Dilemma

dscsk8er55 · Backside 180 Joined: 26 Jun 2006 Posts: 1030 City: Orlando

So I am hear your guys thoughts on my problem. So I am working on paying off debt and get caught up on bills to buy a house sometime in the next couple years. Well I love my skating and I have found a new love of taking pictures. I have an older Nikon D70 and want to upgrade. Now since I do 99% action sports I would love something with much better sequence abilities and am looking at the D300.

Now I could just put it on credit and hope that it will be paid off in the near future but with how I am spending money it doesn't look probable. So another option is to sell my last real toy as a married man, my bike. Sad

Here it is.

BTW...it is an 05 zx10r if anybody cares.

So I could sell it to pay off he loan and have enough to buy my D300 and some accessories.

Just wanted to see what everybodys thoughts were of this.

Ryan

Ps. Here are some shot that I have gotten with my D70 that I am pretty proud off

Chad H · Posted: Jul 25, 2008 11:52 pm Post subject:

dscsk8er55,
Cameras are safer? And don't use gas? Laughing

Calskater23 · Backside 180 Joined: 26 Jun 2007 Posts: 1795 City: FRESNO

Sell the bike, it's obvious you have more important things going for you than that bike. Think about it, when you are 50 years old are you going to be riding a street bike? When you are 50 years old are you going to take pictures of things? If you sell it and pay off debt, then you can have money to spend without having to worry about if you'll be able to make this month's credit card payment.

taku · Kickflip Joined: 10 Mar 2007 Posts: 2868 City: Central FL

Irresponsible answer: Put it on credit, sure you can pay it off in a years time you know you can do it!! Keep the bike.

Responsible answer: Do NOT rack up any more debt. If selling the bike will = you out of debt with a little extra in the bank (instead of buying the camera) and on the way to home ownership, that's the right decision. You need to boost your credit scores by axing your debt to get a good home loan and you'll need cash in the bank to put a down payment on your new home.

Fun, mildy responsible answer: Sell the bike, buy the camera and accessories and enjoy your hobby. You only live once and you work hard for your money. Just keep in mind this option will set you back on home purchase date most likely.

A childhood riding friend of mine was killed on June 14th while riding his bike he loved so much Sad

Woman pulled out in front of him, wasn't even his fault.

gporter · Posted: Jul 26, 2008 12:32 am Post subject:

My best friend in high school died in a motorcycle accident.

POPTART · 360 flip Joined: 24 Jul 2007 Posts: 7621

DONT SELL THE BIKE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

U DONT STOP RIDING BECAUSE U GOT OLD

U GOT OLD BECAUSE U STOPPED RIDING

brassmonkey · Posted: Jul 26, 2008 12:34 pm Post subject:

If you can read this, the beach fell off!

Evan71 · Posted: Jul 26, 2008 1:22 pm Post subject:

those are sooooooooooooo dangerous, get rid as soon as possible

Timebomb · Posted: Jul 26, 2008 2:37 pm Post subject:

Sell your wife, buy the camera, keep the bike.

edrex · Backside 180 Joined: 18 Oct 2006 Posts: 1020 City: NorCal

Timebomb,

dscsk8er55, how many miles do you put on the bike each month?

NotSoBueno · Backside 180 Joined: 16 Oct 2005 Posts: 1806 City: SoCal

dscsk8er55, the D300 is a great investment (assuming you buy the battery pak attachement for it) and it will take your photography to new levels. If you don't have kids yet, don't worry about the money so much....enjoy. When the kids come, your life is OVER....for the most part. Laughing

dscsk8er55 · Backside 180 Joined: 26 Jun 2006 Posts: 1030 City: Orlando

dscsk8er55 · Backside 180 Joined: 26 Jun 2006 Posts: 1030 City: Orlando

taku · Kickflip Joined: 10 Mar 2007 Posts: 2868 City: Central FL

Definitely sell the bike.. with a family of 3 (and one on the way) you do need to focus on getting that house sooner rather than later. There's still college to start saving for too.. so the sooner the better.

dscsk8er55 · Backside 180 Joined: 26 Jun 2006 Posts: 1030 City: Orlando

Also I am sorry to hear about you guys that have lost close ones to motorcycles. They are a dangerous mofo but it is like no other being out on 2 wheels. I know that I am protected from getting in an accident, it is just a mater of time.

taku · Kickflip Joined: 10 Mar 2007 Posts: 2868 City: Central FL

What does your wife think about you keeping or selling the bike?

dscsk8er55 · Backside 180 Joined: 26 Jun 2006 Posts: 1030 City: Orlando

dscsk8er55 · Backside 180 Joined: 26 Jun 2006 Posts: 1030 City: Orlando

Timebomb · Posted: Jul 26, 2008 10:09 pm Post subject:

dscsk8er55, how many miles do you put on the bike each month?[/quote]
I do have a 88 mazda 323 gtx that I am working on getting on the road. WOOO HOOO AWD turbo with center locking diff FTW!!!! Boosting that thing to 16 PSI on a gravel road in full time 4 wheel drive is going to be bad arse.[/quote]

Badass. Your taste in cars is impeccable. I love those cars. I had to sell my FD to free up some cash flow for my baby boy on the way. So stoked. I will buy another RX7 as soon as money allows it. I was going to buy a sport bike but the lady isn't having any of it.

Timebomb · Posted: Jul 26, 2008 10:12 pm Post subject:

edit double post.