Ken's MKV
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Hey all,
Okay, I thought I would never ask this question but I need some input/advice on a dilemma I have. As we are all aware the petrol prices have been going up quite a bit here in the US (I lived in germany, so I am familiar with high prices) I am a proud owner of a 06' FZ6 in blue. I did it the proper way and took a motorcycle training course even though I was on a scooter for 5 years prior. Most importantly, I own the bike. :thumbup:
A little background info: 31yo. I work at a hospital and heading to nursing school in the fall. Due to my pre-nursing classes right now I work part time and have my apartment paid off being an apartment manager. With paying for the car, food, phone etc I am still on a strict "money diet" every month....lets just say I dont travel to much You ask: "okay, everything seems fine...so whats so bad"?
The thing is my wonderful girlfriend, whom I love very much. She already is a nurse for 5 years and has gone through all of the torture of nursing school. (long days, clinicals and very little work) As I have been working on lowering my personal costs (getting rid of cable and iPhone plan) she also suggested selling the bike for some extra cash. Everyone I know and herself say that I will not be able to work very much and I am already planning on cutting back. Her reasoning is that I wont have time and wouldn't want to get stuck with any unexpected costs such as a repair (good reasoning) etc. Another reason that I have is that I would like to get engaged with her a few years down the road; so the cash would come in handy. She says that I can get another bike when I'm done, and I believe her, but I love riding and do not necessarily want to get rid of the bike.
So, here is my dilema. Yes, I would like to not own it to further lower my costs and save some cash for "us" down the road. She is right for me and I want her in my life but motorcycling is fun too On the other hand I just filled my VW up for 50 bucks and a bike would rock during these times. Do you have any ideas/points that I could consider/mention to her? I am just torn and dont know what to do. Thanks in advance
Cheers
Ken
Okay, I thought I would never ask this question but I need some input/advice on a dilemma I have. As we are all aware the petrol prices have been going up quite a bit here in the US (I lived in germany, so I am familiar with high prices) I am a proud owner of a 06' FZ6 in blue. I did it the proper way and took a motorcycle training course even though I was on a scooter for 5 years prior. Most importantly, I own the bike. :thumbup:
A little background info: 31yo. I work at a hospital and heading to nursing school in the fall. Due to my pre-nursing classes right now I work part time and have my apartment paid off being an apartment manager. With paying for the car, food, phone etc I am still on a strict "money diet" every month....lets just say I dont travel to much You ask: "okay, everything seems fine...so whats so bad"?
The thing is my wonderful girlfriend, whom I love very much. She already is a nurse for 5 years and has gone through all of the torture of nursing school. (long days, clinicals and very little work) As I have been working on lowering my personal costs (getting rid of cable and iPhone plan) she also suggested selling the bike for some extra cash. Everyone I know and herself say that I will not be able to work very much and I am already planning on cutting back. Her reasoning is that I wont have time and wouldn't want to get stuck with any unexpected costs such as a repair (good reasoning) etc. Another reason that I have is that I would like to get engaged with her a few years down the road; so the cash would come in handy. She says that I can get another bike when I'm done, and I believe her, but I love riding and do not necessarily want to get rid of the bike.
So, here is my dilema. Yes, I would like to not own it to further lower my costs and save some cash for "us" down the road. She is right for me and I want her in my life but motorcycling is fun too On the other hand I just filled my VW up for 50 bucks and a bike would rock during these times. Do you have any ideas/points that I could consider/mention to her? I am just torn and dont know what to do. Thanks in advance
Cheers
Ken