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It had to be done... (R8.5 finds a new home)
Posted: Fri Nov 16, 2007 12:28 am
by Max
Is what I've been telling myself for the past month...
I've sold my beloved TRX.
The reasons are long and many and fortunately it's going to a good home (the new owner is building a garage for it and has it stored in my friend's shop until it's finished).
My neck injury is obviously going to take a long time to heal. I'm in no condition to ride a motorcycle and watching it sit there unridden and lonely was just plain sad. Not only that but we are in a nasty battle with the insurance company...
I'll have some parts going up for sale later when I dig them out. Before you ask, the FCRs went with it. They made the bike and the sale...
I'll always be around here though so don't worry about the site. I'll also try to answer as many tech questions that I can but I can no longer go out to the garage and look at mine to double check.
I will always have the memories of it being the most fun bike I've ever owned.

Posted: Fri Nov 16, 2007 12:33 am
by Jak
Sad news indeed

Posted: Fri Nov 16, 2007 12:41 am
by Joe Hilferty
Max,
That sux. Nonetheless, I'm sure all 999 owners can finally get a full
night's rest.
In any event, I'm sure a TRX is harder to ride than a MotoGP bike
nowadays!
Joe
Posted: Fri Nov 16, 2007 3:04 am
by Quan-Time
wow, its like chopping off a testicle when you have cancer.. you KNOW it needs to be done, but you just cant let it go.
All the best max and you never know, you might heal up one day and make full recovery and get back into a trx !
Posted: Fri Nov 16, 2007 4:04 am
by Triton
Posted: Fri Nov 16, 2007 5:24 am
by John M
Max, i'm sure i speak for all in saying we share your pain. As (one of) the driving forces of this forum your input and inspiration has been second to none. Good luck with everything

Posted: Fri Nov 16, 2007 8:18 am
by Ridgifumi
NOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
At least you'll have some coin for some more time at those Asian massage parlours to fix the neck Max

Posted: Fri Nov 16, 2007 8:37 am
by dillthedog
sad news buddy
good luck with your insurance battle
Posted: Fri Nov 16, 2007 8:47 am
by youngy
Sad news indeed.
All the best with your recovery to full health.
It would be a real shame if you were no longer around the forum.
Posted: Fri Nov 16, 2007 9:04 am
by Red Rex
Tough decision Max, but at least we still have you around to cast pearls of wisdom before us swine. And R8.5 has gone to a good home and (hopefully) will still appear on the forum from time to time. Good luck with everything mate

Posted: Fri Nov 16, 2007 9:08 am
by phuk72
You'll regret it
Hope we're not gonna lose your charm on teh site as well

Posted: Fri Nov 16, 2007 9:25 am
by ekoja
I guess it's all been said.
Name and address of the bastard who did this ,we'll get him.
God Bless
Ash
Posted: Fri Nov 16, 2007 10:40 am
by Max
The bike has found a new home, not me. You're still gonna have to put up with my twisted "charm"...
Thanks for all the good wishes.

Posted: Fri Nov 16, 2007 11:11 am
by Glen1TRX
Jeeez Max - what a tough call

Nevertheless you've made a decision that make sense to you not to anyone else - and that's all that matters.
Insurance companies suck

the bastards will hound an honest customer into questioning their own morals if they think they can get out of paying FFS

(my rant over)
However, I'll bet you buy another TRX within six months of "getting back on the bike"

Posted: Fri Nov 16, 2007 1:09 pm
by slow codger

So chill out at home and repair your body's damage, and when your well enough, another TRX will find its way to you. There are still parts of these forums that you can take the urine out of and we will return the honour. In the meantime, find a good up and coming lawyer who is willing to take on the insurance company to make a name for himself.
Dave E