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Do you get sentimental when you sell a bike
Posted: Thu Jun 30, 2011 9:24 pm
by sapaul
Re: Do you get sentimental when you sell a bike
Posted: Fri Jul 01, 2011 1:20 am
by zee
I haven't sold a bike yet, but when I sold my truck in April the buyer asked me if I wanted to give it one last hug before he left. I told him, I just might!
Hope the new one gives you as much joy as the old...
Re: Do you get sentimental when you sell a bike
Posted: Fri Jul 01, 2011 1:28 am
by High_Side
Just about every time EXCEPT for my Ducati GT1000........good riddance!
Re: Do you get sentimental when you sell a bike
Posted: Fri Jul 01, 2011 2:51 am
by ceemes
My courier bikes? Not so much, trading them in a getting a new mount was sort of like putting down a worn out plough horse and getting a new one. Selling my GPz1100 for tuition, now that did bring tears to my eyes, especially when part of the deal included a slightly used CM400. That was like going from riding a fine Arabian to mounting a donkey....a letharic and animic donkey at that.
Re: Do you get sentimental when you sell a bike
Posted: Fri Jul 01, 2011 4:56 am
by storysunfolding
I miss all my old bikes. Insult to injury is when the jerk that took it sends me a picture of him riding it having fun without me.
Re: Do you get sentimental when you sell a bike
Posted: Fri Jul 01, 2011 6:00 am
by HYPERR
High_Side wrote:Just about every time EXCEPT for my Ducati GT1000........good riddance!
LOL did you have all the regular issues such as the swelling tank, bad regulator, horrific fueling, etc? A shame too as the bike looks terrific and it is supposed to be a blast to ride.
Re: Do you get sentimental when you sell a bike
Posted: Fri Jul 01, 2011 6:17 am
by High_Side
HYPERR wrote:High_Side wrote:Just about every time EXCEPT for my Ducati GT1000........good riddance!
LOL did you have all the regular issues such as the swelling tank, bad regulator, horrific fueling, etc? A shame too as the bike looks terrific and it is supposed to be a blast to ride.
I didn't own it long enough to experience the swelling tank (although I have a spare in the garage), or the bad regulator, but yes the fueling was horrific, but it was nowhere near as bad as the suspension. If I didn't own another excellent Ducati at the time I would have written off the brand as garbage.....because that is exactly what the GT1000 is.
It did get comments from everyone who saw it regarding how great looking it was though. I need more than that to love a motorcycle.
Re: Do you get sentimental when you sell a bike
Posted: Fri Jul 01, 2011 7:04 am
by Wrider
I almost cried when I sold the Vol.
Re: Do you get sentimental when you sell a bike
Posted: Fri Jul 01, 2011 7:17 am
by sv-wolf
I weep blood and spit bile. Hate parting with them. They are like a member of the family.
Re: Do you get sentimental when you sell a bike
Posted: Fri Jul 01, 2011 7:56 am
by agraebner
I miss my SHADOW
It was my baby the dealer even let me do the prep with them before it was even in the shop. My new to me magna is distracting me though . Now If my gaskets would just get here. I am not going to clean anymore on it. The old girl is about my age and I have a few life marks here and there so shes allowed to as well.