I appreciate your perspective on this. I’m actually starting to believe that I’m not supposed to enjoy life 🙂

I’m just here to go through the motions.

Your point about want is a struggle for sure. Not just for me but a lot of people I assume.

In my case I have no idea if it will bring any happiness or satisfaction. TBH, it will probably end up in the graveyard of hobbies. Which is probably why I won’t buy one.

It’s a challenge for sure… spend to find out you don’t like something but, you had to spend money to find out if you like something.

Thank you responding!!

True, your points are valid. On some level I think I actually struggle with finding pleasure in hobbies and life these days.

However generally speaking purchases should bring pleasure/happiness. Purchases that aren’t daily necessities… as I don’t get excited purchasing frozen vegetables 😆

Thank you so much!!

Appreciate the detailed reply! I agree with your points. I don’t buy frivolously. Did enough of that when I was younger.

Your point in keeping value. That’s always a good way to look at it. In my case if I did buy it and a year later I sold it, I will loose money overall. There are a lot of soft costs you won’t get back. But the motorcycle itself would still have decent value.

Thanks for this!!

I was like you, pretty bad about money in my younger years. Sadly, I think I went full 180 and now I’m hyper concerned about it.

Specific to this, I have the money and it wouldn’t impact me negatively (meaning the emergency fund would still be there).

The dealer was great no pressure. They currently have a great deal on one. I did take a step back and waited a few days. I’m still thinking about it though… maybe because it’s such a good deal.

I’ll work on not belly aching (that made me laugh) but I have found that as I get older… being an adult gets in the way of being happy or having fun, well, for me it does.

Thank you so much for the response and things to consider!!

Fair enough, I do realize not everyone can get something new. Was really just lowering the fear factor a little by noting the availability of the tech these days 🙂

Whatever you end up with, I hope you truly enjoy every minute riding!!

One thing to consider is the type of motorcycle you may buy and how new / old it is.

Safety is definitely a concern. Newer motorcycles can have some rider safety features. The one I was looking at… well drooling over actually… had ABS, traction control, slipper clutch, quick shifter (not exactly a safety feature per se).

So there are things to help make them safer, not to mention air bag jackets.

Just some additional perspective.

That’s one of the things I personally struggle with. How much will I use this new thing I just bought. Will I justify the money spent? If I don’t how much do I lose if I sell it, etc. etc.

Luckily for me, it’s just me, so no considerations aside from myself.

Thanks for the response!!!

This! Every time I see an article about retirement and how much you need to survive… it makes me pull out my spreadsheet and see where I am.

I still have a way to go also. Always worried about “will I have enough” and not worried about “am I having fun / am I happy” ☹️

First, want to say, sorry for your loss. It’s always tough losing a loved one.

It’s odd, rationally what you say is spot on! I just never seem to get past it… and live the mantra.

Your comment is very much appreciated! I think we should all think like this. Thank you so much!!

Right, great comment!! Luckily I don’t have a lot of “stuff”. Just what I need to survive. To the point where my house still echos a bit… and it’s a small house 🙂

I know to many people who have “stuff” and it triggers me when I see it all!!

Thank you for this!!

We could be twins reading this comment. Although I haven’t YOLO’ed buying one yet 🙂

I get it, and for me it’s not just the motorcycle it’s… waves hands around 😆

Thank you for the response and perspective!!

Thank you so much for responding. I like how you categorized things. Makes complete sense regarding how you justify purchases.

I will consider this with other purchases. I hope all is well and thank you so much for the response.

Thanks for responding! This seems to be a pretty common approach and a solid one at that!!

I truly hope your illness gets better and not worse! Also, I am sorry for your loss of a family member.

Asking the question about time left is not something I really considered. I have no misgivings on how long anyone has to live.

However it’s usually more mundane things that are considered.

Appreciate you responding and sharing your perspective!!

This seems like a common approach as well. I appreciate you adding to the discussion.

Right, I agree, no one should spend money frivolously (generally speaking). It’s easy to go down a rabbit hole even with a hobby. Then you have to deal with the fallout of that.

Thank you!!

True, this seems to be a common way folks are handling the purchase of things they want.

Appreciate you posting!

Specific to motorcycles everything you mentioned was going through my mind. Wit the exception of the time quantification. It would be used for nothing more than tooling around and maybe learning to ride on a track.

I truly have no need for one.

Would agree that anyone who rides needs to be diligent and safe. Motorcycles truly are not at the top of anyone’s mind when driving.

I do have a better appreciation for them after taking the safety class.

Appreciate your perspective and detailed post!!

I get it… I just don’t always think that way personally 🙂

I think this a good approach overall. Just trying to decide how long is too long to wait. Good deal on a motorcycle and still fresh in the brain safety course. If I don’t do anything soon I may loose out.

Thanks for posting!!