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Hey everyone,
I have not visited here in quite some time now. Probably did not log 1000 miles last year. Just cannot ride anymore due to the shoulder issues I have been having the last couple of years.
I sold the "silver Bullet" two weeks ago.It was a sad and depressing day when I watched her ride away with someone else at the controls. After 36 years of riding it is tough to give it up.
Ride safe everyone.
Happy New Year !!
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Very sorry to hear that.
I'll keep a good thought for you that you might find some
relief or repair and ride again some day.
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Oh man!! sorry to hear you're all done riding. I hope all goes well with other ventures your planning. Take care and keep safe. Drop in every now and then and say hi.
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Sorry to hear that, sad day indeed.I hope I never reach that point. My grandfather had his bike til the day he died, I should have kept it but we sold it at auction and it went for $300 it was a 1966 Yamaha YL100 with 6,000 miles on it.
I learned all I need to know about life by killing smart people and eating their brains.
Eat right ,Exercise ,Stay fit, Die Anyway!
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Sad to hear that Bud.
Good luck.
Arsenalfan. AKA Mark Able
Seller of fine automobiles.
Jaguar, Land Rover, Porsche of Chattanooga
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Take care of yourself Budweiser.
Gonna miss your
Buuuuuuuuurrrrrrrrrrpppppppppp !!!!!!!!!!
Tony G
'03 America
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Consolations dude. I hope this can change for you sometime in the future.
Fidelis et Fortis
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All the above sentiments apply here as well, Budster! Gonna miss ya, dude. But every once in a while check back with us and let us know how you're doin', okay?! (ya know, even though you say you can't ride anymore, you're still ONE OF US....you poor devil, you) 
Yep! Just like a good Single Malt Scotch, you might call me "an acquired taste" TOO.(among the many OTHER things you may care to call me, of course)
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Quote:
even though you say you can't ride anymore, you're still ONE OF US....you poor devil, you)
Sure, kick a man when he's down! 
I learned all I need to know about life by killing smart people and eating their brains.
Eat right ,Exercise ,Stay fit, Die Anyway!
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If you do it today you MIGHT regret it. If you CAN'T do it tomorrow you WILL regret it.
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YEAH!! Maybe you're right, Ian! Maybe I shouldn't have reminded him of that?!  (The Budster might'a been tryin' to make a clean break from this rabble around here, huh?!)
Yep! Just like a good Single Malt Scotch, you might call me "an acquired taste" TOO.(among the many OTHER things you may care to call me, of course)
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Quote:
(The Budster might'a been tryin' to make a clean break from this rabble around here, huh?!)
naw, I'm gonna miss everyone here. Reason I have not been here very often latley is cuz I miss the rides and coming here just kinda reminded me that I no can do no mo.
I'll be back now and then.
Buuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuurrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrpppppppppppppp!!!!! 
Budster
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Don't give up hope. Maybe one day, they will adapt the power steering unit on the (I think) Yamaha 4 wheelers to motorcycles. You may yet be able to ride again.
Let's hope there's intelligent life somewhere in space 'cause it's buggar all down here. -- Monte Python
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Sorry to hear it. Hope you get healthy.
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Sorry to here about your calling it quits. Hope you can take up another curriculum. They say that life is about new experiences. Hope you find some new ones.
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Bud,
Really sorry to hear the news, friend.
Don't be a stranger. After 36 years of riding you still have a lot to share...
And never say never..
Don
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More fun!
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Quote:
I'll be back now and then.
Buuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuurrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrpppppppppppppp!!!!!
I hope so Mr Budster,
To the best of my knowledge, you're half of the ba.com New Mexico contingent, we'd miss you're sabbe' desert observations. Besides, who else on this board knows their way around a mesquite bbq??
jh
"It's not what I say that's important, it's what you hear" Red Auerbach
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Bud,
Really sorry to hear the news, friend.
Don't be a stranger. After 36 years of riding you still have a lot to share...
And never say never..
Don
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Hey Bud, I really hope that you get the painful shoulder sorted out and return to riding! Like said above don't give up! T 
"Will Ride or Fly for food"
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Started back ridin about 03. I got a bad back from a car wreck but that is managable. My shoulders started bothering me too. I got a chiropractor/massage therapist who got my left one straight. My right shoulder began to do the same thing till I wrecked my 05 speedmaster and ripped everything in it. After it has healed there is no problem. I've had no surgeries either. Just God's grace. I'm 50 now and see a chiropractor regularly. I tell my friends when I can't ride my Triumph anymore I'm gonna get a Gold Wing. Maybe a Rocket to stay with Triumph. I think the RV crowd would open up to you but I know it wouldn't be the same. Something about that open road. Take care and good luck.
Its more fun to be ridin'! I'm still ridin 
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Man, it's a sad post; all I can do is wish you good luck in the future. Have you considered turning your Triumph into a trike?
A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort. Herm Albright (1876 - 1944)
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