To do, or not to do...
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jul 2006
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From: Jersey Shore NJ
about two years ago i was thinking about getting a bike. everyone i talked to knew someone who got really messed up or died on a bike. most of the time it is because people try to show off, but its not always the case. you could be very good rider and safe, but all it takes is one idiot. we have a lot around here in nj. to me, yeah it would be fun, but its not worth it.
id sell the two bikes since you are thinking about it anyway. then id go buy the c6 with the money you make off the bikes.
id sell the two bikes since you are thinking about it anyway. then id go buy the c6 with the money you make off the bikes.
Instructor
Joined: Jul 2006
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From: Charlotte NC
I just sold my three motorcycles - all very high-end, which have all been on the cover of magazines, etc. But, I have had two accidents within the past year...both requiring surgery....and still recovering.
As a result, I decided to sell all the bikes and trailer...took a financial beating, but using the cash to buy a C6!
Don't get me wrong, I love riding, but I would count your blessings that you and your wife had a number of good years riding, and maybe its time to move onto something else.
That is what I did, and I now have a number of things planned for my new 07 C6...all the aftermarket stuff just like I did with my bikes...the only difference is there will be 2 extra wheels and will be around to see my 1-year old baby girl grow-up.
All the best with the decision
As a result, I decided to sell all the bikes and trailer...took a financial beating, but using the cash to buy a C6!
Don't get me wrong, I love riding, but I would count your blessings that you and your wife had a number of good years riding, and maybe its time to move onto something else.
That is what I did, and I now have a number of things planned for my new 07 C6...all the aftermarket stuff just like I did with my bikes...the only difference is there will be 2 extra wheels and will be around to see my 1-year old baby girl grow-up.
All the best with the decision
Last edited by ENERGY; Aug 20, 2006 at 10:48 AM.
Race Director
Joined: Oct 2004
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From: Virginia Bch VA
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Easy solution:
1. Sell the C5
2. Sell the Bikes
3. Buy a 2007 C6 Vert in your favorite color (red)
Don't live life with regrets
1. Sell the C5
2. Sell the Bikes
3. Buy a 2007 C6 Vert in your favorite color (red)
Don't live life with regrets
Instructor
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 134
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From: Charlotte NC
Originally Posted by JFTaylor
Easy solution:
1. Sell the C5
2. Sell the Bikes
3. Buy a 2007 C6 Vert in your favorite color (red)
Don't live life with regrets
1. Sell the C5
2. Sell the Bikes
3. Buy a 2007 C6 Vert in your favorite color (red)
Don't live life with regrets
Instructor
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 119
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From: Arlington TX
Whether you get the C6 or not, I'd encourage you to seriously consider selling the bikes.
I love riding...it's a passion of mine, but I rarely ride on the street. Whenever someone tells me they are considering buying a street bike (this happens often 'cause my bike fetish is apparent
), I tell them DON'T DO IT! It's far too dangerous (I speak from experience, having donated portions of several internal organs to the local medical waste bin).
If you & your wife love riding as I do, but like the idea of living a little longer, consider selling the HD's, get a couple of comfortable sport oriented bikes, and do trackdays. Believe me, you'll have so much fun riding on the track, you won't miss riding on the street at all.
BONUS: Track bikes are cheaper to buy/maintain, leaving enough left over for that shiny new C6.
I love riding...it's a passion of mine, but I rarely ride on the street. Whenever someone tells me they are considering buying a street bike (this happens often 'cause my bike fetish is apparent
), I tell them DON'T DO IT! It's far too dangerous (I speak from experience, having donated portions of several internal organs to the local medical waste bin).If you & your wife love riding as I do, but like the idea of living a little longer, consider selling the HD's, get a couple of comfortable sport oriented bikes, and do trackdays. Believe me, you'll have so much fun riding on the track, you won't miss riding on the street at all.
BONUS: Track bikes are cheaper to buy/maintain, leaving enough left over for that shiny new C6.
Racer
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 484
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From: Southern UT
No Bike Since 19
Forty years ago a fool ran a light, I hit him and smeared myself (and bike) all over his van and the asphalt. That was my third HD...and last. I get cold chills when I see "misguided youth" riding bikes in t-shirts, shorts and flip-flops. Future human erasers! Dump the bikes...at least. To get the same effect (or enough of the bike effect) at speed I lean out of the window of my C6 coupe like a dog. Get the C6...do it soon! God Bless America! What a car...made in America!
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Melting Slicks
Joined: Apr 2006
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From: Miami FL
Originally Posted by ronssito
If you sell the bikes, you will have SEVERE withdrawls a few weeks later 
Imagine how you'd feel if he stupidly took your sage advice and instead of having withdrawal in a few weeks, he gets wiped out and is a quadriplegic forever, God forbid. How'd you feel then, smart guy?
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Le Mans Master
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 5,129
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From: SC
Thanks again for the advise. I sold my Harley Ultra Classic today. My wife still has her Fatboy and is "pissed as hell" at me for selling mine. Now she say's she has no one to ride with and does not want to ride on the back of her own bike. I mean she is very angry. I had someone offer me good money (cash) for the bike so I jumped and sold it. I am still not sure if I am going to get a C6 yet but I will be saving hundreds of dollors a month plus some cash for selling the Harley. Hopfully, the wife will cool off and decide to do the same, then a c6 may be in the mix... I know I will miss the Harley, it not just riding it is the great people we ride with and fun trips we take. Unless you have owned a Harley and been in a good club "Blue Knights" you will never understand. It's kind of like owning a vette and being in a great vette club. I guess time will tell. i still love the idea of a c6 in the garage one day...
Burning Brakes
Joined: Mar 2006
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From: Santa Monica CA
Originally Posted by iridelow
I have a 98, low milage c5, and thinking about trading it in on a c6. My wife and I have Harley's and thought maybe (due to safety reasons) selling the harleys. If I do, I am looking at an 05 C6. I want a vert, but not sure if it's worth trading the c5. My vette is perfect. I mean it has no problems, runs great, but I love the C6. Tell me, should I, or not. The c5 is paid for, I am looking at some payments if i do...