Author Topic: Thinking of selling up (Read 1070 times)

LucyLastic · « **on:** August 08, 2007, 12:35 PM »

hi all

I'm seriously considering selling my RS1. After going round the track at MK I'm convinced I'm never going to have the nerve to race again. I'm not 100% sure whether I will actually sell it or moth ball it yet, I'm just thinking about it. Do any of you guys wake up some mornings and think, "I'm going to sell everything, it's wasted on me, I'm never going to use it"? If I decide to sell, would anyone be interested, in bits or as a whole?

Here's a pic (difference is it has a blue 901 brake now):

With repro pads

harris · « **Reply #1 on:** August 08, 2007, 12:37 PM »

keep it tucked away luc.we all get fed up from time to time.i will never race again but
just try telling my brain thou,it just dont listen

kdw712 · « **Reply #2 on:** August 08, 2007, 12:44 PM »

def don't sell it
stick it out in the shed under a blanket till the next time you can get to a meeting

kevin rettie · « **Reply #3 on:** August 08, 2007, 12:55 PM »

Dont sell it!!

I've just found you guys after 20 odd years out of the sport and I am so glad I still have my original bike. I didn't think BMX would hook me as much as it has after so long, maybe once you've got the feeling it never leaves.

Even if you just look at it until the feeling comes again!

dj_benice · « **Reply #4 on:** August 08, 2007, 01:03 PM »

keep hold lou, you'd be suprised how quickly you can get a bit of confidence after a couple of jollies round a quiet track

adeshere · « **Reply #5 on:** August 08, 2007, 01:06 PM »

Just dig out a copy of bmx bandits and watch it, that usually gets the buzz going again !!

Where did you get the pads from ?

zed4130 · « **Reply #6 on:** August 08, 2007, 01:16 PM »

dont do it luc ive nearly given up many times, but i never do, and after the weekend im even more into it

Trev · « **Reply #7 on:** August 08, 2007, 01:21 PM »

you can't give up after one go....

come on, sort yourself out! get out on your bike a few more times before making a decision like that.
you had better change your mind before TwoBobRob sees this...

aerostylie · « **Reply #8 on:** August 08, 2007, 01:34 PM »

Hi there Lou...basically just to follow on from what the other Radsters have said, don't sell it....even keep it as a keep sake, they don't take up much room.

We all have our off days, I've been there and then after a re-think I'm glad I kept my stuff and then just do my own thing riding wise despite being pants (and I like the dressing up bit

) Stick with it Lou

PS: Was nice to meet you at MK

Paul

bmxmatt1974 · « **Reply #9 on:** August 08, 2007, 03:01 PM »

yeah dont sell up, just put it away for a while if you not gonna use it, then you got it for when you fncy riding again

LucyLastic · « **Reply #10 on:** August 08, 2007, 03:19 PM »

hi guys

Thanks for all the replies. The general consensus seems to be don't sell and I must admit, the more I think about selling it, the more I feel I'd miss the thing. I must also admit, I like having it as an ornament and giving it the odd polish

. Think I will wrap it in cotton wool and put it in the attic. I'm quite fond of that little bike and a certain person helped me get started with that build and advised me throughout and I'd feel I'd be letting him down, too.

thanks again everyone

lou

p.s. If I do sell it, 'fraid the cranks are sold already

muttley · « **Reply #11 on:** August 08, 2007, 03:27 PM »

OI!!!! Get you arse down Hersden on Sunday or else

LucyLastic · « **Reply #12 on:** August 08, 2007, 03:29 PM »

Quote from: muttley on August 08, 2007, 03:27 PM

OI!!!! Get you arse down Hersden on Sunday or else

'fraid I'm competing Sunday, my dear Muttster.

RATTY · « **Reply #13 on:** August 08, 2007, 03:40 PM »

Lou, if you sell it youll be buying another within 3 months, from speaking with you I know your not really in a position to race it, but who said you have to race it. Bring to down to Children in need ride, 100 lunatics taking over the capital

LucyLastic · « **Reply #14 on:** August 08, 2007, 03:43 PM »

Quote from: RATTY on August 08, 2007, 03:40 PM

but who said you have to race it. Bring to down to Children in need ride, 100 lunatics taking over the capital

Good point, Ratster

I'd like to go to the CIN

Stodgy · « **Reply #15 on:** August 08, 2007, 05:27 PM »

Don't give up Lou - it's not about keeping up with the others, it's all about having fun doing what you want to do. Just have fun riding around the track and don't get caught up in the competition.

Stay rad Lou and don't give up!

Dingobmxer · « **Reply #16 on:** August 08, 2007, 05:34 PM »

Dont do it Lucy

racing makes up about 1% of my total riding time, just have FUN on your bike and speed and confidence will come naturally

DINGO

QUADROPHENIA · « **Reply #17 on:** August 08, 2007, 05:35 PM »

feck the racing lou, just use it to get to the pub

se bikes · « **Reply #18 on:** August 08, 2007, 05:47 PM »

Lou,

Whatever you do dont give it up, all you need is some quality track time to build your confidence, i'm sorry we didn't get a chance at MK to poodle and manual, but tell me where you can get to and we can meet up for practise.

Keep the faith babe

Rombloke · « **Reply #19 on:** August 08, 2007, 06:05 PM »

lou, every bike ive sold ive regreted, dont sell it, who says you have to race, you can still take the bike to the track and have a wobble about, i wouldnt sell it...just my opinion though

Dave

TwoBobRob · « **Reply #20 on:** August 08, 2007, 06:21 PM »

Quote from: Trev on August 08, 2007, 01:21 PM

you can't give up after one go....

come on, sort yourself out! get out on your bike a few more times before making a decision like that.
you had better change your mind before TwoBobRob sees this...

My reputation preceeds me...............

Seriously though, keep it. If only for nostalgias (sp) sake... Maybe pick up summat else to ride if the mood takes you