WTF does it mean, "It's too nice to be used"?

Curb · 01-25-2009, 04:08 PM

Well, I look at it like this. They are like the good towels at grandma's house...they are to been seen and not used

Mr Lefty · 01-25-2009, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Curb

Well, I look at it like this. They are like the good towels at grandma's house...they are to been seen and not used

to a point... if they don't ride them at all... it's a waste imo...

it may just be me... but I look at bikes and cars in museums and think... damn what a sad life for the bike/car...

I'd rather stare at the ones that have a million miles and think... what has this bike/car seen....

Flexin · 01-25-2009, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by ebbs15

to a point... if they don't ride them at all... it's a waste imo...

it may just be me... but I look at bikes and cars in museums and think... damn what a sad life for the bike/car...

I'd rather stare at the ones that have a million miles and think... what has this bike/car seen....

Thats why I like Jay Leno, he has a pile of cars and loves to drive them. I see no problem with something being on display but roll the wheels over asphalt every now and then.

As far as the bike goes I think it more they can't afford to dump it at the track. At least they are enjoying some track time.

James

OneSickPsycho · 01-25-2009, 08:34 PM

I understand... but I don't 'get it'.

That being said, I was leary of dumping my Buell when it was still shiney and new... GM put some good logic in my head that was more than true and certianly stuck. He said something to the effect of, "you know what will fix that?... scratches." That week my bike fell over onto the sidewalk and I never worried about dropping it again... and when I did drop it, I wasn't even pissed or anything.

the chi · 01-25-2009, 08:35 PM

I dont understand having and not using a nice toy, but I understand not wanting to destroy it or take the chance.

If ya have to worry about dropping or crashing a bike on the track, that might not be the best place for you to take it.

Then again, every time you fool around in the garage you take a chance of dropping or knocking it over.

The ultimate, but not always feasible would be to have enough money or toys you dont have to worry about messing one up!

BobTheBiker · 01-25-2009, 08:45 PM

to me, buying something expensive and exotic, spending rediculous amounts of money on upgrading, then just keeping it in the living room as an ornament makes as much sense as buying a lamborghini to commute to work in.

JoJoYZF · 01-25-2009, 08:57 PM

I just dont see the logic of not taking it to the track because its too expensive. If thats the case, they might as well not ride it on the street either because they can just as easily dump it there too. Just leave the thing on stands in a locked room for good.

Flexin · 01-25-2009, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by JoJoYZF

I just dont see the logic of not taking it to the track because its too expensive. If thats the case, they might as well not ride it on the street either because they can just as easily dump it there too. Just leave the thing on stands in a locked room for good.

Insurance doesn't pay for damage done at the race track does it? If not its a big difference then. On the street its fixed or replaced, track its a ball of metal to sit in your garage till you can afford to rebuild it.

James

SteveP · 01-25-2009, 08:57 PM

I don't think I fit the criteria you stated. But I will take my SV to the track before the Tuono. It really comes down to which bike would be easier to fix if/when I toss it?

PhiSig1071 · 01-25-2009, 04:16 PM

When I get a slightly better paying job I intend to buy a KTM Superduke and keep my GSXR as a track bike. I know that the KTM WILL see some track time, but as far as my dedicated track bike I'll keep my GSXR. I want to be able to push myself at the track without thinking about the fact that it's a $15k bike underneath me. Nothing makes you slower than riding a bike you can't afford to crash. Plus right now I've already dropped about $2k into the suspension on the GSXR. So I am already in a position where it's not going out and buying a track bike, I already have it. Part of it is also if I wad the GSXR I'll just drop it off in the dumpster at Jennings. I can't do that with the KTM.

01-25-2009, 04:08 PM	#1
Curb resident gimp Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: SoFla Moto: a big ole steamin pile of nothin Posts: 1,344	Well, I look at it like this. They are like the good towels at grandma's house...they are to been seen and not used __________________ Steve Political correctness is killing this country

01-25-2009, 04:16 PM	#10
PhiSig1071 Let go of my ears. Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Jacksonville, FL Moto: '03 GSX-R600, '04 625SMC Posts: 1,394	When I get a slightly better paying job I intend to buy a KTM Superduke and keep my GSXR as a track bike. I know that the KTM WILL see some track time, but as far as my dedicated track bike I'll keep my GSXR. I want to be able to push myself at the track without thinking about the fact that it's a $15k bike underneath me. Nothing makes you slower than riding a bike you can't afford to crash. Plus right now I've already dropped about $2k into the suspension on the GSXR. So I am already in a position where it's not going out and buying a track bike, I already have it. Part of it is also if I wad the GSXR I'll just drop it off in the dumpster at Jennings. I can't do that with the KTM. __________________ Entia non sunt multiplicanda necessitatem

01-25-2009, 08:34 PM	#4
OneSickPsycho Ride Like an Asshole Join Date: Feb 2008 Moto: nothing... Posts: 11,254	I understand... but I don't 'get it'. That being said, I was leary of dumping my Buell when it was still shiney and new... GM put some good logic in my head that was more than true and certianly stuck. He said something to the effect of, "you know what will fix that?... scratches." That week my bike fell over onto the sidewalk and I never worried about dropping it again... and when I did drop it, I wasn't even pissed or anything.

01-25-2009, 08:45 PM	#6
BobTheBiker too much time on my hands Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: the northern district of god damn Moto: 01 ZX6R, looking for more now. Posts: 1,802	to me, buying something expensive and exotic, spending rediculous amounts of money on upgrading, then just keeping it in the living room as an ornament makes as much sense as buying a lamborghini to commute to work in.

01-25-2009, 08:57 PM	#7
JoJoYZF Bring on the Zombies! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Cleveland Moto: 2000 Yamaha YZF600R Posts: 2,691	I just dont see the logic of not taking it to the track because its too expensive. If thats the case, they might as well not ride it on the street either because they can just as easily dump it there too. Just leave the thing on stands in a locked room for good.

01-25-2009, 08:57 PM	#9
SteveP Canyon Carver Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Pensacola, FL Moto: The v-twin trifecta Posts: 437	I don't think I fit the criteria you stated. But I will take my SV to the track before the Tuono. It really comes down to which bike would be easier to fix if/when I toss it?