What's She Worth???
Road Warrior
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my friends in your same situation. He rode bikes up until his first kid, then the wife told him he had to sell his bike. He agreed at the time, i think he was in his late 20s. Here it is 10 years later and hes just now thinking of getting back into riding. Hes 36 i believe, it was probably a good idea for him since he rode sport bikes and rode them like the devil himself was chasing him. Now in his late 30s hes looking at getting into a cruiser. Sometimes the wifes are right.
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From: GA
^^This^^
Not sure what state of undress you 2 were in when you agreed to that deal, but I'd re-negotiate. Start by offering her the life insurance policy for your ***** back. Over at the new daddy forum you can learn all about mini-vans and swing sets and how to unclog toilets and crayon removal.
Just busting on ya. Congratulations on the new young'un. I wish you many years of happiness. Nice looking bike, by the way. Put it up for $14,995. That way the buyer can brag he got it for about $14K instead of $15K.
Not sure what state of undress you 2 were in when you agreed to that deal, but I'd re-negotiate. Start by offering her the life insurance policy for your ***** back. Over at the new daddy forum you can learn all about mini-vans and swing sets and how to unclog toilets and crayon removal.
Just busting on ya. Congratulations on the new young'un. I wish you many years of happiness. Nice looking bike, by the way. Put it up for $14,995. That way the buyer can brag he got it for about $14K instead of $15K.
Road Master
Joined: Sep 2017
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From: Ponce Inlet
I have no idea on the bike, but congratulations on the new addition! As much as I love my bikes, they don't compare to my kids.
And you can always get another when they're older, or grown
good luck.
And you can always get another when they're older, or grown
good luck.
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From: Granville New York
Congrats on the becoming a father. Now...its time for you to make a stand or be forever miserable for the rest of your life. The bikes not dangerous the wife and kids are the ones that will kill you at a young age. Tell the wife you'll get some term life insurance and also get a plan that pays your income if you are unable to work...thatll cover the financial side. If your wife really loves you she wont make you give it up. You can do it. F*ck selling your bike.
Cruiser
Joined: Sep 2012
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From: Vero Beach, FL.
Great Advice!
Congrats on the becoming a father. Now...its time for you to make a stand or be forever miserable for the rest of your life. The bikes not dangerous the wife and kids are the ones that will kill you at a young age. Tell the wife you'll get some term life insurance and also get a plan that pays your income if you are unable to work...thatll cover the financial side. If your wife really loves you she wont make you give it up. You can do it. F*ck selling your bike.
Last edited by PadreFreddie; Sep 14, 2018 at 10:54 PM.
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Congrats on becoming a father! its sounds like your wife's concern is a one of safety not money. So invest the money from the sale. kick a little into it every month. Enjoy every minute of being a parent cause it flies by FAST. There is no greater feeling than coming home from work and hearing your child yell "DADDY!" when you walk in the door. Spend the next 18 years teaching your child manners, respect, self-reliance and the value of hard work. Then, the day after you drop him/her off at college head to the Harley dealer.
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Keeping your word with your wife is the real deal here. No way around it. Honest men have *****. A good marriage and parenting covers a lot of terrain, best to have a 100% partner along the way.
I agree, $16,000 for the right buyer....$13 - $14,000 to move it quicker
Its worth more in many ways, but the market is soft currently.
Being a father is awesome and a true adventure. Congrats. Down the road, the right bike will be waiting.
I agree, $16,000 for the right buyer....$13 - $14,000 to move it quicker
Its worth more in many ways, but the market is soft currently.
Being a father is awesome and a true adventure. Congrats. Down the road, the right bike will be waiting.
Last edited by Thingfish; Sep 15, 2018 at 09:33 AM.