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opinion-should it stay or should it go

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by etg29, Jun 15, 2012.

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what bike should i keep

Poll closed Jun 20, 2012.

  1. 07 vtx 1300r

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  2. 82 xj650rj seca

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  1. etg29

    etg29 Member

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    in january i (in the heat of the moment(pre baby crisis)) bought a 07 honda vtx 1300r. I pay about 180 a month for the loan. I have a 82 xj650rj seca also. I have been trying to sell the xj but it doesnt seem to be getting any good bites. I have a friend who recently has been fixing up his yx600 radian and it looks awesome. this has made me interested in fixing up and customizing my xj. should i sell the xj or should i sell the vtx and get out from under the payments? what would you do?
     
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  2. mtnbikecrazy55

    mtnbikecrazy55 Active Member

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    lol at asking an xj forum if you should keep your xj :p
     
    mtnbikecrazy55, Jun 15, 2012
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  3. tcoop

    tcoop Active Member

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    Put both up for sale. Wich ever sells first keep the other one.
     
    tcoop, Jun 15, 2012
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    MisterShah Member

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    Did you also ask at the Honda forum? :lol: :lol:
     
    MisterShah, Jun 15, 2012
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  5. Orange-n-Black

    Orange-n-Black Well-Known Member

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    I would get rid of the VTX, high insurance and note that goes with it. Put whatever you get into the XJ. Then you'll have a good bike with low insurance and no note. :wink:
     
    Orange-n-Black, Jun 15, 2012
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    Don't forget the post-baby crisis.

    By your sig it looks like you've got most of everything taken care of. If the xj runs tip top, sell the VTX. Put that money in the little one's account.

    That's what I would do.
     
    CJmaxim, Jun 15, 2012
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  7. mtnbikecrazy55

    mtnbikecrazy55 Active Member

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    Very true, and you'll never get out of it what you put into it.

    plus the avove is also very right, screw having an extra $200 expense every month as a payment. I'm sure if you sold the xj, the wifey would make you sell the vtx when money gets tight to avoid the payment, and then BAM, you have NO bike! :O
     
    mtnbikecrazy55, Jun 15, 2012
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  8. bigfitz52

    bigfitz52 Well-Known Member Premium Member

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    You're not going to be one of those guys that sells his XJ rather than adjust the valves, are you?
     
    bigfitz52, Jun 16, 2012
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  9. hogfiddles

    hogfiddles XJ-Wizard, Host-Central NY Carb Clinic Moderator Premium Member

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    >and then you'll have NO bike....

    I'll he'p ya......put the xj on a trailer, bring it over and give it to me. I'll take it off your hands for free. That way you don't have to worry about any expenses on the xj, they'd be all my 'problem' as I turn it into another trophy bike :)

    Then put your other bike right up for sale and you're all set.....no bikes at all, and sh won't even have to hint at you to get rid of anything.

    Just doing my part to help.....Dave F
     
    hogfiddles, Jun 16, 2012
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  10. MercuryMan

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    better bang for your buck with the XJ - especially on ins cost and at the pump.
     
    MercuryMan, Jun 16, 2012
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    I don't like hondas....
     
    OzRoadbandit, Jun 16, 2012
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