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What do you do for extra money to spend on your bike??? Just curious what people have come up with to generate extra income for their bikes. Being somewhat retired, limited income, I really don't have "extra" money, so I try and sell things I no longer need or use, sometimes buy and part out bikes/atvs/cars for more than I purchased, it's the only way "the boss" will let me fund my project. What are some of the things you do, can always use more ideas!!!
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I used to sell my body for medical research and sell my plasma.Nathan
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1978 XS1100E
K&N Filter
#45 pilot Jet, #137.5 Main Jet
OEM Exhaust
ATK Fork Brace
LED Dash lights
Ammeter, Oil Pressure, Oil Temp, and Volt Meters
Green Monster Coils
SS Brake Lines
Vision 550 Auto Tensioner
In any moment of decision the best thing you can do is the right thing, the next best thing is the wrong thing, and the worst thing you can do is nothing.
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To who? ..Dr Stein...what was his first name again? Frank?Originally posted by natemoen View Post81 XS1100HComment
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While back I did home inspections, home repair work for friends and relatives.Life is what happens while your planning everything else!
When your work speaks for itself, don't interrupt.
81 XS1100 Special - Humpty Dumpty
80 XS1100 Special - Project Resurrection
Previously owned
93 GSX600F
80 XS1100 Special - Ruby
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81 CB750 C
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Lots of different companies buy plasma to make different pharmacuticals, most amy town with a college or tech school has a place.Originally posted by old_skool View PostNathan
KD9ARL
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1978 XS1100E
K&N Filter
#45 pilot Jet, #137.5 Main Jet
OEM Exhaust
ATK Fork Brace
LED Dash lights
Ammeter, Oil Pressure, Oil Temp, and Volt Meters
Green Monster Coils
SS Brake Lines
Vision 550 Auto Tensioner
In any moment of decision the best thing you can do is the right thing, the next best thing is the wrong thing, and the worst thing you can do is nothing.
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WOW, gives a whole new meaning to putting in your sweat and BLOOD into your bike!Originally posted by natemoen View Post81 XS1100HComment
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I sold all my guns and some of my antique radios, sort of traded some hobby stuff for another. BTW, don't tell my Daughter's BF that I sold my guns.
Former owner, but I have NO PARTS LEFT!
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BTW, don't tell my Daughter's BF that I sold my guns.
Would'nt think of it Randy............maybe ask if she knows........81H Venturer1100 "The Bentley" (on steroids) 97 Yamaha YZ250(age reducer) 92 Honda ST1100 "Twisty"(touring rocket) Age is relative to the number of seconds counted 'airing' out an 85ft. table-top.Comment
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Hi DaVinci,Originally posted by DAVINCI View Post- - - BTW, don't tell my Daughter's BF that I sold my guns.
Gawd, the US obsession with firearms!
the necessary amount of fear will still be there so long as you still have the cattle prod and the hot-melt glue gun.Fred Hill, S'toon
XS11SG with Spirit of America sidecar
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No obsession Fred, a Consitutional right...........and this falls into a catagory no longer open for discussion...........81H Venturer1100 "The Bentley" (on steroids) 97 Yamaha YZ250(age reducer) 92 Honda ST1100 "Twisty"(touring rocket) Age is relative to the number of seconds counted 'airing' out an 85ft. table-top.Comment
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sold the harley
When I turned 70 my offspring convinced me tha i was too old to safely ride anymore. I sold my 58 HD FL.
After a few months I thought: This is BS!
Always admired the xs11s, rode a 750 Maxim b4 HDs, & almost bought an xs11 back in 82. Seller & I ended up $200.00 apart & agreed to disagree. It was a 79 Special. Big mistake on my part.
So, a couple of years ago I saw an xs11 (78) for sale on a local supermarket bulletin board. bought it for $800.00. Since then ,I've bought (&sold) 6 more. still have 4. Work on them more than ride, but still ride.
The upshot is I still have way less money in the Yamis than I got for the hd!
i BUY & SELL PARTS ON EBAY & OCCASIONALLY SELL CHEAP TO MEMBERS HERE.
It's fun.
Tom Clisham
Age is relative YOU WON"T GET OLD TIL YOU SELL THE BIKE
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'78xs1100E ,all stock & original GONE TO WISCONSIN
'80 SG Vetter fairing,hard bags,trunk,fork brace,
stock headers with fishtail mufflers,black & beautiful GONE TO ARIZONA
79SF lowered,jardine 4/2 exhaust,pod filters,drilled rotors,fork brace, bar hopper
79SF 1 owner,8000 miles, restoring to completely original ( I hope) GONE TO FRANCEComment
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So far I haven't had to sell anthing or do anything in particular to afford the bike dimentia, but come next May I will probably be in a situation where some of my beloved accumulations will have to go. I probably could sell my mechanical aptitude because no one I know anymore knows a damned thing about fixing older machines. I have helped a couple guys who were my age but they never were given the gift when they were younger to actually tear into something to see how it works. Even if a person can't fix something, like a worn out cylinder, if you take your time you can find someone who can bore and recoat the thing and that could make the diference between trashing a good machine and gettig it back on the road. That's just one example on how a person who has the will can find the way.Can't beat the smell of gas & oilComment
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You make me feel a lot better, Thanks!, your 20 years my senior and I was starting to doubt at what age maybe I should quit, but now, I give you all the respect in the world and look forward to at least 20 more years in the saddle. Thanks!!Originally posted by tom clisham View PostWhen I turned 70 my offspring convinced me tha i was too old to safely ride anymore. I sold my 58 HD FL.
After a few months I thought: This is BS!
Always admired the xs11s, rode a 750 Maxim b4 HDs, & almost bought an xs11 back in 82. Seller & I ended up $200.00 apart & agreed to disagree. It was a 79 Special. Big mistake on my part.
So, a couple of years ago I saw an xs11 (78) for sale on a local supermarket bulletin board. bought it for $800.00. Since then ,I've bought (&sold) 6 more. still have 4. Work on them more than ride, but still ride.
The upshot is I still have way less money in the Yamis than I got for the hd!
i BUY & SELL PARTS ON EBAY & OCCASIONALLY SELL CHEAP TO MEMBERS HERE.
It's fun.81 XS1100HComment
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Originally posted by fredintoon View Post
Please. If we hadnt thrown the brits out North America, Canada would still be part of that dreary Commonwealth....
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I suppose we could go on and on about numerous times in our history how the hot glue gun wouldn't have quite cut the mustard, but talking about getting off track.......that ones going going going...it's outta here....
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