09-10-2014, 02:17 PM
My best friend has quit due to his daughter being involved in an accident. I got him to ride my 1100 a couple of times, but he said the fire or desire just isn't there anymore. Even bigger for him I believe is if he starts riding again, his two sons will too, so like a good parent living by example, he's given them up, otherwise he's giving his blessing for his sons to start again. I’m lucky, my son is in Japan, so he couldn't ride mine if he wanted to.
I'm also lucky that I've never had any major accidents. The old once bitten, twice shy thing...I've never been bitten so I'm not shy. For example, in my experience a lot of kids enjoy baseball or fastpitch softball until they take a hit and they're done. Or like several gymnasts I know, reached elite level, trained their whole lives, daily and have one fall on the beam or one bad landing tumbling, etc. and they lose their nerve. I'm not sure how well the "get back on the horse" thing really works, but it must work for some.
I don't ride a lot of miles, but I do see lots of places and situations that could turn into close calls. I've had my share but as they say when dodging a bullet, an inch is as good as a mile.
I block out what could happen in a crash and that could be healthy or unhealthy, I’m not sure. I know after a major car accident, for a while I was a worse driver because I was over cautious, too hesitant. There is probably a lot of truth in the saying if you read about it or see a video about it, it’s easily forgotten. If you live it or experience it, it stays with you forever.
Right now I’m just happy my mind is not clouded with any major bad experiences that would ruin my enjoyment I get from riding!
I'm also lucky that I've never had any major accidents. The old once bitten, twice shy thing...I've never been bitten so I'm not shy. For example, in my experience a lot of kids enjoy baseball or fastpitch softball until they take a hit and they're done. Or like several gymnasts I know, reached elite level, trained their whole lives, daily and have one fall on the beam or one bad landing tumbling, etc. and they lose their nerve. I'm not sure how well the "get back on the horse" thing really works, but it must work for some.
I don't ride a lot of miles, but I do see lots of places and situations that could turn into close calls. I've had my share but as they say when dodging a bullet, an inch is as good as a mile.
I block out what could happen in a crash and that could be healthy or unhealthy, I’m not sure. I know after a major car accident, for a while I was a worse driver because I was over cautious, too hesitant. There is probably a lot of truth in the saying if you read about it or see a video about it, it’s easily forgotten. If you live it or experience it, it stays with you forever.
Right now I’m just happy my mind is not clouded with any major bad experiences that would ruin my enjoyment I get from riding!