thinking about getting away from bikes entirely for awhile

BobTheBiker · 11-04-2009, 09:19 PM

It seems like lately I'm really losing enthusiasm for older bikes that need lots of work, and its becoming clearer and clearer that my 750 wont ever be registered because I dont have the enthusiasm or energy to get it on the road.

I'm thinking about just completely leaving the riding world for awhile and buying a brand new fuel injected bike when funding permits, seeing as I want a motard anyhow, its only rational.

Besides this, Right now, I'm wanting extra money to buy the samurai for a toy, and have some extra funds to finish putting my truck on the road, since its literally only needing registration and a tag now.

SteveP · 11-04-2009, 09:23 PM

Do it.

Mr Lefty · 11-04-2009, 09:26 PM

Buy a DRZ and motard it!

to be honest I never understood the motard craze... until I got my DRZ... fuck this would be a killer bike if it had 50-60hp (they make big bore kits to make it 50-60hp and stock reliable)

BobTheBiker · 11-04-2009, 09:42 PM

The motard will be later when I have a job and money, neither of which I have presently, so I'm going to have to sacrifice something to get my pickup road legal. I'm fucking SICK of walking bicycling and buses to get me where I need to go. SICK of it.

wildchild · 11-05-2009, 09:05 AM

dude you need reliable transport first in order to secure a job.

sounds like you have a solid plan. get the truck up and going. give bikes a brake for a bit you might enjoy it more when you get the chance to return on your terms.

Particle Man · 11-05-2009, 10:07 AM

sounds like you have your priorities straight - do what feels right.

Adeptus_Minor · 11-05-2009, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Particle Man

sounds like you have your priorities straight - do what feels right.

I was going to post something very similar last night... must've gotten distracted.

pauldun170 · 11-05-2009, 12:23 PM

I hear ya on old bikes.
Screw carbs. I'm looking forward to a fuel injected bike in my garage.

Do you just have the CB or do you have a collection of "work in progress" bikes sitting around?

Particle Man · 11-05-2009, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Adeptus_Minor

I was going to post something very similar last night... must've gotten distracted.

gotta have priorities

No Worries · 11-05-2009, 12:33 PM

I agree. Get something more modern like an 80's bike.

11-04-2009, 09:19 PM	#1
BobTheBiker too much time on my hands Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: the northern district of god damn Moto: 01 ZX6R, looking for more now. Posts: 1,802	thinking about getting away from bikes entirely for awhile It seems like lately I'm really losing enthusiasm for older bikes that need lots of work, and its becoming clearer and clearer that my 750 wont ever be registered because I dont have the enthusiasm or energy to get it on the road. I'm thinking about just completely leaving the riding world for awhile and buying a brand new fuel injected bike when funding permits, seeing as I want a motard anyhow, its only rational. Besides this, Right now, I'm wanting extra money to buy the samurai for a toy, and have some extra funds to finish putting my truck on the road, since its literally only needing registration and a tag now.

11-05-2009, 10:07 AM	#6
Particle Man Custom User Title Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central NY Moto: 2003 SV650S Posts: 14,959	sounds like you have your priorities straight - do what feels right. __________________ I'm not "fat." I'm "Enlarged to show texture." Handle every stressful situation like a DOG: If you can't eat it or hump it, pi$$ on it & walk away.

11-04-2009, 09:23 PM	#2
SteveP Canyon Carver Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Pensacola, FL Moto: The v-twin trifecta Posts: 437	Do it.

11-04-2009, 09:26 PM	#3
Mr Lefty TWFix Legend Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Denver CO Moto: 01 BMW F650GS Dakar Posts: 15,677	Buy a DRZ and motard it! to be honest I never understood the motard craze... until I got my DRZ... fuck this would be a killer bike if it had 50-60hp (they make big bore kits to make it 50-60hp and stock reliable)

11-04-2009, 09:42 PM	#4
BobTheBiker too much time on my hands Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: the northern district of god damn Moto: 01 ZX6R, looking for more now. Posts: 1,802	The motard will be later when I have a job and money, neither of which I have presently, so I'm going to have to sacrifice something to get my pickup road legal. I'm fucking SICK of walking bicycling and buses to get me where I need to go. SICK of it.

11-05-2009, 09:05 AM	#5
wildchild cruiser Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: on the run Moto: '09 HD superglide, 16 Yamaha FZ 09 Posts: 2,749	dude you need reliable transport first in order to secure a job. sounds like you have a solid plan. get the truck up and going. give bikes a brake for a bit you might enjoy it more when you get the chance to return on your terms.

11-05-2009, 12:33 PM	#10
No Worries Keyboard Racer Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mile High City Moto: Old Superbikes Posts: 1,016	I agree. Get something more modern like an 80's bike.