Author Topic: retiring (Read 2441 times)

oldbiker · « **on:** September 15, 2013, 01:17:23 AM »

Hiya Fellers, I have finally done the deed and sold my last bike (cb400f). I have not lost interest or desire for motorbiking but for other reasons, it had to happen.
My wife is dis-abled and cannot be left for more than about 1 to 2 hours so that stopped me from going for a half day pleasure ride or to a race meeting. Plus the fact that I'm 85.
I found that last year I was only able to do about 50 to 100 miles and basic expenses (tax, insurance, MOT, fuel and maintainence)
meant that it was costing about £4 per mile covered.
Not very economic, I think you will agree.
I shall continue to monitor the SOHC website and hopefully retain friendship with all you members.
Anyway, in advance Merry Christmas and keep wearing out the side of your boots,
yours very sincerely, John Baker. (oldbiker_baker)

demon78 · « **Reply #1 on:** September 15, 2013, 04:05:52 AM »

What ! Does this mean we can't go on forever ?
Luck with your wife.
Bill the demon.

ofreen · « **Reply #2 on:** September 15, 2013, 07:47:00 AM »

Glad to hear you are sticking around.

Jerry Rxman Griffin aka MuthaF'er · « **Reply #3 on:** September 15, 2013, 08:03:41 AM »

John,

Congratulations on such a long lived life of riding. Your wisdom will always be anticipated on the forum. Guess this means I should be good for another 20 years or so

Jerry

MoMo · « **Reply #4 on:** September 15, 2013, 10:53:49 AM »

85 and still riding was quite a feat, but sounds like you made a wise decision. Hope to follow your lead-still have 20 to go...Larry

andy750 · « **Reply #5 on:** September 15, 2013, 11:32:02 AM »

Quote from: MoMo on September 15, 2013, 10:53:49 AM

85 and still riding was quite a feat, but sounds like you made a wise decision. Hope to follow your lead-still have 20 to go...Larry

+1. I want to be riding when I am 85. Looking forward to learning more from you in the future.

All the best
Andy

BobbyR · « **Reply #6 on:** September 15, 2013, 12:09:56 PM »

I tip my hat to you Sir! I can only imagine the amount of Motorcycle and World History you witnessed. Best wishes to the Mrs.

754 · « **Reply #7 on:** September 15, 2013, 12:44:43 PM »

You did well , enjoy your time with the wife..
And thanks for sticking around..

Glenn Stauffer · « **Reply #8 on:** September 15, 2013, 01:06:48 PM »

Best wishes, John. I'll look forward to hearing from you now and again.

dusterdude · « **Reply #9 on:** September 15, 2013, 04:01:52 PM »

85!!!!? And i thought sam was old.take care mate

Stev-o · « **Reply #10 on:** September 15, 2013, 04:08:10 PM »

Best wishes to you and the Misses.....

Raul CB750K1 · « **Reply #11 on:** September 16, 2013, 03:45:10 AM »

I will consider myself lucky if I make it to 85, not to mention if I can ride!

I think we totally understand your decision, and even when it surely was hard to see your bike go, you were leaving behind an intense biking life and probably you leave no things undone when it comes biking.

You have devoted much time to biking; now that your better half needs your attention the right thing to do is to give it plenty.

Even if you don't ride anymore, your posts here are always appreciated. So please stick around!

70CB750 · « **Reply #12 on:** September 16, 2013, 04:16:00 AM »

Well done, John!

Don R · « **Reply #13 on:** September 17, 2013, 07:09:15 PM »

Live well friend.

faux fiddy · « **Reply #14 on:** September 18, 2013, 03:02:14 AM »

Quote from: MoMo on September 15, 2013, 10:53:49 AM

85 and still riding was quite a feat, but sounds like you made a wise decision. Hope to follow your lead-still have 20 to go...Larry

+1 i GOT 35 YEARS OF CATCHING UP! Ooops the caps ke was on but, how apropriate.

35 years ago puts me on a fixi moped , too young to drive, but going everywhere on a dime's worth of gas.

Keep in touch and remind us that there were "GOOD OL DAYS"

Lumbee · « **Reply #15 on:** September 18, 2013, 05:42:15 AM »

You are an inspiration to us all. I'm only 40, and sometimes I think 'I'm to old for this stuff'. Prayers going out for you and your wife. Godspeed!!!

Bob Wessner · « **Reply #16 on:** September 18, 2013, 12:45:38 PM »

I, and others, completely understand. I only hope I can still be riding as long. Best of luck to you and your wife. Don't forget us, we won't forget you and your contributions.

azuredesign · « **Reply #17 on:** September 18, 2013, 01:06:08 PM »

Hi John,

Congratulations on retiring elegantly.
I do not know if it was well publicized outside the U.S., but Frank Sinatra retired numerous times, so there is at least one famous precedent should you choose to buy another bike down the road.

I also want to thank you, as several years ago we corresponded concerning music, and you gave me the idea of going to a smaller bike as larger ones become more of a handful. I hope to extend my biking years by following your example.

Best wishes to you and your wife!
Ben

Retro Rocket · « **Reply #18 on:** September 18, 2013, 03:12:04 PM »

Quote from: Bob Wessner on September 18, 2013, 12:45:38 PM

I, and others, completely understand. I only hope I can still be riding as long. Best of luck to you and your wife. Don't forget us, we won't forget you and your contributions.

Well said Bob...

burmashave · « **Reply #19 on:** September 27, 2013, 10:36:48 AM »

Thanks for sharing. God bless.

Sam Green Racing · « **Reply #20 on:** September 27, 2013, 10:50:05 AM »

Someone will be getting a nice bike. Sorry to hear the bad news John but your wife must come first, give her my regards my friend, I won't forget your kindness when I needed help in Coventry.
God bless you mate.

Sam.

Johnie · « **Reply #21 on:** September 27, 2013, 10:58:29 AM »

Very well John...and thank you for all the information you have passed on the past years. So glad to hear you are not leaving us...just taking a short break. God's Blessings to you and your wife my friend.

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