Changing Your Ride?

**Zed** · 22nd August 2005, 19:56

I'm just curious to hear peoples different reasons as to why they replace/upgrade their bikes?

I would think the most common reason would be because of the mileage getting high and selling before the resale value drops too much, but I'm sure some riders also change their ride simply because they are sick of it and want a fresh change to something different.

Personally I have changed my ride over the years for a number of different reasons including those mentioned above, one such bike ('92 GSXR750WN) I sold after owning only 6 months because I was getting bad cramps in my knees & hips after a mere 1 hours riding. The Fireblade I then upgraded to was like sitting in a lazyboy in comparison, and I sold that 18 months later because I got married and needed the extra dough!

I also feel as a motorcyclist that the more I look at other bikes in mags and bike shops, on rides, etc, the more I get tempted and desire to change my ride, even if I am quite satisfied with what I already own!?

So what reasons have you had for changing your ride?

**White trash** · 22nd August 2005, 19:59

I've found that there's only so much of a bike that can be worn away by the fairly abrasive surface paving our roads before it's fucked. Normally about six months worth of "road wear" for me and it's time to move on.

**Zed** · 22nd August 2005, 20:04

Originally Posted by White trash

I've found that there's only so much of a bike that can be worn away by the fairly abrasive surface paving our roads before it's fucked. Normally about six months worth of "road wear" for me and it's time to move on.

Seriously though Jimmy, when you were selling bikes how many buyers came in and upgraded to the new model nearly every year?

I guess you'd have to be financially well-off to be able to do that!

**Qkchk:Me** · 22nd August 2005, 20:06

Maybe to go bigger!!!

I had a NC30 needed to go bigger for two-up. Then the RF900R was too tame...... needed something more.

**gamgee** · 22nd August 2005, 20:07

i've gone suzuki sj50, yamaha sr250, honda vt250f so my reasons are pretty obvious
and i've never owned a car in my life

**Hitcher** · 22nd August 2005, 20:09

I can resist most things, but not temptation.

Hmmm... Moto Guzzi Breva 1100...

**Joni** · 22nd August 2005, 20:13

I am happy with my Zeal.... then I walk into Trevor Pearce motorcycles and see a Honda CB400...no rational thinking, just an "oh yeah!!!" :spudwhat:

**MadDuck** · 22nd August 2005, 20:15

Originally Posted by Zed

I also feel as a motorcyclist that the more I look at other bikes in mags and bike shops, on rides, etc, the more I get tempted and desire to change my ride, even if I am quite satisfied with what I already own?

So what reasons have you had for changing your ride?

I didnt mean to. Took the VTR in for a service and saw this shiny new SV sitting there saying "take me home MD". So I kinda did! Its called impulse buying at its best....no doubt it will happen again

**madboy** · 22nd August 2005, 20:17

My reason was simple, I am irresponsible and needed something with a more favourable Commodore v Bike ratio than the 400 had.

And when the finances recover from that one, it'll be onto something that gives me better front tyre mileage... I figure by that time I might actually be able to do that!

**Zed** · 22nd August 2005, 20:18

Originally Posted by Joni

I am happy with my Zeal.... then I walk into Trevor Pearce motorcycles and see a Honda CB400...no rational thinking, just an "oh yeah!!!" :spudwhat:

But you *want* an R1 and you know it Jo!

**Bonez** · 22nd August 2005, 20:20

Hmm have'nt changed two of my rides since 1986. More m/cs seem to end up on the property though. Ride what you like, like what you ride...............