wnaplay Posted April 20, 2009 Report Share Posted April 20, 2009 I dont ride my bike very often but when I do its mainly in the summertime. Well my foot was crushed at work the other night. So I have rode the bike once so far this year and now I am being told I wont be able to put presser on this foot for 4-6 months. And after that I am not sure if it will be able to handle a ride til next year anyways. So Shold I keep the bike or sell it and buy something newer when I;m good again? The bike is a 98 cbr900rr, payed off, not perfect and coulduse some maintenance work and minor parts to be a serious rider. i would just hate for the bike to sit there and get plugged up and have parts wearing out for a year when Its running and I can sell it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisknight Posted April 20, 2009 Report Share Posted April 20, 2009 If you like the bike, you have the room, and its payed off, keep it.Put it up on stands. fill the gas tank all the way up and put stabil in it, run it for a bit to get the stabil through the system. Plug an old rag in the tail pipe. Take the battery inside, and through a tarp/cover over it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomcat0403 Posted April 20, 2009 Report Share Posted April 20, 2009 Agreed keep the thing, you have nothing to lose by keeping it being payed off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWing'R Posted April 20, 2009 Report Share Posted April 20, 2009 Agreed keep the thing, you have nothing to lose by keeping it being payed off.Heck yeah, if its paid for keep it, sorry to hear about your foot too, that sucks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hondajt Posted April 20, 2009 Report Share Posted April 20, 2009 tough economic times. I would probably recomend selling it. You can always buy another bike later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wnaplay Posted April 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 20, 2009 Just not sure if now wouldnt be a good time to go ahead and get rid of it. Its going to need some work at sometime, definately before its ridden next year if its not ridden this year. Plus it would give me a good reason if I want to continue to ride, to get something newer. I may never be able to ride. The foot may never be strong enough to allow it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpinoh Posted April 20, 2009 Report Share Posted April 20, 2009 If it is payed off I would keep it (following the excellent storage advise already provided). When you ride again it will be much easier to start on a bike you are familiar with than something new. You wouldn't want to buy a new bike and then find out you can't ride..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V4junkie Posted April 20, 2009 Report Share Posted April 20, 2009 Might as well sell it now, depreciation will hurt you over time and the money in the bank wouldn't hurt. By the time you're back up to speed (hopefully) you might want something milder to ease back into the hobby.Sorry to hear about the injury, hope to hear you're riding with us again soon. Rest up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reimbrandt Posted April 20, 2009 Report Share Posted April 20, 2009 I would agree with keepn it due to the fact it is paid off............ the only pitfall to selling it right now is you won't get what you want, probably. With time gettn tight people aren't just thrown money around. Its a tough call, but I would hang onto it and if you want something else sell yours when people aren't so gun shy on spending. Just a thought........................ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jermattak Posted April 20, 2009 Report Share Posted April 20, 2009 i broke my foot friday. im gonna be out for about the same time, im keeping my bikes, but im selling one, i was already planning on that though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmoosego Posted April 20, 2009 Report Share Posted April 20, 2009 you could "loan" it to a fellow rider that you trust to keep it running and ride responsibly... that way it's still getting used and will still be there when you get back in the saddle (so to speak) and if not they could pay you installments.... then win win... it is a tough call tho... I don't know If I could give it up completely... course I did ride after a few foot injuries it hurt like hell but i still did it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flounder Posted April 20, 2009 Report Share Posted April 20, 2009 (edited) Do what makes you comfortable. In over a year, you may find another bike you like more. If you doubt thats the case then, I would prep yours for long term storage.. If its going to be sitting for a year, DO NOT PUT STABIL IN IT. Pull the Batt, Drain the tank of all fuel, and open it and let it air out. Start the bike and run it till it dies to get all remaining fuel out of the injectors. Then depending, I would be tempted to completely fill the case and cylinders with oil to avoid and issues with rust. Edited April 20, 2009 by flounder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
that dude Posted April 20, 2009 Report Share Posted April 20, 2009 I would agree with keepn it due to the fact it is paid off............ the only pitfall to selling it right now is you won't get what you want, probably. With time gettn tight people aren't just thrown money around. Its a tough call, but I would hang onto it and if you want something else sell yours when people aren't so gun shy on spending. Just a thought........................+1.....just run the bike here and there and it will be fine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magley64 Posted April 20, 2009 Report Share Posted April 20, 2009 2 words...suicide shifter (if you crushed your left foot)if it was your right, link up the brakes....1 crushed foot shouldn't put you out of comission. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flounder Posted April 20, 2009 Report Share Posted April 20, 2009 +1.....just run the bike here and there and it will be fineIf your storing a bike for a long period, you dont want to run it as it only drains the battery and introduces moisture into the system. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
that dude Posted April 20, 2009 Report Share Posted April 20, 2009 If your storing a bike for a long period, you dont want to run it as it only drains the battery and introduces moisture into the system.i always thought it was best to start it up and let it run for 5-10 minutes..guess i learned something today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted April 20, 2009 Report Share Posted April 20, 2009 IMO you dont want to start it up unless its going to get up to full operating temp. i.e. dont start it unless you are gonna ride it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flounder Posted April 20, 2009 Report Share Posted April 20, 2009 i always thought it was best to start it up and let it run for 5-10 minutes..guess i learned something todayNah... your bike doesnt really create enough power at idle to keep the battery charged so every time you start it you are actually draining it more... Not to mention that every time you start it and run it, you introduce moisture into the system. If youre just storing it for winter, I pull the battery and fill my tank. If I had to store it for longer then that, (like over a year) I would pull the batt, drain the tank, and then contemplate filling the entire case with oil. On my track bike, I also pull the water pump hose and drain the radiator and engine of all water so it doesn't freeze. You dont have to do this with something that has antifreeze in it though. Ive never used Stabil as an fyi. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KillJoy Posted April 20, 2009 Report Share Posted April 20, 2009 If I were in your situation, I would sell it. Any $$$ you get from the sale would be in your pocket. You say you may NEVER be able to ride again. If that is the case, you will not have take less due to it's decreasing value. If you CAN ride again, get something newer. Who knows... maybe a Sport Bike's angle will hurt your healed foot, and a Cruiser will be what is needed???Just my thoughts....KillJoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wnaplay Posted April 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 20, 2009 Thanks for the advice guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleCock Posted April 20, 2009 Report Share Posted April 20, 2009 Sorry to hear about your injury. I'm sure it will heal and you can ride again (hopefully soon).+1 for storing the bike. If you decide you don't wanna ride again after you heal, you can still put the bike for sale ya know? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisknight Posted April 20, 2009 Report Share Posted April 20, 2009 You'll never get all the gas out of it unless you take it apart and flush it out. 1 year or less fill the gas tank full (and add stabil or another fuel stabilizer) so the air exchange tube cant suck in moist air as the tank expands and contracts with fluctuating temps and rust your tank from the inside.1 year or more, you might want to drain the tank. Run stabil treated gas through the system, drain the tank, run the bike on an empty tank till it dies. Shut your tank valve off & Crimp off the air exchange tube. Its still going to be gummed up a bit though after that long. Gas goes bad, that's just the way it is. Good luck in your decision. Sounds like you WANT to get rid of it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagr Posted April 21, 2009 Report Share Posted April 21, 2009 I say keep it. If you can't ride for a year or so you have plenty of time to so all the parts and maintenance stuff you say it needs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max power Posted April 21, 2009 Report Share Posted April 21, 2009 Install a sport bike trike kit and ride the piss out of it! Or sell it and get another bike when you are healed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AOW Posted April 21, 2009 Report Share Posted April 21, 2009 If you like the bike, you have the room, and its payed off, keep it.Put it up on stands. fill the gas tank all the way up and put stabil in it, run it for a bit to get the stabil through the system. Plug an old rag in the tail pipe. Take the battery inside, and through a tarp/cover over it.what he said.. It's paid for, and unless you're hurting for the money, hand on to it. Besides, would you rather get back on a bike you're comfortable with after a long layoff or a brand new to you bike? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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