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Well I'm torn at the moment and REALLY need some advice. Of course I love riding and racing bikes, its in my blood like the rest of us! Tomorrow I'm possibly getting a 2015 TC250. I've owned a brand new YZ250 before and I loved it, I didn't have to dick around with fixing it all the time plus I don't put thousands in aftermarkets on a bike. Pay a monthly payment every month and ride, that's it. Now I don't really have the "itch" to ride anymore, I'm always busy. I have a 03 CR125 that I bought from a friend in "CLEAN" condition. Well 1 cylinder, 3 pistons and a crank within 2 months I guess I got roped into a POS that had a time bomb for a motor. Last week I went to the Husky Dealer, found a left over, and I'm considering to buy it tomorrow and the papers are waiting at the bank as we speak...
My question is...is it worth it? To do another loan all over again or to sell this CR and be done with it. Either way, the CR is going up for sale, not wasting anymore money.
My question is...is it worth it? To do another loan all over again or to sell this CR and be done with it. Either way, the CR is going up for sale, not wasting anymore money.
A) New fresh bike
B-You don't have to stress over it breaking
C) Less time maintaining in your busy schedule
D) You only live once
If you find a good one, then you have a bike for your part time hobby and no payment. However, if you dont find what your looking for then you still have your back up of a new one. Personally, I would try to avoid payments if I could. Just my .02 cents and good luck.
The Shop
I know plenty of people finance their bikes and for most people it's the only way they can buy a new bike but I don't think it's a great idea.
I say get the new bike. I bought a 97 CR 250 (I know, I know..not the best choice for a used bike) about 4 years ago when I got back into riding for $1000. My thought process was I would get a cheap bike and see how much I would actually ride. Well, I was able to ride a fair amount, and after going through the whole bike and rebuilding the engine twice, I had a good amount of money wrapped into a bike that has outdated. So in July 2014 I pulled the trigger and got a '15 250SX. I just turned 50 hours on it, and have only put a couple tires on it. It just now will need a top end and chain and sprockets. I have been riding a current bike that was fresh, tight and a blast to ride for a whopping $116.00 a month. I do owe some $ on it still, but could easily sell it for more than the loan balance.
Pit Row
Until I'm wealthy enough it doesn't matter or I magically get way faster, I don't see the point in a new bike.
To the OP, I say get a brand new truck, brand new bike and even a new house to keep the new toys in. To hell with your credit once you have all that.
I've seen how people care for them and what lengths they'll actually go to to make them look like they've been cared for before sold.
I dicked around with older bikes and while they are great, the reliability of most new bikes is awesome.
Put gas, oil, ride. Love my Honda.
Congratulations, man!
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