you asked???? lol

 

The funny part is she uses the same expression at work when I question a decision on her part...she says with her district manager it's easier to ask for forgiveness then permission...lol...good point...

LOL...Good point

 

 

I think I've got enough support to make the only logical decision...anybody got a place to stay, last resort?

 

dummy..............YOU SLEEP ON THE BIKE!!!!!! Hahaha, she'll cheer you up (........the bike, of course).

 

oh and on the 5th gen vfr's....cant you put a supercharger on those(yea, when you do it....she'll bricks)

 

I've come to realize it gets cold at night here in TX during these winter months! LOL

Supercharger would be fun!

Thanks guys, if nothing else this is the quickest I've ever gotten to 3 pages on a thread I've started!

From what I gathered out of her from last night she doesn't want me spending 8grand or more on a new bike. I'll just have to keep it to $7,999.99!

But for real I don't think getting a bike will be the problem, getting a "new-brand new" bike is the problem. Wish I could get a hold of my 900...

 

quil.......ever think of trying to find one identical to the one you HAD, color and all and w/ the lowest amount of mileage you can find too? otherwise just search around for something mildly used and go from there.

 

I would but the bike has a story that goes along with it...I bought the bike in pieces (mostly together except for plastics and stuff like that) and built it back up, found pieces online and had it painted the way I wanted it. We had a history and I haven't been able to find one I'd like/want with the right amount of mileage to get me to buy one. I think I'd like fuel injection too. I rode my cousins 05 600rr after killing him on the 900 and loved the way the 600 felt (minus the utter lack of power.) One day I'd like to get a collection of each! That would be sweet, I love/d that bike.







I paid $2500 for the bike (had to buy front headlamp, lower v cowl, right middle inner fairing, windscreen, rear seat and a few other things.) The bike had like 13k miles (incorrect because of sprocket swap) and was in otherwise good condition with brand new tires (part of the reason the bike was for sale-he forgot about how slick tires are new!) Other than the previous owners (co-worker) mishap the bike was in great condition and the full two bros exhaust was spotless. His father threw away a garbage bag of parts while his brother was repainting the bike and his dad ended up taking him to the dealer for a new bike.

 

A womans point of view.

If she was just a girlfriend I would not give it a second thought other than saying "I am buying a bike, its something I want" and theres no need to justify it.

Now, since she is your wife and you have children its a little different ..but not so different that you cant have the bike ... if money was an issue then that would also be a problem but since it isnt and the bike is something you want, then you should have it.

I really, really dont like this "permission" thingy ... it suggests she has the power, what else do you have to ask permission for??
I like a man who takes control, is self assured and knows what he wants ... he respects my feelings too but does his own thing so long as its reasonable and it doesnt hurt me.

You wanting a bike you love, that you can afford is very reasonable and something you should not have to ask "permission" for.

So, you need to say I really want a bike love, when the right one comes along I will go for it. Thats you being decisive and knowing what you want. If she argues or pulls the you dont have my permission you just say "I'd rather you were supportive of me than not supportive of me but I want this". Thats it!! ... dont get into arguements or trying to "justify" it, thats a hiding to nowhere. You simply want a bike and you can afford it. If she loves and respects you she will come around to it and accept it. So when the right bike comes along, say you have seen it and are going for it.

I hope some of the above helps, you need to be ascertive while respectful ..let her see your mind is made up, quite simply because you have your own mind too.

All this, ***** footing around, "justifying" .."permission" ... "pleading" or anything along these lines weakens your cause and you, in her eyes.

Good luck!! :-)

Jules