Ohlins R&T with about 5000 miles on them, never been down, for 1000 dollars!! BOLT ON pair that were on an S4R
*#($&(*#&$(*#&!(@#&$*(#&$(*#&$(*#&$*(#&(*$&(#*&$(*&#*($make the beast with two backs@*($(*#$(&#(*$&(*@#$*(@(*$&(
Wife wouldnt let me..because we're saving for a home. I explained to the wife that this was the deal of the century but she wouldnt budge..
F#)$*#)($*)(#*$)(U#*$)#*$)#*C#)*)#(*$)#*$)#K)*()*)
So effective immediately, a new rule has been implemented in the home
All maintenance related items (oil changes, valve adjustments, timing belts, chain tensioning,chain lube, throttle syncing, etc) will be logged by me in a book. All associated labor hours will be tallied up credited to me at the GOING shop rate ($80/hr, 15 minute minimum) for future purchases.
This money can then be used for any mods I choose at any time.
Here's a word form the wise for all you single folks out there. GET YOUR MODS BEFORE YOU GET MARRIED! IT IS INFINITELY HARDER AFTER!
QuoteHere's a word form the wise for all you single folks out there. GET YOUR MODS BEFORE YOU GET MARRIED! IT IS INFINITELY HARDER AFTER!
Couldn't agree with you more! When all the monster exhausts went up for sale at Oncycles.com and there was a bunch of GPR high mounts for under $350 I got a big NO :bang. We had the money but "it's for a house someday." pu:: I don't care if I live in a hole with a garage.
Quote from: EEL on May 10, 2008, 06:52:50 AM
All maintenance related items (oil changes, valve adjustments, timing belts, chain tensioning,chain lube, throttle syncing, etc) will be logged by me in a book. All associated labor hours will be tallied up credited to me at the GOING shop rate ($80/hr, 15 minute minimum) for future purchases.
My neighbor and I took about 5 hours and 9 Newcastles to change my front sprocket last week. We may have gone faster but we were worried about the safety of our cigars and the math to convert NM to FTlbs on the torque wrench was hard. be::
I'll let my wife know she owes me $800 now. ;D
I figure I've got a valve adjustment coming up shortly and 2 oil change and chain lubes in between.
In reality im about this probably comes out to
8 chain lubes and cleans - $160
2 Oil changes - $80
Maybe a tire change (front) $40
Rear brake bleed $80
Whats the going rate for a 15k valve adjustment?
$600?
Based on this I should have a 1000 accrued in the bank by next year!
Hence the more I ride the more maintenance I have and the more Mods I can get. Kind of a win, win!!
Maybe I'll commute to work more on the bike ;D
Wow, interesting story. That's a shame. Hey, on an unrelated note, where was this deal at again?
j/k, I can't afford it either.
Sadly, the truth is that you or me buying those forks is basically the equivalent of our S/O's buying a $1000 purse.
Quote from: EEL on May 10, 2008, 06:52:50 AM
Ohlins R&T with about 5000 miles on them, never been down, for 1000 dollars!! BOLT ON pair that were on an S4R
*#($&(*#&$(*#&!(@#&$*(#&$(*#&$(*#&$*(#&(*$&(#*&$(*&#*($make the beast with two backs@*($(*#$(&#(*$&(*@#$*(@(*$&(
Wife wouldnt let me..because we're saving for a home. I explained to the wife that this was the deal of the century but she wouldnt budge..
F#)$*#)($*)(#*$)(U#*$)#*$)#*C#)*)#(*$)#*$)#K)*()*)
So Dude, quick. PM me the number before my wife gets home. No reason we BOTH should miss out. [cheeky]
Quote from: Alex on May 10, 2008, 01:12:44 PM
Sadly, the truth is that you or me buying those forks is basically the equivalent of our S/O's buying a $1000 purse.
Au Contraire, mon frere. Unlike any of our wives, WE would be content with ONE Pair of $1000 forks. ;:|
So, where can I find these forks? :e:v
Quote from: DarkStaR on May 10, 2008, 03:11:07 PM
So, where can I find these forks? :e:v
Hey, get in line. >:(
;D
Note to self, why dont you just keep a secret stash of petty cash? Its not like your scraping the bottom of hte barrel to make ends meet. Unless the wife takes care of the finances then, sorry buddy! but that was one HELL of a deal.
I was married once, seems like it was a different lifetime. Kinda like "All your money down, rest of your life to pay."
I would just buy it , It would take me forever to catch up with my wifes spending habits.
Or just tell her next year its gonna cost you double.
Dude, it's easier to ask forgiveness than beg for permission!
Does she have your yablockas in a jar too? [laugh]
No, I am joking, I understand completely. We have a rule in our house too. For every bike I buy over #10, I have to buy her an equal-value piece of jewelry.
Mind you, I have 10 bikes exactly. Argh! ARGH! ARGH!!!! I had to pass up a nearly-cherry 851 that is still in the crate from 1987 -- it has a cracked fairing from the shipping, but is still pristine otherwise!!! ARGH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Seller wants $30,000 for it. I am thinking CAN I AFFORD A $60,000 bike???
ARGGGGHHH!!
That's why I am trying to sell one now. Anyone want a pristine condition 500SD? ROFL.
That guy will probably get his $30K asking price, but anyone who spends that much money to ride the bike is wasting their money...
I feel for all of you. Believe it or not, there are good supportive women out there who will actually help feed our moto addiction. Mine was the first to chime in that I SHOULD buy the Monster Tricolore. Now that it seems the 50mm Termi system with the DP ECU is the best way to make it run to its proper potential, again she's the one in my corner telling me to go for it. It only took me two marriages down the crapper to find the best woman in the world, but it was worth every penny and house lost.
For all those who are wondering, that deal came and went. the person I knew was selling her S4R. I offered to swap our my adjustable forks for her ohlins plus cash. Someone was coming by last week to pick it up..
Chance lost! I dont think i'll ever come across that one again.. :(
We figured as much. No reason to miss a chance to bust your balls tho......
Quote from: NAKID on May 11, 2008, 07:23:46 PM
That guy will probably get his $30K asking price, but anyone who spends that much money to ride the bike is wasting their money...
Depends on your priorities. "Crate" bikes are special. My "81" is going on it's first road trip next weekend. 2700 miles, found in crate and assembled in 1999.
(http://crs-america.smugmug.com/photos/171260527_i7A2S-M.jpg)
Of course I paid a heck of a lot less than $30K for it.
Quote from: mxwinky on May 11, 2008, 08:01:11 PM
I feel for all of you. Believe it or not, there are good supportive women out there who will actually help feed our moto addiction. Mine was the first to chime in that I SHOULD buy the Monster Tricolore. Now that it seems the 50mm Termi system with the DP ECU is the best way to make it run to its proper potential, again she's the one in my corner telling me to go for it. It only took me two marriages down the crapper to find the best woman in the world, but it was worth every penny and house lost.
This is true, there are a few good ones out there. I was recently in the market to get another bike and brought my wife with me to a few of the dealerships to look at things. Well, we ended up in the local Triumph showroom looking at a Daytona. The sales guys were really cool and laid back, no pressure at all, and we took our time (I had been in there several times before as well). When it finally came time to start heading out, the wife says "that bike looks really nice, much better than it did in the pictures. I think you should get it." Well, I am sure you can guess my next course of action. Funny thing is, I told her later that day that I had brought her there with me to act as the voice of restraint, but that she had failed miserably at that and I loved her for it. ;)
Quote from: DRKWNG on May 12, 2008, 01:10:41 AM
Funny thing is, I told her later that day that I had brought her there with me to act as the voice of restraint, but that she had failed miserably at that and I loved her for it. ;)
The only trouble is, when she sees some Kate Spade handbag big enough to hold a pack of smokes and a house key, as long as you take it off the ring, on "Sale" for $895, or some vintage Manolo Blahnik things that have about $3 worth of material in them for $2700, what are ya gonna say? ;D
(http://www.designmuseum.org/media/item/4362/-1/59_2Lg.jpg)
I play both moderation and motivation. I have the heart for motos and everything related, since I share his addiction. However, there are times when moderation is the way to go. There are other times that the nudge to spend money is the way to go. It all depends on the item and the money situation.
My take on it is that if her thoughts are that "it's going to be a house someday" then there should be contributions from both sides to a dedicated savings plan for this mythical house. Not spending the $1k on the forks and then having her buy lunch at work every day for the year while you bring sandwiches (I am just throwing this out as an example) is an unfair expectation. If she is trying to motivate you to save for a house, work out a plan and set up a dedicated account for it. If you're just blindly saving for something, you won't save nearly as quickly as if you have a plan.
If I showed my wife a list of all the expenses, she would tell me to sell the bike. I wouldn't, so in my case I keep it to myself.
Quote from: dlearl476 on May 12, 2008, 02:20:43 PM
The only trouble is, when she sees some Kate Spade handbag big enough to hold a pack of smokes and a house key, as long as you take it off the ring, on "Sale" for $895, or some vintage Manolo Blahnik things that have about $3 worth of material in them for $2700, what are ya gonna say? ;D
(http://www.designmuseum.org/media/item/4362/-1/59_2Lg.jpg)
Nah, I'm lucky in the fact that my wife hates shopping. ;) Besides, the only big ticket item she seems to want is a monster of her own some day. All I have to do is get her licensed.
Quote from: Ducatista
My take on it is that if her thoughts are that "it's going to be a house someday" then there should be contributions from both sides to a dedicated savings plan for this mythical house. Not spending the $1k on the forks and then having her buy lunch at work every day for the year while you bring sandwiches (I am just throwing this out as an example) is an unfair expectation. If she is trying to motivate you to save for a house, work out a plan and set up a dedicated account for it. If you're just blindly saving for something, you won't save nearly as quickly as if you have a plan.
Whoa!! Easy there killer!! That is far too much sensible logic to be used on here. ;)
Quote from: dlearl476 on May 11, 2008, 08:47:44 PM
We figured as much. No reason to miss a chance to bust your balls tho......
Depends on your priorities. "Crate" bikes are special. My "81" is going on it's first road trip next weekend. 2700 miles, found in crate and assembled in 1999.
(http://crs-america.smugmug.com/photos/171260527_i7A2S-M.jpg)
Of course I paid a heck of a lot less than $30K for it.
>>jizz<<
oh man, what a nice piece.. i love small block guzzis... droooollll
Quote from: EEL on May 10, 2008, 06:52:50 AM
So effective immediately, a new rule has been implemented in the home
All maintenance related items (oil changes, valve adjustments, timing belts, chain tensioning,chain lube, throttle syncing, etc) will be logged by me in a book. All associated labor hours will be tallied up credited to me at the GOING shop rate ($80/hr, 15 minute minimum) for future purchases.
This money can then be used for any mods I choose at any time.
I tried using this method to parlay the 6k service into a Leo Vince 2into1 and got the negatory from the General.
Quote from: EEL on May 10, 2008, 06:52:50 AM
Ohlins R&T with about 5000 miles on them, never been down, for 1000 dollars!! BOLT ON pair that were on an S4R
*#($&(*#&$(*#&!(@#&$*(#&$(*#&$(*#&$*(#&(*$&(#*&$(*&#*($make the beast with two backs@*($(*#$(&#(*$&(*@#$*(@(*$&(
Wife wouldnt let me..because we're saving for a home. I explained to the wife that this was the deal of the century but she wouldnt budge..
F#)$*#)($*)(#*$)(U#*$)#*$)#*C#)*)#(*$)#*$)#K)*()*)
So effective immediately, a new rule has been implemented in the home
All maintenance related items (oil changes, valve adjustments, timing belts, chain tensioning,chain lube, throttle syncing, etc) will be logged by me in a book. All associated labor hours will be tallied up credited to me at the GOING shop rate ($80/hr, 15 minute minimum) for future purchases.
This money can then be used for any mods I choose at any time.
Here's a word form the wise for all you single folks out there. GET YOUR MODS BEFORE YOU GET MARRIED! IT IS INFINITELY HARDER AFTER!
remember folks
ITS ALWAYS MUCH EASIER TO GET FORGIVENESS THEN IT WILL EVER BE TO GET PERMISSION ...
Quote from: ducatiz on May 14, 2008, 06:33:44 PM
>>jizz<<
oh man, what a nice piece.. i love small block guzzis... droooollll
+1!
I love that bike! What's the story behind this thing?
Quote from: dlearl476 on May 12, 2008, 02:20:43 PM
The only trouble is, when she sees some Kate Spade handbag big enough to hold a pack of smokes and a house key, as long as you take it off the ring, on "Sale" for $895, or some vintage Manolo Blahnik things that have about $3 worth of material in them for $2700, what are ya gonna say? ;D
(http://www.designmuseum.org/media/item/4362/-1/59_2Lg.jpg)
Get a job and buy them yourself?
Quote from: EEL on May 10, 2008, 06:52:50 AM
Ohlins R&T with about 5000 miles on them, never been down, for 1000 dollars!! BOLT ON pair that were on an S4R
*#($&(*#&$(*#&!(@#&$*(#&$(*#&$(*#&$*(#&(*$&(#*&$(*&#*($make the beast with two backs@*($(*#$(&#(*$&(*@#$*(@(*$&(
Wife wouldnt let me......
Ah... you made the mistake of asking before you bought ;)
I just buy what I want and if she protests I tell her to get the hell over it. Pretty simple really. I won't tolerate that shit.
With that said, my financial conscience is pretty strict as it is and I end up letting great deals pass me by anyway.
you should have just told her they were on the clearance sale shoe rack.
Quote from: TAftonomos on June 19, 2010, 04:04:24 AM
Get a job and buy them yourself?
you must >hate< getting a blowjob
Nah, but my wife doesn't really care what I buy or do, as long as the fam is taken care of. [thumbsup]
Quote from: TAftonomos on June 19, 2010, 07:10:31 PM
Nah, but my wife doesn't really care what I buy or do, as long as the fam is taken care of. [thumbsup]
I could easily buy a Streetfighter S. She probably wouldn't notice. But then I'd break my "enough money on hand to be out of work for a year" rule.
Damn my parents for raising a goody two shoes. [bang]
keep at least one credit card that is not a joint account. i do, she does. we never ask each other about it. it's sort of an unspoken understanding. we all need to splurge every once in a while.
Quote from: DucofWestwood on June 19, 2010, 08:17:17 PM
keep at least one credit card that is not a joint account. i do, she does. we never ask each other about it. it's sort of an unspoken understanding. we all need to splurge every once in a while.
+1, except make it a debit card. We divide the expenses evenly, contribute an agreed amount to savings, then the rest is money for toys. If you have no toys, then life isn't a lot of fun.
Quote from: EEL on May 10, 2008, 06:52:50 AM
So effective immediately, a new rule has been implemented in the home
All maintenance related items (oil changes, valve adjustments, timing belts, chain tensioning,chain lube, throttle syncing, etc) will be logged by me in a book. All associated labor hours will be tallied up credited to me at the GOING shop rate ($80/hr, 15 minute minimum) for future purchases.
This money can then be used for any mods I choose at any time.
Cause I'm sure she will go for that!!!!
Quote from: Drunken Monkey on June 19, 2010, 08:08:25 PM
I could easily buy a Streetfighter S. She probably wouldn't notice. But then I'd break my "enough money on hand to be out of work for a year" rule.
Damn my parents for raising a goody two shoes. [bang]
Yup.
Right now I NEED a car. My AC took a crap on the beater I'm driving, and it's summer time in Atlanta. Can't commute 25 mins to work in 105 deg temps without arriving smelling like a bum.
I'm having a hard time "treating" myself to a nice car, something sub 15k that will be nice.
Whoa-holy ancient thread revival.
OP-ever get your house or forks? :D
It was stealthy, wasn't it [cheeky]