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Cap'n I can relate. I used to ride a '99 BMW R1100SA. She was the best ride I ever had and we went everywhere together.
After I had my car crash I needed to have the S modded to suit my new physical condition and it was not easy. Add to that the heft of that bike and I had quite a challenge to ride safely, but I did for years to follow.
Then time took over and the weight of the bike became too much and I was dropping her far too much. So. it was time to let her go.
All the miles, memories and the fact that riding her represented a physical monument to overcoming a significant challenge made it very hard to let go. For me it was about safety so logic had a place in the decision. I made peace with the emotion by donating the bike to Gary Sinise's charity.
I miss the bike but I couldn't ride her.
YMMV
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