Hi Mollydog and others,


yes I am attached to my bikes, and I spend too much money on them and I have too many.

1. Yamaha XT600Z Tenere 1987, RTW bike, 270.000km, at the moment being restored to new conditions with some upgrades. Price for the restauration is that of a new 660 Tenere. Not used since 2005.

2. Suzuki DR350 1992, Asia and Africa bike, 150.000km, spend too money on shipping and powdercoating, about three times the value of the bike. Used every day.

3. Honda Africa Twin 750, 1995, Europe and South America bike, 240.000km. Needs some care as I did not use it for more than three years now. Have the idea of selling it next year.

4. Suyuki DR650SE, 2005, South America bike, 45.000miles. Did a complete overhaul in 2012 and it has been used by friends and as a daily bike. Needs some care now.

Bikes no. 1 and no. 2 will never (I know its a strong word) be sold, one day they will be just given to somebody. Bike no. 1 will be used for the next couple of years by a good friend. Bike no. 3 will be sold, if the right person offers the right amount. Bike no. 4 will be for friends and the odd long distance journey.



Sure I can always buy bigger, faster, newer, better ... the shops are full and buying new is easy, but the question is, *do I need bigger, faster, newer, better?* and my answer is no.



I think I would have bribed the junk yard guy and taken my bike back out and replaced it in the junk yard with another crappy bike.



I am attached but not in love, as it is just a machine.



Thanks for posting the questions here Mollydog, as I have been asking myself the same questions.

mika