Or in some cases writing off.
Both my b1 and the 675
What about you lot?
ZX6R Trackbike, GPZ900R (not the best but should have kept that one)
All of them...broke my heart letting each go.
My Speed Triple R is really the only bike to date that I wish I had not let go.
Interesting.
I genuinely have missed at some point.
B1.
Streetfighter S.
RC8R.
Husaberg FS650.
I wish I'd kept my V4 Tuono, 05 10R longer than I did.
My R1, my current bike I love and it does all things better than the R1 if you look at it objectively, but everytime I see a pic of it I miss it.
not sure i would use the word regret as every bike i have purchased is better than the last
but i would have liked to have kept the B1 and the fireblade as loved them both
Bikes no, cars yes
I'd probably regret selling the Buell or the MV though. But these are the first bike I've ever bought with my heart.
QuoteAll of them...broke my heart letting each go.
+1
But life is change.
I was particularly gutted to learn a couple of weeks ago from the dealer to whom I sold my lovely, pristine, perfectly spec'd Daytona 675 that a customer took it out for a test ride on a hot July afternoon and wrote it off...
A measure of trust from the dealer that he then threw me the keys to their brand new Tiger 800 XCx demo, notwithstanding that it was chucking it down with rain, and said "have fun, should be interesting in these conditions".
My ZRX1100.
I put a lot into that bike and sold it for bugger all in relative terms.
QuoteI'd probably regret selling the Buell
I loved my Buell in many ways but I had to trade it in when it started developing intermittent and totally insoluble and infuriating electrical problems having only done about 10k miles.
QuoteMy ZRX1100.
I put a lot into that bike and sold it for bugger all in relative terms.
Yeah, you should never have gotten rid of that.
don't know if I regret selling it because it was good long term..... but I really really miss the Daytona
Aprilia 550sxv. Insane bike
Quote from: PJ on September 18, 2015, 11:24:59 AM
My R1, my current bike I love and it does all things better than the R1 if you look at it objectively, but everytime I see a pic of it I miss it.
I could have typed that same sentence myself.
(was a 2006 yellow anniversary speed-block colours - what a looker!)
I miss them all but as Komp says, change is usually for better, more modern machinery.
I missed my Street so bad I bought another but to be honest, the Explorer is so damned good, the Street seems to have been a rose tinted purchase. Then I see it in the garage or take it for a blast and I remember why I missed one so much.
I miss my repsol cbr125 and my Kawasaki eliminator , a little bit the Honda cbf250
I am like some terrible jilted ex-lover and crash all my bikes rather than seeing them in the arms of another.
Quote from: Dom1 on September 18, 2015, 03:00:23 PM
I am like some terrible jilted ex-lover and crash all my bikes rather than seeing them in the arms of another.
:rofl: :moto: :rofl: :moto: :rofl: :moto:
Quote from: Dom1 on September 18, 2015, 03:00:23 PM
I am like some terrible jilted ex-lover and crash all my bikes rather than seeing them in the arms of another.
Post #1, line #1. Trying to be tactful.
Just sayin'
;)
Bikes I wish I hadn't crashed.... if I am honest I was thinking of parting with both my ZX6R and Mille R before I launched them at the scenery.
I miss the instant grunt and go of the Mille R.
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I miss my 1997 Firestorm :/ lovely bike it were.
I also miss my ducati 999
Miss the B1, truly loved that bike and the way I felt after riding it, really made every back road run a mini TT and it's because of that bike I know you ugly lot on here :cool:
Spent the evening drinking heavily, playing old songs and looking at old photos of her.....
(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b256/davidwe/DSCF0012.jpg)
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Quote from: David W on September 19, 2015, 07:54:34 AM
Spent the evening drinking heavily, playing old songs and looking at old photos of her.....
(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b256/davidwe/DSCF0012.jpg)
Lol
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I regret selling my NC-30 big time, not just because I sold it to Domr and Chimpy only for a bunch of pikies to set it on fire but because it was my first bike.
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My cbr6 and the zx7/9r.
Really miss the ninja as it was a bit mental.
My B1
98 R1
And my old Fireblade.
All of them, I regret selling nearly everything I've ever sold, I think I'm a hoarder! :huh:
I rarely sell a bike, just dump them in my parents shed when ever I get a new one
This popped up on Timehop yesterday and made me miss her even more!
(http://www.pjitsolutions.co.uk/pics/share/r1timehop.jpg)
Quote from: Millhouse on September 18, 2015, 11:20:49 AM
Or in some cases writing off.
Both my b1 and the 675
What about you lot?
I have a 675 for sale.. 1 careful owner... needs a little fettling...
My mint 05 road going 10R. I owned it from new for 8 years. That thing thrilled me, scared me, got me out there on some crazy days with great friends. It saw me through good times and bad. As I got into track riding it became a bit of an ornament as I used my numerous track bikes much more but it still gave me pleasure seeing it every day and getting out for the odd road blast. I only sold it like I did all three of my bikes as I desperately needed funds but really wish I could of hung onto it for life.
I guess, only really my KR-1. That thing was a hoot to ride - 50 bhp and weighed about the same as a sparrow's left testicle. But I just didn't have the money to bring it up to scratch at the time. I sold it to somebody looking for a project. :(
(http://livedoor.blogimg.jp/mamemome-baikuto/imgs/1/0/1023ae94.jpg)
Quote from: Raydial on October 09, 2015, 12:10:41 PM
50 bhp and weighed about the same as a sparrow's left testicle.
Doesn't happen often...but you did make laugh. :rofl:
:-D
Ray's KR1 got me thinking.
I regret selling my first race bike. Ex Jamie Whitham RGV. Not because of any emotional tie.... I fucking hated the spiteful bastard, it was as flat as a pancake under 9000rpm and if you dared to rev it over 11000, it would nip up like an abused child....... fucking thing.
But no..... I sold it for £500 and it would make a great garage ornament now.
(http://i465.photobucket.com/albums/rr19/Vidal_photos/Bikes/RGV1.jpg) (http://s465.photobucket.com/user/Vidal_photos/media/Bikes/RGV1.jpg.html)
B1 for me and even more disappointingly it was in PX for a Phat Arsed C1 :cry:
Quote from: tws_636 on October 12, 2015, 12:07:06 PM
B1 for me and even more disappointingly it was in PX for a Phat Arsed C1 :cry:
That's like trading in a supermodel for a chubby one legged receptionist , it just doesn't make sense!
Quote from: Carbon_ZX6R on October 12, 2015, 12:54:55 PM
Quote from: tws_636 on October 12, 2015, 12:07:06 PM
B1 for me and even more disappointingly it was in PX for a Phat Arsed C1 :cry:
That's like trading in a supermodel for a chubby one legged receptionist , it just doesn't make sense!
But you can't live with the supermodel cos she has her head up her own arse, is a real pain in the neck (and back, and backside - everywhere, really) but the receptionist is a complete nymphomaniac who could suck a fucking basketball through a hose. :rofl:
Depends whether you want to look at it or ride it. Each to their own. ;)
This was my favourite and probably most comfortable bike of all time. I did 140,000 miles on it from new in 1982 until I got wiped out buy a dozy van driver 5 years later. I could have repaired it, but I got paid out what it cost me (£1400) and I was able to buy a brand new CBX750 without any financial outlay.
Still miss the old girl to this day despite having owned much more sophisticated and tecnologically advanced bikes since
Quote from: Raydial on October 12, 2015, 02:25:47 PM
Quote from: Carbon_ZX6R on October 12, 2015, 12:54:55 PM
Quote from: tws_636 on October 12, 2015, 12:07:06 PM
B1 for me and even more disappointingly it was in PX for a Phat Arsed C1 :cry:
That's like trading in a supermodel for a chubby one legged receptionist , it just doesn't make sense!
But you can't live with the supermodel cos she has her head up her own arse, is a real pain in the neck (and back, and backside - everywhere, really) but the receptionist is a complete nymphomaniac who could suck a fucking basketball through a hose. :rofl:
Depends whether you want to look at it or ride it. Each to their own. ;)
Quote from: T.C on October 12, 2015, 03:08:47 PM
This was my favourite and probably most comfortable bike of all time. I did 140,000 miles on it from new in 1982 until I got wiped out buy a dozy van driver 5 years later. I could have repaired it, but I got paid out what it cost me (£1400) and I was able to buy a brand new CBX750 without any financial outlay.
Still miss the old girl to this day despite having owned much more sophisticated and tecnologically advanced bikes since
2 fantastic posts for very different reasons. Love it.
I would have liked to have kept the B1 as a track/sunday tool but it was too snatchy for everyday use...
Even though I have had some nice bikes I actually miss the VFR750. It was so easy to ride 80% -85% pace and was an absolute hoot on bumpy b-roads. The 7R because ti was so pretty and my first proper bike the ZXR400 but just for nostalgia
Now I'm on a thou I cant imagine for a moment ever having less power...that includes me riding in all weathers
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Quote from: Raydial on October 12, 2015, 02:25:47 PM
Quote from: Carbon_ZX6R on October 12, 2015, 12:54:55 PM
Quote from: tws_636 on October 12, 2015, 12:07:06 PM
B1 for me and even more disappointingly it was in PX for a Phat Arsed C1 :cry:
That's like trading in a supermodel for a chubby one legged receptionist , it just doesn't make sense!
But you can't live with the supermodel cos she has her head up her own arse, is a real pain in the neck (and back, and backside - everywhere, really) but the receptionist is a complete nymphomaniac who could suck a fucking basketball through a hose. :rofl:
Depends whether you want to look at it or ride it. Each to their own. ;)
I'd rather have Susan Boyle over Cindy Crawford... Said no-one, ever.....
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