Giving up biking :(

Huambo81a · Brolly Dolly Joined: 16 Apr 2005 Karma :

Had to happen, i basically can`t afford to ride any more. The monthly cost of insurance + HP payments + new tyres + servicing + running a car and paying a credit card have bummed me.

I`m going to miss biking so much, but something had to go.

3 years until i`m debt free, then i`ll get another one that i can afford, this time i`ll save for it rather than get HP . Man i cant even look at bike magazines any more it sucks!

My friends don`t understand how big a thing this is to give up, biking is a part of my identity now, i feel thoroughly depressed at the thought of getting into my Vecta Diesel during the sumer, and watching the sportsbikes overtake me.

So, i`ll still post and watch the forums, but for now i`m no longer a biker.

P.s My Aprilia Tuono 1000-R is up for sale in the Exchange and mart section. Mint condition, awesome machine.

Peace.
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..... · Quote Me Happy Joined: 15 Jan 2005 Karma :

Unlucky old chap , hope you get everything sorted. Could you not run something less expensive than a Tuono?

Wave2k · G's Stalker Joined: 06 Apr 2004 Karma :

i had a 1999 TLR with full ohlins and yoshi for 2500.
nice bike
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ms51ves3 · Super Spammer Joined: 07 Jun 2007 Karma :

nick606 · World Chat Champion Joined: 12 Nov 2006 Karma :

Yer but coming off something like Tuono you would be better off not getting a bike rather than a cg Laughing

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..... · Quote Me Happy Joined: 15 Jan 2005 Karma :

I went from a 636 to a 250 single and am loving it.

hmmmnz · Super Spammer Joined: 22 Aug 2006 Karma :

i think if you changed bike styles, you wouldnt notice the lack of power, a dirt bike can be loads of fun even if the only push 25hp,
popping up the kerb and accross roundabouts add anew element to biking ;d and are good on gas as well Very Happy

and dirt bike tyres are cheap Very Happy

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TheDonUK · World Chat Champion Joined: 20 Feb 2006 Karma :

The Glaringly obvious choice strikes me as sell the car, and maybe the bike too and get a bike which costs less to run...

AppleJoe · Brolly Dolly Joined: 02 Dec 2007 Karma :

Is there a particular reason why you need the car?
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kitty kat · World Chat Champion Joined: 20 Jun 2007 Karma :

I know if it was me, I would get rid of the car over the bike any day. I haven't actually used my car in over a week and even then it was only to go to work to which I actually could have walked.
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kitty kat · World Chat Champion Joined: 20 Jun 2007 Karma :

I was taking a load of clothes into work to wash them, couldn't carry them all, needed the car . I was saving on electric & water as they were going in with a few bits that customers had left for washing. See I was being environmentally friendly Laughing

(ok I was also getting paid to do my own washing & ironing Very Happy

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Huambo81a · Brolly Dolly Joined: 16 Apr 2005 Karma :

Radar · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 03 Feb 2007 Karma :

Don't give up biking. Sell the expensive bike and get yourself some cheap fun. Mid 90's 600's can be bought for about a grand. No £300 per month and you still get to have fun, sorted!

Suitor_Stu · Could Be A Chat Bot Joined: 19 Jun 2006 Karma :

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monty's double · Borekit Bruiser Joined: 25 Feb 2008 Karma :

[quote="Suitor_Stu"]Kudos to you for admitting that though - I know too many people who are living way beyond their means and just keep on going as if nothing is wrong. [/quote]

good point

the way the economy is going at the moment there will be lots of toys available at bargain prices.

'toys' like horses for example have collapsed in price. likewise boats.

motorbikes next? Wink

t121anf · World Chat Champion Joined: 23 Feb 2007 Karma :

if its only a hobby dont get into debt for it.

ok i understand buying a bike may mean debt but if it means debt to run it and enjoy it, sell up.

come back once you have sorted your finances out and you wont regret it.

G · The Voice of Reason Joined: 02 Feb 2002 Karma :

As others have said - there's plenty of ways to do biking cheaply.

I have/still have a 143hp (rear wheel) ZX9. However I'd enjoy riding my 37hp CCM on the road a lot more. You can get Tuono power for about £1k, I'd say; may sacrifice a bit of handling, but should still be 'enough' for road riding.

It's your choice, but I wouldn't be basing it on cost unless riding a costly bike is the important bit to you Smile

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Dappa D · Nova Slayer Joined: 02 Apr 2008 Karma :

wow what a sacrifice!!!

no way could i give it up....im 26 and live with my mrs and our 7 day old son Thumbs Up

my mrs earns over double what i do and now she has stopped working and only gettin maternity pay the belts gotta tighten... i recently passed my test and had planned to get one of these 5k bikes you have a taste for but with the baby and all not practical...

so i waited and kept searchin...found a little gsf400 in good nick for £700...insurance is £120 a yr...and to be honest i love it

however the car is goin to be replaced with a "family" car Thumbs Down

anyone interested in a '53 plate BMW 325ti Sport Coupe??

id sell the bike, pay off the HP...buy a cheap commuter sub 1k to just go and have a ride on those lush sunny days!!!

whatever you do tho all the best chap! Thumbs Up

Dappa
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Huambo81a · Brolly Dolly Joined: 16 Apr 2005 Karma :

Hi there.

Just thought I'd check in and say hello again!

I haven't really posted since this thread in 2008 so I'm sorry for the Necro!

I have paid off my debts now. It took longer than I had hoped, and was tough to not be riding. Infact I haven't even sat on a bike since I started this thread.

Its been very hard, I have missed biking like you would miss a good friend but now I think I can start again.

As I said I'm going to be very rusty, but I'm gonna jump right in at the deep end and hopefully pick up a 99-00 Blackbird for a couple of grand. Then I'm going to take some advanced training to hopefully remember the skills I have lost.

First, the car has to go. Then I'll see where I stand.

So, what's happend since I last posted? Are the regulars still here? Kickstart etc?

Anyway. I doubt anyone remembers me remotely, but it's going to be really great to be a biker again.

Sam
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pendulum · Traffic Copper Joined: 13 Feb 2012 Karma :

Nice thread update. Welcome back. Wink

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