I just passed up the deal of the century

[EEL]

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!

[MuscovyDuc]

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!

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.

[LUKE]

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.

[EEL]

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

[Alex]

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.

[dlearl476]

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.  

[dlearl476]

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.   ;:|

[DarkStaR]

So, where can I find these forks?   :e:v

[dlearl476]

So, where can I find these forks?   :e:v

Hey, get in line.   

[He Man]

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.

[S4ROB]

I was married once, seems like it was a different lifetime. Kinda like "All your money down, rest of your life to pay."

[Lars D]

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.

[ducatiz]

Dude, it's easier to ask forgiveness than beg for permission!

Does she have your yablockas in a jar too?   

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.

[NAKID]

That guy will probably get his $30K asking price, but anyone who spends that much money to ride the bike is wasting their money...

[mxwinky]

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.