I had unfaithful thoughts about owning a Fireblad a couple of weeks ago following a test ride. Thought I just had to own one for myself, cracking machine. Then I got guilt pangs when I got back on my VTR to go home. How could I think about leaving that bike, on which I’ve had such good times, a companion for my daily commute etc. Irrational, totally irrational.
THE BLADE IS A AMAZING BIKE.WHEN I HAD MY GSXR1127 I LOVED THAT BIKE BUT THE BLADE WAS FOR SALE I CANT HELP MYSELF.SO I KNOW HOW U FEEL
Lusting after a Ducati Monster (in red with gold Akropovics of course) but I think that might lead to a divorce.
Just found out I can get the Ducati at a huge discount…
I was sad when I had to send my 1995 600 bandit to the scrappy - it was my first bike and was uneconomical to repair and had been crashed a lot.That bike was with me through great periods - good times in London in my 20’s - plus difficult periods - e.g. difficult split up with a girlfriend, homelessness (sleeping on mates couches in south London with the Bandit parked on the pavement outside), unemployment.
It felt like it was me and that old abused bike against the world. I’ts the only bike I’ve ever owned that felt like a part of me. All the rest have been just machines, including my SV1000s which had to be put down at the side of the road after I got it knocked out from under me.
Last time I saw her was when she got wheeled up into the back of the scrappy’s transit on a wet rainy day. . . :crying:
I know exactly how you feel. my specialized hardrock pedal bike and me had many happy hours and adventures together. when I upgraded the frame I kept the old one and I’ll be mounting it on my wall.
Sometimes machines take on a soul of their own - or at least it feels that way. 
that’s deep, dude! thumps chest
Specialized Hard Rock , that brings back some memories !!
Had a Rockhopper and a M2 Stumper !