The Allure

**AllanB** · 27th August 2015, 20:38

The Allure of a new bike.

It starts with a itch in the back of the mind. Possibly in your soul first transferring to your mind.

A opportunity arises with unexpected funds......

The mental debate starts - mortgage reduction, family trip offshore ...... bike.

You risk a look.

Shit, a couple of desirable rides have been repriced and look achievable .........

An embarrassing number of hours are lodged on the laptop 'researching'

Talks are held with the shops - they are evasive about actual trade values....

One brand has a demo, the other piece of exotica does not.

Too busy at work - but you are determined to book a day/afternoon off to test ride the demo.

Work commitments say this week is out for a demo ride. Next looks shit weather wise. Is this a sign to play it safe?

Last weekend was fine - you changed the oil and went for a fang. The bike knows something as it was faultless and sung sweet music from the Yoshis and even manage to somehow avoid a police car (OK someone else was pulled over ...).

The unexpected money is taking longer than indicated - and a debate over the total value - possibly another sign? negative or possibly positive if it increases (good chance).

More internet hours - aftermarket pipes sorted already!

The Allure continues ...................

Lucky for me I don't purchase very often (last time in 2007 was much easier!).

**98tls** · 27th August 2015, 20:44

Worse than a fucking women with a thing for a new handbag you.....get on with it.Pics to.....

**AllanB** · 27th August 2015, 20:48

Look a handbag is not just something to carry your tampons in. It is also a statement of who you are and where you have been and are going in life.

There is also the Allure of lightweight wheels, upside down front end conversion and a unique exhaust system for the existing ride ...... you may understand that option

**AllanB** · 27th August 2015, 20:50

Plus both desirables are Italian......... after a lifetime of Jap bikes.

**98tls** · 27th August 2015, 20:54

Originally Posted by AllanB

Look a handbag is not just something to carry your tampons in. It is also a statement of who you are and where you have been and are going in life.

There is also the Allure of lightweight wheels, upside down front end conversion and a unique exhaust system for the existing ride ...... you may understand that option

I do indeed but facts are ive a rare day off tommorow and have decided to drink far to much Bourbon until such time as the old girl gets home from work and kicks me off the internet,your up to something i am just to pissed to work it out

spill......

**98tls** · 27th August 2015, 20:55

Originally Posted by AllanB

Plus both desirables are Italian......... after a lifetime of Jap bikes.

Pics then ffs.Dont let it be a fucking 900SS of a certain era for gods sake.

**AllanB** · 27th August 2015, 20:58

After eight years I am seriously considering trading the Hornet. It was not meant to be this way - she is full of sparkles and goodness has been totally faithful and does not deserve me cheating on her.

But I always desired one of those Italian ones .....

**Maha** · 27th August 2015, 21:01

''You risk a look''. .. never a good thing to do.....or is it?

**AllanB** · 27th August 2015, 21:02

Originally Posted by 98tls

Dont let it be a fucking 900SS of a certain era for gods sake.

Younger cousin .......

One bike garage mine so it has to be a reliable one :-) no room for old exotica. Plus experience tells me that when you revisit the glory days most often it turns out the fond remembrance of them is clouded by time. Remember that girl from High school? She is probably 30 kg heavier with a vagina like a pair of barn doors flapping in a strong wind .....