your keyboard is acting up fairly badly, time to get a new one. | ||
| Bake |
turn it upside down and shake the crumbs out! | ||
| Davy_boy |
I can understand your reasoning to sell , self preservation is a strong thing to over come . But being a Volunteer firemen for 11 years I realize that the end can come in many ways .I have seen a lot of people die over the years and for stupid reasons too . I responded to a scene where a guy going to work was decapitated in his car by a truck that cut the turn a little to short !! Giving up what you like to do wont make you any safer , what will help your odds is being a smart and educated rider . | ||
| Dmextreme |
Agree With Diablobrian. There a millions of reasons of why you can and can not ride. Or Choose not to. The fact of the matter. Do what you feel is right, safe, and in your families best interest. There are lots of things that could happen. But why dwell on them. It would just make a person be scared of riding a motorcycle. Sure you hear it on the news someone got injured or passed. But you know what, 9 times out of 10 it is someones bad judgement and is usually their fault. Streetfighter: If your having these thoughts, take some time off the bike. Take the MSF course. The class is so useful and full of knowledge. I recommend it to every rider out there all over the world. My wife complains to me about being careful and driving defensivly. I drive offensively. I don't want to have to watch what I am doing, I shouldn't have to. We have just as much right on the road as anyone else. It's pathetic people can't pay attention to that. I wear my gear. I enjoy riding. It is a passion I have come to love. Although I have had 2 friend pass this year. I ride in pride knowing that they are watching over me, and I am riding safe so I don't have an early visit to them. I am just rambling on and on. But I don't like to see good people give up a sport or passion because of a close scare, or someone else's ignorance on the road. Day at a time. Learn all you can. Life is long and full. And family is important too. But don't give up things that make you happy. Happyness is what keeps us alive. Take care. Jerry in WDSM, IA | ||
| U4euh |
Sign up for a track day! Find out if the passion is still there. Close calls scare the hell out of anybody, seasoned rider or not. It is what you do afterward that is important. "Do I learn from this, Was it my fault, What could I have done differenlty"etc etc etc..... Track days offer you the security from the cages. Stay off the bike for a while, if you still want to ride do a track day and see what becomes of it. If you don't, then find something that makes you happy, family is always first, but your sanity counts into that figure also. | ||
| Mr_cuell |
I can chime in only to say that I packed it in with racing after the "boogey man" got in my head every time I pulled out of the driveway loaded up for a race weekend. I would look at the house in the rear view mirror and wonder if that was the last time I would ever see it. Once that set in my heart wasn't in it - 2 daughters and another on the way. Now 5 years later I am back in it. Listen to the voice - it is not stupid. Trust it - it might save your ass. Then one day, when the voice is gone, go out to the garage, fire it up and listen to the sweet sound of that big twin. You still might get plowed on your first ride back, but at least you won't have the willy's every day that your time might be up. Via con dios - | ||
| G234146 |
"Happiness is what keeps us alive" Amen Bro! } | ||
| Buellfirebolt31 |
Streetfighter, let the Lord tell you what to do. If He says so, then so be it. Just remember who WAS looking out for you when those close calls could've been THE calls. | ||
| Marijane0569 |
Keep the bike and think about it for a while. You might decide to ride it on sundays for all you know. YN-E-Ways you might miss it a week after you sell it. "MJ" | ||
| Ctyxrnr |
i almost get hit just about everyday when i'm riding in the city. especially when i'm headin to work and back. i go through what they call the Grandview Triangle. it is one hellava nightmare since they are redesigning the whole "triangle". it is were HWY-71, I-435 and I-470 meet. just google it, it is in Kansas City, MO. talked to streetfighter thurs. night at our BRAG meeting. guess what what he showed up on his CityX!!! I believe he is going to keep it. i think this board and talking to us local guys helped in making his decision to keep riding. THANKS EVERYONE FOR YOUR THOUGHTFULL AND INSIGHTFULL COMMENTS TO KEEP A FELLOW BUELLER IN THE SADDLE!!! | ||
| Streetfightercityx |
Eric, You are correct. I'm very glad I posted this message on the XBoard instead of just the classifieds (sorry Blake). It helped to understand that it's a common feeling that I share with all of you. I've calmed down and prayed about the decision. God blessed me with the last Buell Race Pipe for sale in the country this weekend. I think that was a pretty good sign to keep the bike. Thanks to you all for your thoughtful responses and responding to the real issue in my thread (not the sale but the internal debate that drove it). I'm a huge BadWeb fan (vendors and all!). Brent | ||
| Justinxb12s |
Glad to hear your going to keep the bike. I had waited 7 years to get a bike and a couple of weeks ago I got my xb12s. And love It very much for about 4 days until I popped the clutch and it flung me off the back end. 4 days thats how long I had it before I dropped it. Thoughts raced throw my head for all of about a hour or so until I realized that no matter what happened I would be pissed at my self for letting one of my 3 life goals to slip away! Justin P.S. the goals are 1. Owning a motorcycle ( glad its a Buell) 2. having a long santa claus beard 3. getting fat ( cause I don't do any thing but ride my bike) | ||
| Diablobrian |
glad you took the time to consider the problem before making an irrevocable change. Most of us are happy to help a fellow Buell rider in time of crisis, whatever form that crisis takes. Now go ride that thing! |
