Bikes you regret selling... (AKA the "ex's" thread)

Bullet · September 22, 2015, 10:16:50 PM

All of them, I regret selling nearly everything I've ever sold, I think I'm a hoarder!

Phil_8 · September 23, 2015, 11:38:19 AM

I rarely sell a bike, just dump them in my parents shed when ever I get a new one

PJ · September 23, 2015, 12:21:14 PM

This popped up on Timehop yesterday and made me miss her even more!

m6rk · October 07, 2015, 01:19:02 PM

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...

Tuck · October 09, 2015, 09:58:09 AM

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.

Raydial · October 09, 2015, 12:10:41 PM

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.

Alzo · October 09, 2015, 01:22:28 PM

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.

Raydial · October 09, 2015, 01:38:00 PM

:-D

Lord Danoir the first · October 09, 2015, 01:44:21 PM

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.

tws_636 · October 12, 2015, 12:07:06 PM

B1 for me and even more disappointingly it was in PX for a Phat Arsed C1

Carbon_ZX6R · 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

That's like trading in a supermodel for a chubby one legged receptionist , it just doesn't make sense!

Raydial · 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
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.

Depends whether you want to look at it or ride it. Each to their own.

T.C · 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

Jarse · October 12, 2015, 03:26:45 PM

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
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.

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.

LewisBeGoog · October 15, 2015, 12:47:18 PM

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