It was a great run

[foodog38]

It was a great run, Las month i sold both of my NCs, went looking for a 2021 version, closes one was 5 hrs away, my heart sunk so i ended up buying a 2021 Goldwing Touring, had it for 2 weeks and a dear {buck} decided he wanted to take a ride on it, the whole ordeal ended with a broken shoulder, trashed bike and the ol phrase your done riding. dang it, dang it, dang it

 

[Klap]

Sorry to hear that, Foo....we all have our point of no return though, only a few are wise enough to see it clearly. When it's time to hang it up, it's time to hang it up.
Sending wishes for a quick recovery, and new adventures!

 

[dduelin]

Yes, sorry to hear of your mishap. Never say never, get well first then give it a look.

I have a friend that broke his neck on his prized Africa Twin when he hit a deer. Doctors said he likely never walk again much less ride. Before he was out of rehab and walking good he went and bought a new Africa Twin so he could look at it in his garage and give him the motivation to work hard at rehab. I rode with him last Saturday.

 

[670cc]

You likely have a new perspective on crashing, one that I don’t have because I haven’t crashed.

However, if I was to look ahead and say, “I’ll ride until I crash, them I’m done riding”, that’s just not how I think. It would surely depend on the circumstances of the crash (did I fail?; could I prevent it from happening again in the future?) and the severity of my injuries, if any.

 

[potter0o]

Good luck with your recovery

 

[Rapturee]

Wow, that’s incredible. I pray that you heal fully and quickly and remain open to the idea of another bike, maybe a NC750 this time!!

 

[the Ferret]

Sorry to hear of your mishap. Heal well and quickly. I missed a small buck by 3 feet the other day. Quick brake work saved me.

I almost quit riding in 1969 when I hit a left turner and was injured pretty badly. It was my mom that convinced me to get another bike and keep riding. She said "you know how much you love to ride and you will regret it if you quit".
She was right (of course) so I took the insurance money, bought a new bike and have travelled all over the US, Canada and Europe since. I would have missed so much had I quit.

Don't know your age, but if you are less than 50, there still could be lot of good years of riding ahead of you. At 71 with some health issues, I'm not sure how many years I have left to ride, but I'll ride everyday until I can't. Thanks Mom!

 

[Deleted member 1183]

the ol phrase your done riding.

Who said that ? You or the Wife ?

Sorry to hear of Your mishap. Hopefully recovery will be quick.

 

[Alias]

the whole ordeal ended with a broken shoulder, trashed bike and the ol phrase your done riding

Sorry to hear about your deer encounter and your shoulder injury. While you are healing, you'll have plenty of time to think about whether you will ride again or not. Whatever you choose......good luck and be safe.

 

[mzflorida]

Whatever decision you settle on, I hope that you have a full and speedy recovery.

 

[TNHoosier]

Hope you have a complete and speedy recovery.

Don't jump to conclusions about not riding. Keep the faith.

 

[foodog38]

I got to look at the wing yesterday an to my amasement, most of the damage looks cosmetic bike shop said iy should be repaired before i am able to ride, i am taking this as a omen, lets get ready to ride!! lol

 

[mzflorida]

I got to look at the wing yesterday an to my amasement, most of the damage looks cosmetic bike shop said iy should be repaired before i am able to ride, i am taking this as a omen, lets get ready to ride!! lol

Your secret is safe with us!

 

[the Ferret]

I got to look at the wing yesterday an to my amasement, most of the damage looks cosmetic bike shop said iy should be repaired before i am able to ride, i am taking this as a omen, lets get ready to ride!! lol

Yea baby!

 

[jackthebiker]

I hit a deer and killed it with my 2018 NC750X in June. About $4000 worth of plastic and labor to fix it. Took 6 weeks to get the parts. I have ridden it over 7000 miles since and you would never know it ever was in the accident. I am 69 and killed another deer in 1993 with my 1992 Gold Wing Aspencade. I also had two cars hit me, 1972 Suzuki GT750 totaled in 1972 and a !972 Norton 750 Commando in 1973. I am very careful when I ride, especially now that I am 69.

I rode over 100,000 miles the last 5 years and I am thinking about what my next ride will be next spring. My NC750X is for sale on this site and really is in perfect condition, if no one buys it I will trade it in the spring.

 

[frog13]

Prayers for a speedy recovery!.....your staying positive!.

 

[frog13]

Jackthebiker........you get the iron man award.....hats off to you.

 

[jackthebiker]

Jackthebiker........you get the iron man award.....hats off to you.

Or I am just stupid. LOL