It had to be done... (R8.5 finds a new home)

Post by **Max** » Fri Nov 16, 2007 12:28 am

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.

Post by **Jak** » Fri Nov 16, 2007 12:33 am

Sad news indeed

Joe Hilferty · Post by **Joe Hilferty** » Fri Nov 16, 2007 12:41 am

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

Quan-Time · Post by **Quan-Time** » Fri Nov 16, 2007 3:04 am

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 !

Triton · Post by **Triton** » Fri Nov 16, 2007 4:04 am

John M · Post by **John M** » Fri Nov 16, 2007 5:24 am

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

Ridgifumi · Post by **Ridgifumi** » Fri Nov 16, 2007 8:18 am

NOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

At least you'll have some coin for some more time at those Asian massage parlours to fix the neck Max

dillthedog · Post by **dillthedog** » Fri Nov 16, 2007 8:37 am

sad news buddy
good luck with your insurance battle

youngy · Post by **youngy** » Fri Nov 16, 2007 8:47 am

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.

Red Rex · Post by **Red Rex** » Fri Nov 16, 2007 9:04 am

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

Post by **phuk72** » Fri Nov 16, 2007 9:08 am

You'll regret it

Hope we're not gonna lose your charm on teh site as well

ekoja · Post by **ekoja** » Fri Nov 16, 2007 9:25 am

I guess it's all been said.
Name and address of the bastard who did this ,we'll get him.
God Bless
Ash

Post by **Max** » Fri Nov 16, 2007 10:40 am

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.

Glen1TRX · Post by **Glen1TRX** » Fri Nov 16, 2007 11:11 am

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"

slow codger · Post by **slow codger** » Fri Nov 16, 2007 1:09 pm

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