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Years ago when my (now adult) children were little, I would every year or so get a case of "Suburban envy". My wife and I would go look at and test drive a couple Suburbans, and eventually I would "run the numbers" on payments :surprise: . The payment # would then kill the case for 6-12 months. I had this affliction for 5-6 years. Haven't had it for almost 15 years now!:smile: BUT....
In 2013 I was out of work for 5 weeks (relatively minor injury, but it kept me out of work) and a similar affliction developed - MOTORCYCLE ENVY!!! I spent a lot of time at dealerships and reading ads, etc. I fought it off, it went into remission, but NOW IT'S BACK!!!
I Am 5-6 years from retirement and basically bored. I have also been looking at boats a lot. But I don't want a boat to ride around in - I want to GO PLACES in it (Caribbean, Pacific NW/ Alaska, ETC. That's post retirement). I live in Central NC. Beautiful place; I would/could really enjoy some day trips or weekends on a bike:smile: .
I have a page of notes for my 1st thread here ( in 1st bike). Short version: I am considering a Honda Shadow for 1st bike. I have a lot of questions to help me narrow down the possibilities. Long term ? Possibly an older GOLD WING. My car is a 1996 Chevy; I also have an old minivan. I don't care about new technology (how long was my small block Chevy engine standard equipment ? ).
So is that enough for a 1st post? Thanks for having me and thanks in advance for all the answers!
Years ago when my (now adult) children were little, I would every year or so get a case of "Suburban envy". My wife and I would go look at and test drive a couple Suburbans, and eventually I would "run the numbers" on payments :surprise: . The payment # would then kill the case for 6-12 months. I had this affliction for 5-6 years. Haven't had it for almost 15 years now!:smile: BUT....
In 2013 I was out of work for 5 weeks (relatively minor injury, but it kept me out of work) and a similar affliction developed - MOTORCYCLE ENVY!!! I spent a lot of time at dealerships and reading ads, etc. I fought it off, it went into remission, but NOW IT'S BACK!!!
I Am 5-6 years from retirement and basically bored. I have also been looking at boats a lot. But I don't want a boat to ride around in - I want to GO PLACES in it (Caribbean, Pacific NW/ Alaska, ETC. That's post retirement). I live in Central NC. Beautiful place; I would/could really enjoy some day trips or weekends on a bike:smile: .
I have a page of notes for my 1st thread here ( in 1st bike). Short version: I am considering a Honda Shadow for 1st bike. I have a lot of questions to help me narrow down the possibilities. Long term ? Possibly an older GOLD WING. My car is a 1996 Chevy; I also have an old minivan. I don't care about new technology (how long was my small block Chevy engine standard equipment ? ).
So is that enough for a 1st post? Thanks for having me and thanks in advance for all the answers!