Wife thinks I should thin the herd...

Kaos · Post by **Kaos** » Fri May 27, 2011 1:39 pm

The wife told me the other day that when she said that the only requirement on the garage was that her car still fit didn't mean that I should fill the rest up with bikes... I don't think its that bad

(though there is one more scoot that didn't fit in the photo...)

Ressikan · Post by **Ressikan** » Fri May 27, 2011 1:41 pm

My wife feels the same about the computers I have piled up in the basement...*sigh* ... they just don't understand!

ScootsMcGillicuddy · Post by **ScootsMcGillicuddy** » Fri May 27, 2011 1:44 pm

Ressikan wrote:My wife feels the same about the computers I have piled up in the basement...*sigh* ... they just don't understand!

Hey Now!

Don't be draggin' all us wives into this stereotyping!!

I need my husband to come to in here and help me out on this!

Stormswift · Post by **Stormswift** » Fri May 27, 2011 1:56 pm

I just have a small box of computer stuff. Brand new big floppy disks (saving for when it is collectors item) a 486 numeric processor I kept for a souvenir after I did fist ever part replacement on my own.Two IPAQs, some memory chips that will never fit any computer unless I travel back in time.....a small and a big floppy drives (just in case I ever need to read something off an old floppy disk)...all of the hard drives from all of the old computers because I am paranoid (well the last one from the laptop is in an enclosure so it is still in use) All of the junk we accumulate over the years...
I cannot imagine you ride all of your scooter in your stable all the time. I would keep the motorcycle and one scooter and sell the rest unless your wife also rides one of the sscoots and wants to keep it.

irishtim · Post by **irishtim** » Fri May 27, 2011 2:05 pm

I can see both floorpsace AND light. Why is this an issue?

Post by **illnoise** » Fri May 27, 2011 2:10 pm

The problem with computers is you need a new one every few years (to keep up with software that really doesn't need to be updated) and you can't bring yourself to throw away something you spent $2 grand on, and it's not like anyone else wants it.

The difference with scooters is it really is possible to love them all, and they keep their value a LITTLE better than computers, especially the vintage ones.

I have way less garage space than that with almost as many scooters, it looks like King Tut's tomb in my garage. The bigger problem for me (and MY wife) is paying insurance and registration and city tags for all of them, which is super NOT cheap in Chicago.

Bryan

KABarash · Post by **KABarash** » Fri May 27, 2011 2:23 pm

irishtim wrote:I can see both floorpsace AND light. Why is this an issue?

Yeah, really!

BuddyRaton · Post by **BuddyRaton** » Fri May 27, 2011 2:30 pm

Looks pretty sparse to me. I think you could easily fit 3 or 4 more in there.

peabody99 · Post by **peabody99** » Fri May 27, 2011 2:46 pm

the scooters look so innocent lined up like that. It would be hard to go in and tell one "hey you, you're outta here" .

Kaos · Post by **Kaos** » Fri May 27, 2011 3:04 pm

BuddyRaton wrote:Looks pretty sparse to me. I think you could easily fit 3 or 4 more in there.

I could fit AT LEAST 3 or 4 more in there

But the wife is probably right that I don't really need 2 nearly identical 1974 Vespa Supers, and a Bajaj Chetak which is almost the same as a Vespa

I think that more than likely I'll sell off the Chetak and one of the Vespas, then I've got a twisty, a shifty, and a big bike. That covers the bases nicely....
(and leaves room for a sidecar rig...)

Kaos · Post by **Kaos** » Fri May 27, 2011 3:05 pm

peabody99 wrote:the scooters look so innocent lined up like that. It would be hard to go in and tell one "hey you, you're outta here" .

And the problem is that I'll start thinking of selling one, then I'll go ride it and remember how much fun that particular bike is...

Syd · Post by **Syd** » Fri May 27, 2011 4:52 pm

Kaos wrote:...and one of the Vespas...

Hmm, when are you heading down to the Valley again?

Post by **polianarchy** » Fri May 27, 2011 4:54 pm

High-five to ScootsMcGillicuddy!

Yeah Kaos, you should sell me that Vespa Super. I will gladly pay you Tuesday for a scooter today.

Kaos · Post by **Kaos** » Fri May 27, 2011 5:06 pm

Syd wrote:
Kaos wrote:...and one of the Vespas...
Hmm, when are you heading down to the Valley again?

I could probably make a trip if you wanted it... It'd be a good excuse

Raiderfn31 · Post by **Raiderfn31** » Fri May 27, 2011 5:16 pm

peabody99 wrote:the scooters look so innocent lined up like that. It would be hard to go in and tell one "hey you, you're outta here" .

i just read this quote while listening to "In the arms of an angel" I think Im gonna cry.................

heyitsomid · Post by **heyitsomid** » Fri May 27, 2011 6:17 pm

Just get a bigger garage!

Kaos · Post by **Kaos** » Fri May 27, 2011 6:19 pm

heyitsomid wrote:Just get a bigger garage!

We just got this one a few months ago

Besides, as BuddyRaton so kindly pointed out, you can clearly see at least a 4 scootspot surplus in the garage.

CWO4GUNNER · Post by **CWO4GUNNER** » Fri May 27, 2011 6:35 pm

Looks like you have at least 2 collectible investments so they don't really count. You should see my garage. Ill post a pic later as I'm the one who needs to sell something.

Kaos · Post by **Kaos** » Fri May 27, 2011 7:20 pm

CWO4GUNNER wrote:Looks like you have at least 2 collectible investments so they don't really count. You should see my garage. Ill post a pic later as I'm the one who needs to sell something.

3 really, as the Honda CB-1(The streetbike to the left) was only produced for 2 years(89 and 90) and is quite in demand with racers due to the fact that it redlines at 14,5k RPM.

So that means there's really only 2 bikes in the garage, and that seems reasonable to me...

And really, the Buddy is the ONLY one on the planet with a GTS250 in it, so its a rare and valuable 'investment' too. So there's only 1 bike in there. Nobody can get mad about that!

Post by **ericalm** » Fri May 27, 2011 8:36 pm

Ditch the Chetak!

Kaos · Post by **Kaos** » Fri May 27, 2011 8:38 pm

ericalm wrote:Ditch the Chetak!

I gotta FIX the Chetak first

The engine seized last summer, and I tore it down right before I moved. I've got everything I need to fix it, but somewhere in my move I lost the cam sprocket, and am having a hard time finding a new one.

BuddyRaton · Post by **BuddyRaton** » Fri May 27, 2011 8:52 pm

Investment?

Kaos · Post by **Kaos** » Fri May 27, 2011 8:53 pm

BuddyRaton wrote:Investment?

As in thats where I keep all my spare money

charlie55 · Post by **charlie55** » Fri May 27, 2011 9:06 pm

peabody99 wrote:the scooters look so innocent lined up like that. It would be hard to go in and tell one "hey you, you're outta here" .

We sorta felt the same way when we sold one of the kids in order to make space for the jacuzzi. But the folks at the Nike factory seemed nice enough.

Post by **jrsjr** » Fri May 27, 2011 9:16 pm

Build heavy-duty shelves around the perimeter of the garage to hold the bikes you're not currently riding or working on. This is really common in Europe.

Post by **ericalm** » Fri May 27, 2011 9:17 pm

jrsjr wrote:Build heavy-duty shelves around the perimeter of the garage to hold the bikes you're not currently riding or working on. This is really common in Europe.

I proposed this for my living room. A committee rejected the proposal.

Kaos · Post by **Kaos** » Fri May 27, 2011 9:17 pm

jrsjr wrote:Build heavy-duty shelves around the perimeter of the garage to hold the bikes you're not currently riding or working on. This is really common in Europe.

Huh, interesting. I'd like to see a picture of that. Its a really great idea

PeteH · Post by **PeteH** » Fri May 27, 2011 9:23 pm

I knew I'd seen some, but I had to think of where.

Here: http://corazzo.net/the-postale-jacket

viney266 · Post by **viney266** » Fri May 27, 2011 9:32 pm

build a bigger garage!...I did...Nice CB1 BTW!

Post by **jrsjr** » Fri May 27, 2011 9:33 pm

Kaos wrote:
jrsjr wrote:Build heavy-duty shelves around the perimeter of the garage to hold the bikes you're not currently riding or working on. This is really common in Europe.
Huh, interesting. I'd like to see a picture of that. Its a really great idea

I'll see what I can do. I have pics somewhere of a garage in Italy with all kinds of motorcycles up on shelves, including vintage racing machines. The guy had all kinds of interesting stuff including a 1960's racing Harley.

Basically, imagine building a small balcony around the interior of your garage. You have to think about how to divide up the vertical space to make room for vehicles under the shelf. You have to support it so it's safe and stable. And you have to have a way to get bikes up and down off the shelf. He had a ramp so the bikes had to be moved to get to whatever bike he wanted to reach.

BuddyLicious · Post by **BuddyLicious** » Fri May 27, 2011 10:09 pm

jrsjr wrote:Build heavy-duty shelves around the perimeter of the garage to hold the bikes you're not currently riding or working on. This is really common in Europe.

Got to agree with the shelving,I mean look at all the wasted space in the garage.Your using the floor now but still have the walls and ceiling to utilize.

This should make you happy knowing you can easily fit another 5-10 scoots in your garage,he he

BlueMark · Post by **BlueMark** » Fri May 27, 2011 10:47 pm

ericalm wrote:
jrsjr wrote:Build heavy-duty shelves around the perimeter of the garage to hold the bikes you're not currently riding or working on. This is really common in Europe.
I proposed this for my living room. A committee rejected the proposal.

Shouldn't have asked first ... I'm sure the committee would have loved it once they saw how practical and attractive it was.

BTW ... was I the only one who read the topic name and thought it might be another Zombie thread?

PeteH · Post by **PeteH** » Fri May 27, 2011 11:08 pm

That would be "thinning the horde"

michelle_7728 · Post by **michelle_7728** » Fri May 27, 2011 11:10 pm

Hmmm...how would you get the scooters up there (in a personal garage)...car engine hoist?

Kaos · Post by **Kaos** » Fri May 27, 2011 11:21 pm

viney266 wrote:build a bigger garage!...I did...Nice CB1 BTW!

Thanks! Its a fun bike.

Post by **jrsjr** » Fri May 27, 2011 11:27 pm

PeteH wrote:That would be "thinning the horde"

For all those armchair zombie killers...

BootScootin'FireFighter · Sat May 28, 2011 4:51 am

ericalm wrote:Ditch the Chetak!

Or simply, ditch the chick

Trade her car in for a "smart car" and you can fit a whole second row in front of the kids you have lined up!

Kaos · Post by **Kaos** » Sat May 28, 2011 4:56 am

BootScootin'FireFighter wrote:
ericalm wrote:Ditch the Chetak!
Or simply, ditch the chick

Trade her car in for a "smart car" and you can fit a whole second row in front of the kids you have lined up!

Yeah, that's not gonna happen. Been happily married to her for 7 years, 8 months, 8 days, and I'd do a lot more than sell off bikes before that changes

BootScootin'FireFighter · Sat May 28, 2011 5:09 am

Kaos wrote:
BootScootin'FireFighter wrote:
ericalm wrote:Ditch the Chetak!
Or simply, ditch the chick

Trade her car in for a "smart car" and you can fit a whole second row in front of the kids you have lined up!
Yeah, that's not gonna happen. Been happily married to her for 7 years, 8 months, 8 days, and I'd do a lot more than sell off bikes before that changes

Congratulations. I was just being a smart ass. I do like the idea of the shelves though. I could never get rid of my lady either.

zilla86 · Post by **zilla86** » Sat May 28, 2011 5:49 am

The sickness never ends

you have a nice stable there and heck you can add to it for sure.
when I saw the mention of shelves I thought about when I visited Guy Websters garage in Ojai CA

I rode with a group of Guzzi friends to Mr Websters home and He gave us a tour of his private collection of rare Italian bikes.

Post by **ericalm** » Sat May 28, 2011 6:28 am

zilla86 wrote:I rode with a group of Guzzi friends to Mr Websters home and He gave us a tour of his private collection of rare Italian bikes.

There's a guy down near Temecula who owns a winery and does private tours of his collection, which from the pics I've seen is just amazing.

zilla86 · Post by **zilla86** » Sat May 28, 2011 7:27 am

^^^ sounds like a cool place to visit I'm going to look it up.

Post by **polianarchy** » Sat May 28, 2011 7:46 am

jrsjr wrote:Build heavy-duty shelves around the perimeter of the garage to hold the bikes you're not currently riding or working on. This is really common in Europe.

...and South Philly. I should do a photo essay on the garage I share one day.

Post by **ericalm** » Sat May 28, 2011 2:50 pm

polianarchy wrote:
jrsjr wrote:Build heavy-duty shelves around the perimeter of the garage to hold the bikes you're not currently riding or working on. This is really common in Europe.
...and South Philly. I should do a photo essay on the garage I share one day.

Yes, please!

Kaos · Post by **Kaos** » Sat May 28, 2011 5:47 pm

zilla86 wrote:The sickness never ends

you have a nice stable there and heck you can add to it for sure.
when I saw the mention of shelves I thought about when I visited Guy Websters garage in Ojai CA

I rode with a group of Guzzi friends to Mr Websters home and He gave us a tour of his private collection of rare Italian bikes.

Ooh, that's awesome. I totally need to do that.