Decisions and would you...
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Decisions and would you...
Many of you know me, where I started how I've learned and what I've done. Option in front of me potentially curious if it makes sense.
I love my bike, it's a 2014 street bob. I've changed cams, ported heads, air filters, 107 cubes new pistons, new tires, exhaust suspension upgrades, bars, bags, etc. I love how it rides and enjoy a new project, I'm
Mostly done with mods.
Guy may want to buy it for around $14k. I still owe around $4500 on the bike. Thinking of selling so that I can buy something older or around a same time frame and have a new project even though I'll be putting money into it...
Thoughts? Worthwhile, should I take advantage of someone willing to pay the dollars for the mods that I've done knowing that normally they mean diddly squat from a resale value perspective?
I love my bike, it's a 2014 street bob. I've changed cams, ported heads, air filters, 107 cubes new pistons, new tires, exhaust suspension upgrades, bars, bags, etc. I love how it rides and enjoy a new project, I'm
Mostly done with mods.
Guy may want to buy it for around $14k. I still owe around $4500 on the bike. Thinking of selling so that I can buy something older or around a same time frame and have a new project even though I'll be putting money into it...
Thoughts? Worthwhile, should I take advantage of someone willing to pay the dollars for the mods that I've done knowing that normally they mean diddly squat from a resale value perspective?
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Many of you know me, where I started how I've learned and what I've done. Option in front of me potentially curious if it makes sense.
I love my bike, it's a 2014 street bob. I've changed cams, ported heads, air filters, 107 cubes new pistons, new tires, exhaust suspension upgrades, bars, bags, etc. I love how it rides and enjoy a new project, I'm
Mostly done with mods.
Guy may want to buy it for around $14k. I still owe around $4500 on the bike. Thinking of selling so that I can buy something older or around a same time frame and have a new project even though I'll be putting money into it...
Thoughts? Worthwhile, should I take advantage of someone willing to pay the dollars for the mods that I've done knowing that normally they mean diddly squat from a resale value perspective?
I love my bike, it's a 2014 street bob. I've changed cams, ported heads, air filters, 107 cubes new pistons, new tires, exhaust suspension upgrades, bars, bags, etc. I love how it rides and enjoy a new project, I'm
Mostly done with mods.
Guy may want to buy it for around $14k. I still owe around $4500 on the bike. Thinking of selling so that I can buy something older or around a same time frame and have a new project even though I'll be putting money into it...
Thoughts? Worthwhile, should I take advantage of someone willing to pay the dollars for the mods that I've done knowing that normally they mean diddly squat from a resale value perspective?
You will only have 10k once you pay off. Seems like it dosn't make sense from a financial point of view but I guess you have to consider that you are done and want a new project...just remember, you'll have to live with the choice once she's gone.
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Dude you'll miss your Amber Whisky Bob...!
You will only have 10k once you pay off. Seems like it dosn't make sense from a financial point of view but I guess you have to consider that you are done and want a new project...just remember, you'll have to live with the choice once she's gone.
You will only have 10k once you pay off. Seems like it dosn't make sense from a financial point of view but I guess you have to consider that you are done and want a new project...just remember, you'll have to live with the choice once she's gone.
#7
Is keeping your bike, paying it off, and then buying another project out of the question? You have put a lot of work into it bro and its a damn fine machine!
On the other hand, if your REAL enjoyment is working on bikes and you feel like you have done all you want to do to your current ride, well then.........
I personally would keep it, pay it off, then pick up another project, and while you are building that 2nd bike, you still have your finished bike to enjoy!
On the other hand, if your REAL enjoyment is working on bikes and you feel like you have done all you want to do to your current ride, well then.........
I personally would keep it, pay it off, then pick up another project, and while you are building that 2nd bike, you still have your finished bike to enjoy!
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I've faced that question more than half-a-dozen times in my life in roughly 5-year intervals, and every time except the last time, I did the "sensible" thing an sold the old unit....
...and every time I quickly regretted it, and still do. So, last time I did something different: I kept my old ride (a 1992 BMW R100R) and bought something different (my current 2011 SB).
Although the few extra bucks seemed useful at the time, and got me That Shiny New Thang quicker, I could have waited, saved up a little longer, bought something slightly older etc, and by now ended up with a stable-full of awesome (to me at least) bikes.
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...and every time I quickly regretted it, and still do. So, last time I did something different: I kept my old ride (a 1992 BMW R100R) and bought something different (my current 2011 SB).
Although the few extra bucks seemed useful at the time, and got me That Shiny New Thang quicker, I could have waited, saved up a little longer, bought something slightly older etc, and by now ended up with a stable-full of awesome (to me at least) bikes.
.
#10
Is keeping your bike, paying it off, and then buying another project out of the question? You have put a lot of work into it bro and its a damn fine machine!
On the other hand, if your REAL enjoyment is working on bikes and you feel like you have done all you want to do to your current ride, well then.........
I personally would keep it, pay it off, then pick up another project, and while you are building that 2nd bike, you still have your finished bike to enjoy!
On the other hand, if your REAL enjoyment is working on bikes and you feel like you have done all you want to do to your current ride, well then.........
I personally would keep it, pay it off, then pick up another project, and while you are building that 2nd bike, you still have your finished bike to enjoy!
I've faced that question more than half-a-dozen times in my life in roughly 5-year intervals, and every time except the last time, I did the "sensible" thing an sold the old unit....
...and every time I quickly regretted it, and still do. So, last time I did something different: I kept my old ride (a 1992 BMW R100R) and bought something different (my current 2011 SB).
Although the few extra bucks seemed useful at the time, and got me That Shiny New Thang quicker, I could have waited, saved up a little longer, bought something slightly older etc, and by now ended up with a stable-full of awesome (to me at least) bikes.
.
...and every time I quickly regretted it, and still do. So, last time I did something different: I kept my old ride (a 1992 BMW R100R) and bought something different (my current 2011 SB).
Although the few extra bucks seemed useful at the time, and got me That Shiny New Thang quicker, I could have waited, saved up a little longer, bought something slightly older etc, and by now ended up with a stable-full of awesome (to me at least) bikes.
.