General Harley Davidson Chat Forum to discuss general Harley Davidson issues, topics, and experiences.
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

Luxury or Hobby or What

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
  #71  
Old 11-20-2018, 07:44 PM
LoneBone's Avatar
LoneBone
LoneBone is offline
Seasoned HDF Member
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Whiskey Falls, Texas
Posts: 14,570
Received 24,290 Likes on 5,893 Posts
Default

My motorcycles are a way of life, part of me. They're what makes me, well, me.....people recognize the bike going down the road, then say there goes Jack....

If someone....anyone were to question whether it was necessary there would be 2 responses on my part. Explaining to them I'm a GROWN *** MAN, and then showing them where the door was if the first answer wasn't sufficient.

Except my Dad...he's 82 yrs old and still fusses at me.....he gets a pass...
 

Last edited by LoneBone; 11-20-2018 at 07:45 PM.
The following users liked this post:
05flhtbob (11-20-2018)
  #72  
Old 11-20-2018, 09:27 PM
TwiZted Biker's Avatar
TwiZted Biker
TwiZted Biker is offline
Club Member
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Niles Canyon Ca.
Posts: 64,385
Received 47,828 Likes on 17,453 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by LoneBone
My motorcycles are a way of life, part of me. They're what makes me, well, me.....people recognize the bike going down the road, then say there goes Jack....

If someone....anyone were to question whether it was necessary there would be 2 responses on my part. Explaining to them I'm a GROWN *** MAN, and then showing them where the door was if the first answer wasn't sufficient.

Except my Dad...he's 82 yrs old and still fusses at me.....he gets a pass...
Same age mine was when he passed, till his dying day he still tried telling me how to change spark plugs bless his soul.
 
  #73  
Old 11-20-2018, 09:42 PM
aces&8s's Avatar
aces&8s
aces&8s is offline
Ultimate HDF Member
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: almost there
Posts: 6,567
Received 574 Likes on 380 Posts
Default

Short Answer, Everything I own is paid off. SO STFU.
 
The following users liked this post:
tar_snake (11-21-2018)
  #74  
Old 11-20-2018, 09:45 PM
PovertyRider's Avatar
PovertyRider
PovertyRider is offline
Road Master
Join Date: Feb 2018
Location: Seattle
Posts: 1,115
Received 197 Likes on 140 Posts
Default

For me it is not so much hobby but relaxation and enjoyment of something I can afford to do outdoors for myself and sometimes the wife also.
Indoors, I have my music studio comprised of guitar, drums, keyboards, microphones and computer. None of which am I very good at!
Justify the cost? I don't drink, do drugs or cheat all of which is much more expensive than the price of my toys.
 
  #75  
Old 11-20-2018, 11:08 PM
LoneBone's Avatar
LoneBone
LoneBone is offline
Seasoned HDF Member
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Whiskey Falls, Texas
Posts: 14,570
Received 24,290 Likes on 5,893 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by TwiZted Biker
Same age mine was when he passed, till his dying day he still tried telling me how to change spark plugs bless his soul.
My Pop is the toughest man I've ever known. Hurts to see him old. I owe everything I am to him. Many of my friends came from broken homes, or their parents were no good. I was blessed.

I fired up the Heritage last week and took her for a spin to warm things up....this car comes up behind me and starts honking....Pop was screwing with me...LMAO...
 
  #76  
Old 11-21-2018, 12:56 AM
Wizardofaus's Avatar
Wizardofaus
Wizardofaus is offline
Road Warrior
Join Date: Apr 2017
Location: United States
Posts: 1,451
Received 230 Likes on 173 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by TSheff
I can't imagine anyone posing the question, or feeling the need to answer if they did.
I earned my money, I buy what I please.
Once when my wife was asked by another woman if I asked her before I bought one of my bikes, she quickly responded he doesn't have to ask me anything.
If you have shelter and food, are supporting yourself, then you need not explain or justify anything.
Well that’s kinda it a nutshell ( narrow minded ) but pretty much it.

Wiz
 
  #77  
Old 11-21-2018, 01:08 AM
Wizardofaus's Avatar
Wizardofaus
Wizardofaus is offline
Road Warrior
Join Date: Apr 2017
Location: United States
Posts: 1,451
Received 230 Likes on 173 Posts
Default

I said to my wife now the house is paid off I’d like to buy a bike , She said, sure thing hun go to the dealers and see how much their worth.

Needless to say Wife approved, 30 days later




Wiz 🍺
 
  #78  
Old 11-21-2018, 02:17 AM
cficole's Avatar
cficole
cficole is offline
Outstanding HDF Member
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Lake County, IL
Posts: 3,133
Received 503 Likes on 396 Posts
Default

Swan gives look, says, "Yeah, OK".
 
  #79  
Old 11-21-2018, 03:18 AM
vonh12's Avatar
vonh12
vonh12 is offline
Club Member
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: Squamish, B.C.
Posts: 1,324
Received 391 Likes on 272 Posts
Default

I hadn't riden in quite a few years and one day my wife sais why don't you get a bike to ride again. A week later had my bike!! No one else counts!! I have always loved riding it's in my blood!!
 
  #80  
Old 11-21-2018, 04:10 AM
assiniboine's Avatar
assiniboine
assiniboine is offline
Extreme HDF Member
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Manitoba
Posts: 10,028
Received 4,404 Likes on 2,748 Posts
The following users liked this post:
Hecklerboy (11-21-2018)


Quick Reply: Luxury or Hobby or What



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 03:00 AM.