Dear all, Thank you to all of you for your kind, caring, loving and encouraging words that you sent to Scott, Cam and me. I am still overwhelmed to see that so many of you from around the world have reached out to us, trying to give us comfort, sharing their thoughts and letting us know that we are not alone. It truly means a lot to us. Thank you to each and every one of you for being you; the world is blessed to have people like you in it. You all keep the positive attitude, enthusiasm and positive outlook on life and never give that up. Neither will I. Stay safe, and I am sending all my best greetings to you! Take care! Tina with Scott and Cam Hallo an euch alle, ich danke euch allen für eure lieben, mitfühlenden, herzlichen und ermutigenden Worte, die ihr Scott, Cam und mir geschickt habt. Ich bin immer noch ganz überwältigt zu sehen, dass uns so viele von euch aus der ganzen Welt die Hand gereicht haben, um uns Trost zu spenden, ihre Gedanken mit uns geteilt haben und uns zu verstehen gegeben haben, dass wir nicht allein sind. Das bedeutet uns wirklich sehr viel. Vielen Dank an jeden einzelnen von euch, dass ihr so seid wie ihr seid; Menschen wie ihr macht die Welt zu einem besseren Ort. Bewahrt euch eure positive Einstellung, euren Enthusiasmus und eure positive Lebensauffassung und gebt diese niemals auf. Ich werde es auch nicht tun. Passt auf euch auf; ich sende euch allen meine besten und herzlichsten Grüße! Tina mit Scott und Cam
My heart breaks for you having to stop riding. I too am faced with quitting motorcycles. I am 72 and have ridden for 60 years safely. But last Thursday something was on the road and when I swerved to miss it, I crashed my BMW R80RT and wound up in the hospital with broken bones, a punctured lung and a concussion. I don’t remember what was on the road. I am so thankful my wife of 49 years was not riding with me. I think a 72 year old’s slower reaction time may have been the cause. I may never know. But I’ve decided that it’s time for me to stop riding. And I am selling my bikes too. We have to be 100% able when we ride. I am at home recovering from my crash. My wife is taking such good care of me. But I won’t put her through this again. My focus is to enjoy my family and enjoy the blessings I have in my life. Good luck. Bill😎👍
wish you a speedy recovery. none of us fly forever. when its my time I hope I will be grateful for the miles captured. I just sold my sport bike because my reaction speed is not what it was, and I ride slower now. Again, wishing you a full recovery so you may enjoy all the simple things that continue in your life. -with respect
Wisdom my friend, wisdom! I am a 61 year old grandpa motorcyclist with 3 grandchildren and wishes to see them become adults. I ride with a BMW GS 1250 smoothly but we never know what can happen! Marc, Quebec, 🇨🇦🏍😉
Wishing you a speedy recovery! I’m 70 and so far, so good and I have riding buddies in their 80s doing long trips with me, one on his Harley Road Glide. I have been riding since my teens and my current bikes are a K1600 GTL and Goldwing Tour DCT. But two things concern me: injuring myself and not being able to bounce back. If I blow out a knee for example, I could be a gimp the rest of my life. The other is my loved ones. As long as stay fit, healthy and on my game, I’ll keep LD touring, and doing it as smart as I can.
You had the best of intentions and support from Scott to start riding, but life throws us a curve ball. Look after yourself and your young family. So brave and courageous of you to make this vlog, well done.
Thank you for your kind, heartfelt words. This was the hardest video I've ever produced and posted on my channel. There was a reason that I'm not in the video and when Cam's camera did inadvertently hit me, I walked off camera, I didn't want anyone to see my tears as she was speaking. She makes me a better man for having her in my life, she is my soulmate, my love and I'm proud to call her my wife, Scott
@@NothingToProve Thank you for sharing, can't think how hard that would have been to do, let alone share. To you, Tina and your Whanau (family), a little saying we use in Aoteraroa New Zealand from our Maori culture: "Kia kaha, Kia māia, Kia manawanui" (Be strong, be brave, be steadfast). Much Aroha (Love), Anaru (Andrew).
My heart goes out to you. My mother has MS. I live in Alberta, Canada. We have most of the MS cases in Canada. Don't give up on riding. Get a small bike to ride in town with. Lots of new treatments are coming out. Several promising trails ars happening in Quebec and India. Don't give up. Keep your brain working and create new connections. You are young, healthy and strong. MS won't beat you. Mexico has a stem cell treatment that has also shown to reverse and delay some symptoms in the hands and feet. My mother has been living with MS for 20 years and still manages to drive and hit the same concrete pillar in the parking garage. Her red car is slowly turning yellow in one spot.
My wife is 37 and has MS but it’s very very mild. We first noticed it when one of her pupils dilated on its own out of nowhere. She’s on meds, some of which causes her hair to thin which is another confidence crusher on its own. She goes for blood work and brain scans regularly. Just know that you’re not alone, stay positive. I wish you both long healthy happy lives. Keep your chins up!
Liebe Tina, zunächst - ich verfolge euren Kanal schon länger, wir wohnen nahe Arnsberg im Sauerland. Deinen SCOTT fand ich von Beginn an richtig klasse, du hast einen tollen Mann. Deine Entscheidung ist nur konsequent und richtig. Ich habe vor einem Jahr mein Motorrad verkauft , obwohl ich extrem gerne gefahren bin. Meine Frau ( heißt auch Tina ! ) hat CONTERGAN und ich helfe ihr durch die Probleme die Contergan mit sich bringt. Ich habe mein Mopped verkauft weil ich nicht riskieren wollte - bei einem Sturz evtl. zu sterben , meine liebe Frau zurück zu lassen. Ich konnte mit diesem Gedanken schlecht leben - und nicht mehr unbefangen Motorrad fahren. Obwohl es das ist was mir am aller meisten und größten Spaß macht. Bitte bestelle Scott mal Grüße und sag ihm das er tolle Videos macht ( leider immer auf Englisch lol 😆) . Ich wünsche euch beiden , vor allem Dir Tina - das du trotz aller gesundheitlicher Schwierigkeiten stets Freude am Leben hast, und ich fand dein Video sehr bewegend - eben weil ich alles von dem was du gesagt hast emotional nachempfinden kann . Grüße aus Sundern . Bernd , 62J. 😊 leidenschaftl. Moppedfahrer
Sounds like a wise and understandable decision. Many people are afraid to even get on a motorcycle these days, so your riding has been an exceptional achievement you will always have accomplished.
My wife passed from complications of MS. I certainly know what you are dealing with. Fortunately, the advances they have made in the treatment of MS have come a long way the past 20yr. She passed in 2005 and had Chronic-Progressive MS. Stay strong and listen to your body. You have my utmost respect for your decision. ❤
That bike is such a beauty with the panniers, you, et al. Wish you the very best with your health. The things you mention are ones every rider confronts. But it is only you who is right to determine if you can work through them. Pardon my enthusiasm but a hug from a fellow rider and the very best wishes 😊
Both you and Scott are very kind souls. Always loved Scott’s honest opinion on motorcycles. It is heartbreaking to see you quit riding for now but this challenging period will pass and you will be back on a bike. God bless you with good health and courage to steer through this turbulence. Lots of love from Vancouver, Canada 🇨🇦
There comes a time when every rider has to say goodbye to riding. It's so sad it came for you at such a young age. Hope you have some great doctors to help you have quality of life and can pursue other interests.
Tina, first and foremost I hope you are getting the medical and emotional clinical support you need. I know it must be heartbreaking to give up on something you enjoy, but brave of you to realize your limitations before an injury occurs. (We are not all that smart.) I hope you will still be capable in the future to give us your impressions from the pillion / passenger perspective of some of the bikes Scott tests, your insights are invaluable for those of us who have to make some of our buying decisions including the perspectives of passenger comfort. I hope you will remember that the subscriber base of Scott’s channel will always have you in our thoughts and prayers.
So sad to hear about your health issue, i wish you all the luck for your future. Stay positive , don't sweat the small things and remember to enjoy each day.
The good think is, you had some good time with the trident and enjoy it. I hope you keep your strength and confidence for the future. Even if this selling step is sad, there is still enough time for beautiful experiences in future. Greetings from a trident 660 rider from Berlin.
Sorry to hear of your health issues; an old and dear friend of mine has lived all his long life with MS and has constantly had to work around it- that you've been able to ride is amazing. Very sad that you've now had to make the right decision and stop riding but you had a red hot go. Good on you.
Hope your MS will be manageable and allow you to have a good life. It was brave to share your personal information and thoughts with the RU-vid world and l am sure all your viewers will be sending their best wishes Take care
I am sorry to hear of your recent diagnosis. These issues can hit like a knock out blow. What is important is your own safety. It is more important and very apparent that you are a very likable person. I am currently looking/shopping for a motorcycle. At a recent Yamaha demo event I met a guy who takes his wife who has MS for motorcycle rides. Although you may not be able to squeeze the clutch and twist the throttle, you can still get out for short rides with your supportive husband for some wind in your hair. I wish I lived in Germany, I would love to have a Trident. Remember, we have "nothing to prove."
Timing is a big component of life and I'm glad you weighed everything and determined what was best for you at this time. I'm sorry it cost you riding your own ride. I'm not sure if riding 2 up is an option or even of any intetest to you. I hope you find an endeavor that meets or exceeds what riding means to you. It's a very nice motorcycle and you have equiped it very well. Best wishes finding a great buyer. Kindest regards to you and your family.
I had to stop riding big bikes, dew to 6 surgeries to mij spine and nek. But my helmet in the garage "forced" me to buy something I still could ride. I chose a motorscooter; a Honda SH 150 cc. That scooter I could handel on my own with ease. I drive almost always 2 up on the small roads and I enjoy it. Always stay positive: think what you still can do and not what you can't do anymore. Enjoy live..............
Tough news for you Tina and Scott, and so much to cope with and manage. Best wishes to you both for strength when you need it, fun when you can, and love always. 🙏
My best wishes go out to you, my beautiful wife was diagnosed with MS, 20 odd years ago. She used to ride her own bike along with owning and riding a horse. My/ our advice is to keep as active as you can, perhaps not a motorcycle, just anything to keep movement going. Do not give up! Scott you need to step up, it's easy to try and put it on the back foot, it creeps up. Learn about it, you will have to change a lot of things in your life, not all bad. Talk to people who are in the same boat if you can this helps a lot.
I'm so sorry to hear this news Bettina. I remember how excited you were bringing the motorcycle home. I wish you and your family all the best in the future.
as a motorcycle rider and fitness enthusiast, who also has a family member with MS, the best advice i can give is to get off of carbohydrates and try a keto/carnivore style diet. this may help with your MS and your strength. medical marijuana can also help some people with MS. i'm not a big marijuana fan, but in the case of MS it is definitely worth a try. take care
I'm wishing you strength and luck. I was diagnosed with a fairly rare autoimmune disease when I was 41. Doctors originally thought it was MS because it also comes with neuropathy. It's been an up and down ride over the last 20 years so I think I understand the challenges you face. All the best and thank you for sharing.
Thank you for sharing Tina, this must have been a painful but courageous decision to do this video. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Like this channel is named after you have nothing to prove! And I mean that as in you are being very brave by this decision. I hope you can find fullfilment in other parts of life. My heart goes out to you and your family. Your husband helped me make the decision of purchase for the F900XR and haven't regreted a day since. Ill will pray for you and your family. Salute from Portugal.
At 66 I am dreading having to stop biking, but that is nothing compared with dealing with MS at such a young age. We somehow have to appreciate whatever we have, I wish you strength and good fortune x
I am so very sorry to hear of your health issue. I wish you nothing but the best. You had me tearing up as you told us of your condition. How brave you are and how brave I feel you will continue to be. I know you have the love and support of your family and friends. Continue to take good care of you. Sincerely.
Dont let your dreams die so easy get smaller slower easier bike as soon as you can! Get healthy! Keep up the good fight!!!! Never get discouraged!!! God bless you 🙏🏿
Very impressed with your honesty, sincerity, and camera presence! Im sure Scott is very proud. I’m sure your riding days are not over yet. take care of yourself. I am also short. I did not think about having it lowered. Great thing to consider.
I feel so sorry for you. I have ms too but fortunately it hasn't affected my thoughts yet. I have leg cramp, hand numbness and continence issues which is shit (pun) intended but at least I can still ride.
I have only just come across this video, clicking on it because I thought to myself whyanyone would want to sell such a lovely bike. Sadly surprised why and I do feel very sorry for you young Lady. Looks like you have a lovely family right there behind you so that is a massive 'plus'. I must say I cannot imagine anything worse than selling up on motorcycles in that way. Im 61 and am in love with my motorcycle today as I was when I first sat on my first bike when I was 18. Hope the sun shines above you and your family for many years. Thank you for bravely sharing this here x
All the best moving forward. You will have many people like me that will send prayers and good wishes your way. We all have challenges in life but we must make the most of it.
Tina, I was moved by your situation. I have degenerative peripheral neuropathy, I can't stop thinking about motorcycles, but at age 58 in my condition, I'm not sure I should get another bike. But it's hard, I know. Truth is, as much as we love bikes, there are still many other things we can enjoy. Stay positive, keep living, and be thankful for what you do have. Best wishes to you ❤
I sincerely wish you a recovery, even though we know that is not possible. I hope you can/will enjoy a lot of your family and life 🙏 It's awful to hear that you are ill and therefore have to give up your dreams!! I hope that medications help to slow the disease, stop an attack or combat symptoms.
I've seen the video of your first riding training with Scott years ago - I remember thinking that I could learn to be patient like Scott if my wife ever wanted to learn riding (she never did). Then there's the video where you had this bike and rode it home with Scott, and then the upgrades you installed onto your bike. It's been a wonderful mini-journey between Scott's bike reviews. I'm greatly saddened by this turn of events and respect your courage and honesty. It's a beautiful bike and I hope it ends up in good hands.
Young lady you do what you have to do tovtake care of yourself. No shame at all. Keep your head held high. Praying your health gets better . MS is difficult to deal with at times.
Good luck with the sale Tina but sorry to see you have to take the decision, I’m sure it’s been long thought out. Wishing you the very best of health given circumstances
In the last year plus I’ve been coming to a deeper understanding of MS through my schooling and education. It’s a serious disease that effects the brain which then effects all sorts of functions of the body. She’s strong for sharing her story. And although I’m a huge fan of the channel, riding motorcycles, and the Motocycle itself, focusing on the future of her health needs to be priority number 1 and I support this change in her life and hope she has the best doctors to help her through this difficult journey.
All the very best with your MS health issue. Yes -- not riding is a very sensible conclusion. Good on you and my wishes for a lot more avenues of joy in your life
Wow, a bit of an emotional watch. We are a riding couple, my wife rides a Triumph Street Triple. I can only imagine the heartache at having to sell the bike. Hope you are still able to enjoy motorcycles from the pillion seat, and we wish you the best of luck in the future.Carol & Richard
My wife has had MS since she was 30 years old. It hit her hard after having a child whereby she was totally incapacitated for 2 years. Some how she snapped out of it and was able to be mobile with attacks here and there. She is now 69 years of age and has been doing good for a number of years. The thing that is most helpful to manage her MS is taking a gummy with 10mg THC and 10mg CBD. We live in Canada where marijuana is legal, thank goodness. She claims it stops any symptoms immediately. It has controlled her condition better than anything else given to her by the medical community. She has the MS under control and is able to be fully functional.
Hello Bettina, its Christopher from Howard Beach, N.Y. usa. I am truly sorry for your medical condition. Ms Stinks, You are Very Brave woman for even learing to ride. And for riding as long asvyou have. You & Scott owe NO ONE ANY EXOLAINATIONS !! JUST BE A GOOD MOM, WIFE BEST FRIEND. ALL MY PRAYERS, ENJOY LIFE TO THE FULLEST! GOD BKESS, CHRISTOPHER
Hi Tina. I’m sorry to hear this. My buddy has MS, refused the meds they suggested, and is still riding free. He simply eats very well. Maybe a smaller bike? Viel gluck und gesundlichkeit (is das eine richtiges wort?). Macht’s gut.
I just bought a Trident 660 as my first bike and love it. I am so sorry you had to say goodbye to yours. Hope you are staying healthy, active and strong! Ich wünsche euch gesundheit and viel Glück
I'm a 50 year old man of 5'6" height & I can relate to you, it's not that easy for me too, to pull my Trident 660 back or push it forwards during parking etc. it feels heavier than it looks, being compact... so it must be difficult for you to manage it... i totally get it .. though I also own & ride the Gen 3 Hayabusa & 2022-23 Ducati XDiavel & Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 ... which are not lighter than Trident, but still I have had to deal with all of them somehow. My Scrambler 400X is lighter than Trident by 4 Kgs. but it's taller, so feels heavier actually.
2:37 That‘s really heartbreaking 😢 I have friends who have been dealing with MS for about 10 - 15 years now. To me, MS is one of most insidious diseases out there, you‘ll never really know what comes next. I can fully understand that you quit riding and there‘s absolutely nothing to be ashamed of. Stay strong! 💪🏻 🍀
My family wishes your family strength, peace and much love. I've followed your channel for awhile, and have come to know your spouse, and you, by extension. Spend your time with your husband and children, enjoying each moment. Good luck with the sale. I'm sure you will still be riding with Scott for many years to come.
I too have MS and am going to have to make that same decision at some point. Maybe I already should have but I’m stubborn. I’ve had MS for over 20 years and am 61 now. Thankfully I’ve always preferred small bikes that don’t weigh too much. I still have 3 bikes, all Kawasaki’s. I find myself riding the klx 230s more and more. It’s light and more comfortable for me these days. I am only good for an hour or two on the bike before I start having trouble getting my feet on and off the pegs. Once I’m rolling I’m good. Stopping is the issue getting my feet down and stable. Especially if I have to stop in a hurry. I’ve been riding for over 50 years and leaving that behind is a hard pill to swallow. I find my self sitting in the garage more often these days just hanging out with my bikes. It makes me happy. Good luck and I wish you all the best as you move forward.
Very sorry to hear this, and I wish you well going forward. You’re making the right decision, as hard as it is. The bike is beautiful, and I hope you get top dollar (euro?) for it. I’m fond about the Trident 660, though I’m not in the market for a bike right now. Good luck and God Bless you.
