Do I still want one??

[GSAde]

Looking here to see if anyone else has felt the same as me. 30th Dec last year I lost a good mate "GSing" - good mate of lots of others on this site too John Trickett AKA "Sherpa" - RIP.

Despite saying & thinking that "life goes on" it hasn't with regards to the GSA. Went out a few times & just didn't seem to enjoy the same so neglected "Bertha" & bought a 250 Beta Trials - which I'm out on virtually every Sunday & love.

Out on the GSA with some mates yesterday - nothing changed, went home at lunchtime despite the rest of 'em off to the coast cos just not interested anymore. Used to love my GSA & several other GSs' over the years - averaging 12-15 K per annum just playing (don't use them for work)

Anyone else felt the same way? Did the love return? Should I hang on to her - bought one of the last 1150 GSAs' to be a "keeper" as I'm no fan of the 1200.


Seriously thinking of getting shut - even tho' SWMBO doesn't want me to, as she also enjoys days out on "Bertha" (it was her that named her BTW!)

I know everyone's different & no-one can tell me what I should do, but any comments appreciated.

Thanks

Ade

Ade

 

[Gracie]

There is an enormous hole where JT used to be. Every time I get the GS out I think of the sheer fun, enthusiasm and love of life JT brought to biking.
Lots of events change our lives, the head on crash I had last year certainly made an impact on me I look at my little 250 Serow with affection, revelling in the times I get to ride her, but I wonder how much of this is tied up phsycologically with the pain of the GS accident.
If John had been riding a Honda 50 would you still feel the same about your GS?
Love will return I am sure, if it doesn't, think of the fun times you had and move on Ade.

 

[Ming]

Just take a step back from it mate .

Time mends many things this is probably no different .


Leave the Gs in the garage for a while and enjoy the beta . if in time you feel you want to ride it you will .Dont rush into anything and see what developes .

Good luck with it ,and remeber there is no shame having a change of heart ,likewise what harm in taking a break ???

 

[JohnnyBoxer]

Ade, as the others have said....................

Nothing spoiling, leave it in the garage..................unless you need the cash

Time heals

 

[Geturelegover]

Ade, just read your post and I understand exactly what your feeling. Three years ago I saw a neighbour go off on his bike one evening and about 2hrs later the police arrived to break the sad news to his wife and children that he died in an accident. For the next 4 months or so I could'nt even start my bike let alone ride it, even now I still dont like going out on my bike, only today my wife said go out on the bike but I just made usual excuses not to go. I tend only to go out when nobody is home, yet when I do go out I love it. I would really like to give it up but its my only hobby and its 'in your blood' or whatever so I dont want to give in to it. I can only agree with what Gracie is saying, if it had been a car accident would I not want to drive again?
Like you said its your choice give it time and enjoy riding whatever it is.
Take care
Al

 

[Flipfly]

I watched my brother in intensive care for 5 weeks or so. One day dying, the next picking up and round and round in that cycle. I was fortunate that he did eventually make it, but it had a dramatic effect on my biking.
Took the VFR off the road. And didn't road ride for a year or so.
I did trials and I have recently got a 450 Berg again.
Then one day a GS came up and slapped me across the face from the pages of Bike Trader.
Went to see it the same night, and 2 days later I collected it and haven't stopped riding it and enjoying myself.
The shock of Johns death got to us all I think. Whilst I never had the pleasure of his company in person, somehow you feel close to all the people on the site (even the pain in the bum ones like ATT ).

Tradgic accidents happen, and I am mindful of this everytime I go out now. Losing a friend, and riding buddy is very hard. It depends on whether it was the riding or the company that was your previous motivation.
If it was a bit of both, then keep the GS. If John was your only motivation, sell the GS and try something else.

RIP Sherpa, missed by many, forgotten by none.

 

[Bigmixer]

Ade, Like you I bought one of the last 1150 Adventures and then had similar feelings. To cut a long story short my bike is now with a local dealer and friend to be sold. I agonised long and hard before I did this but reckoned that if I wasn't enjoying it then why do it? The only advice I could offer is don't do anything in haste otherwise you could end up regreting.
Bigmixer

 

[Swooper]

Ade

Things change - John might just have been the catalyst?

I had similar thoughts but thankfully (for me) they passed.

Off to Germany this weekend for a week you will be familiar with. It was certainly fun 4 years ago and certainly could not have been so in a car.

Best of luck with your deliberations.

 

[Micky]

I miss big JT

I miss big JT Ade, but I'm sure he'd not want you to give up your GS on his account. D'ya think that John would have given his GS up... no way!

I've lost some dear friends to motorcycling over the years and dealt with several fatal road accidents involving motorcycles.... and for some reason it just makes me more determined to enjoy the years remaining riding mi 'bike!

When you're ready go for a ride, and take big JT with ya...

 

[AndyT]

Just take a step back from it mate .

Time mends many things this is probably no different .


Leave the Gs in the garage for a while and enjoy the beta . if in time you feel you want to ride it you will .Dont rush into anything and see what developes .

Good luck with it ,and remeber there is no shame having a change of heart ,likewise what harm in taking a break ???

Ade - what Ming says above is almost word for word what I would have said. The urge will come back when the time is right and if it doesn't then so be it - time is a great healer.

AndyT

 

[GSAde]

Thanks all

Your thoughts have been much appreciated, I think that a hasty decision is not the way to go. She's taxed & insured for a year - & even SWMBO wants me to keep her!

Only been out on her about four or five times this year - which I find unbelievable myself. But I've got a year to decide what to do - think she's still a "keeper" - for now at least.

Thanks again all

Ade

 

[guzzimag]

I lost my best friend from age 11 a couple of years ago when we were out for a ride together, bit messy and affected me very badly. I didn't ride for probably 6 months after though apart from maybe a potter to the shops a couple of times.

One thing I'd say is don't sell the bike - mothball it if you're not happy riding it now. I ride again properly now, have just done 3000 miles round europe and loved it (despite my rear wheel bearings going kaboom in an alpine tunnel )

Whatever you decide it's up to you - you can always buy another bike just do what makes you feel better.