buddy Posted April 18, 2014 Share #1 Posted April 18, 2014 (edited) Been thinking a lot since I been on rehab with my knees and I have to say this is best I felt in some time sure knees still mending but worlds difference Been thinking this be the last B2Dad&Moms meet and that least 9 couples we rode with moved on so did I in a way due to my knees so I gave in and sold all my bikes so I really looked my life over thinking would I change any thing ? Yes several items so here I am doing really good in rehab got my meds straighten out on my knees moving around good some what lol One thing I wished I could change was selling my Midnight years back wish I kept it ! even tho I sold all my bikes selling Midnight be the biggest mistake I felt I made as selling the cycles Any how I stop by my friends motorcycle shop to visit as always drinking coffee Chris asked if I felt like maybe riding cycles again since I doing so well ? Maybe if I hadn't sold all my bikes mind you I was at my lowest point ! So I was looking around as always checking out the bikes Chris said look in the back room ? Stating he had a bike in there ? So I looked and I almost lost it there was my Midnight he knew it was my old bike ! So we talked $ and he let me have it for 4,900.00 Never say never when you can still ride ! Never give up your passion when told move on never selling Midnight ever! Will trike it in a few years I thought going to a convertible would feel in the gap but it dint I felt out of place in rides and meets 2004 Midnight back at home no issues coming home knees doing good meds straighten out Photo : Midnight at Chris shop Edited April 18, 2014 by buddy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venturous Randy Posted April 18, 2014 Share #2 Posted April 18, 2014 Wow, that is a great story. I hope you get many great miles on YOUR Midnight. RandyA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowpuc Posted April 18, 2014 Share #3 Posted April 18, 2014 THAT should be a mandatory read for all!!! Buddy,, your friend "Chris" is one awesome friend!! CONGRATS, on getting a second chance and on learning from past mistakes!! Tell Chris thanks for all of us!! Oh yea,, GORGEOUS BIKE!!:cool10: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
friesman Posted April 18, 2014 Share #4 Posted April 18, 2014 Now that's a great friend!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yammer Dan Posted April 18, 2014 Share #5 Posted April 18, 2014 Congrats!! I knew that convertible wasn't going to do it. Trike when you have to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b2dad Posted April 18, 2014 Share #6 Posted April 18, 2014 thanks Buddy for a great story. First of all, so glad to hear that your knees are doing better. That is awesome! Second, I truly can't believe you got Midnight back! WOW!!!! You have a pretty good friend there. Which you know already! third...what are you driving to our meet? Either way...be careful..ride safe. Patti Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buddy Posted April 18, 2014 Author Share #7 Posted April 18, 2014 Thanks everyone ! Never thought I have midnight back in the garage this morning I looked in the garage Make sure I wasn't dreaming lol Funny how things turn out Tried selling cycle trailer several prospects but no sale same with cycle gear no sale ? Rob best friend and coworker said the good Lord knew you be needing them Patti as for the meet we are hoping to ride out there this year hoping to maybe ride with some friends over and back also hoping for good weather over and back last year we had major Tornado out breaks in OK coming home Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huggy Posted April 18, 2014 Share #8 Posted April 18, 2014 Know what you mean! And that's why I'm always confused when I come across some guy because he's in his mid to late 60's, or older, and in perfect health and says he's selling the bike that hes owned forever and looked after better than his family and is selling it due to his age!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billmac Posted April 18, 2014 Share #9 Posted April 18, 2014 Congrats to be riding again. Now you need some Willie Nelson music, On the road again to get you started on some trips. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bwk Posted April 18, 2014 Share #10 Posted April 18, 2014 Awesome, Praise The Lord and Hallelujah... This Story Made My Day, God Is So Good !!!! :cool10: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowpuc Posted April 18, 2014 Share #11 Posted April 18, 2014 Congrats to be riding again. Now you need some Willie Nelson music, On the road again to get you started on some trips. Got that right Bill,, only Buddy,, start out with gently singing "Always On My Mind" with Willie to your bike.. You will win her heart back.. Then she will be singing "On The Road Again" with you while your riding as one!!! Awesome, Praise The Lord and Hallelujah... This Story Made My Day, God Is So Good !!!! :cool10: That He is BKW,, THAT He is,,, what a mighty God we serve!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonslayer Posted April 18, 2014 Share #12 Posted April 18, 2014 This story brought a tear to my eye. There is a reason for everything in his great plan. the amazing part of life is the wonder of watching it unfold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eusa1 Posted April 18, 2014 Share #13 Posted April 18, 2014 thank you for sharing your story! this should be stuck to the top of the forum to make sure everyone reads it. let me shake your hand at b2moms next month please. mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sylvester Posted April 18, 2014 Share #14 Posted April 18, 2014 Your story hit home with me also. Been thinking of letting Sylvester go, but I have changed my mind now. My knees have seen better times and my lower back too. I may look into triking. Thanks, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Rollins Posted April 18, 2014 Share #15 Posted April 18, 2014 Great story, Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nemo Posted April 18, 2014 Share #16 Posted April 18, 2014 Just do it! Don't wait for the accident to happen. Get that beautiful bike outfitted with a Hannigan Trike attachment as soon as you can. It's only money, so get it done, never look back and you'll be popping your buttons as a proud Trike owner. And that's the truth! Plus no more knee worries. Good Luck with the healing process - hang in there. Owen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
playboy Posted April 23, 2014 Share #17 Posted April 23, 2014 Great Read Buddy I know it's late but I know what you mean about feeling out of place in the Miata. http://http://www.venturerider.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=83677&stc=1&d=1398215405 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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