Trigger point

[Keithy]

What is the thing that pulls the trigger on a replacement (or additional) bike purchase for you?

I’ve had the current car 3 years and CBA to look for something to replace it. The bike is less than 6 months with me and I’m continually looking for the next one - I can’t wait to have something different - and not because there is anything wrong with this one. What’s that all about? Is it just because bikes are new to me? Or because it’s less of a financial hit (no £20k Bimmers here!)

So what motivates your next swap/purchase?

Is it seeing something better/faster, having the readies, achieving a goal, or just seeing something you really want?

Or are you sticking with something because it’s not annoying you?

[chickenstrip]

Nothing will trigger me to move on the current bike. It'd have to be a second bike. Can't really see that happening again, but if I had the dosh, seeing a turbo kit on a Z900RS Cafe might well have triggered me for a stablemate.
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[ThatDippyTwat]

As an addition, it would have to do something (Tour, scratch, commute etc) something that my existing bike(s) don't do very well. To be a replacement, be significantly better at what it does... while being affordable.

As for cars... they're just not exciting while being affordable. Sure, I'd love a Ford Pop with a 2" roof chop, Mickey T's and a blown 454 Hemi. Not about to lash out the large amount of beer tokens required to get one though, despite it being at the "cheaper" end of the fun scale. For the money you get a lot more bike than car. £20K Gets you a decent, but largely bland car. That's getting into Italian exotica territory when buying a bike new.
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'98 VFR800 (touring) - '12 VFR800 Crosrunner (Commuting) - '01 KDX220 (Big Green Antisocial Machine)

[Blah blah]

I sold a Ducati M900 because I got so racked off fixing it, it was one thing after another (mechanically and electrically modified quite a bit by a previous owner, but not that well). When it was working I never felt happy on it and it always felt a bit too serious.

That was replaced with a Honda CBR600F that was so dull it wasn't ridden and hastily sold when I found the bike I'd wanted for a while, an S2r 800.

This will be kept as for me, bikes are a toy so they need to be rewarding to ride. Some will scoff that mine's "only" got 70-80hp or for what I've spent buying and tweaking it, I could have got a bigger / faster / newer bike but I don't care what anyone else thinks.

I also think that a lot of the more recent vehicle designs are an absolute 'kin mess, but then perhaps I'm just old...

[stinkwheel]

I was out-riding a previous one to the point it was getting dangerous (boiling brakes, sliding back-end, grinding bodywork). Went and bought something faster and more capable.

One time I left to go on a run, fixed two breakdowns on the way out and was left at home by a third. Decided it was knackered and needed replacing.

In fairness, my 350 bullet has curtailed my purchasing of bikes on a whim quite a lot. Not because it breaks down a lot but I keep turning it into different bikes when i fancy something different.
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I did the 2010 Round Britain Rally on my 350 Bullet. 89 landmarks, 3 months, 9,500 miles.

[Bhud]

If I feel like a change, then I'll change.

For me, it all boils down to optimism vs pessimism. Whichever bike you mostly ride, is a known quantity. Whichever bike draws your eye, is an unknown quantity. If you change your main road bike, it could turn out well or badly.

The real question is, do you feel lucky? Well, do ya, punk?

If you treat a bike as if you're stuck with it eternally, then there's an element of resignation in your decision. You will have to do something to change it up, whether modification or just taking a long trip to somewhere new. And, most likely, the bike still won't be any more interesting in the end. No matter how good or suitable a bike might be for your type of riding, it's not going to feel so fresh and interesting as the months turn into years.

[The Shaggy D.A.]

It varies. I've not had a bike that ticks all my boxes yet, but had some that came close to what I wanted at the time. The answer is to have multiple bikes, but you can't always afford that luxury.

I love the Enfield, but it could do with being just a bit faster, and not vibrate so much. Saying that, I hardly rode last year due to a fucked shoulder (couldn't even put my jacket on), so just getting out and riding on anything is a bonus right now.

I've a feeling there will be a bike change this year. The 650 twins are beckoning. Maybe this will be the year I scratch the Sportster itch. Or a V7 Guzzi.
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Chances are quite high you are not in my Monkeysphere, and I don't care about you. Don't take it personally.
Currently : Royal Enfield 350 Meteor
Previously : CB100N > CB250RS > XJ900F > GT550 > GPZ750R/1000RX > AJS M16 > R100RT > Bullet 500 > CB500 > LS650P > Bullet Electra X & YBR125 > Bullet 350 "Superstar" & YBR125 Custom > Royal Enfield Classic 500 Despatch Limited Edition (28 of 200) & CB Two-Fifty Nighthawk > ER5

[chickenstrip]

[Bhud]

[chickenstrip]

[pepperami]

Last time I bought a brand new bike was back in the 80’s, a little Suzuki DR125 of loveleyness.

The only bikes I would consider buying these days would be a Kawasaki H2, Hyabusa, Ducati 1200 Hypermotard.
What a waste of brilliant bikes, I’d never ride them enough, and I certainly haven’t got the skill to get the best from them.
So I’ll keep my pennies and trundle around on the junk I already own.

I might be inclined to put my hand in my pocket for an old 2-smoker.
But that would be about nostalgia and rose tinted glasses.
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[Easy-X]

Trigger point going from the Rebel to the XSR was riding down to Cornwall. On a long runs I was always hankering for a touch more power and one more gear.
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Husqvarna Vitpilen 401, Yamaha XSR700, Honda Rebel, Yamaha DT175, Suzuki SV650 (loan) Fazer 600, Keeway Superlight 125, 50cc turd scooter

[hellkat]

There isn't/hasn't really been one.

Most of mine were random events, with the possible exception of the Harley, which I decided it was time I tried one out and see if I liked it (still in two minds on that front )

The GSX750 was really just an attempt to prove BCF wrong, that there was nothing wrong with going over and getting a bike on the spur of the moment and bringing it back.

I do have a "to do" list (Monster, Scrambler, Buell, Striple), but it doesn't really matter if I don't achieve anything still on it, as I've had a chequered but interesting history with bikes, which has taken me to bikes I wouldn't normally have considered.

No doubt I'll settle down to something sensible eventually. Not likely to be any time soon, is it really?
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Not nearly as interesting in real life.

[Nobby the Bastard]

Generally theft or borked beyond reasonable repair.
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[The Shaggy D.A.]

Apparently, a post asking what my tipping point is, is my tipping point. Going to prep the Enf for selling, then start shopping
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Chances are quite high you are not in my Monkeysphere, and I don't care about you. Don't take it personally.
Currently : Royal Enfield 350 Meteor
Previously : CB100N > CB250RS > XJ900F > GT550 > GPZ750R/1000RX > AJS M16 > R100RT > Bullet 500 > CB500 > LS650P > Bullet Electra X & YBR125 > Bullet 350 "Superstar" & YBR125 Custom > Royal Enfield Classic 500 Despatch Limited Edition (28 of 200) & CB Two-Fifty Nighthawk > ER5

[BK2021]

I'm on my 3rd bike in 6 months cbr1100xx fireblade now cb1000r.
I chop change a lot I fancy trying a speed tripple Africa twin maybe Cruiser vtx1800 or Aprilia v4 lol I'm impressed with the naked cb1000r great bike wish I tried one sooner to be honest. I buy private and keep to around the budget so it doesn't break the bank.

[Keithy]

[Weisse Schlange]

Trigger pulling ?? wtf.

Have I warped factored into a douchebag watch wearers forum ?

Do you give you're bike "wrist time" ? lol.

Be painting Rolex graphics on it next ffs.
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[chickenstrip]

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[recman]

Nothing.

[hellkat]