Buying bike for son
Went with the SB. Weighed all the options and decided that with the ad ons he was talking about and the places he wanted to ride it was the best choice. Turned out it was his first choice but out of respect for us he felt it was to much so he wouldn't bring it up. He is also taking the riders edge course.
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Good choice. Can't go wrong with a King. I'm nosey and and the curiosity is killing me of why you are buying him a bike? I think it is a really cool thing to do.
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This is great. I grew up on the back of my dads Honda and Yamaha when I saw him on weekends(parents divorced when I was 2) He had troubles had to sell it and I was just turning teen so I was doing other things too. He helped me buy my first bike when I got out of college. It was a Suzuki GS500e and I rode it everywhere I could. Great beginner bike and for 1300 bucks it was in great shape and worth it. Almost wish I still had it for around town.
He ended up buying a Superglide and his new wife a fatboy when I had my next bike, a Kawi Vulcan 1500. He and I started riding together a little and reconnecting and it was great. The next year he was in a car accident and was killed instantly. He willed his superglide to me and it was a bittersweet bike to own. I purchased another Kawi outright but sold that one to help me purchase a bigger better vehicle for my son. I now own an HD again.. an 08 Ultra and I can't wait for my son to be old enough to ride with me.
Every now and then I think about my dad and wish I could ride with him again. Glad you were able to help out your son get a bike ....make the most out of it!
He ended up buying a Superglide and his new wife a fatboy when I had my next bike, a Kawi Vulcan 1500. He and I started riding together a little and reconnecting and it was great. The next year he was in a car accident and was killed instantly. He willed his superglide to me and it was a bittersweet bike to own. I purchased another Kawi outright but sold that one to help me purchase a bigger better vehicle for my son. I now own an HD again.. an 08 Ultra and I can't wait for my son to be old enough to ride with me.
Every now and then I think about my dad and wish I could ride with him again. Glad you were able to help out your son get a bike ....make the most out of it!
Yeah, why buy a 33 year old a bike? Let him buy it himself... phhht... unless you are just rollin' in bucks... but even then. If he can't afford a bike... he don't need a bike. MY kid is about to turn 18... Bought him car one time... now he's on his own for vehicles... I'll help for repairs in a pinch. But another vehicle... nope. Not sure what your situation is... but still.
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All I can say is WOW........ It's none of our business WHY he has decided to buy his kid a bike at this time whatever his age is.
I would go buy my dad or kid a bike in a minute if I had the means to do so.....
Can't put a cost on the memories that will come of such a gift....
I would go buy my dad or kid a bike in a minute if I had the means to do so.....
Can't put a cost on the memories that will come of such a gift....
And buying you dad a gift is a completely different animal... You buy your dad a gift of that size to let him know you appreciate all he has done for you in the past, And if you are anything like me... It would have to be a CVO not a stock king.
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Yeah, why buy a 33 year old a bike? Let him buy it himself... phhht... unless you are just rollin' in bucks... but even then. If he can't afford a bike... he don't need a bike. MY kid is about to turn 18... Bought him car one time... now he's on his own for vehicles... I'll help for repairs in a pinch. But another vehicle... nope. Not sure what your situation is... but still.
FYI I already got bashed a bit. But if you cant afford it, Do with out, till you can.
What the parent should have done was bought himself a second bike and let son or other family friends borrow it, But a 20k bike??? His son needs to man up a bit
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Sometimes you do something nice like this because it feels right. I have a son who had some troubles growing up. Got in a little trouble, did too much dope, had a marriage that was stupid and failed. Then he did a tour in the Army. Got out and got an education. Today he does pretty well with a major company and works long and hard. I woke up one day and realized it was likely I would outlive what little bit of money I have and I had no need for anything else so I bought him his dream, a new Jeep Wrangler. It was worth every penny to tell him it was waiting at the dealership for him and it was a present because I was proud of the way he had turned his life around.
It was better to see his face that day than it would be if he read it in a will after I am gone. Some young bucks don't see it this way, but it was the best money I ever spent.
Bless your heart, sir!
It was better to see his face that day than it would be if he read it in a will after I am gone. Some young bucks don't see it this way, but it was the best money I ever spent.
Bless your heart, sir!
I agree 1000%. That is why I posted I would never accept a gift that large from parents. Put it down on a house. Update current house. Anything but a over priced toy.
FYI I already got bashed a bit. But if you cant afford it, Do with out, till you can.
What the parent should have done was bought himself a second bike and let son or other family friends borrow it, But a 20k bike??? His son needs to man up a bit
FYI I already got bashed a bit. But if you cant afford it, Do with out, till you can.
What the parent should have done was bought himself a second bike and let son or other family friends borrow it, But a 20k bike??? His son needs to man up a bit
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