09/18/2024
It is with great sadness that I have decided to suspend all operations for Trajectory Motorcycles and Brownhill Restoration. I will not be accepting new customers for the time being. As I clear existing commitments, I will be evaluating the future of the shop, and my next steps forward. Whether I feel able to reopen as a smaller specialized operation, downsize back to my own garage, or close the doors permanently, is to be determined.
Owning my own restoration shop has been a dream of mine since I was 15 years old. I am grateful that I was able to live that dream for 15 years. The unfortunate truth is that this shop probably died on November 29th, 2022. The car accident barely left a mark on me, but the brain injury has just not healed itself enough to continue to do the work I used to do. My vision problems persist and limit my workable hours each day. My cognitive injuries have affected the quality of my work. Sadly, the injuries have impacted me more than I originally could comprehend. The injuries have left me feeling sad, angry, frustrated and irritable. All things considered, to survive this crash at all was a small miracle.
I am grateful that I got to live my dream, even if it must end. Many people never get that chance. I can’t thank everyone who helped me with this dream, but I’ll try. To my early clients, Scott, Kevin and Elyse. Thank you for believing in me. To my family, thank you for all for your support. To the many businesses I work with, Interstate Honda, MotoAdventure, AMS machine Shop, Tri-City Cycles, High Plains Fabrication, Joes Auto Upholstery. It was a pleasure, and thank you. To friends who helped. Jimmy, Phil, Dan, Rick. Thank you. To those who helped get this shop out of my garage and into the big world. Dane, Frank, Steve, Dale and Billy. I am grateful for everything. And finally, to those who were still around after the accident. Dad, Trevor, Andrew, Oliver and Elan. Thank you all for helping me hold on to the dream for a few months longer.
I don’t know what is next for me, but I hope for the best, and wish all of you the best.
Jason Brownhill 09/2024
