Fiending...for a bike!

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Myler

the horror.
Apr 25, 2009
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Shit stories, bros. But listen up.

Few years back, me and my dad built this bike. It was a classic from 80s (GPZ 1000 RX) and my pop said he always wanted one when he was younger.

After I got my first job, 5-6 years ago, I started to save up money and eventually found that bike in pretty good condition - and it was a hell of a bargain. I was happy beyond happy!

So, cut the long part, after little help of my dad (hands and $) the bike was road ready. I was so lucky, I couldn't get down from the bike for days.

Then - one year and couple of thousand miles after, I ran into some personal problems in my life (job/monies). So, being near-broke without $ I ditched the bike in my garage and let it sit and wait for better days. And I waited and waited...with situation not getting any better.

So the unthinkable became reality - I decided to sell the bike. With a tear in my eye and disbelief in my own self, I signed the papers and the bike got sold.

Worst thing is (or maybe it's a way of life) - I got the bike for dirt cheap, put a lot of money and effort in it - and then sold it for barely the price I bought it for. Pathetic, ain't it.

Now I'm good, I live with my girl, I'm so happy with her, I have a great job, and I couldn't be more thankful.

But every time I see the bike (on the message board I visit daily) I get this awkward feeling...desperate...sad...disappointed. Of course - I asked the guy if he wants to sell the bike back...he doesn't.

So, if any of you guys understand the "passion" for those metal pieces of shits, advice much?

I could go on and buy the same model bike...but it wouldn't be THAT bike. And I think it wouldn't feel the same.
 


That is true. I could offer him double what he paid for. I already told him I would buy the bike back and that he could even take off the tyres and engine, I just want the frame back. He said that he doesnt plan on selling it.

Also, a friend of mine was in his garage the other day, and he mentioned something about me regretting I sold it, and the new owner said that theres nothing he can do.

What also troubles me is that everyone in the bike club is calling that bike "Mylers bike" because they recognize it...and it will always be Mylers bike...so he should fucking give it up at some point, I dont know his situation with $ but it takes some money to keep an old bike like that properly running.....

But the problem is that he's so happy with the fact that he just bought the bike and joined the club, my guess is he woulndt care if the bike didnt run properly, just as long as he's "the guy with the GPZ"......

My girl said to me to be patient, to wait, and he'll decide to sell the bike one day eventually...and hopefully remember our "deal" that he calls me first if he decides to sell it.

I already started to buy spare parts for it.

Pathetic aint it :D
 
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