Freakin' hippy
So recently I've been having issues with the old CX500, new stator windings needed, fork-seals, new brake disc, etc etc. The Stator's the biggie, expensive. The cheapest way to fix a failed stator on a CX is to get the old one out, send it to the UK, and they sell you a rewound one.
Anyway, at what point do you give up and sell the old bike for parts?
This year I've spent about 75% of the bike's current resale value on keeping it running.
She's an old dog, but I love her!
Determined to kill my bike before it kills me
Bitch from Hell
If you love her you keep doing it ... thats my theory .. if the bike is right for you and you can at least a little afford it bear with her ...
Good to see ya matey!!
Life is a gift that we have all been given. Live life to the full and ensure that you have absolutely no
regrets.
For your parts needs:
http://www.motorcycleparts.co.nz/
I haz a bieks :D
When you realize you should have cut your losses a year ago?
My uneducated opinion would be to tidy her up as best you can, flick her off for as much as you can muster and buy something a little newer.
Another uneducated opinion is that since you've poured so much money into it, keep it and buy another bike anyway.
Some people just can't seem to comprehend that they do not have the right to be unoffended in their lives.
Originally Posted by Fatt Max
Forum whore
You've spent too much to ever give up.
If you're asking that question, you:
a. Have a woman in tow. They don't like blokes spending money, or
b. are back in civilisation and care that things work as they should.
If a man is alone in the woods and there isn't a woke Hollywood around to call him racist, is he still white?
Forum whore
Could just as easily have the same problems with a newer bike. Like it has been said, if you love it then fix it.
Ultimate keyboard Warrior
Listen to your gut.
When you no longer want to own that bike any more then you will be the first to know.
In the riders seat
How much? you can have it done in NZ for about $165
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Mo...-214205039.htm
"If you can make black marks on a straight from the time you turn out of a corner until the braking point of the next turn, then you have enough power."
Forum whore
While I can understand this sentiment, I got rid of all my shitters and kept my reliable bike. I love being able to throw my leg over it and ride it for hundreds and hundreds of k's without having to fix major shit that goes every now and then cos its an 'old bike'.
Meeeeeeeeeh
When you have to steam online and ask that question about the old dog
Do it !
Forum whore
Tried these guys? Price appears to be outright, not exchange.
http://www.electrexworld.co.uk/g47-g...ld-1011-0.html
it's not a bad thing till you throw a KLR into the mix.
those cheap ass bitches can do anything with ductape.
(PostalDave on ADVrider)
Forum whore
And some people trade up to a clean model.
Hardcore Biker
wtf is a 'stator'
Likes kiwifruit...
http://tinyurl.com/ahzx8
Weekend cruiser
My bike has just ticked over 24 years of age and still going strong.
Sure you have to spend money on old bikes but if you do the job right you won't have to do it again for another 20 years.
Also having a bike that needs work teaches you how to fix them especially when it comes to electrickery
Forum whore
Its time to give up when you start SERIOUSLY questioning.... After that you start resenting... Mild questioning is a daily occurance with old vehicles of all sorts...
However, the number 1 question is really, OK, I need to spend X, could I buy a whole new bike for that?????
Having said that, the sweat and greif that I've poured into old shitters has generally been paid back in spades in self relience, confidence and satisfaction. I mean really, owning a CX and NOT expecting to be troubled by the alternator is a bigger madness
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