How long are you going to keep her...

I will weither keep it for another two years or I will keep it for as long as it will runn and add to the fold.

 

Wasn't even looking for a gen3. Was on my way to look at a gen4 and the guy called me to let me know it was sold. I was in the neighborhood, so on a whim I went to look at the "old VFR" I had seen on Craigs List. The second I laid eyes on it I was sold. After I rode it the first time, I was in love. After two months of ownership, I'm obsessed with it. I will most likely add a litre bike to the garage some day but this bike is going to be mine to the end.:third:

 

I'm keeping both my RWB and '83 VF750 forever. If they die, I'll make a mailbox out of them.

 

I've only had mine for a little over a month, too soon to think about when I'd part with her.

Right now my heart says I'm keeping her until she doesn't go anymore. Realistically, I seem to change bikes every 3 or so years. I guess will just have to wait and see if this is the bike to change that trend.

 

good questions jason. i dont plan too change her in the short to medium term.
my longest period of ownership for a single bike is 5 years (2001 VTR 1000F)
and my classic 1982 GPz 550 (2 years riding & 2 years fixing a continuous stream of things that broke/malfunctioned)-now departed to parts heaven.


i like to buy the ex dealer demo bikes from my honda dealer where possible. They usually have less than 2000 km, have lost the inital depreciation( on avg 15 %) have been broken in, still have factory warranty and I still get to be first registered owner. so essentially still a new bike.

my wifes car (02 subaru legacy wagon) just hit 100,000 km. nothing special with that, although its still running the original rear tyres-michelins- and they still got plenty left in them. the fronts we chopped out at 87,000 km (they do the steering, so suffered a bit more). its a 2 litre engine & AWD so is real easy on the rubber. its also a bullet proof car, weve done nothing to it except sked 10 K services. :angel:

 

forever its my project bike!!!!

 

Definitely won't be keeping it forever. Bought my '02 in July 2007, sold it last week (though still sitting in my garage awaiting pickup).

Changing bikes is fun, although I would like to find bikes that I could be totally happy w/ for a longer period of time. VFR was close but ultimately didn't cut it. It was my first step away from sport bikes and definitely has opened up new options; there is a VFR replacement on the way. :biggrin:

I think my average ownership per bike is ~2-3yrs, never had any single bike longer than 3yrs.

 

You need some "technique" lessons.

Tell her you just gotta have it, you're in love with it,(even "oh pretty please honey" ) but the kicker is to tell her it's a "ONCE IN A LIFETIME" opportunity, then tell her you PROMISE to sell the old bike, but you won't just give it away. If she buys all that, you're in. Then post the old bike in some obscure place with a somewhat ridiculous price and stand firm if you do get a call. If they go for it, you got a great price.

Oh, there IS a price for you to pay. It's easy, actually. Tell her the next time it's her turn, knowing full well that most women's toys are much, much cheaper. And get it for her.

The important thing is for YOU to get what you want.:wink:

I forgot to mention one thing, you MUST have a loving wife to get away with this.:hug:


I digress. When I get my new '07 RWB, I plan to keep it for quite a while, probably end up willing it to my son in about 15 years. However, it all hinges upon my wife buying the above scam. Pray for me.

 

I get very emotionally attached to my machines. All of them. Selling them hurts, unless it's something that I bought specifically TO sell, and even then I sometimes can't keep my distance.
My FZ-1 and VFR-700 are staying until I kill them or they kill me. Other things may come and go, but I know that much. I have to keep an open mind though, I love new toys enough I have to keep something of a revolving door...

 

Well, I'm still in love and we're still going through the honeymoon stage so forever is easy to say at this point.

Likewise to other posts I get caught up emotionally with my bikes. The last one was going to be "forever" too but then across the crowded show room floor etc., etc.:blah:

I'm also 60. So "eternity" is probably about 20 years out.

Also who know's what we'll be riding in 20 years. Probably not something with just an internal cumbustion engine though.

 

I usually change after about 4 years. The itch starts at about 2.5 or in Spring and I fight it off for a long as possible. As far as new vs used, I purchased my bike new and was able to ride and enjoy it all of last year. I also got the color combination I wanted when it came out. I saw it in late September 06 on the Honda website and finally saw one in person in December. I had to have it!!! If the RWB didn't come out I wouldn't be riding a VFR, probably a BMW, which will be my next bike.

 

Me as well, Shadowrider, I'm figuring about 10-15 years riding, max (hopefully more, of course) My wife told me I deserved to be selfish once in my life, so I ordered the VFR. I don't see me doing wheelies or stoppies, so the bike will probably not be abused in any way. My wife wants to ride and this bike is probably not the best thing for a 54 year old woman to climb onto, but this one is for "me" and if, just if, she even slightly enjoys it and only complains about her butt, I'll go out and get a comfort ride for the two of us (FJR??). This strategy prevents me from being saddled by a big bike right away. I had a friend who was killed racing in AHRMA a few years ago and I'm sure his last thought was how much fun he was having at that moment. That's how I want to go and as near as I can figure this bike will give me the means, but hopefully not the opportunity.

Yeah, I'll likely keep it a while.

 

I've had my '83 1100F for about 20 years, '00 SV650 since new, and will probably keep them. The '07 VFR really depends on how much bother the valve adjusting, fork servicing and brake bleeding is, and whether any technical issues come up. If I decided to part with it, I would probably go for a fourth gen to replace it.

 

Just sold my 2007 VFR and bought something completely different, a black (2006) Yamaha R1. So I guess it`s goodbye for me.

 

they had one rotation at about 50K as part of sked service. interesting to note that the wear at that stage was very even. the service guy even commented on it. my wife is probably pretty easy on the tyres and the AWD system distributes wear to all 4 wheels well, where as i drive it like a raped ape......must be a car vesion of yin & yang.

 

been there, done that ( 05 R1)......you'll be back,sooner or later.

resistance is futile!

 

Say Folks,

:hurt:

Are we going to have a funeral for GTI? Poor ole bugga is gone now. I have a few bottles of scotch for the wake. Anyone out there with some good beer.

Seriously GTI it is not good bye. Its see ya later. You will be back and answering this age old question again

 

My emotional attachment is too deep and irrational to sell her anytime soon...

 

hahaaa.. I always bought them to keep them forever!!! that was probly 40 bikes and a long time ago......

There are many i wish i had kept, there are many i wish i had never bought..but in the end it has been fun..

Right now i have a 00 vfr that i am trying to replace with a new bike and having a terrible time finding the right thing..had it a yr and time for somethin else..its is a hard act to follow..


I do have a cb900f tho that i will keep forever, the only one....In fact im probly halfway there with it!!