It hurts to let go

**Maki** · 8th March 2009, 17:49

I just sold my bike, and arrangements are being made for the new owner to pick it up tomorrow. I didn´t realize how emotional I would get about all this. It really hurts to see the bike go, it´s like a friend or family member is being torn away.

Have any of you had the same feeling when saying goodbye to a much loved bike?

**Trudes** · 8th March 2009, 17:53

I cried for days after I sold my pony and I felt a bit sad when I sold my GN. I can imagine I will be very sad to see my Pamela (bucket) leave when she finds herself a new home and I'd be sad to see my Hornet go too I think. I know it's an object not a person or a pet, but I still think you become attached to them, especially if you've put a lot of thought and love into their care (and bling), so I'm with ya!

**quickbuck** · 8th March 2009, 17:54

Yep,
I was lucky though, the only bike I had to let go went to a good mate.
He looked after it for a few years, and I could let her go slowly.....

All my other bikes died

We are still talking motorcycles, eh?

**Duke girl** · 8th March 2009, 17:57

It sure is an emotional time for anyone having to sell their pride and joy and muched love piece of machinary that they have had so much enjoyment on everytime they have gone out riding on it. Are you getting yourself another bike to replace that 1?.
I remember when I sold my 125 MV Augusta many years ago how terrible and miserable I felt seeing it disappear in the distance on the back of a trailer and how for years afterwards i regretted ever getting rid of it as it was in mint condition and would be no doubt worth a few dollars by now.

**Maki** · 8th March 2009, 18:02

Originally Posted by Duke girl

It sure is an emotional time for anyone having to sell their pride and joy and muched love piece of machinary that they have had so much enjoyment on everytime they have gone out riding on it. Are you getting yourself another bike to replace that 1?.
I remember when I sold my 125 MV Augusta many years ago how terrible and miserable I felt seeing it disappear in the distance on the back of a trailer and how for years afterwards i regretted ever getting rid of it as it was in mint condition and would be no doubt worth a few dollars by now.

Sure, I am getting a new one, but I really feel the loss. I hope I feel better when the new one arrives, hopefully sometime in the next few days.

**Deano** · 8th March 2009, 18:02

I have found that going and buying a 'better' one will drastically reduce your sadness.

**Maki** · 8th March 2009, 18:09

Originally Posted by Deano

I have found that going and buying a 'better' one will drastically reduce your sadness.

Thanks for that.

**Grizzo** · 8th March 2009, 18:22

Totally sympathize mate. I just recently sold my baby and I felt like I was gonna cry like a baby when they rode away on it.

**Shadows** · 8th March 2009, 18:34

Originally Posted by Maki

I just sold my bike, and arrangements are being made for the new owner to pick it up tomorrow. I didn´t realize how emotional I would get about all this. It really hurts to see the bike go, it´s like a friend or family member is being torn away.

Have any of you had the same feeling when saying goodbye to a much loved bike?

I've regretted letting go of every one of them. Even the old Mountain Goat that I rescued from the landfill and resurrected for fun and games at the local park.

**Maki** · 8th March 2009, 18:36

I am relatively new to bike ownership, I have just had a bike for one year. I would never have dreamed it was possible to get so attached to a machine. I finally understand that the bike meant a lot to me. I also understand better why bikers treat their bikes like holy cows and it is taboo for anyone to even touch the bike without their permission.

I suppose this is one of the milestones on the road to truly becoming a "biker".

**Sharry** · 8th March 2009, 18:54

It can be hard to say good bye to the machine that you have put a lot of care into in the form of maintanence. And that has done her best to adapt to your riding style as much as you have trusted to her to respond to you.

You will build a new relationship with your next bike, it may even be a better one

**beyond** · 8th March 2009, 19:25

Had no problem at all as I traded it on and the latest, same model, better, brand new and black so found that quite easy and exciting

**TLDV8** · 8th March 2009, 19:37

Off the top of my head i can think of 108 years of ownership for 4 bikes.
It doesn't hurt at all,i havn't sold a bike since 1993 and 1985 before that.

Since 1977 i have sold 6 road bikes,probably should have kept the 78 CBX and 73 Bonneville but do not lose sleep over what is done.

Even my DR will come back to NZ once i have seen Australia on it.

**Iggy** · 8th March 2009, 20:41

Originally Posted by Maki

I just sold my bike, and arrangements are being made for the new owner to pick it up tomorrow. I didn´t realize how emotional I would get about all this. It really hurts to see the bike go, it´s like a friend or family member is being torn away.

Have any of you had the same feeling when saying goodbye to a much loved bike?

Get over it man, go and get yourself a Harley