I did a vacation earlier this year...after four near-death experiences on 2-lane roads, I realized I'm done. I haven't ridden in about a month...and have no real desire to. It's not fun anymore.
Get a dirt bike. Still get the thrill but you don't have to ride the rode with exception of connection roads. Also, an enduro is a fun way to go if you want to run small roads and dirt roads around the country.
Definitely takes away the threat of death on a constant basis. Nice to ride without worrying about dying at any moment.
But that "dying at any moment" is part of the fun.
