Retiring from Riding...

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  • Опубликовано: 20 июн 2024
  • Weirdly emotional putting this video together but thank y'all again for all the support and I hope to not let anyone down too much making this. And for everyone who wished well and hoped I was good it really did mean a lot so thank y'all a ton. I doubt I'll be retiring for forever, but for now this will be the best decision for me. Without writing a diary it did hit me I do have one topic to discuss after promising a subscriber a video literally the day I wrecked so hopefully he'll forgive me for the delay haha.
    I apologize as well for the somewhat incoherent talking and general yappin', we'd all be dead of old age before I could make a video I was 100% happy with to explain this
    #motorbike #motorcycle #bikelife #1000cc #sportbike #supersport #ford #mustang #darkhorse

Комментарии • 449

  • @doswoods653

    11 years ago a lady ran a red light and I lowsided into her front fender trying to stop. Bike came up like a catapult throwing me over the car into the opposing curb shoulder first. 2 years of surgeries to reconnect my right arm to my body and rebuild my shattered clavicle. Another year of physical therapy. For years the second I got to the edge of the driveway anxiety would consume me so I threw in the towel. I didn’t ride again until 3 years ago. The wife finally got tired of my grumbling at the site of every bike I fantasized of owning and said “just get another bike and man up to the fear”. Best sound I’ve ever heard. Now… I do my fast riding at the track and if it’s not raining or snowing, my commute is done on 2 wheels. The stress relief is indescribable. The adrenaline rush is catered to in a closed course environment and I’ve found a new appreciation for the calmer commuting aspect as well in my older age (44). Whatever you decide to do, God bless and we’re glad you’re ok.

  • @tl2913
    @tl2913  +114

    Hey Bro, don't be so hard on yourself. You did the right thing to take a break and evaluate your options. Good luck and take care of yourself.

  • @PursuingSainthood
    @PursuingSainthood 21 день назад +2

    Please don’t stop make motorcycle content. Your videos have helped me out so much, and your advice is always dead-on correct. You’re a far better rider than me, so I say this with all due respect… maybe there’s some fundamentals that you haven’t yet mastered. I don’t know what they are, but you could figure them out if given an opportunity by a bike that will allow you to do so. Sometimes we need to take a few steps back before going forward. Something like a Ninja 400 will let you know what mistakes you’re making without k!lling you. They are very forgiving. Those beasts I see you man-handling on your channel have no sympathy for human error. If you mess up, they’re definitely gonna make you pay for it. You’re a good rider and have the ability to explain things exceptionally well. Just polish out whatever few blemishes you have on a smaller bike, then come back to us twice as strong. Take care, and I hope to see future uploads from you.

  • @BravoMotoOfficial

    Glad to hear from you my bro. I wrecked in 2005 bad, 104 mph to tank slap, target fixated on guardrail and slid 350 ft within 2 ft of guardrail. Still have ptsd 19 years later, but enjoy riding with wifey. Hang in there, you’ll be back when you’re ready.

  • @PleatherJacket

    I wish you didn’t bash the track like that. Cost of entry is high no doubt. But you can learn so much on a track day it’s unreal. 350$ for knowledge and a feel you get nowhere else is a small price to pay. The organization you went thru must have been wack. I’m sorry your track experience wasn’t what it should have been but I pray anyone who reads this comment; please go to a track day. It’s unbelievable what you’ll learn about you and your bike. And that might save your life on the street. Do what makes you happy brother. All the best

  • @motorcyclifter

    Just glad you're alive. You are not letting anyone down. Realize that riding bikes is something that can be a big part of our life, but it doesnt need to BE our life. We are NOT the things we do. So even though it has been part of your identity, even if you choose to not ride anymore, you are still you and you are no less than before. Take care of yourself brother. Best of luck with whatever decision you make

  • @Emerson_-vv8vr

    Under similar circumstances, 90% of people would'nt have even considered posting a video like this. Speaks volumes for your character. Nothing but love and respect for you mate. All the best with wherever you choose to go next 💪

  • @niaedwards382

    I’d watch your content without street riding sport bikes. Your integrity, honesty and knowledge base. We all know the risks, and deciding if it’s worth it is a personal choice. I’m glad you’re ok, and I’d love to see any off-road/trail riding content, or even just the mustang. You deserve the traction, your channel is quality 🙌🏼🙌🏼

  • @sci8
    @sci8  +38

    Part of being a smart rider is knowing when to quit. Nothing but respect for you, you've done a lot of great riding videos. All the best.

  • @onerider808

    Every rider makes their choice. Don’t let other riders make choices for you, or try to convince you to choose as they did (whether that means ride more, less, or stop riding). YOU choose. Riding since 1976, dirt and street. Love it. At some point, I may decide my strength, balance, and reaction time indicate it’s time to quit. Hope not.

  • @smoke1215

    You aren't letting us down bro. Thank you for everything you have taught me!

  • @detro3run

    1) I'm relieved to hear that you are unharmed.

  • @Scott.not.Scotty

    Mad respect for the vulnerability and openness. I’m glad you’re doing what’s best for you and your health and you’ve created an incredible space in such a short amount of time. Nobody is disappointed, you should be proud of yourself. I know we are.

  • @SushiArmageddon

    In my experience fear fades. Nothing wrong with taking a break, but I would also suggest not to fight the feeling to return if it comes back. I have walked away from a bunch of lowsides in my 7 years and had one nasty highside. So far two months and 3000 miles back into it I am feeling good, but I did have to take a few years off.

  • @rhs3333

    I can relate my dude. 14 years ago it’s midnight and I’m on my way home from work on my cbr 600. 120mph over a bridge no problem I slow down to about 70 at the end of it for a slight turn and then right back in the throttle up a straight hill. I got to around 115mph at the crest of the hill and a deer 🦌 ran out directly in front of me. Zero time to even think about swerving or anything. I went over the bars and flew through the air and then slid about 200 feet and stopped in the ditch 5 feet from a storm drain. The bike sheared off a road sign like butter. I only had road rash. ( t-shirt, jeans and a helmet.) my shirt melted into my shoulder. My fiancé was pregnant with my now 13 year old amazing daughter. I’m just now getting back into it. I’m definitely taking it slow at night where wildlife could be. Hopefully one day you’ll be back. Stay safe dude and see where life takes you. 👊🏼

  • @niklask3696

    Sorry to see you go!

  • @Dawglaw7362

    Dude, you are such a thinker. Prob why your riding tutorials are so bomb 😂 I havent gotten my first bike yet but definitely learned a lot from your channel. Just like the rest of the comments have already said- glad you’re physically alive and well. As far as disappointing your channel and subs goes- f%ck us bro. We’re just the internet! 😂 I appreciate how much thought and effort you and some of the other solid channels put into making content, seriously. But you gotta live your life the best way you decide you want/need to live it. Never for anyone else, us subs included. It’ll all work out bro. Car is badass btw

  • @pmanning431

    My first crash 11 years off then second one 14 years. Just got back on.

  • @n1x823
    @n1x823  +16

    Was never here for the bike/bikes brother. We're here for you, not the bikes. Glad you're safe and doing well man.

  • @thomasusowski2155

    Thanks for sharing this. On 5/20/24 someone hit me on my 2024 ZX-10R and just remember being carried onto a helicopter going to the university of Louisville trauma center, and ended up with 6 broken ribs on my left side, left broken clavicle, and two broken bones on my spine.