*Thinning the Herd* Four bikes to two.

[Tom]

Keep the ones that are harder to come by.  The Nero and the LM V aka LM 1000.  The other two aren't that had to find. 

[Kev m]

Perhaps, start by just selling one (Sport 1100 or Nero) and live with that for a little while to see how you feel.

[Tazturtle]

You don't want them gathering dust and you aren't in it as a collector.

Sell the 2 you ride the least.

[Turin]

My first vulturey thought was "I wonder how much for the Lemans V  ;D". So that's keeper #1.  The stelvio is supposed to be one heck of a touring bike, and you probably don't need two of those, so the Nero could probably go. (IMO a special paint job limited addition doesn't make a bike more valuable. I learned that with my '87 ducati Paso ltd. and those had special engine tuning. Just my opinion) With tha train of thought, how many spine frame Lemans bikes were built compared to carbie sports? 10 years down the road, I'd wager the sport would be worth more. And I think it's  much better looking.Your sport also has some really tasty add ons, and if I was looking for one, yours is the one I'd like to have. That's my pick for keeper # 2. I'm to big to ride a V7, sat on one at the dealership and I looked like a circus bear on a tricycle so no opinion on that bike.

[scooterjock]

Load that trailer and head to the glue factory.  No more shovelin' $#!+.

[blackcat]

My first vulturey thought was "I wonder how much for the Lemans V  ;D". So that's keeper #1.  The stelvio is supposed to be one heck of a touring bike, and you probably don't need two of those, so the Nero could probably go. (IMO a special paint job limited addition doesn't make a bike more valuable. I learned that with my '87 ducati Paso ltd. and those had special engine tuning. Just my opinion) With tha train of thought, how many spine frame Lemans bikes were built compared to carbie sports? 10 years down the road, I'd wager the sport would be worth more. And I think it's  much better looking.Your sport also has some really tasty add ons, and if I was looking for one, yours is the one I'd like to have. That's my pick for keeper # 2. I'm to big to ride a V7, sat on one at the dealership and I looked like a circus bear on a tricycle so no opinion on that bike.

I agree, sell the Nero and the V7.

[lrutt]

I've regretted every bike I've ever sold, except a Honda CX500 with no cam lobes :(. I have vowed to never sell a bike again. thus the 16 I currently have.

IMO, keep the bikes. There are things you can do to make maintenance a breeze on multiple bikes. You will regret selling them.

[Kev m]

I've regretted every bike I've ever sold, except a Honda CX500 with no cam lobes :(. I have vowed to never sell a bike again. thus the 16 I currently have.

I've only ever regretted selling ONE.

Everything else I've been able to find something better down the road.

[Lannis]

I've only ever regretted selling ONE.

Everything else I've been able to find something better down the road.

That's pretty much my take.   I wish I had just put my RD400C in storage rather than flogging it off for a Vespa - but other than that, the other 25 I've sold, I was done with, or had worn them out, or had bought them worn out and wore them REALLY out, or was ready to move on.    No real regrets, and if I want a fine example of any bike I've ever owned, they're ALL still out there!

Lannis

[kballowe]

The only choice you have is to sell the two horses!

 ;-T

[EldoMike]

Always my thinking also....doesn't mean I don't miss some of them...but buying and selling bikes is what I do so sometimes have to have thick skin about it....here is a link to some I've had in just the last 3 years...


http://s106.photobucket.com/albums/m245/eldomike/bikes/

That's pretty much my take.   I wish I had just put my RD400C in storage rather than flogging it off for a Vespa - but other than that, the other 25 I've sold, I was done with, or had worn them out, or had bought them worn out and wore them REALLY out, or was ready to move on.    No real regrets, and if I want a fine example of any bike I've ever owned, they're ALL still out there!

Lannis

[redridinghood]

I say keep all four bikes, keep the horses and talk the GF in to giving you a Stelvio for Christmas :-*

[ohiorider]

Keep (1st choice) Sport 1100 or (2nd choice) 91 LM 1000
Sell (1st choice) LM Nero Corsa or (2nd choice) 2010 V7 Classic
I predict this outcome:
Sport 1100 for track days and when the mood strikes to ride a v2 sportbike
"Bagger" Stelvio NTX for touring, sport touring, even commuting, though not as nimble as the V7.

Bob

[bigdogpup]

I get attached to things and had terrible trouble selling my old pickup so I feel your pain.  At the same time, I wish I had your "problem"! 
I agree with Kev, sell one and see how you feel.

[Gliderjohn]

Sell the horses! I grew up with always having one to three horses around. Never have missed them. I consider them money pits just like planes, boats and (gulp) many a motorcycle. However I love flying and riding, just not horses.
GliderJohn

[Lannis]

However I love flying and riding, just not horses.
GliderJohn

I must say that if I owned a flying horse, I'd probably sell the motorcycles and keep him.

Lannis

[rocker59]

You don't want them gathering dust and you aren't in it as a collector.

Sell the 2 you ride the least.

I've thought about mothballing a couple of them.  The LM-V and Nero are good candidates for that.

Problem is, I believe machines are meant to be used and always hate seeing them in suspended animation.

[rocker59]

  No more shovelin' $#!+.

I have people for that...

[rocker59]

I say keep all four bikes, keep the horses and talk the GF in to giving you a Stelvio for Christmas :-*

 :o

 :bike

[NC Steve]

Keep the ones that are harder to come by.  The Nero and the LM V aka LM 1000.  The other two aren't that had to find. 

:+1 Absolutely. Beyond being the most valuable and very hard to replace, both will give you more bang for the buck and better help you spread your motorcycle needs.The Stelvio will finish that up and seal the deal. Keep the Nero and Lemans!  ;-T

[Kentktk]

That's pretty much my take.   I wish I had just put my RD400C in storage rather than flogging it off for a Vespa

Lannis

Glad I got rid of mine. Just an old bike with a different sound. The hype did not match reality.

[Tom]

Horses die.  Motorcycles don't.  You ever bury one?   :-\  I love horses too but they're harder upkeep than a bike.

[rocker59]

Horses die.  Motorcycles don't.  You ever bury one?   :-\  I love horses too but they're harder upkeep than a bike.

A backhoe.  There are two buried in our back pasture.

[Tom]

 ;D Okay....you have it covered. 

[LowRyter]

you think the Stelvio will replace the Nero as your touring vehicle?  Just wondering.  

I know you must have some attachement to the Nero and the Sport.  You've ridden the Nero all over and had the Sport for so long.  You have to ask yourself, a year from now, which ones will you say, "I should've never sold that".  The way I keep cars & bikes for so long, I can't get rid of anything.

looks like you're just putting them up and seeing which ones create the most interest.  

[rocker59]

...looks like you're just putting them up and seeing which ones create the most interest.  

Exactly. 

[tazio]

"Original owner/One owner"... feels good just knowing it !!
KEEP THE 1100 SPORT !!!  ;)

[NC Steve]

"Original owner/One owner"... feels good just knowing it !!
KEEP THE 1100 SPORT !!!  ;)

Yeah, but that would mean giving up the Lemans or the Nero Corsa, and that would be just...just...wrong!

[rocker59]

Catch-22 

n.

1. a. A situation in which a desired outcome or solution is impossible to attain because of a set of inherently illogical rules or conditions.
    b. The rules or conditions that create such a situation.

2. A situation or predicament characterized by absurdity or senselessness.

3. A contradictory or self-defeating course of action.

4. A tricky or disadvantageous condition; a catch.

[Chicago Mark]

Keep This



and this IMHO

Different strokes for different folks as those are the two I'd get rid of.  ;)

All the best,

Mark