08-01-2017, 10:09 PM
(07-30-2017, 03:51 PM)Cormanus_imp Wrote: Well, if he's still down and out and you really want the bike back and you can afford it, rack up a few forward karma points and pay the money.
If you feel resentful about it or think he's being a jerk, find another bike.
Cormanus nailed it. I only would point out that once you gave it away, you had no control over what he did to it. So the second 1K it's going to cost you to put it back the way you want it, shouldn't add to the equation. That's on you, not him.
Maybe if you sell your CB first, and have that pile of cash in your hand, it'll make it easier for you to throw him the 1K for your previous bike.
One other thought... since you were so generous with the kid before, maybe he thinks you're this rich guy that just will throw money around. In that case, he's being a d**k.
Bikes are a lot like trains. Wait a while and another one will come around.
EDIT: I just noticed your post where you mention a lack of good mechanics to work on it. THAT'S the main reason I sold all of them after I re-bought many of the Honda CBs of my youth. We tend to get attached and remember the fond memories of owning our previous bikes. Then when we get one back, we now face the reality of finding someone who knows what they're doing to work on them because suddenly we remember troubles with points, drum brakes (or early disc brakes) low HP, wonky electrics, searching for parts, etc. Even if you CAN work on them, do you WANT to spend all the time giving them their TLC they need just to keep going?