I know is a personal decision, but some opinions will help
The divorce didn't put me in the streets but I'm really tight. I'm making payments on both. The SpeedMaster is about 70% paid while the STR is about 20%
I enjoy both bikes but having on less payment will ease the economic pain on following months.
Though about selling the STR but love how it rides and the torque everywhere. But I also like the Speedy, not as fast bit I yes bobbed and with TORs
Any opinion about which one should I keep and why? Did someone face same dkllemma with two bikes as well?
You already got rid of the worst ride (the one that consumes the most resources without giving any pleasure). I could have said it in a more crude fashion, but this is a family site.
I'd get rid of the one you owe the most, the STR. Then you will own the other free and clear faster.
If you are ever in the SW part of town, LMK and the first cold one is on me.
Sorry about your divorce. Once it is over, it is the best thing ever. At least it was for me.
I would keep the Speed Master as it is 70% paid. STR is a hoot to ride, but any bike is fast enough under legal speed limits. Sell the STR and maybe by the time it is all over and you are ready to buy the bike again, get the new 765 version.
I love both bikes and both are different rides. But you all guys gave me fantastic advices
I'm in Sout America visiting my old mother. When I return, I will plan to sell the STR. Eventually because I'm sure I will get thorough all this, I will buy another STR
Thank you all!!
One thing I learned of all this. Never settle for what's less of what we deserve. If someone doesn't like us for what we are and truly enjoy, better to start a separate path and be true to yourself.
Don't understand the disdain for cruisers. I have several different types of bikes. Cruisers are just a different way to enjoy motorcycling. Nice to have the option to change what I am riding for the day now and then. ...J.D.
My divorce was final about 2 months ago. No more fights and lot of peace in my house. No divorce has a happy ending I guess but I think we both are better this way.
I'm already dating a new woman and she's fantastic. I'm taking it easy, but one of the thing I like of her is that she fully support my hobbies, including riding a bike. In fact. She loves to ride as a passenger and her dad has a Harley.
I was super tight in terms of money for about a month or so, but managed to pay the lawyer mostly cash, so I did not sell any of the bikes in fact, I may trade in the Speedmaster for a Thunderbird Storm, but still thinking about it.
As a fellow rider who successfully moved on to a better situation, I wish you well. Having a partner who supports your passions, and even joins you in them is a blessing.
My beautiful wife and I enjoy lots of things together. Even though riding isn't one of them, other than an occasion ride on the back, she supports and encourages my riding and all the stuff that goes with it like accumulating bikes and gear, and even the long hours on forums like this[emoji847].
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