Horrible advice

LuxMundi · April 7th, 2010, 04:11 AM

So I lost my job in Feb; no real surprise, I worked in construction, which is crashing worse than a Squid on meth.

Since I had to give up my company truck, I've been on the ninjette full time, which has brought the worst advice from family/concerned friends: "Sell your bike!!"

I am always very gracious and thankful for all advice, but the whole time, I'm thinking:

If you have to be broke, better to enjoy it on a Ninja than hate life in a cage.

Racer x · April 7th, 2010, 04:20 AM

I have been out of work since September. It is a very unsettling time. Good luck I worked for 27 years as a mechanic. Now I am going back to school to learn welding. Don't sell you bike.If it was a 1000 I would say sell it for a 250 . Keep the 60 mpg bike.That is cheap to maintain and repair.

addy126 · April 7th, 2010, 05:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Racer x

I have been out of work since September. It is a very unsettling time. Good luck I worked for 27 years as a mechanic. Now I am going back to school to learn welding. Don't sell you bike.If it was a 1000 I would say sell it for a 250 . Keep the 60 mpg bike.That is cheap to maintain and repair.

Flashmonkey · April 7th, 2010, 06:15 AM

If you live in a place where you can ride the bike every day, all year round, then the 250 is definitely going to be much more economical than any car will ever be.

dowmace · April 7th, 2010, 08:16 AM

Thats exactly what my family has been telling me, but I ride mine to all of my job apps and interviews, because the other option is my Tahoe so lets see 80mpg, or 8mpg? hmm maybe I should take the ninja and sell the tahoe...

zartan · April 7th, 2010, 10:47 AM

WHY sell your bike? My goat, it is a quality of life issue. If you can afford it keep it.
In these times, (which in retrospect have been a good learning lesson) we need little things to keep us going. I know we have friends, family etc but sometimes we just need something for US and US alone. I am a Realtor and have had up to a 80 % cut in pay the past two years and being self employed am not eligable for unemployment.
I am watching people crash all around. Some who truly do not deserve it because they have been responsible with their money. I has been pretty depressing. I am glad I have my bike. Even if in the crappy weather I can't ride it, I can at least tinker with it.
Keeps me going and now things here in the west are finally starting to pick up.

You got to have things to keep your mind at peace.
But here I am giving you advice

bdavison · April 7th, 2010, 11:17 AM

Why is it that non-riding folks always view the motorcycle as the financial liability. Sheesh. If you tell someone you are having hard times, instead of them suggesting perhaps cooking at home instead of eating out, or shutting off cable, or backing off on the iTunes downloads....the first thing they say is "Sell your bike".

NO RETARDS...the bike is the only financially responsible thing in the house. It eats less then anything else in the house, takes up less room than its counterparts, will give you entertainment after you shut off the cable and iTunes, might help you score a sugar momma (or daddy, depending on your gender), makes job hunting fun so you actually want to do it, and makes you retain your sanity so you dont up and just strangle the life out of a non-biker.

CC Cowboy · April 7th, 2010, 01:12 PM

You guys get some phenominal gas mileage.

Apex · April 7th, 2010, 01:33 PM

Lucky for me, if I lost my job I'd keep my Mustang GT and my motorcycle. They are both paid off.

I'd honestly keep whatever makes the most sense to keep.

Flashmonkey · April 7th, 2010, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Apex

I'd honestly keep whatever makes the most sense to keep.

I think this is the bottom line. I live in freakin' Canada. If hard times fell upon me and I had to restrict myself to one vehicle for whatever reason, you can bet your sweet behind that the bike is going first.

CZroe · April 8th, 2010, 11:05 AM

My sister keeps pointing out how expensive every little thing is for my 250. She's right... I've spent much more on maintaining it than she has on her car. Even economical bikes are expensive if you can't do ALL your own work.

HKr1 · April 8th, 2010, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Flashmonkey

If hard times fell upon me and I had to restrict myself to one vehicle for whatever reason, you can bet your sweet behind that the bike is going first.

Postiez · April 8th, 2010, 01:38 PM

All I have ever had is my ninja and I live in a place where it is still snowing in april xD

Sometimes I have to take the bus, but I still think its worth it

CZero has a point as well though, although I think bikes pull out the edge with the low initial cost and we dont ever get those HUGE bills when things go wrong.

Alex · April 8th, 2010, 06:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LuxMundi

If you have to be broke, better to enjoy it on a Ninja than hate life in a cage.

Quote:

Originally Posted by dowmace

...because the other option is my Tahoe so lets see 80mpg, or 8mpg? hmm maybe I should take the ninja and sell the tahoe...

Quote:

Originally Posted by zartan

I know we have friends, family etc but sometimes we just need something for US and US alone.

Quote:

Originally Posted by bdavison

Why is it that non-riding folks always view the motorcycle as the financial liability. Sheesh. If you tell someone you are having hard times, instead of them suggesting perhaps cooking at home instead of eating out, or shutting off cable, or backing off on the iTunes downloads....the first thing they say is "Sell your bike".

NO RETARDS...the bike is the only financially responsible thing in the house. It eats less then anything else in the house, takes up less room than its counterparts, will give you entertainment after you shut off the cable and iTunes, might help you score a sugar momma (or daddy, depending on your gender), makes job hunting fun so you actually want to do it, and makes you retain your sanity so you dont up and just strangle the life out of a non-biker.

Flashmonkey · April 8th, 2010, 07:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CZroe

My sister keeps pointing out how expensive every little thing is for my 250. She's right... I've spent much more on maintaining it than she has on her car. Even economical bikes are expensive if you can't do ALL your own work.

That's true...and sometimes there's just something you can't do yourself. This is coming from a guy that changes his own tires btw.

I gotta tell you, though....my car is expensive as hell to maintain.

OldGuy · April 8th, 2010, 07:52 PM

Hang in there Josh - been there and it can be rough. Keep a positive attitude. A great book is "What Color is your Parachute". It can provide you with a lot of ideas on how to move forward and make lemonade out of lemons.

addy126 · April 9th, 2010, 09:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flashmonkey

I think this is the bottom line. I live in freakin' Canada. If hard times fell upon me and I had to restrict myself to one vehicle for whatever reason, you can bet your sweet behind that the bike is going first.

hmmm you could keep the bike and use that huge sprawling transit system of yours lol

Flashmonkey · April 9th, 2010, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by addy126

hmmm you could keep the bike and use that huge sprawling transit system of yours lol

LOL yea....or maybe even just invest in some awesome winter books and hike to work...which would probably be faster.

April 7th, 2010, 04:11 AM	#1
LuxMundi ninjette.org member Name: Josh Location: Atlanta, GA Join Date: Oct 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 250R Black Posts: 45	Horrible advice So I lost my job in Feb; no real surprise, I worked in construction, which is crashing worse than a Squid on meth. Since I had to give up my company truck, I've been on the ninjette full time, which has brought the worst advice from family/concerned friends: "Sell your bike!!" I am always very gracious and thankful for all advice, but the whole time, I'm thinking: If you have to be broke, better to enjoy it on a Ninja than hate life in a cage.

April 7th, 2010, 08:16 AM	#5
dowmace ninjette.org member Name: Jonathan Location: Sapulpa, OK Join Date: Mar 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Ninja 250 Posts: 65	Thats exactly what my family has been telling me, but I ride mine to all of my job apps and interviews, because the other option is my Tahoe so lets see 80mpg, or 8mpg? hmm maybe I should take the ninja and sell the tahoe... __________________________________________________ I just wanna ride........

April 7th, 2010, 10:47 AM	#6
zartan ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: zartan Location: spam la Join Date: Oct 2008 Motorcycle(s): 08 250 R Posts: A lot.	WHY sell your bike? My goat, it is a quality of life issue. If you can afford it keep it. In these times, (which in retrospect have been a good learning lesson) we need little things to keep us going. I know we have friends, family etc but sometimes we just need something for US and US alone. I am a Realtor and have had up to a 80 % cut in pay the past two years and being self employed am not eligable for unemployment. I am watching people crash all around. Some who truly do not deserve it because they have been responsible with their money. I has been pretty depressing. I am glad I have my bike. Even if in the crappy weather I can't ride it, I can at least tinker with it. Keeps me going and now things here in the west are finally starting to pick up. You got to have things to keep your mind at peace. But here I am giving you advice __________________________________________________ "Don't let adverse facts stand in the way of a good decision" Colin Powell

April 7th, 2010, 01:12 PM	#8
CC Cowboy ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Whodat Location: Ware Is.,MA Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): I pass the wind! Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '13, Jun '14	You guys get some phenominal gas mileage. __________________________________________________ If everything seems under control; you're just not going fast enough!

April 7th, 2010, 01:33 PM	#9
Apex Livin' the Minimoto Life Name: Mark Location: Riding around in TX Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2022 Honda Navi, 2018 Z-125 Pro Posts: A lot.	Lucky for me, if I lost my job I'd keep my Mustang GT and my motorcycle. They are both paid off. I'd honestly keep whatever makes the most sense to keep. __________________________________________________ --- My IG Page --- My FB page! --- 2022 Honda Navi && 2018 Z-125 Pro

April 7th, 2010, 04:20 AM	#2
Racer x ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Eric Location: Iowa City Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Kawmeracchi 350 2010 Project X Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 54 MOTM - Sep '18, Feb '16	I have been out of work since September. It is a very unsettling time. Good luck I worked for 27 years as a mechanic. Now I am going back to school to learn welding. Don't sell you bike.If it was a 1000 I would say sell it for a 250 . Keep the 60 mpg bike.That is cheap to maintain and repair.

April 7th, 2010, 06:15 AM	#4
Flashmonkey Professional belly dancer Name: James Location: Toronto Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 1992 GSX-R 750 Posts: A lot.	If you live in a place where you can ride the bike every day, all year round, then the 250 is definitely going to be much more economical than any car will ever be.

April 7th, 2010, 11:17 AM	#7
bdavison Wartown, USA Name: Bryan Location: Warner Robins, GA Join Date: Nov 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R SE, 2007 Ninja 650R, and assorted other bikes Posts: A lot.	Why is it that non-riding folks always view the motorcycle as the financial liability. Sheesh. If you tell someone you are having hard times, instead of them suggesting perhaps cooking at home instead of eating out, or shutting off cable, or backing off on the iTunes downloads....the first thing they say is "Sell your bike". NO RETARDS...the bike is the only financially responsible thing in the house. It eats less then anything else in the house, takes up less room than its counterparts, will give you entertainment after you shut off the cable and iTunes, might help you score a sugar momma (or daddy, depending on your gender), makes job hunting fun so you actually want to do it, and makes you retain your sanity so you dont up and just strangle the life out of a non-biker.

April 8th, 2010, 11:05 AM	#11
CZroe CPT Falcon Name: J.Emmett Turner Location: Newnan, GA Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): '08 CP Blue EX250J, '97 unpainted EX250F, 2nd '97 unpainted EX250F (no engine), '07 black EX250F Posts: A lot.	My sister keeps pointing out how expensive every little thing is for my 250. She's right... I've spent much more on maintaining it than she has on her car. Even economical bikes are expensive if you can't do ALL your own work.

April 8th, 2010, 01:38 PM	#13
Postiez ninjette.org member Name: Nick Location: SALT LAKE CITY, UT Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): Red '08 250 Posts: 233	All I have ever had is my ninja and I live in a place where it is still snowing in april xD Sometimes I have to take the bus, but I still think its worth it CZero has a point as well though, although I think bikes pull out the edge with the low initial cost and we dont ever get those HUGE bills when things go wrong.

April 8th, 2010, 07:52 PM	#16
OldGuy Live Life Name: Don Location: Lincoln, NE Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Green SE Ninja 250 Posts: A lot.	Hang in there Josh - been there and it can be rough. Keep a positive attitude. A great book is "What Color is your Parachute". It can provide you with a lot of ideas on how to move forward and make lemonade out of lemons. __________________________________________________ - ATGATT - Scorpion EX700 Hi-Vis Helmet, First Gear MeshTek 3.0 Jacket, TourMaster Transition 2 Jacket and Flex Pants, Sidi Doha boots

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