Had a bike. Stupidly gave it back thinking I couldn’t afford it. Now I realize I could afford it (1987 Rebel 250), but it’s too late. Everything else is WAY more expensive and I don’t see how everyone can afford to get these motorcycles! I have no more debt than the next guy and it just kills me to have to try to take out a loan to get my first motorcycle (passed the MSF and have my license already). Anyone want to set up a fund in my name so I can quit lamenting the fact that I can’t manage my money fast enough for my wants?
I made a very conscious decision, I would not go into debt for a toy. I took my “monthly payment” for a bike and put it into a savings account. Now my bike causes me no stress because I never fear payments or look at what else it is costing me.
Owning a motorcycle is a great feeling. But the day I got debt free… even better.
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“The two seconds between ‘Oh S**!’ and the crash isn’t a lot of practice time.”
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