06-22-2018, 11:18 AM
(06-20-2018, 06:15 AM)ChipBeck_imp Wrote: Guth,
That bike is an all time classic. Like the CB400. I'm surprised you let it go. But then, I've got 5 motorcycles in my garage that I havn't ridden in over a year. That's not real bright and I should probably sell them to enthusiasts who would ride them. Good for you bro.
Chip
Thanks Chip. If both space and funds were more plentiful I likely would have hung onto that bike until I was no longer able to swing a leg over it. But I do have a good number of other toys and hobbies. Also space in the garage shrunk considerably after buying the S2000. This was the right decision. Things had reached the point that the only reason I was getting out on the Hawk was to exercise it a bit to keep it healthy. The new owner seems genuinely thrilled to have the bike and that makes me feel good.
The other factor that comes into play is that I've begun to think about moving once again and while I'm only fantasizing about such things at this point, I do know that the less stuff I own should that time come, the easier such a move will be. So yeah, while I wouldn't mind still having the bike, I'm really not feeling too much regret over selling it. Of course that might be in part because I haven't stepped foot in the garage much this week, lol.
(06-22-2018, 10:43 AM)use2b_imp Wrote: I have felt that disturbing feeling many times watching someone else riding away with part of what has been in your life so long. the late loss of my CB750 gave me such thoughts as not wanting to see her go at the last moment and counseling the deal.
Only time i have truly been happy getting rid of anything was a bipolar redheaded wife to a Navy Chief who moved her to chula vista ca but that is probably TMI
(06-22-2018, 10:46 AM)The ferret_imp Wrote: I had similar feelings yesterday as I watched my dead ST 1300 leave on a trailer with it's new owner who was only interested in picking it's bones for whatever left that was good.
Yeah, I don't know why I get so attached to "things", but I do. I'm sure a therapist would have a book-worthy study on their hands were they to try and break it all down, lol. At least it sounds like you guys can relate. I think of how many miles The ferret racked up on that ST 1300 and I can certainly understand developing a strong bond. In the case of the Hawk, I probably spent as much time (if not more) tinkering with it out in the garage as I did riding it. But even that creates it's own kind of bond.