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Hanging up the helmet - Rocky_imp - 03-15-2024
Hi everyone:
As the header says, I'm hanging up the helmet. This has been coming on for over a year and I knew it was time to quit as my interest in riding began to ebb.
I just sold the CB and the other bikes are on the chopping block too.
It's been a wonderful 30+ years back in the saddle and I wouldn't have missed it for the world.
But I'm 86, and still in good health, but there is no denying I'm not as physically strong as I was - which is just natural aging. The weight of the CB was becoming harder to handle than it was ten years ago.
This has been a fantastic forum and I received so much help and information over the years.
I can't thank Guth, the Ferret and Cormanus enough for running such a great place to visit. I also thank all the members for their comradery and good humor.
I'll be leaving the forum but may drop in once in a while.
Be safe everyone, over and out.
Hanging up the helmet - mvk24_imp - 03-15-2024
Nice having you around Rocky. Best wishes with whatever hobby you replace it with next!
2014 CB1100, 1981 KZ440 LTD, 1993 Yamaha XJ600 Seca, 1994 Yamaha XJ600 Seca
RE: Hanging up the helmet - GoldOxide_imp - 03-15-2024
Oh Rocky - it was a pleasure reading your shared posts over the years. Ending this chapter in your journey must not be easy.
Perhaps from here on it is "can touch", but "don't ride".
Cheers Rocky!
GO
RE: Hanging up the helmet - Cormanus - 03-15-2024
What GO said, Rocky. You’ve been (and will continue to be) an inspiration to keep riding on those occasional dark days.
Very best wishes for whatever comes next.
Please don’t be a stranger to the forum.
RE: Hanging up the helmet - Nachodaddy - 03-15-2024
I wish you well, Rocky. I do fully understand.
RE: Hanging up the helmet - peterbaron - 03-15-2024
Rocky, all the best and stay healthy forever!!!
RE: Hanging up the helmet - the Ferret - 03-15-2024
Glad you are able to do this on your own terms. Like Cormanus said, you have been an inspiration to those of us wondering how much longer we will be able to ride.
Wishing you the best, in whatever life brings you going forward.
Thanks Rocky!
RE: Hanging up the helmet - pdedse - 03-15-2024
I'd be thrilled if I could ride till I'm 86! Thanks for providing us "youngins" with inspiration for riding a number of years yet.
RE: Hanging up the helmet - KiowaEagle_imp - 03-17-2024
You're an inspiration to us all Rocky. Wishing you all the best in the future.
RE: Hanging up the helmet - Gone in 60 - 03-18-2024
Rocky, echoing Pdedse, riding to 86 is a great inspiration and I hope to be as lucky. Hope you'll stick around with your friends here!
Us youngins do need some advice now and then...