we just had a little girl and im not sure if i wanna keep the GS anymore. keep in mind that i already had 2 kids when i bought it. so that didn't stop me before. the wife gave me the silent treatment for a couple weeks. though, now she's finally accepted it. there are a few things i would like to do b4 i sell the GS (progressive springs,repaint, handlebars, etc....) but i hardly have time to change my oil now. so i'm trying to weigh the pros and cons. any advice? :dunno:
Quote from: mondo27we just had a little girl and im not sure if i wanna keep the GS anymore. keep in mind that i already had 2 kids when i bought it. so that didn't stop me before. the wife gave me the silent treatment for a couple weeks. though, now she's finally accepted it. there are a few things i would like to do b4 i sell the GS (progressive springs,repaint, handlebars, etc....) but i hardly have time to change my oil now. so i'm trying to weigh the pros and cons. any advice? :dunno:
I like wrenching on my gs more than i like riding it
Just my .02, but I wouldn't. I have 5 kids and sometimes it seems as though i don't have time to breathe, much less work on the bike. It's up to you, but would you want it back after awhile?
You might need to set aside say 4 hours a week as your time to do bike things. In payment, let your wuife take off without the kids for 4 hours a week guaranteed. That way you can work or ride or whatever.
yeah, couple hours riding time a week For enjoyment makes all the diff in the world to relieve stress
to me, the only question that matter is...do you enjoy it? because if you do, i think you'll make time to ride...
- alex
ps +1 to what Blueknyt said about relieving stress
Yes, keep it. First, the kids are a good reason to justify full leathers, boots, and a better helmet. Second, if you sold the GS you would only end up getting a more dangerous bike later. Finally, I agree with the others that you absolutely need something you can do for a couple hours a week that will keep you sane and the surf isn't that good in Texas.
As long as it isn't conflicting with anything financially (paid off?) and insruance is probably pretty cheap for you. KEEP IT. Ride it to work and stuff, and use it as a stress reliever like the other guys said. You need something of your own. besides, it makes a great backup vehicle if your cage breaks down :thumb:
Keep it; for all the reasons above.
your sig says:
"Power without perception is spiritually useless and is therefore of no true value"
And I say:
The GS without the time to ride it is useless and of no value.
So, make time to ride it, and it may enrich your time off the bike. When I ride on Friday or Saturday, I'm more relaxed and centered for the rest of the weekend. Come Monday, I start planning the next ride.
But, if you really don't have the time to ride, and you can go thru all the steps to sell it, without backing out, then that's probably a good decision.
Plus, sometimes you have to get rid of things to make space for something new. Selling the GS could be the first step to something more meaningful TO YOU.
But, you gotta have fun stuff to do in life, don't throw away your last toy (if it is your last toy).