End of the road

[VLJ_imp]

Sold.

Sucks.

[Cormanus]

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[Houtman_imp]

It must be sad that you had to sell your bike , now concentrate on getting better. We will keep thinking of you and do not forget to keep us informed in how you are doing. ALL THE BEST MY FRIEND .

[the Ferret]

[furious_blue_imp]

Sad to hear it.

[Chuckk_imp]

the only thing good that might be said, is that it may have taken some pressure off of you VLJ .. the best of luck to you ..

[Gone in 60]

Sad as it may be to lose a mechanical friend, removing concern about it is a removal of a roadblock to your recovery. Now you can focus on healing, and when you’re feeling well enough, you can start diverting energy to thinking about the next bike you’ll want.

Godspeed!

[peterbaron]

^^+1^^

[VLJ_imp]

Nope. I gave the guy ALL my moto-gear. Helmet, coats, heated clothing, chemicals, tools, race stands, polishes, gloves, etc. The only things I kept were my nearly-new Aerostich Darien Lite coat and AD1 pants, figuring I could sell them.

The idea in doing this was to remove any temptation to ride again. As it stood, all I needed in order to ride again was a new pair of boots, assuming my neck might ever allow it, and my swollen foot and ankle will ever accommodate a boot again. Now, having given everything away, I'd have to start from scratch and re-buy every last item.

[Dave Swanson]

VLJ, I am not a frequent visitor to this forum and have just spent the last hour reading this thread. My heart goes out to you and your family. The stress for all I am sure has been very rough.

My wife had Multiple Sclerosis for over 30 years. I was able to care for her at home until she passed peacefully this past January 23rd. I willing and happily modified my lifestyle to accommodate the number 1 priority in my life, which was caring for Gayle. With all the changes I made to my life that some called sacrifices, but I never did, I kept riding as much as I could. I must also say. every time I went out for a ride I worried what would happen to Gayle if I was seriously injured or killed on that ride. I had a couple of unplanned "get offs" that resulted in broken ribs and a broken hand, but luckily, those injuries never stopped me from caring for her, even for a day.

All that being said, if I was in your unfortunate shoes I would do what you have done and hang up riding. I hope you keep updating us on your progress. You have come a long way in about 5 months! I hope in another 5 months you are doing much better, especially with your neck and foot. I also hope you can afford to find a way to make that old bird pay. He should be forced to live in a shack for the rest of his days.

All the best!