I don't think scared has as much to do with it as disgusted does. My 1st rule of riding is to get away from the area we live in. Not one weekend goes by that our local paper doesn't have a motorcycle crash in it. Too many cars not enough roads if you know what I mean.

 

if you dont feel like riding anymore its ok to quit.But its not ok to use lame excuses such as an accident hell you could gethit by a car walking in the crooss walk.come on man up and quit or man up and ride.

 

Be honest with your self! If you are over it, then get rid of the bikes....no shame in being truthful to yourself! Also no sense in riding if you are always second guessing yourself ( I didn't say scared ), you will only compound the every day near misses and either hurt youself or someone else.......JMO. Good Luck with whatever you decide!

 

I think your a smart man to recognize whats going on with you. Not riding now is a good decision.
No one here can tell you what to do. But like you stated, perhaps some opinions.
For the price you paid for the bikes, I would keep them for now and evaluate and re-evaluate how you feel.
Give yourself all the time YOU need. Dont force it. In the end know that no matter what anyone else says, you have to live with you (and wife) and no one else.

 

Maybe take an advanced rider course. Just working on skills can rebuild confidence. If you still have the feeling of disinterest then sell.

 

Only you can make the decision to keep riding or not. However, I will say that I wouldn't be in a hurry to sell the bikes...just 'cause they're there, doesn't mean ya gotta ride 'em. If this is just a passing thing, and you decide to get back in the saddle in the not too distant future, you will have taken a financial hit for nothing. Park the bikes...take a break for a while...and, then make the decision on selling or not. Just my .02.

 

Thanks for the advice. Hadn't thought about taking the course but I will sign up.

 

I had a major crash in late '01. Actually thought about giving it all up for a day or two. It was a long and difficult road back, but now, I enjoy it more than I ever did. Do what ya have to do. Wouldn't be a thing wrong with you if ya never rode again. The world will go on, and so will you.

 

Hopefully you can work your way through it. Best of luck.

 

I noticed in your profile that you work for Harley in York. Maybe that's the issue - you're around bikes pretty much 24/7. Maybe park the bikes until the spring and take up another hobby for awhile to see if you're still interested once the snow thaws... I'm surprised you can't find any places to ride that aren't congested - there's a lot of farm country around York.... Have you made any trips up to State College? There's a ton of riding around there and the traffic is minimal (I went to school there and have family in Huntingdon)