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Yeah, sadly I can't responsibly fork out what I would want to spend to do it up right... so it's down in the classifieds. I'm hoping someone else wants it for a winter's project.
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Having Fun
Having Fun
Ahhhhh, I was having fun reading this...cannibals were even out.
Money is a deciding factor...no doubting that (captain obvious calling). I blew my wad on the road while in New Mexico--put some nice pieces together on my "T" [see signature] with the help of my buddy, MrBill. (Dude, answer my email from yahoo).
Now that I'm in a different environment, the funds have dried and my bike sits in our garage 800 miles from me. Even though I was just notified about the registration renewal, she's gonna have to wait until I'm in a better situation where I can give her all my attention. After all, isn't that what owning a bike is about?
I say that loosely because right now, I can't give her the love she needs...but one thing is sure--she will wait no matter how long it takes me. That's the beauty of these machines...it's a desire to own a GS and quite another to have one and not let her go. Will I part with her...right now I say heck no.
The fantastic experience I had while in Alamogordo made me fall head over heals for my "T". Riding with my buddy and also alone, knowing she was gonna make it home because of the maintenance she was given, gave me the continued confidence I needed because I've only been riding 3 years now.
So my advice is to keep her even if you can't afford her right now. My "T" is waiting for me...she knows how truly-badly I want to take her out. She needs lots of maintenance and awaits my fund tree. Until the time comes, I'm patiently (not really) waiting to get my hands on her.
Good luck with your decision.
Ed
NOTE: Here she is waiting for me:
Having Fun
Ahhhhh, I was having fun reading this...cannibals were even out.
Money is a deciding factor...no doubting that (captain obvious calling). I blew my wad on the road while in New Mexico--put some nice pieces together on my "T" [see signature] with the help of my buddy, MrBill. (Dude, answer my email from yahoo).
Now that I'm in a different environment, the funds have dried and my bike sits in our garage 800 miles from me. Even though I was just notified about the registration renewal, she's gonna have to wait until I'm in a better situation where I can give her all my attention. After all, isn't that what owning a bike is about?
I say that loosely because right now, I can't give her the love she needs...but one thing is sure--she will wait no matter how long it takes me. That's the beauty of these machines...it's a desire to own a GS and quite another to have one and not let her go. Will I part with her...right now I say heck no.
The fantastic experience I had while in Alamogordo made me fall head over heals for my "T". Riding with my buddy and also alone, knowing she was gonna make it home because of the maintenance she was given, gave me the continued confidence I needed because I've only been riding 3 years now.
So my advice is to keep her even if you can't afford her right now. My "T" is waiting for me...she knows how truly-badly I want to take her out. She needs lots of maintenance and awaits my fund tree. Until the time comes, I'm patiently (not really) waiting to get my hands on her.
Good luck with your decision.
Ed
NOTE: Here she is waiting for me:
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JamesWhut?
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Yeah... I need to stay away from Craigslist. Nearly pulled the trigger on a $400 FZR600 in a moment of weakness... I need a bike like I need a hole in the head. LOL
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JamesWhut?
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Its the time not the money. That bike would be like a black hole...
I Love My "T"
I Love My "T"
Yeah, you're right. I wish you would have said that from the get-go. I'm thinking, "you're nuts!" that would be a great project.
But, in fact...time is of the essence.
I was fortunate to get a bike that didn't need much work. I've paid my dues on her but it paid off on my trip to New Mexico. Musta put 3K+ miles on her while there from Oct 2013 till July 2014. And you can view my page to see the work I've done on her.
Good chat...seeya!
Ed
I Love My "T"
Yeah, you're right. I wish you would have said that from the get-go. I'm thinking, "you're nuts!" that would be a great project.
But, in fact...time is of the essence.
I was fortunate to get a bike that didn't need much work. I've paid my dues on her but it paid off on my trip to New Mexico. Musta put 3K+ miles on her while there from Oct 2013 till July 2014. And you can view my page to see the work I've done on her.
Good chat...seeya!
Ed
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I have all the receipts from my rehab of my GS750E and no I have not added them up nor will I. It would probably scare the beejeeus out of me how much I spent on the bike. I have a guesstimate it would equal if not be a bit more then when I originally paid for the bike new. My thought is, gonna ride it, keep it rideable. Money isn't an object. Now if Ed would have just left his bike with me, the fun I would be having lol. Oh at this expense though lol. Look at this way, it would all nice an ready for him for the spring!
Good Times
Good Times
Passion - You have it Bill; that and determination. Not everyone has the opportunity and wherewithal to make such decisions. I'm glad I met you buddy.
Now now Bill, you know I wanna get to know my bike. You woulda done maintenance that I need training on...specifically OJT (On-The-Job-Training). Plus your motivational words to do it myself kept my confidence going. I'd be buying parts left, right, and center and you'd gladly oblige in accepting the tasks.
I don't know when I'll be able to make that trip out there...I wonder if the company will send more work to Holloman. I'd be a good candidate to go out there again...I love road trips that pay me to go!
Seeya around my friend.
Ed
Good Times
Passion - You have it Bill; that and determination. Not everyone has the opportunity and wherewithal to make such decisions. I'm glad I met you buddy.
Now now Bill, you know I wanna get to know my bike. You woulda done maintenance that I need training on...specifically OJT (On-The-Job-Training). Plus your motivational words to do it myself kept my confidence going. I'd be buying parts left, right, and center and you'd gladly oblige in accepting the tasks.
I don't know when I'll be able to make that trip out there...I wonder if the company will send more work to Holloman. I'd be a good candidate to go out there again...I love road trips that pay me to go!
Seeya around my friend.
Ed